inspire. inform. entertain.
november + december 2012
Eastover Update page 3
Artist Brandon Reese page 4
Plan Your Holidays page 14 myRCPL.com
Dear Friends,
“The truth is, we all have
Recently and most assuredly by accident, I was asked to be a member of a writer’s group. Maybe it’s because I read a lot, and the person thought I’d add something by the way of literary criticism. Maybe it’s because I work for an organization that has knowledge of the publishing industry, and the group was hoping I’d have some inside favors to call in. Or, perhaps, and this is a stretch, the invite was a result of the fine writing that goes into this column every other month. Uh, right. But whatever the reason, Delia, Mary Jane, Irene, Lucie, Rachel and Carla have welcomed me warmly. And they expect me to contribute. Which means I have to write something. Monthly. What did I sign up to do exactly?
The truth is, we all have stories inside of us, waiting to be told. Bruce Coville, children’s book writer supreme, once said there is only one difference between him, an author, and folks who have ideas for stories: Butt Glue. He said this to a group of 4th graders so he was surely playing to their love of potty humor. But he went on to explain that to write, you have to be still for long periods, thinking, writing and rewriting, even when it becomes painful. Sticking your bottom to a chair may be the go-to trick some writer’s use, but it doesn’t guarantee success. Some just lack the skill required to get those stories out in a coherent, compelling way. We read something that moves us, that says what we’re thinking and feeling, and it seems so simple. But readers—and especially writers—know it’s not just the you-know-what glue that makes an author.
stories inside
director’s picks
from the director I just finished If You Want To Write - Brenda Ueland
I’m just starting Spider Blue: A Caleb Knowles Mystery - Carla Damron
of us, waiting to be told.”
In today’s digital world, one could argue we have a proliferation of “authors.” It’s certainly easier to connect writers to readers. Whether it’s blogging, long form writing or serials, there’s a virtual space for all kinds of authors. But one thing that this writers group has already taught me is that there is tremendous talent right here in the Midlands of South Carolina. That is one of the reasons we started a local writers collection at our Main Library. It’s small right now, but the goal is to highlight local writers who are either self-published or published by smaller publishing houses. You won’t find Pat Conroy in this collection (search the catalog for the subject South Carolina Fiction) but you will find local writers who have their work in print. We’re proud of the start we’ve made to showcase local talent. Watch for this collection to grow and look for work by an author you may know! If you’re reading this well-crafted letter right now and wondering “How can I get MY work in the library?,” just email ndail@myRCPL.com. Or maybe you’ve always wanted to write but don’t know where to start? We have a long list of books to help with that, too. Or, you can accidentally join a (serious) writers group like I did, surround yourself with amazing and intimidating talent, and get put on the “hot seat” once a month. Now that’s what I call motivation!
Melanie Huggins | Executive Director
I can’t stop listening to Heaven is Whenever - The Hold Steady
You don’t want to miss TAB: Check It Out! Meet teen author Zetta Elliott and discuss her latest novel with USC’s Dr. Michelle Martin. 3:30 pm, Saturday, November 3 1431, Main See page 8 for details.
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what’s happening at RCPL featured staff | Dee Robinson
Eastover Update Progress continues on the renovation and expansion of the Eastover Branch, funded by a USDA Grant and Richland County. A grand opening is tentatively slated for late spring. Watch for details.
About Her | Eastover Branch Manager Dee Robinson is the manager of the Eastover Branch. She works to connect residents in her community with the information and resources they need.
What’s your favorite thing about the library? One of my favorite things about working in the library is interacting with our customers – helping them with their needs; connecting them with books, movies and music; and listening to their stories.
What part of the new Eastover location excites you most? The additional space and extended hours are definitely two of the many great things happening with the expansion that excite me. Giving our community more access to the incredible resources available through the public library will be priceless.
I couldn’t live without... My Nook. I am definitely hooked on my NOOK.
If you could trade places with one person for the day, who would it be? Michelle Obama. Did you see how many jumping jacks she can do and still have a hand in changing the world?
Upcoming Closings
Library Awarded National Leadership Grant The library has received a $50,000 national leadership grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which will keep children reading during the summer. This pilot program will provide tutoring, food and transportation for 30 children in the Eau Claire community. Project Summer Stride will be held in partnership with USC’s Office of Program Evaluation and the Midlands Reading Consortium of the United Way of the Midlands. This grant was made possible by a national campaign for third-grade level reading, a prediction of success in life.
All RCPL locations will be closed the following dates: • • • •
Wednesday, November 7 for Staff Education Day. At 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 21 and all day Thursday, November 22 for Thanksgiving. Sunday, December 23 through Tuesday, December 25 for Christmas. At 5 p.m., Monday, December 31 and all day Tuesday, January 1 for New Year’s.
Board Meetings
| Bostick Board Room, Main RCPL Board Meeting: 5:30 p.m., Mondays, November 12 & December 10 november + december 2012 | 3
Laughter and Raindrops
Digital Artist Brandon Reese Featured at Main Library
Don’t miss the chance to see artwork by illustrator Brandon Reese on display at the Main Library November 1 through January 1. Reese’s work has been seen in Highlights, Nick, Nick Jr., The Utne Reader, The Boston Globe, Westchester Magazine, on eeBoo children’s products, and he recently created a mural at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. His works have also graced the covers of albums by Lunch Money, the Jellydots and the Okee Dokee Brothers.
