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THE BURNING OF COLUMBIA page 5

CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY page 7

MIDLANDS MEMORIES page 18

JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2015 RICHLANDLIBRARY.COM

from the director

Dear Readers, I have a hard time throwing things away. But at some point, usually around the holidays, I begin to feel overwhelmed by clutter. Before the New Year starts, I often find myself whipping through my house ruthlessly and stealthily weeding items with soulless detachment. I will fill a whole dumpster of things that even the craftiest among us couldn’t “upcycle.”

This year during my cleaning frenzy, I found something worth sharing. A piece of paper with a dove printed on top and these words written in a tight, third graders print: I have a dream that no one would have a sad life. That all children will be safe.

All the animals will have shelter. I also dream that no one’s house will catch on fire.

I didn’t remember seeing this when my daughter brought it home almost a year earlier. I had stacked it in a “to read” pile and never gotten to it, I guess. But these words gripped me as I read them the day after the Ferguson, MO verdict.

I’d been following the Facebook posts of one of my childhood friends who still lives in Florrisant, MO—just four miles away from the town the nation couldn’t take its eyes off of. When I lived there I was nine, the same age my daughter was when she wrote these words. I had such an amazing childhood there and in all the towns we lived in growing up. I always felt safe. I had always had a happy life.

But seeing my daughter’s school assignment on the heels of this verdict made me realize that I had never read the entire “I Have a Dream” speech. I was so moved by this revelation that I put down my trash bags and got out my laptop.

"Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech is a reminder of how some have so much and others have to fight for everything—even things that already belong to them."

I was struck by how the speech was hopeful and forceful; unapologetic yet conciliatory. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech is a reminder of how some have so much and others have to fight for everything—even things that already belong to them.

I went back to my cleaning, and each item that I decided to let go of had new meaning. A toy barely used was something that could make a child happy. A down coat worn once since moving from Minnesota was something that could keep another person safe. I realize it’s not much, given the enormity of the injustice in our country, and the work we have yet to do, but it’s a real, tangible way that I can help make Dr. King’s and my daughter’s dreams a reality.

Melanie Huggins | Executive Director

DIRECTOR’S PICKS

I just finished

I’m just starting

I can’t stop listening to

You don’t want to miss

A Survival Guide to Parenting Teens

Death of a King

And the War Came

Tavis Smiley

Shakey Graves

The programs and exhibits commemorating the Burning of Columbia.

Joani Geltman

See page 5.

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* Access cover photo courtesy National Archives and Records Administration

what's happening THE LIT ROOM

Participating second graders from

Richland Library has teamed up with

researchers understand how children's

researchers from Clemson University

comprehension of picture books is

to bring The LIT Room—an interactive

influenced, when compared to

storytime space that boasts robotic and

a traditional storytime space, in a

multimedia elements, including lighting

multi-sensory environment that is

and sound to the Children’s Room.

evocative of the book.

The shape of the walls and ceilings, in

Funded by a grant from the National

tandem with lighting and sound effects,

Science Foundation, The LIT Room

can be programmed to evoke particular

will be available for public use and

themes and elements from a picture

exploration in the spring once the

book as it is read aloud.

evaluation process is complete.

Richland School District One will help

Public Health Nurse Scrubs In Thanks to a partnership between Richland Library and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), the knowledge and expertise of a registered nurse is as close as your nearest library location.

Charged with improving the mental and physical health of customers while providing convenient access to accurate health information, the nurse will travel to all 11 library locations and serve as a living, breathing resource that you can talk to, one-on-one during your time of need.

Instantly Borrow Free Digital Movies, Music and More from Richland Library Always on the go? Now you can stream everything from Hollywood blockbusters to best-selling artists and authors, and niche and hard-to-find favorites directly to your favorite device for FREE. Simple to use, all you need is your library card, a web browser and/or smart phone or tablet to get started.

Sign up today at hoopladigital.com.

* Footnotes OF FEBRUARY

24

The number of hours each day that you can stream movies, TV shows and more from Hoopla.

The day that staff from across the library system will come together to refresh the collection by shifting, sorting and cultivating the physical materials at Main.

12th

OF JANUARY

The day all Richland Library locations become 100% TOBACCO FREE.

The number of new eBooks released each week on RichlandLibrary.com

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what's happening

Lauren Smith | Digital Technician Walker Local and Family History Center, Richland Library Main What's your favorite thing about working at the library?

My co-workers in Local History!

They're really awesome people, and I'm thankful that I get to work with them.

If you could trade places with one person for the day, dead or alive, who would it be?

I read a lot of graphic novels and manga in my spare time, and Kaoru Mori is one of my all-time favorite artists/writers.

It would be fun to trade places with her for a day!

How do you think the library inspires the community?

We give people the opportunity to learn new things every day.

How does your job make the library better?

My job helps the library share its collections with the world.

What is your most memorable library experience?

Why did you choose to work in a library?

I helped someone set up their new

Libraries give you the chance to

like check their e-mail and read e-books.

wear all sorts of different hats, and I

They were so thrilled that they asked

felt like that was a perfect fit for me.

for a hug!

tablet and explained how to do things

We’re In Your Neighborhood locations & hours

Featured Staff

Main | 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 | 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 | 691-9806 218 McNulty Rd., Blythewood 29016 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Cooper | 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 | 353-8584 608 Main St., Eastover 29044 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

North Main | 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 | 736-6575 7490 Parklane Rd., Columbia 29223 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sandhills | 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.

UPCOMING CLOSINGS All locations will be closed the following dates: •

Thursday, January 1 for New Year's Day.

•

Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

•

Monday, February 16 for All-Staff Support Day.

•

Wednesday, March 4 for Customer Service Improvement Day.

BOARD MEETINGS Library: 5:30 p.m., Mondays, January 12 and February 9 Foundation: Noon, Tuesday, February 25 Friends: 12:30 p.m., Fridays, January 16 and February 20

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Southeast | 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.

St. Andrews | 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 | 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.

Richland Library at EdVenture 211 Gervais St., Columbia 29201 Tues. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sun. Noon - 5 p.m.

The Burning of of columbia Columbia the burning

Famously Hot Since 1865

Richland Library Commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the Burning of Columbia On the morning of February 17, 1865, Mayor Thomas J. Goodwyn surrendered the city of Columbia to General Sherman’s troops. That night 486 buildings in downtown Columbia were ravaged by fire.

While the burning of Columbia was a watershed event in the city’s history, for some it was an act of military aggression and for others it was a day of liberation from slavery.

For all it was the end of an era.

Join Richland Library as we commemorate the 150th anniversary of this historic event through a series of programs and exhibits that examine Sherman’s march through the Carolinas and its aftermath.

See next page for events listings

one book, one communit y

One Book, One Community is an annual event encouraging

2015 Sponsors

Midlands area residents to read the same book at the same

City of Columbia

time, and to share their passion for reading with their friends

Richland Library

and neighbors. Every February, this initiative brings together readers from all over the Columbia area in an attempt to promote literacy and its importance to our community.

Jasper Magazine the University of South Carolina Press One Columbia for Arts and History

THIS YEAR'S SELECTION ON AGATE HILL BY LEE SMITH On Agate Hill is set in North Carolina in the years from 1872 to 1927, and also in the present. The novel evokes the South in Reconstruction from an honest female perspective. It is the exuberantly romantic and episodic story of Molly Petree, an open-hearted and headstrong young Southern woman.

The novel is framed with the letters and notes of a contemporary

To participate, residents can pick up or download a copy of On Agate Hill from Richland Library, or purchase the book from a participating Columbiaarea bookstore. Then, plan to attend the many One Book, One Community events, listed on the next page.

woman who seems almost a reincarnation of Molly herself.

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the burning of columbia AUTHOR EVENTS

DRAMATIC PERFORMANCES

EXHIBITS

Sherman's Flame and Blame Campaign: A Book Discussion with Patricia McNeely

On Agate Hill

The Burning of Columbia, S.C, 1865

Join us for a book discussion with author Patricia McNeely sponsored by the Columbia chapter of the SC Genealogy Society. Ms. McNeely’s most recent book is Sherman’s Flame & Blame Campaign through Georgia and the Carolinas: …and the burning of Columbia.

Molly Petree, orphaned by the Civil War, is "a spitfire and a burden" who risks everything to hold to her own nature and to true love.

Acclaimed actress Barbara Bates Smith gives a theatrical performance of Lee Smith’s On Agate Hill -- a story as unpredictable and as passionate as Molly’s wide-open heart. With live musical accompaniment.

An exhibit of materials from Richland Library's historic collections depicting the surrender and burning of Columbia, S.C. on February 17, 1865. On display are photographs, original lithographs and first-hand accounts of this watershed event in the city's history.

A One Columbia Cultural Passport event.

A One Columbia Cultural Passport event.

3-4 p.m., Sunday, January 11 | Main

6:30 p.m., Thursday, February 12 | Main

6:30-7:30 p.m., February 17 | Cooper

News from Hell Before Breakfast: Old General Sherman Gives a Commencement Address Richland Library literary resident Howard Burnham portrays Old General Sherman, delivering a commencement address at the Michigan Military Academy.

A One Columbia Cultural Passport event.

7 p.m., Thursday, February 19 | Main

Through March 2015 Walker Local and Family History Center Richland Library Main

LECTURES Walking in the Past Lane: The Burning of Columbia (Parts 3-4) We continue our series of lectures about the burning of Columbia. Popular local historian Dean Hunt will lead us up to the 150th anniversary.

A One Columbia Cultural Passport event.