Reese says his inspiration comes from vintage children’s book illustrations, a childlike mindset, and his young son. As a child, he was given blank sheets of paper instead of coloring books by his mother. He and his brother learned to draw on these pages – recreating characters from J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis’ works. Reese says he always knew he would draw or do something creative for a living.
we’re in your neighborhood locations & hours
what’s happening at RCPL Main Library | 799-9084 Children’s Room | 929-3434 1431 Assembly St., Columbia 29201 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Ballentine Branch | 781-5026 1321 Dutch Fork Rd., Irmo 29063 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Blythewood Branch | 691-9806 218 McNulty Rd., Blythewood 29016 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. John Hughes Cooper Branch | 787-3462 5317 North Trenholm Rd., Columbia 29206 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Eastover Branch | 353-8584 608 Main St., Eastover 29044 Mon., Tues., 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wed., Fri., Sat., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thurs., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. North Main Branch | 754-7734 5306 North Main St., Columbia 29203 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Northeast Regional Branch | 736-6575 7490 Parklane Rd., Columbia 29223 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Leaders Help Library Serve You
The library’s board, appointed by Richland County Council, has elected its officers for the 2012-13 year.
Sandhills Branch | 699-9230 1 Summit Parkway at Clemson Rd., Columbia 29229 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Southeast Regional Branch | 776-0855 7421 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia 29209 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Kirby D. Shealy III, a shareholder with Ellis, Lawhorne & Sims, PA, will serve another term as chair. Robert E. Gahagan, with Gahagan Consulting Company, Inc., was elected vice chair. JoAnn M. Turnquist, president and CEO of the Central Carolina Community Foundation, was elected treasurer. Ida W. Thompson, director of 4 | november + december 2012
Instructional Technology Services for Richland County School District One, was reelected secretary. Other board members include: John D. Baker, Nathaniel A. Barber, Jack Godbold, George C. Johnson, Rox W. Pollard Jr. and Alethia P. Rearden.
St. Andrews Regional Branch | 772-6675 2916 Broad River Rd., Columbia 29210 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Wheatley Branch | 799-5873 931 Woodrow St., Columbia 29205 Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues., Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
storytimes Mother Goose Storytime birth to 12 months Introduce your baby to the world of books, and nurture a love of reading with stories, rhymes and songs. • Children’s Room, Main 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, November 14 – December 19
Exceptional You! Storytime
Hello Baby! birth to 23 months
Family Storytime for all ages Stories, songs and much more. • Children’s Room, Main 10:30 a.m. • Thursdays, November 1- December 20 Except November 22 • Saturday, November 3 – December 29 • Wheatley Branch 10:30 a.m., Fridays, November 2 – December 28 • Blythewood Branch 10:30 a.m., Fridays, November 2- December 28 • Ballentine Branch 11 a.m., Fridays, November 2 - December 28 • Cooper Branch 11 a.m., Saturdays, November 3 - December 29 • Northeast Regional • 11 a.m., Saturdays, November 3 - December 22 • 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, November 15 and December 6 & 13 • Southeast Regional • 11 a.m., Saturday, November 3 • 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, November 14 and December 5-26 • Sandhills Branch 11 a.m., Saturdays, November 3 - December 29 • North Main Branch 11 a.m., Tuesdays, November 6 – December 18 Except November 13 • Eastover Branch 10 a.m., Wednesdays, November 14 & 28 • St. Andrews Regional • 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, November 14 – December 26 • 11 a.m., Saturdays, November 17
Your baby will love storytime while increasing vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs. • Southeast Regional 10 a.m., Thursdays, November 1 – December 20 Except November 22 • St. Andrews Regional 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, November 1 – December 27 Except November 22 • Children’s Room, Main 10:30 a.m., Mondays, November 5 – December 17 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays, November 6 – December 18 • Cooper Branch * 11 a.m., Tuesdays, November 6 – December 11
Toddler Storytime for two and three-year-olds Help your toddler discover the alphabet, numbers and other concepts while building social skills and learning about our world. • Children’s Room, Main 9:30 a.m., Thursdays, November 1 – December 20 Except November 22 Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 Get ready for kindergarten and gain confidence and independence in this kids-only storytime. • Children’s Room, Main 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, November 14 – December 19
Pajamarama Bedtime Storytime for all ages Stories, songs and puppet shows. Wear your pajamas if you like! • Southeast Regional 6:30 p.m., Mondays, November 5 & 12 • Southeast Regional 6:30 p.m., Mondays, December 3 & 10
Stories and songs for children with special needs and their families. Call ahead to let us know how we can accommodate your child. • Sandhills Branch 9:30 a.m., Saturdays, November 10 & December 8
Just Right Storytime for all ages The entire family will enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this storytime that is just right. • Cooper Branch 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, November 1 - December13 • Sandhills Branch 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, November 29 & December 6-20
other fun storytimes Children’s Room, Main | 929-3434
¡Hola, Libros! for all ages
Strings and Stories: A Musical Storytime
Bring the family to enjoy bilingual stories and songs. • Children’s Room, Main
Relax for a morning of strings and stories with
10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 10
classical guitarist Marina Alexandra and students. 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 17
•
St. Andrews Regional 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 14
Reading Rumpus for all ages Talk, sing, read, write and play as we build your
Congaree National Park Storytime for all ages
child’searly literacy skills.
Enjoy storytime with a Congaree National Park Ranger
6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, November 20 – December 18
as a guest reader! • Children’s Room, Main
Southeast Regional | 776-0855
10:30 a.m., Saturday,
I Sing America for all ages
December 1
A patriotic storytime filled with songs and crafts celebrating
•
St. Andrews Regional
the bravery of the men and women of the US military.
11 a.m., Saturday,
11 a.m., Saturday, November 10
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for all ages Children’s Room, Main | 929-3434
Family Movie Night for all ages
Afternoon of Puppets for all ages
Bring the family for a movie night
Watch your favorite stories performed by
at the library. Snacks are provided.
the Children’s Room puppets!
6:30 p.m., Tuesdays
3:30 p.m., Thursday, November 1
November 20 and December 4 & 18
Hands on Art with the Museum
Southeast Regional | 776-0855
for ages 2-5
A Morning at the Museum
Simple art fun for the very young featuring
for all ages
Kyle Coleman from the Columbia Museum
Join Kyle Coleman from the
of Art. Dress for a mess!
Columbia Museum of Art for a
11 a.m., Friday, November 2 & December 7
morning of stories and crafts. 11 a.m., Saturdays, November 17
Blythewood Branch | 691-9806
and December 15
Columbia’s Canine Heroes for all ages
The Columbia Police Canine Team will demonstrate the canines’ abilities to perform various applications that are used in their everyday duties.
10 a.m., Saturday, November 10 Wheatley Branch | 799-5873
CHOO! CHOO! for ages 3-5 * All aboard! Join us for train stories and a
Make a Book for Me! for all ages
special ride on the Blythewood Express.
A, B, C and 1, 2, 3. Can we make
10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 21
a book for me? 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 28
Cooper Branch | 787-3462
Cooper Puppet Playhouse for all ages
What’s Your Favorite Book? for all ages
Join us for the latest production!
On Book Lover’s Day, stop by between 9
3:30 p.m., Wednesday December 5
a.m. and 6 p.m. and tell us all about a book that you just couldn’t put down.
Eastover Branch | 353-8584
Saturday, November 3
Guess How Much for all ages Guess how many Jelly Beans are in the jar
Family Fun for all ages
a drawing to win them all!
Stay after storytime for a craft
December 1-15
that is fun for the whole family. 11:30 a.m., Saturday,
Get a Clue! for all ages answers. Clues are hidden throughout the library. Complete the quest and earn a treat. December 17-22 St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675
Family Game Night for all ages * Beginners and experts welcome. 6 p.m., Thursday, November 1
St. Andrews Chess Club for all ages
Join a park ranger from Sesquicentennial State Park as we discover the secret lives of owls!
11 a.m., Tuesday, November 13 North Main Branch | 754-7734
Sandhills Branch | 699-9230
on the Circulation Desk and be entered into
Grab a clue sheet and begin your search for
Learn About Owls for all ages
November 3 and December 1
Growing Savers Family Learning Nights for all ages Join us as we share activities and more that will help your family grow their money smarts.
6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 15 Ballentine Branch, Blythewood Branch, Cooper Branch, Eastover Branch, Northeast Regional, North Main Branch, Wheatley Branch
Participate in a casual game or a tournament and meet some of best players in your area. 6 p.m., Mondays November 19 – December 17
Prescription Paws for all ages * Join Teoti Anderson and members of Prescription Paws to learn how our four-legged friends give help to those in need.
10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 17 Blythewood Branch | 691-9806
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for school-age children
Homework Support Lab for ages 9-13 Laptops and library resources especially for students in grades 6-8.
2:30 p.m., Mondays, November 5 – December 17 Sandhills Branch | 699-9230
Up to the Challenge It’s Fall for ages 4 and up Join us for fall stories and a craft!
3:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 6 Cooper Branch | 787-3462
Read Everyday. Read A New Way. More than 22,000 children, teens and adults participated in the Friends of RCPL Summer Reading Challenge this year. Grand prize winners were April Jenell Davis and Chris Boykin, who each received Kindle Fires, sponsored by Geiger Carolinas – O’Cain Advertising. After asking his mother for an eReader for his birthday, Boykin literally jumped up and down with excitement as he opened his Friends of RCPL bag and discovered that he’d won a Kindle Fire!
Thursday Tween Reads for ages 9-12 *
Good books, good times!
Children’s Room, Main | 929-3434
Lego Madness for ages 6-12
Paws for Reading for ages 6-8
Create robots, cities, creatures and
3:30 p.m., Thursdays, November 15 and December 13
Practice your reading with service dogs who
more using LEGOs.
love to listen to a good story! For new readers.
3:30 p.m., Mondays, November 19 and
3:30 p.m., Saturdays, November 17 and
December 17
St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675
December 15
Remade Tees for ages 9-12
Blythewood Bookworms for ages 9-12 * Don’t know what to read next? Get some ideas, check out author websites, play games, make new friends and have lots of fun!
3 p.m., Saturday, December 1 Blythewood Branch | 691-9806
North Main Branch | 754-7734
Take one old shirt, add some creativity,
Twix-N-Between for ages 9-12 *
and leave with a wonderful new creation!
Enjoy fantastical ghost stories and realistic
All materials will be provided.
reads-and everything in between.
6:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 4
2:30 p.m., Saturdays, November 10 and December 15
Sandhills Branch | 699-9230
Read to a Dog for ages 6-12 Northeast Regional | 736-6575
Practice your reading with a furry friend.
Create with Origami for ages 6-8
3 p.m., Wednesdays, November 14 –
Listen to folk tales and make amazing crea-
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tures from a single piece of paper. 3:30 p.m., Mondays, November 5 and
Southeast Regional | 776-0855
December 3
Ask Granny: Genealogy for Kids for ages 9-12
Meet and Read for ages 9-12 Listen as we read aloud from some great books for tweens, and share your own favorites.
Kids, you can search for the roots of your family tree! Learn tips for digging up the history of your family. 11 a.m., Saturday, December 1
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for teens Recurring Events
Cooper Branch | 787-3462
Know Money? Get Stuff!
Y.O.S.H.I.