• Lecture 3: The March along the Old State Road to the Capitol 6 p.m., Thursday, January 8 | Main

The Lion, the Eagle and Dixie: Frank Vizetelly Covers the Civil War *

Lee Smith and the “Good Ol’ Girls” Lee Smith, award-winning author of this year’s One Book, One Community selection On Agate Hill, will be joined by fellow author Jill McCorkle and Nashville headlining musicians Marshall Chapman and Matraca Berg for an evening of story and song. The Good Ol’ Girls will entertain you, charm you and captivate as only four Southern women can! This delightful performance directly follows an interview with Lee Smith, led by local historian Dr. Walter Edgar.

7 p.m., Thursday, February 26 701 Whaley St., Columbia, 29201

Richland Library Literary Resident Howard Burnham returns with a characterization of Frank Vizetelly, artist-journalist of The Illustrated London News, as he reports on the War between the States with a unique British perspective.

• Lecture 4: The March from Columbia to Cheraw 6 p.m., Thursday, February 5 | Main

7 p.m., Tuesday, February 24 | Cooper

BOOK GROUPS DISCUSSIONS for On Agate Hill by Lee Smith

Reader’s Morning Out 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 10

MAIN

Guys Read

NORTHEAST

6 – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 13

Northeast Book Group

Jasper Nightstand Book Club 3 – 4:30 p.m., Sunday, February 22

One Book, One Community Discussion 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 3

7 p.m., Thursday, February 12

Sandhills Second Wednesday 7 p.m., Wednesday, February 11

Third Thursday Book Club 1 p.m., Thursday, February 19

BALLENTINE

WHEATLEY

Burning of Columbia Event

Bookin' It at Ballentine

Wheatley’s Book Group

One Book, One Community Event

6:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 28

11 a.m., Saturday, January 24

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black history month Voices of our People

Celebrate Black History Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1915 and focused on preserving historical truth.

Today, African American life, history and culture is honored and celebrated worldwide through its music, art and literature. African American scholars, artists, athletes and leaders have changed the world’s perspective of a people by crushing falsehoods and ushering in a new era.

Woodson’s association, now the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) honors this milestone and has selected “A Century of Black Life, History and Culture” as its 2015 National Black History theme.

for all ages Celebrate Black History Month and AfricanAmerican cultures with songs, poems and speeches performed by people in our community.

Wheatley 3:30 p.m., Saturdays January 10 & February 7 Eastover 3 p.m., Saturday, January 31 St. Andrews Hosted by Sheem One. Please register.

6 p.m., Tuesday, February 3 North Main 2 p.m., Saturday, February 7 Southeast 6:30 p.m., Monday, February 9

FOR ALL AGES

Freedom Ain’t Free

FOR TEENS

Echoes from the Motherland

Enjoy a special screening of Eugene Washington’s civil rights documentary which examines the stories of several lesser known heroes of the era including South Carolinians George Elmore and Rev. J.A. DeLaine. A Q&A session with the filmmaker will follow the film.

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

3 p.m., Saturday, February 7 | Main

February 1 – 28 | Northeast

Gullah Life

Still I Rise

Donald Sweeper brings the Gullah culture to life in an engaging presentation.

Join us in the Teen Center for an educational and entertaining program that introduces teens to the poetry and prose of Maya Angelou in a creative new way.

Join us as we celebrate the richness of Africa through music, stories, crafts and more.

11 a.m. – noon, Saturday January 17 | Southeast

Black History Month Fair: A Century of Black Life, History and Culture Celebrate the centennial anniversary of the Carter G. Woodson’s Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH).

This celebration and learning event will feature music, storytelling, lectures, cuisine, etc.

Partners: Allen University, Sheem One, Dr. Michelle Martin, Dr. Rachelle Washington, The NiA Company and more.

10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday February 7 | Main

Hold Fast to Dreams: Poetry and Stories with Mr. Darion Join Darion McCloud and The NiA Company for stories and poems celebrating African American artists and writers.

10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 7 | Main

Read-a-Rama Sankofa In African traditions, the Sankofa Bird looks backward with the egg of the future in her beak. Participants will take a closer look at African-American children's illustrators and how they depict the past. Enjoy this hands-on program that brings kids and college students together to celebrate books.

11:30 a.m., Saturday, February 7 | Main

3 p.m., Saturday, February 14 | Eastover

African Songs and Rhythms Join renowned artist Baba Seitu for drums, stories, songs and more.

10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 21 | Main

Celebrate Black History Month Join us for this special storytime!

11 a.m., Saturday February 21 | St. Andrews

Drumming: The Universal Beat of Hello Make a drum and be a part of the ensemble.

11 a.m. – noon, Saturday February 21 | Southeast

Representing Our Yesterdays, Today and Tomorrows Join Samuel's Blessed Bears Day Care Center for a special treat as they creatively portray famous African Americans.

10:30 a.m., Saturday February 28 | North Main

Want to learn more about African-American leaders of the past and present? Join our scavenger hunt! Find clues and seek information.

Prizes for those who complete the hunt!

1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Saturday February 21 | Main FOR ADULTS

Jazz Roundtable Richland Library Literary Resident Eboniramm brings the smooth and swinging sounds of jazz to the library, accompanied by an ensemble group of musicians.