Girls Night Out
Show your money smarts and get entered into a drawing for cool stuff. Answer at participating locations or e-mail your answers to knowmoney@myrcpl.com. November 1-30 Part of our Growing Savers: Smart Money @ RCPL grant initiative. Particpating Locations: Cooper Branch, Eastover Branch, North Main Branch, Northeast Regional, Main Library, Southeast Regional, St. Andrews Regional
For Girls only: enjoy a movie, paint your nails, and chill out with friends. Snacks included! 6 p.m., Monday, November 5
The Youth Organization for Selection of Hypnotic Illustrations wants you! We select anime to watch and discuss together in a relaxed setting. 6 p.m., Wednesdays, November 14 - December 26 Except November 21
Main | 929-3434
RCPL Teen Idol: All Starz Lend your support as talented teens vie to become 2012’s RCPL Teen Idol: All Starz 6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 1
Teen Otaku Association For fans of anime, manga and everything Japanese, check out our anime club for videos, food and fun! 6 p.m., Mondays • November 5: Manga Reading Day • November 12: Manga Reading Day • November 26: Ready, Set, Animate! • December 3: Regular meeting • December 3: Ready, Set, Animate! • December 17: Game On! Tournament
Teen Advisory Board 3:30 p.m., Saturdays November 17: Regular Meeting
YA Book Club North Main Branch | 754-7734
Game On! Wii Challenge your friends to bowling, tennis or cooking dinner! 3:30 p.m., Friday, November 2
Hooked on Crocheting * Learn the basics of crocheting and make something nice to wear. 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, November 10 and December 15 Northeast Regional | 736-6575
Play It Loud Bring your friends and make some noise playing Wii games projected on the wall or gather around for tabletop games. 4 p.m., Friday, November 2 3 p.m., Saturday, December 22
Discuss the best recent young adult fiction. 4 p.m., Fridays • November 16: Playing With Matches by Brian Katcher • December 14: Heist Society by Ally Carter
Litwits Writers Club Whether you’re on the verge of completing a great novel or trying to find your creative spark, you will find friends among the Litwits. 3 p.m., Saturdays, November 24 and December 8
GO Your Own Way Learn to play GO, an ancient Chinese board game, and compete to win a prize. 3 p.m., Fridays, November 30 and December 28
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A Wish After Midnight by Zetta Elliott
Recommended by: Rebecca Kolb | Children’s Room Librarian Genna wants to be anywhere but the dangerous neighborhood in Brooklyn that she calls home. But her feelings change when a magical wish gone wrong takes her back in time to the Civil War era! This book melds time travel and historical fiction for a fresh look at racism and urban life. Also try Zetta Elliott’s other books, Bird and Ship of Souls. Read the books and then come meet the author! Zetta Elliott will be at the Main Library to discuss her book on Saturday, November 3! 8 | november + december 2012
TAB: Check It Out! Check out A Wish After Midnight by Zetta Elliott (review on pg 8) and join USC’s Dr. Michelle Martin, her students and Zetta Elliott for a closer look at this part historical, part time travel novel.
growing savers
3:30 pm, Saturday, November 3 1431, Main | 929-3434
Living Healthy Join us for tips and tricks to feeling and looking your best. With expert speakers, demonstrations, useful resources and give-aways, you’ll be ready to take on the world.
3 p.m., Saturdays November 17: Nutrition Now December 1: Physical Fitness Phenomenon Southeast Regional | 776-0855
Audacity: Audio Editor and Recorder Do you like to sing, rap, play in a band, or record your own music? Learn to use the free program to create your own music.
6 p.m., Tuesdays, December 4 & 11
Growing Savers Comic Contest Winner The library’s Teen Otaku Association’s very own Calais Gregg shows off her artistic skills in a comic showing how saving money pays off.
North Main Branch | 754-7734
Technology On A Shoe String Martin Cwiakala, director of The Center for Advanced Technology, discusses free software and his newly formed invent team may share a few new inventions.
10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 3 St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675
Sandhills Branch | 699-9230
Teen Book Group Great books, great discussions. 6 p.m., Tuesdays, November 20 and December 18
Hablamos: Spanish Conversation Club for teens and adults Learning Spanish? Come enjoy an hour of some relaxed Spanish chit chat. 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, December 5 & 19
Southeast Regional | 776-0855
Graphic Novel Book Club * Join your fellow “Graphicionados” to talk about, you guessed it, Graphic Novels and Manga. 4 p.m., Fridays, November 2 and December 7
Teen Advisory Board 3 p.m., Saturday, December 15 St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675
Guitar Club * Bring your guitar and participate in a group or individual lesson. 7 p.m., Thursday, November 29
* Please register.
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for adults Main | 231-6329
Cooper Branch | 787-3462
Walking In The Past Lane
WorkKeys Seminar for adults
Lake Murray History *
Meet James L. Felder and discuss his book Civil Rights in South Carolina, which captures the state’s epic and tumultuous history, beginning with the very first statewide meeting of the NAACP in 1939. Books will be available for purchase. 6 p.m., Thursday, November 1 Walker Local History Room
Join Lake Murray historian Randall Shealy for a talk and exhibit about the lake’s history and construction. 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 13
What is WorkKeys? How do I take the tests? Learn about the value of WorkKeys with a short introduction/refresher, followed by time for questions and answers. 6 p.m., Thursday, November 8
North Main Branch | 754-7734
GED Classes/WorkKeys Certification *
Medicare 101
Join us for free GED classes for adults, or get WorkKeys training and certification. 4-6 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Through December 12
Marian McPartland: Shall We Play That One Together? Bring your lunch and join us for a reading by author Paul de Barros from his book Shall We Play That One Together?: The Life and Art of Jazz Piano Legend Marian McPartland. 1 p.m., Friday, November 2 Walker Local History Room
The Central Midlands Council of Government’s Aging and Disabilities Resource Center will discuss programs available for senior medicare participants. 11 a.m., Monday, November 5
GED Preparation * Free GED classes for adults. Please register. 4-6 p.m., Every Monday and Wednesday
Get Creative!: Soapmaking Basics * Learn the basics of making soap, and leave with your own! Participants need to bring a microwaveable glass cup or measuring bowl, preferably with a spout. 3 p.m., Saturday, November 10
Basket Weaving 345th Bomb Group Anniversary Celebrate Veterans Day with the 345th Bomb Group Association. 9:30 a.m., Saturday, November 10
Experience the art of pine needle basket making. Bring your supplies and share the fun. 11 a.m., Wednesdays, November 14 & 28 and December 12 & 19
Road to Victory
Northeast Regional | 736-6575
To honor the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces, we’ll be hosting a special panel discussion and film screening of The Americans on D-Day from ETV. 3 p.m., Sunday, November 11, Bostick Auditorium
Bankruptcy Legal Clinic
How Pleasant to Know Mr. Lear
Members of the South Carolina Bar pro-bono program will discuss bankruptcy law and answer your questions about the bankruptcy process. 6:30 p.m, Thursday, November 1
In his bicentennial year, enjoy a self-portrait of the artist and master of nonsense, Edward Lear, 1812-1888. Devised and performed by RCPL Literary Resident Howard Burnham. 7 p.m., Thursday, November 29
Sandhills Branch | 699-9230
St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675
Tai Chi
Family Game Time
De-stress at the end of the week with this gentle, graceful Chinese exercise. 10 a.m., Fridays, November 2 and December 18
Join other gamers to share your Chess and board game skills. Beginners and experts of all ages are welcome. 3 p.m., Saturday, December 1
American Sign Language
Wheatley Branch | 799-5873
Join certified ASL instructor Shandale Johnson to learn and practice American Sign Language. All welcome - from beginner to fluent. 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays, November 14 & 28 and December 5, 12 & 19
T-N-T Tuesdays
Bad Art Night: A 20 & 30-Somethings’ Night of Mediocrity Can’t draw a straight line to save your life? More paint end up on your shirt than on the canvas? You sound like a perfect candidate for Bad Art Night! Worst art of the night wins an even more hideous prize. Weíll provide the supplies and snacks! 7 p.m., Monday, November 26 Bostick Auditorium
Walking In The Past Lane For one time only we are moving to a Sunday for a Meet and Greet Holiday Reception with the Columbia Chapter of the South Carolina Genealogy Society. 3 p.m., Sunday, December 9 Walker Local History Room
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Southeast Regional | 776-0855
Living Healthy With (and Without) Diabetes This workshop will teach participants about prevention, diet, exercise and more! 7 p.m., Thursday, November 1
Real Estate Issues and Foreclosures Join a lawyer from the South Carolina Bar for a 30-45 minute lecture, followed by an open question and answer session. 7 p.m., Thursday, November 15
Stay “Technology N’ Touch”! Create or update your Facebook, LinkedIn or Google+ Account or get help with adding books to your new iPad, Nook or Kindle. 2:30-4:30 p.m., Tuesdays, November 6December 18
for adults
A History of Ballentine Share and listen to Ballentine stories. We will have a guest speaker every month but we invite you to bring your stories too.
6:30 p.m., Thursdays, November 1 and December 6 Ballentine Branch | 781-5026
Shakespeare’s Lovers and Liars The Actors’ Theatre of South Carolina and RCPL Literary Residents invite you to meet Shakepeare’s lovers and liars.
3 p.m., Saturday, November 17 Bostick Auditorium, Main | 231-6329
Chinese Brush Painting Workshop Create your own masterpiece with artist Wei Yao.
3 p.m., Saturday, November 3 Northeast Regional | 736-6575 *
6:30 p.m., Thursday, December 6 St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675
The Montford Point Marines
Remember World War II The first African-American Marine Corps Unit shares memories of World War II.
7 p.m., Thursday, November 8 Sandhills Branch | 699-9230
Happy Anniversary James Bond Celebrate the 50th anniversary and watch some of his best movies.
The Library Loves Its Volunteers
2 p.m., Saturdays November 10 & 24 and December 8 & 15
Last year, the RCPL Volunteer Program set new records – more than 22,000 hours were contributed by more than 1,100 volunteers. Those totals for the year were 27% higher and 9% higher, respectively, than the previous year. Interested in volunteering? Contact Cathy Dolan at 929-3436.
St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675
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series programs
Computer Basics Main | 929-3457
Sandhills Branch | 699-9230
Introduction to Computers I
Internet Basics
10 a.m., Thursday, November 1
10 a.m., Wednesday, November 21
Microsoft Word 2010
Microsoft Word
10 a.m., Saturday, November 3
10 a.m., Wednesday, December 5
Introduction to Computers II
Southeast Regional | 776-0855
10 a.m., Thursday, November 8
Introduction to Computers I *
Microsoft Powerpoint 2010 10 a.m., Saturday, November 10
Internet Basics I 10 a.m., Thursday, November 15
Microsoft Excel 2010 10 a.m., Saturday, November 17
Intermediate Microsoft Word 2010 10 a.m., Saturday, December 1 Northeast Regional | 736-6575
Introduction to Computers I 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 14
Introduction to Computers II 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 28
Email Basics *
10 a.m., Saturday, November 3
Introduction to Computers II * 10 a.m., Saturday, November 10
Email Basics * 10 a.m., Saturday, November 17
Microsoft Word * 10 a.m., Saturday, November 24 St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675
Internet Basics 7 p.m., Monday, November 5
Microsoft Word 2007 7 p.m., Monday, November 12
iPad Basics 7 p.m., Thursday, November 15
6 p.m., Thursday, November 29
Sew Divine Interested in knitting, needlework, scrapbooking or other crafts? Bring your own portable craft project and share some fun with fellow crafters! Sandhills Branch | 699-9230
1 p.m., Tuesdays, November 6 - December 18 Southeast Regional 776-0855
11 a.m., Tuesdays, November 6 - December 18
Internet Basics * 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 12
North Main Branch | 754-7734
11 a.m., Thursdays, November 1 & 15 and December 6 & 20 Northeast Regional | 736-6575
11 a.m., Tuesdays, November 13 & 20 and December 11 & 18
Check This Out Is This Thing On? “Stokes gives the feeling that a friend is explaining it all to you.” — The New York Daily News A reassuring, jargon-free, and totally straightforward nuts-andbolts guide that introduces late bloomers, grandparents, technophobes, and the digitally challenged to all the wonders of using a computer.