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 10 | Main

Bound for Canaan: The Underground Railroad Join historian Ron Roth as he tells the story of the Underground Railroad, one of the most epic in American History. Funding provided by the Humanities Council SC. A One Columbia Cultural Passport event.

3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Saturday February 28 | Northeast

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storytimes Main | 929-3434

Family Storytime for all ages Share stories, songs and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family.

Main | 929-3434 • 10:30 a.m., Saturdays January 3 – February 28 • 10:30 a.m., Mondays January 5 – February 23 Except January 19 & February 16 • 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays January 6 – February 24 Ballentine | 781-5026 11 – 11:30 a.m., Fridays January 2 – February 27

Hello, Baby! for ages 0-23 months Your baby will love storytime while increasing vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs.

9:30 a.m., Mondays, January 5 – February 23 Except January 19 & February 16 Reading Rumpus for all ages Talk, sing, read, write and play as we build your child’s early literacy skills.

6:30 p.m., Mondays, January 5 – February 23 Except January 19 & February 16 Mother Goose Storytime for babies Introduce your baby to the world of books.

Nurture a love of reading and develop attention span with stories, rhymes and songs.

9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, January 7 – February 25

Blythewood | 691-9806 10:30 – 11 a.m., Fridays January 2 – February 27 Cooper | 787-3462 • 11 a.m., Saturdays January 3 – February 28 • 10:30 a.m., Thursdays January 8 – February 26 Eastover | 353-8584 10 a.m., Wednesdays January 7 – February 25 Northeast | 736-6575 11 a.m., Saturdays January 3 – February 28 Sandhills | 699-9230 11 a.m., Saturdays January 3 – February 28 Southeast | 776-0855 10:30 – 11 a.m., Wednesdays January 7 – February 25 • Brain Teasers, Muscle Builders activities on January 14 & 28 and February 11 & 25 St. Andrews | 772-6675 • 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays January 7 – February 25 • 11 a.m., Saturdays January 3 – February 28 Wheatley | 799-5873 • 10:30 a.m., Fridays January 2 – February 27 • 10 a.m., Saturdays January 3 – February 28

Say "Hola" to Stories for all ages Enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish.

North Main | 754-7734 Hello, Baby! for ages 0-23 months 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, January 6 – February 24 Say "Hola" to Stories for all ages 4 p.m., Saturdays, January 10 & February 7 Healthy Eating Storytime for families 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 10 Northeast | 736-6575 Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, January 8 – February 26 Sandhills | 699-9230 Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3 10 a.m., Mondays, January 5 – February 23 Except January 19 & February 16

10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, January 7 & February 4

Hello, Baby! for ages 0-23 months 10 a.m., Thursdays, January 8 – February 26

Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3 Help your toddler discover the alphabet, numbers and other concepts while building social skills and learning about our world.

Reading Rumpus for all ages 6:30 p.m., Thursdays January 15, 29 & February 12, 26

9:30 a.m., Thursdays, January 8 – February 26

Healthy Eating Storytime for families 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 21

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 Get ready for kindergarten and gain confidence and independence in this kids-only storytime.

3:30 p.m., Thursdays, January 8 – February 26 Movers and Shakers Storytime for all ages Get ready to move and shake, shake, shake while listening to stories, songs and more!

11 a.m., Fridays, January 16 & February 20 Blythewood | 691-9806 Healthy Eating Storytime for families* Join us for storytime and a visit from a DHEC dietitian to learn all about healthy eating and even sample some fruits and veggies!

3 p.m., Friday, January 16 Cooper | 787-3462 Healthy Eating Storytime for families • 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 22 • 11 a.m., Saturday, February 28 Eastover | 353-8584 Pajamarama Storytime for all ages Wear your pajamas and snuggle up for bedtime stories and songs.

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, January 27 & February 24

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Healthy Eating Storytime for families 11 a.m., Saturday, February 7

Southeast | 776-0855 Pajamarama Storytime for all ages 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Mondays January 5, 12, 26 & February 2, 16, 23 Hello, Baby! for ages 0-23 months 10:30 – 11 a.m., Thursdays, January 8 – February 26 Baby Teasers, Muscle Builders activities on January 22 & February 19 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Hello, Baby! for ages 0-23 months* 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, January 8 – February 26 Healthy Eating Storytime for families 11 a.m., Saturday, January 24 Say "Hola" to Stories for all ages 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 10 Wheatley | 799-5873 Hello, Baby! for ages 0-23 months 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, January 7 – February 25 Chinese New Year Storytime for all ages Celebrate the Chinese New Year with stories, a lion dance, crafts and much more fun.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Friday, February 20

* please register

for school-age children Cooper | 787-3462

Bon Voyage! for ages 6 -12 Join us as we travel around the world each month to get a taste of life, culture and stories in other countries.

Get your passports ready!

2 – 3 p.m.

• Thursday, January 8: Hungary • Wednesday, February 11: Dominican Republic | Ballentine

LEGO Madness for ages 6 -12 Create robots, cities, creatures and more with LEGO building blocks.

3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, January 21 & February 18 Eastover | 353-8584 Instant Acting for ages 6 -12 Play fun theatre games and bring stories to life.

Beginners are welcome! Come ready to move.

3 p.m., Saturday, January 17

Main | 929-3434

North Main | 754-7734

Homeschool How-To for Students: Creativity Lab for ages 6-12 Tired of messy art in your clean kitchen?

Join us for free time with paint, glue, markers and more! Let your creativity shine!

Twix-n-Between for ages 9-13 Join us for a great read from fantastical to ghost stories and everything in between.

1:30 p.m., Monday, January 12

LEGO Madness for ages 9-12 4 p.m., Tuesday, January 13

TAG Team for 5th - 7th graders Join Richland Library’s Tween Advisory Group (TAG) to help the library with service projects, programs and more. 5th–7th graders are eligible to apply for TAG. Team members will earn volunteer hours.

3 p.m., Saturdays, January 17 & February 21 Homeschool How-To for Students: Can you Haiku? for ages 6 -12 It's a poetry workshop with a twist!

Make Valentine cards that include a haiku by you.

1:30 p.m., Monday, February 9 Blythewood | 691-9806 Blythewood Bookworms for ages 9-12* Join our Book Club! You never know what fun activities we’ll do, but you can always count on hearing about exciting books.

3 – 4 p.m., Saturdays, January 10 & February 7 The Mystery of the Mixed-Up Books for ages 6 -12* It’s a puzzle! All the Dewey numbers have disappeared from the library, and the books are all scrambled on the shelves. Solve the mystery! Join us for a scavenger hunt in the library—collect the clues, solve the puzzle and get a prize!

2:30 p.m., Saturdays, January 3 & February 14

Hula Hoops for Fun and Fitness for ages 6-9 Burn calories and have some fun hula hooping!

4 p.m., Friday, January 23 Be My Valentine for ages 6 -12 Enjoy stories and songs and make something sweet for your Valentine.

LEGO Madness for ages 6-12 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Mondays January 12 & February 9 Homework Help Center for 6th-12th graders Need help with your homework? Visit us!

Homework Support specifically for middle school students.

4 p.m., Tuesdays, January 20 – February 24 Build a Doll Workshop for ages 6-12 Hear the story of Vasilissa and her magic doll, then create your own to keep or give as a gift.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 27 Drawing Machines for ages 6-12 Calling all art and science fans! Collaborate with your friends to create a drawing machine.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 10 Sandhills | 699-9230 30-Minute Camp! for ages 6-12 Enjoy different DIY activities—stories, games, crafts, needlework and more. Everything you love about camp, packed into 30 minutes.

3 p.m., Friday, January 2 Southeast | 776-0855

11 a.m., Saturday, February 14

Homework Help Center for 1st-8th graders Need help with your homework? Visit us!

Northeast | 736-6575

4:45 – 6:45 p.m., Tuesdays January 13 – 27 & February 3, 10 & 24

Let it Snow for ages 6 -12 Shake off the after-holiday blues with this chilly storytime and craft program! Listen to snowy stories, an origami fold-and-tell and create your own snowstorm.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 6

St. Andrews | 772-6675 Let’s Move! Zumba for ages 6 -12 Join Moona Wu, a licensed Zumba instructor, for a kid-friendly introduction to Zumba.

4 p.m., Thursdays, January 8 – 29

Homeschooler Poetry Club for ages 6-12 Share and write poetry in order to grow in an appreciation of the depth and expressive possibility of language.

Play it Loud! for ages 6 -12 It’s game time! Join us for an afternoon of Wii and XBOX games.

2:30 p.m., Thursdays, January 8 & February 12

• 3 – 5 p.m., Saturday, January 10 • 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Friday, February 13 Let it Snow! for ages 6-12 Enjoy the winter season with our resident paper folding expert Sarah Western as we participate in an origami fold story and create our own snowflakes!

3:30 – 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, February 3

3:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 14

Read to a Dog: Reading PAALS for ages 6-9

Read to a Dog for ages 6-12

LEGO Madness for ages 6 -12 6 p.m., Thursdays, January 29 & February 26

Practice your reading with service dogs that love to listen to a good story!

For new readers.

Practice your reading with a furry friend!

• 3 p.m., Thursdays, January 8 & February 5 | Ballentine

Be My “Sweet” Valentine! for ages 6-12 Create your own desserts out of sponges and design Valentine cards to take home!

3:30 p.m., Saturdays January 10 & February 14 | Main

• 3:30 p.m., Thursdays, January 8 – February 26 | Cooper

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for all ages Main | 929-3434

Cooper | 787-3462

Hands on Art for ages 2-5 Simple art fun for the very young.

Dress for a mess!