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1431, Main | 231-6329
12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, November 13 & 27 and December 11 Ballentine Branch | 781-5026
6 p.m., Thursdays, November 29 and December 6
series programs
Garden
Like a Master Cooper Branch | 787-3462
Your New Old Yard: Landscaping for Mature Yards * Ron Cowart will present a variety of options for managing mature landscapes, including light and shade, life expectancy of mature plants, personal taste, budget and more. 6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 1
Composting * Everything you ever wanted to know about composting, presented by the South Carolina Master Gardeners. 10 a.m., Friday, November 9 Blythewood Branch | 691-9806
Create Natural Arrangements * Learn how to create beautiful arrangements using materials from your own surroundings. 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 10
Holiday Plant Care * Just in time for the holidays! Learn how to care for your special holiday plants. 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 8
Book Clubs at RCPL Main | 929-3457
Sandhills Branch | 699-9230
Great Books Discussion Group
Second Wednesday Book Club
7 p.m., Wednesdays • November 14: The Apology by Plato • December 12: Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
7 p.m., Wednesdays • November 14: The Good Daughters by Joyce Maynard
Third Thursday Book Club Ruthless Royalty: Richard II to Henry VIII * Join Dr. George Geckle for a discussion of these two classics. 10 a.m., Tuesdays • November 20: A Man for All Seasons by Robert Bolt • December 18: Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel
English
Internationals, join our conversation sessions and practice speaking English in a relaxed environment!
Combined Book Club with Carla Damron Join local mystery author Carla Damron, at a combined Second Wednesday and Third Thursday Book Club meeting for an author talk and booksigning. 1 p.m., Thursday, December 13
Vista Book Group 6 p.m., Wednesdays • November 28: Reader’s Choice
Urban Readers Book Group One Day It’ll All Make Sense by Common. 6 p.m., Tuesday, December 4 Ballentine Branch | 781-5026
Bookin’ It at Ballentine 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, November 28 and December 19
Southeast Regional | 776-0855
Brown Bag Short Story Discussion Group * Bring your lunch while we discuss selected short stories. We’ll provide coffee and dessert! Noon, Wednesdays, November 14 and December 12
Third Thursday Book Club 7 p.m., Thursdays, November 15 and December 20
Cooper Branch Book Club *
St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675 Book Banter * 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 13 and December 11
10 a.m., Mondays, November 5 and December 3
Wheatley | 799-5873
Cooper Branch | 787-3462
Let’s Speak
1 p.m., Thursdays • November 15: The Good Daughters by Joyce Maynard
Northeast Regional | 736-6575
Northeast Regional Book Group 7 p.m., Thursdays, November 8 and December 13 North Main Branch | 754-7734
Wheatley Book Club 11a.m., Saturdays • November 17: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand • December 15: Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson
Page Turners Book Discussion Group * 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, November 27 and December 18
Northeast Regional | 736-6575 7 p.m., Mondays, November 5 & 12 Sandhills Branch | 699-9230 11 a.m., Tuesdays, November 6 December 18 Southeast Regional | 776-0855 7 p.m., Tuesdays, November 6 & 13
International Book Club Read and discuss books exploring diverse cultures while practicing English in a relaxed atmosphere. For Beginners 10 a.m., Tuesday, November 6, 13 & 20 St. Andrews Regional
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Main | 929-3434
Teen Advisory Board for teens Join RCPL’s Teen Advisory Board for a holiday mixer! 3:30 p.m., Saturday, December 1
for adults * Participants will learn how to make coiled fabric baskets using fabric strips. Get a head start on your holiday gifts! 10 a.m., Saturday, November 3
Holiday Letters Make Jazzy! for adults * Spice up your holiday letter this year, and surprise your family and friends with a fresh take on your annual family update! We’ll show you new ways to tell your story using Microsoft Word. 6:30 p.m., Monday, November 12 Buy Me That Please: What Every Parent Should Know About Toy Commercials
movie
for adults Join nationally recognized media literacy consultant Frank Baker as he pulls back the curtain on some of the tricks used in toy commercials. 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 13
iPick Film Series for adults Join us for some holiday classics. 3 p.m., Sundays • November 18 Planes, Trains and Automobiles (R) • December 16 National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (PG-13)
theater
Fabric Baskets for the Holidays!
Charles Dickens’: A Christmas Carol for all ages Celebrate the season with this holiday tradition! Enjoy a dramatic performance by RCPL Literary Resident Howard Burnham of Dickens’ best loved novel A Christmas Carol. 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 4 Bostick Auditorium
Holiday Mixer: A 20 & 30-Somethings’ Book Swap for adults Ever want to see what a librarian looks like outside the library? Here’s your chance! Join us at Hunter-Gatherer on Main Street. Bring a new or gently used book to swap and a cheerful attitude for mingling. 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, December 11 Hunter-Gatherer, 900 Main Street, Columbia Blythewood Branch | 691-9806
A Corncob Pipe and A Button Nose for ages 6-12 * No snow? No problem! Join us for stories and more about everything snow! Then make a snowman that will last all winter long! 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 11
Afternoon at the Movies for all ages Kick off your holiday season with a show! 2:30 p.m. Friday, November 23 - The Polar Express (G) Wednesday, December 26 – Elf (PG)
An Introduction to Kwanzaa by Natalie Williams for all ages A look at the origins, concepts and symbols of Kwanzaa. 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 27
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Cooper Branch | 787-3462 Teen Advisory Board for teens Join RCPL’s Teen Advisory Board for a holiday mixer! 3:30 p.m., Saturday, December 15 North Main Branch | 754-7734
Christmas Around the World for all ages Join us for a Christmas celebration of stories, music, and multicultural exhibits with international students. 3 p.m., Saturday, December 1
‘Twas the Night Before the Night Before Christmas
Let’s Give Thanks! for all ages
for all ages
Join us for heartwarming stories, and make
Snuggle up in your PJs with milk and cookies and listen to
a lovely bouquet for someone you love.
local personalities read holiday favorites.