Hands on Art for ages 2-5 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, January 13 & February 10

11 a.m., Fridays, January 2 & February 6

Quirky Crafts for all ages Stories and quirky DIY crafts for all ages.

Plink, Rattle, Toot! Words Meet Music for families Join us for a live performance of picture books and instruments in perfect harmony. A collaboration of MOO!@USC and Richland Library.

3:30 p.m., Wednesdays • January 14: Dapper penguins and snowmen • February 11: Danish felt hearts for Valentine’s Day

3 p.m., Sunday, February 15

North Main | 754-7734

Puppetpalooza for all ages See your favorite shows performed by the Children’s Room puppets.

9:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 21 Elska: Live at the Library for all ages Bring the whole family for a unique musical adventure! Live on stage, Elska combines theatre, storytelling and musical performance to whisk you away on a musical tour of her Arctic home.

3 p.m., Sunday, February 22 Blythewood | 691-9806 Hands on Art for ages 2-5* 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays January 14 & February 11 Superhero Family Day! for ages 3-8* Wear a cape, design your own superhero ID card and have your picture taken flying over a city! Superhero stories will WOW you!

A “Bunnicula” Storytime Join us for a special storytime with the Columbia Children’s Theatre and see sneak peeks from their upcoming show “Bunnicula”!

10:30 a.m., Saturday February 14 | Main

Hands on Art for ages 3-5 4 p.m., Friday, January 16

Southeast | 776-0855

Northeast | 736-6575

11 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, January 10

Hands on Art for ages 2-5 10:30 a.m., Fridays, January 2 – February 27 Sandhills | 699-9230 Puppets and Stories for families This comfy theatre is just right for stories, songs and puppet fun.

• 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays January 6 & February 3 • 10 a.m., Wednesdays January 7 & February 4 Ferrets and Hamsters and Rabbits, Oh My! for families* And guinea pigs, cats and dogs! Join the veterinarians from the Banfield Pet Hospital for an all-ages presentation on caring for your small pet.

3 p.m., Saturday, January 24

Come on Get Happy for all ages Join us for a morning of exercise and fun.

Inspire Your Heart with Art for all ages Use color to express what words cannot.

Create art to display in the library.

11 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, January 24 Book Brunch for all ages Join us for breakfast treats and special stories!

11 a.m. – noon, Saturdays January 31 & February 28 Puppetpalooza for all ages 11 a.m. – noon, Saturday, February 7 Happy Valentine’s Day for all ages Make a special card for your favorite valentine.

11 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, February 14 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Three Kings Day/Dia de los Tres Reyes Magos for all ages Celebrate Three Kings Day, an important holiday in Spanish speaking countries! Learn and celebrate with books, games and crafts.

3 p.m., Saturday, February 21

3:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 6 Ferrets and Hamsters and Rabbits, Oh My! for families* 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 6

AUGUSTA BAKER'S DOZEN April 16–18, 2015

special guest author

GRACE LIN

Critter Café for ages 3-8 We all have our favorite foods, and so do the zoo animals! Have a crazy day at the Critter Café with a story and activities as we learn about what animals like to eat from a Riverbanks Zoo educator.

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 27 Old School Game Day! for all ages Get reacquainted with an old favorite or introduce a new generation to the thrill of Chutes and Ladders, Clue, Life, Operation, Candyland or a giant version of Scrabble!

3 p.m., Saturday, February 7

10 JANUARY | FEBRUARY

* please register

for teens |

Teen Advisory Board: 3-D Print Me! Join TAB for techie fun as we use 3-D printing technology to create personalized images.

TAB: The Book Connection Are you ready to read a fantastic new book?

Learn an exciting and interactive way of connecting with your next best read.

3:30 – 5 p.m., Saturday, January 3

3:30 – 5 p.m., Saturday, February 7

Teen Otaku Association There is more anime and manga available than ever. TOA is about finding and sharing it together. We are a goofy bunch with snacks and an extra seat. Won’t you join us?

Blythewood | 691-9806

Main | 929-3470

6 p.m., Mondays, January 5 – February 23 Except January 19 & February 16 The Write Idea – Teen Writers Club Are you a creative teen writer? Join us to share your work and get feedback to inspire you and improve your skills.

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Blythewood Teen Book Club* Love to read, or wish you did? Explore current literature and authors from a teen’s perspective.

Titles to be decided by the teens, for the teens.

Help us choosea group name at the first meeting!

10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Saturdays January 10 & February 7 Cooper | 787-3462 Teen Advisory Board for 7th-12th graders Earn volunteer hours! We meet to plan programs, participate in service projects and have fun!

New members always welcome.

Homeschool How-To: Learning Pecha Kucha Join us for an introduction to presenting Pecha Kucha. These fun, fast-paced presentations with 20 slides are sweeping the nation.

Learn how it’s done.

3:30 p.m., Saturday, January 31

1:30 p.m., Monday, January 12

3:30 p.m., Saturday, February 28

Biblio Big Screen Series Are you a teen who wants to learn more about the art of film? Join us for a series of programs that will teach you the fundamentals.