11 a.m., Saturday, November 17
6:30 p.m., Monday, December 17
‘Tis the Season to be Jazzy: Jazz Roundtable for adults Delve into the origins and sounds of notable holiday jazz songs with Eboniramm, local jazz vocalist and RCPL Literary Resident. 6:30 p.m., Thursday, December 6
Lights, Camera, Action for all ages
Let it Snow! for all ages Listen to wonderful winter tales while creating a unique snowstorm - inside the library! 11 a.m., Saturday, December 15
Holidays at the Little House for ages 9-12 Join Laura and Mary for a truly old-fashioned holiday celebration, and learn to make thoughtful gifts for the ones you love. 3:30 p.m., Friday, December 21 St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675
Pilgrims, Pumpkins and Pie, Oh my! for ages 3-12 * Join us for terrific Thanksgiving fun with seasonal books and crafts. 4 p.m., Thursday, November 8
Build Your Own Gingerbread House for ages 6-12 * Celebrate the season by building your own tasty treat! Dress for a mess.
movie
music
Northeast Regional | 736-6575
Enjoy the school break with light refreshments and a cool movie. •
2:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 6 - Puss-N-Boots (PG)
•
1 p.m., Thursday, December 20 Dr. Suess’ The Lorax (PG)
•
10 a.m., Friday, December 21 Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure (PG)
Wheatley Branch | 799-5873
It’s Turkey Time! for ages 6-12 Enjoy Turkey-Time stories, fingerplays,and songs. Make a turkey craft to keep and a holiday craft to eat. 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 17
Holiday Plants and How to Care for Them for all ages Join Richland County Master Gardeners to learn which plants work well for the holidays and how to take care of them. 10 a.m., Thursday, December 6
Family Ornament Night for all ages Bring the family out for holiday stories, fingerplays and songs. Make your very own ornament to give as a gift or to save for yourself. 6:30 p.m., Thursday, December 6
4 p.m., Wednesdays, December 5-19 Southeast Regional | 776-0855
Easy Holiday Goodies for ages 6-12 Simple and tasty holiday treats that even the children can make. 11 a.m., Saturday, December 8
Gingerbread House Hunt for all ages Hear yummy stories and make a
Visit
gingerbread house.
myRCPL.com
2 p.m., Saturday, December 8
for all your holiday needs, including music, recipes, movies and more!
Homemade Gifts from the Heart for ages 6 and up Don’t know what to give for the holidays? Join Kyle Coleman from The Columbia Museum of Art for stories and holiday craft making. 11 a.m., Saturday, December 15
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job center success stories
Civilian Success: Transitioning Techniques for Veterans * Your military training and experience gives you an edge! Come learn from our panel of experts why you should be hired, how to define your brand and translate your military skills, training and experiences to your civilian resume.
“I spent a lot time with career specialists Sylvie and Diane, and took
11 a.m., Friday, November 2 Job Center, Main
classes with Lori. I just looked at all the resources I possibly could and really tried to get a sense of what was my calling. With the amazing support and help of this community resource, I am happy to say that I was accepted into the Clemson MBA program in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.”
- Melissa Martin
Looking for a Job? 5 Things to Avoid. Recommended by: Lori Cook | Job Readiness Trainer, RCPL Job Center
Job Hunting Tips and Tricks * Get personal assistance with your resume and job search.
2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Fridays, November 2 - December 28 Blythewood Branch | 691-9806
• Don’t start your job search without a plan. Take time to assess where you are, where you want to be, and what you need to do to get you there. Develop a Job action plan that details how you will spend your available hours, leaving time for resume building, networking, volunteering, online learning, job searching, and rest. • Don’t have the same expectation as when you found your last job. Things have changed! The economy is different and hiring practices have become more competitive and challenging. • Don’t rely on any one technique to find your next job. Make sure you have many different tools in your job search tool box: job boards, social networks, cold calls, volunteering, recruiters, company websites, newspapers and more. • Don’t allow yourself to get easily discouraged or panicked. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that as of 2011, more than a quarter (26.7 percent) of successful job searches lasted six months or longer, with about half of those taking more than a year. Be patient! • Don’t be afraid to ask for help. The RCPL Job Center at the Main Library is here to help you with print resources, computers, career coaches, classes, interview practice, online. For details, visit myrcpl.com/career.
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Interviewing Dos and Don’ts * Be prepared and at “your best” on interview day! Join us for a discussion of what “to do” and “not to do” during that important interview. Call 787-3462 to register.
1 p.m., Monday, November 5 Cooper Branch | 787-3462
job center
Legal Clinic: Veterans Affairs and Benefit Issues The South Carolina Bar and the library present a program on Veterans Affairs and Benefits Issues. Attorney Andrew Thomas will present and answer questions on this issue.
6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, November 8 Bostick Auditorium, Main
How I Became a Documentary Filmmaker * Have you ever wondered what it takes to write, film, and produce a documentary? Join local filmmakers Heidi and Richard Lanni as they discuss their current WWII project, “The American Road to Victory” series and the career path they have taken.
3 p.m., Sunday, December 2 Job Center, Main
Recurring Programs
Business Etiquette *
Interview Practice
In this class, we will discuss the unwritten rules of professionalism: the things most people learn not in a classroom, but through “the school of hard knocks”. Explore ways to present yourself properly in spoken, written, online, and social business interactions. 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 14
Individual sessions, first come, first served. Groups by appointment. Call 988-0897. 10 a.m. – Noon, Every Wednesday Job Center, Main
Career Encore Monthly Networking and Support Group * Join fellow Job Seekers who are unemployed, underemployed or simply looking to make career transitions. Share the challenges you are facing in the job hunt, obtain free workforce development advice, resources and enhance your networking opportunities in a supportive and empowering environment. 9:30 a.m., Thursdays, November 1 and December 6 Job Center, Main
Tech Tuesdays @ Eastover One-on-one assistance with resumes, job searching and computer skills. 4-8 p.m., Every Tuesday Eastover Branch
Tech Thursdays @ North Main One-on-one assistance with resumes, job searching and computer skills. 4-8 p.m., Every Thursday North Main Branch Job Center, Main | 929-3457
Resume Open Lab What are today’s employers looking for in a resume? Work with trained staff to actively construct a targeted resume that will help you get the interview. Noon, Saturday, November 3 and Thursday, December 13
Find a Job Online *
Arts to Cash: Crafting a Home-Based Business * Arts and Crafts are not just for kids anymore! Have you thought about crafting your way to extra income? Join a panel of local crafters and artists as they share how they turned their craft into a home-based business.