Eastover | 353-8584

• Session 3: Drawing 101 Learn to tell your story through illustration.

2 – 4 p.m., Saturday, January 24

North Main | 754-7734

• Session 4: Filming 101- Editing An introduction to camera and shooting skills techniques. Bring your own cameras / smart devices and discover how they can become tools for creating movie magic.

2 – 4 p.m., Saturday, February 28

5:30 p.m., Thursdays, January 8 & February 12

Page to Screen Movies Join Cooper’s Teen Advisory Board for a screening of The Fault in Our Stars (PG-13).

Teen Advisory Board for 7th-12th graders 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, January 24 & February 21

Teen Cinema What better way to relax than to watch a movie?

Game On! Challenge your friends and others during an evening of games.

3 p.m., Wednesdays, January 28 & February 25 Craft Café* Bring a t-shirt and create your own unique design.

Within Reach: S.T.E.M. Careers Still can’t decide what to be when you grow up? Maybe the Teen Center can help. Join us for an innovative and informational meet and greet with employers from a variety of traditional and non-traditional careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math!

6 – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday January 27 | Main

Financial Aid 101 College is the goal! Join area financial aid professionals to learn about the state and federal financial aid programs. Assistance will be provided to complete and electronically file the 2014 -15 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Door prizes and light refreshments will be provided.

10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday February 21 | Main

11 a.m., Saturday, January 31

* please register

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for teens St. Andrews | 772-6675 Everything Manga: Not Your Ordinary Book Club Do you like Japanese manga and animation?

Discuss your favorite manga titles, watch anime and compete in a trivia game for great prizes!

6 p.m., Tuesdays, January 27 & February 24 Guitar Club Bring your instrument and participate in a group or individual lesson.

3:30 p.m., Saturdays, January 31 & February 21

Northeast | 736-6575 Y.O.S.H.I. Anime Club The Youth Organization for Selection of Hypnotic Illustrations wants you! We select anime to watch together in a relaxed setting.

We also discuss manga.

6 p.m., Wednesdays January 14 – February 18 Play it Loud! for ages 10+ Bring your friends and make some noise playing Wii games on a projected screen and tabletop games.

Chess Club Show us your mental mastery against members of the Columbia Chess Club. Participate in a casual game or a tournament.

6 p.m., Mondays, January 5 – February 23 Except January 19 & February 16 Teen Garden Club Learn how to garden, spend some time taking pictures, blogging, growing and eating food!

Regular meetings, activities and volunteer time to be earned!

4 – 5 p.m., Thursday, February 19

For Teens and Adults Southeast | 776-0855 Hablamos Spanish Conversation Gathering Learning Spanish? Ya lo hablas?

Join us for an hour of some relaxed Spanish chitchat.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays January 7, 21 & February 4, 18 Graphicionado Gathering* Join your fellow graphic novel, manga, anime and comic book lovers for food, film, fun and fascinating conversation about one of your favorite topics.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 14 Bookbinding* Have you ever wanted to bind your own books? Try your hand at some simple yet age-old techniques.

Light refreshments provided.

3 – 4:30 p.m., Saturday, February 7

4 p.m., Thursday, January 15 Homework Help Center Need help with your homework? Visit us!

Homework Support specifically for high school students.

4 p.m., Tuesdays, January 20 – February 24 Sandhills | 699-9230 Teen Advisory Board 7 p.m., Tuesdays, January 27 & February 24 Southeast | 776-0855 Homework Help Center Need help with your homework? Visit us!

Homework support specifically for middle school and high school students.

4:45 – 6:45 p.m., Tuesdays January 13 – 27 & February 3, 10, 24 Ayuda con la tarea escolar para adolescentes Necesitas ayuda con las tareas escolares? ¡Visítanos! Apoyos específicamente para estudiantes en el secundario.

4:45 – 6:45 p.m., los martes enero 13 – 27 & febrero 3, 10, 24

12 JANUARY | FEBRUARY

Listen to Martin Luther King Jr. speeches NOW on Freegal.

Visit richlandlibrary.com/download-it to start downloading.

* please register

for adults

For Parents Main | 929-3457 Storytime Café for parents Join us for coffee and light refreshments after storytime. Meet new friends and find out more about the great resources the library has to offer.

• 10 a.m., Monday, January 5 • 11 a.m., Saturday, January 10 • 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 24 Homeschool How-To for Parents: Teach Your Child to Read for parents A two-part workshop on multisensory reading instruction. Perfect for parents of beginning readers and parents of dyslexic children who struggle with reading.

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays • January 13 – Part One • February 10 – Part Two

Main | 929-3457 Let’s Speak English Internationals, join our conversation sessions and practice speaking English in a relaxed environment.

10 a.m., Wednesdays, January 7 – February 25 Creative Writers’ Guild Feeling creative? Bring your words to a roundtable discussion with other local writers for a fun way to keep your narrative skills sharp!