11 a.m., Thursday, December 13
We will explore the various online resources and ways to search for and apply for jobs online. You will also learn how to upload a resume to a Web site or application. 1 p.m., Monday, November 12
Social Networking for Your Small Business * Learn how to use social media websites to promote and market your business. 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 13
LinkedIn Open Lab Over 130,000 recruiters use LinkedIn to search for job candidates. You could be one of them! Join us in the Job Center to work on or improve your LinkedIn profile. 10 a.m., Thursday, November 15 and Monday, December 13
Social Networking for Your Job Search * Learn how to use social networking sites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to network and search for jobs. 3 p.m., Monday, December 3
Enhance Your Employability * In today’s job market you have to be adaptable and willing to learn the 21st Century skills that will empower you to stand out from the competition. Improve your employability with free online learning and web resources for job seekers available from RCPL and other websites. Noon, Thursday, December 6
Interviewing Dos and Don’ts * Be prepared and at your best on interview day! Join us for a discussion of what to do and not to do during that important interview. Noon, Wednesday, December 12 Sandhills Branch | 699-9230
Online Jobs and Resumes Get help crafting resumes and applying for jobs online. 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 14 Northeast Regional | 736-6575
Resume Open Lab 3 p.m., Wednesday, December 5 St. Andrews Regional
| 772-6675
Brand You! Marketing You to Get the Job! 2 p.m., Monday, December 10
Job Center, Main
Visit us online at
myRCPL.com/jobcenter.
* Please register.
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The World is a Stage Evan Pinson, a junior at Dutch Fork High School, wanted to help set the stage for children’s imaginations to blossom at the library. He involved his scout group in building puppet stages for the North Main and Eastover library locations, and he has plans to build several book bins as well. About 12 people have already given more than 100 volunteer hours to the project, an effort that will also earn Pinson his Eagle Scout badge. To make the project possible, Pinson secured donations from LA Marsha Company and Lowe’s.
mark your calendar
supporting your library
2013 Friends’ Book Sales • Winter Friday, January 25 and Saturday, January 26
• Spring Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20
Interested in volunteering at your library? Call Cathy Dolan at 803-929-3436.
• Summer Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20
Friends Elect Officers, Add Board Members
• Fall Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19
The Friends of RCPL elected officers and board members for 2012-2013 at the Annual Meeting in September. J.P. Lee, an associate at Ellis, Lawhorne & Sims, P.A., was elected president. Shannon Bobertz, a partner with Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney, P.A., was elected vice president. Susan Mazur, a media specialist at Richland School District One, was elected secretary. Mary League, a shareholder with Ellis, Lawhorne & Sims, P.A., was elected treasurer. Board members are: Robin Blume, Janice W. Brown, Joseph (Joe) D. Clark, Michelle J. Clark, Erin Crawford, Rose Dangerfield, Aubrey Dillard, Gill Gignilliat, Susan Hackett, Tracy Haisley, Amy Hill, Chris Koon, Helen Madden, Suzy Madden, Melina Mann, Sarah Martin, Chakisse Newton, Jennifer Robinson, Rebecca Roser, Rachel Snowden, Jess Torres, Sara Weinberg and Ashlye Wilkerson. Join the Friends! Visit myRCPL.com/friends or call Sharon McElveen at 803-988-0885.
Help Make a Great Library Even Better Support the Foundation The end of the year is a perfect time to make a tax deductible donation to support the library. Give the gift that keeps on giving and advances your community! Contact Tina Gills at 803-929-3424 or tgills@myRCPL.com.
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Board Meetings Friends’ of RCPL 12:30 p.m., Fridays, November 2 and December 7 RCPL Foundation Noon, Wednesday, December 12
supporting your library
Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship Awarded Rosa Lee Cummings is this year’s recipient of the Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship from the RCPL Foundation, awarded for the third time to honor Ethel Bolden’s many years of service to the Richland County community and its libraries. The $2,500 scholarship is awarded to Cummings to provide financial support and to encourage completion of her master of library and information science degree at the University of South Carolina. Cummings began her library career at Beaufort County Library as a Bookmobile librarian, delivering books to the outlying areas of the county where people found it difficult or impossible to get to the library. She is currently a Technical Services Librarian, responsible for ordering, cataloging and processing all materials for the Beaufort County Library system. She began working toward her library degree in 2007 and plans to complete her degree this year. Her goal is then to expand Senior Services, establishing a seniors’ board to learn exactly what library services this audience would benefit from, and then begin a major outreach campaign to get more seniors to libraries. Her program would also develop outreach services for homebound customers. Cummings received her bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in psychology in 2005, and an Associate of Arts degree in 2001, both from the University of South Carolina Beaufort Campus. Ethel Bolden’s sons, Major General Charles F. Bolden Jr. and Warren M. Bolden, presented the scholarship named for their mother at a reception in October.
Award-Winning Cookbook Authors
Nathalie Dupree & Cynthia Graubart Join award-winning cookbook authors Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart for an entertaining discussion of their most recent cookbook Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking. The authors will make it easy to learn the techniques for creating the South’s fabulous cuisine. Nathalie and Cynthia will be on hand to autograph and sell their books.
6 p.m., Thursday, December 6 Bostick Auditorium, Main
“Southern cooking is the Mother Cuisine of America.” -Nathalie Dupree
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The Top 10 eBook Downloads of 2012 @ Your Library 1.
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
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Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James
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Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James
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Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
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Bad Boys In Black Tie by Lori Foster
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Crazy On You by Rachel Gibson
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I’ve Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella
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Death Comes to Pemberley by P. D. James
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The Perfect Wife by Victoria Alexander
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Calico Joe by John Grisham