A One Columbia Cultural Passport event.

7 – 8:30 p.m., Thursdays January 8 & February 5 iPick Film Series View fantastic films chosen by library staff.

3 p.m., Sundays • January 11: Winter’s Bone (R) • February 8: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (PG-13) Lunch & Listen Bring your lunch and join us in Film and Sound for some great music. Coffee's on us!

12:30 p.m., Thursdays • January 15: singer-songwriter Stefanie Santana • February 19: singer-songwriter Katera

Put a Bird On It* We’re no Bryce Shivers and Lisa Eversman, but we’ll do our best to help you create that perfect avian look. We've got supplies covered, but feel free to bring your own treasure if you want to bird it up!

A One Columbia Cultural Passport event.

7 p.m., Wednesday, January 21 ABCs of DNA: Unraveling the Mystery of Genetics Information for Consumers* This program will cover genes, chromosomes, genetic testing, genetic counseling and the Human Genome Project. A variety of reliable health information and resources will be demonstrated including Genetics Home Reference, ClinicTrials.gov, NORD and MedlinePlus.

Session Presenter is Terri Ottosen, M.L.I.S., AHIP, Consumer Health Coordinator, and National Network of Libraries of Medicine.

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Thursday, February 5 Dear Diary Live out your younger self’s most terrible nightmare! Read your diaries, poem-filled notebooks, and angsty song lyrics in front of a group of total strangers. Come to experience the second-hand embarrassment or bring your own evidence of teenage angst to share.

7 p.m., Monday, February 23

A Place at the Table Film Fest A Place at the Table tells the powerful stories of 3 families representing the 50 million Americans (1 in 4 children) that don’t know where or when they will get their next meal. Find out more about how this issue impacts our community with our panel of experts and discover what you can do to make a difference.

All programs begin at 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 17 | Northeast Saturday, January 24 | Main Sunday, February 8 | St. Andrews

Cooper | 787-3462 eReady Café Learn to download books, music and more to your device. We’ll have a variety of devices available for hands-on discovery.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesday, January 14 Garden Like a Master: Lasagna Gardening* Have you heard about no-till gardening?

Want to plant in an area where gardening is difficult due to slope, stones, clay or sand?

Join the Richland County Master Gardeners to learn how Lasagna Gardening makes it possible.

10 a.m., Friday, January 16 Family History Drop-In* Do you have questions about getting started with your family history? Are you interested in the Midlands Memories digital project?

Meet with Walker Local and Family History Center manager, Debbie Bloom, at this casual get together for answers and conversation.

6 – 8 p.m., Monday, January 26 Couponing 101* Want to start couponing, but have no idea where to start? Join couponing maven Mickey Ogburn and learn valuable tips to start saving.

Cooper Presents New Year, New You Series New Year, New You: Nutrition 101* Join Sarah Schumacher from Palmetto Heath and learn how to get the New Year off to a healthy start with great tips on nutrition and physical activity.

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 13 Cooper New Year, New You: Get Organized!* Professional organizer June Smith will show you tips to de-clutter and organize your home in the New Year.

6 p.m. Tuesday, January 20 Cooper New Year, New You: Creating a Budget in Excel* Want to get started on that New Year’s resolution to make a better budget?

Learn how to create a budget and easily keep track of your finances in Excel.

6:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 28 Cooper

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 3 * please register

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for adults Get Fit and Have Fun in the New Year Determined to become healthier and more active in 2015? Want to learn all the latest line dances at a pace that you can follow? Get fit with dance instructor Elizabeth Young from Meadow Lakes Park.

Blogging as a Career Join the Shop Tart, Anne Postic, the “arbiter of all that is fresh, fashionable and flavorful in Columbia” as she discusses the ins-andouts of professional blogging. Learn what to realistically expect when you start your own blog and build your brand.

3 – 4:30 p.m., Saturday, February 21 Southeast

6:30 p.m., Thursday, February 5

10 a.m., Saturdays, January 10, 17 & 24 Basket Weaving* Observe the art of pine needle basket weaving.

11 a.m., Wednesdays January 14 – 28 & February 11 – 25

Garden Like A Master: Lasagna Gardening 7 p.m., Thursday, February 19 Southeast | 776-0855 Let’s Speak English 7 p.m., Tuesdays, January 13 – February 24

Northeast | 736-6575 Garden Like a Master: Adaptive Gardening Whether you have limitations due to a physical condition or your space, you can still enjoy gardening! Let the Richland Master Gardeners show you simple solutions to your problems.

10 – 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 20

Garden Like a Master: Gardening for Birds* It’s easy to attract birds to your garden.

Richland County Master Gardeners will teach you how.

South Carolina Bar Association Legal Clinic Laws concerning immigration are changing.

If you have questions or concerns, a lawyer with the South Carolina Bar Association will answer your questions about immigration law.

Let’s Speak English 7 p.m., Mondays, January 26 – February 23 Except February 16

Stay on the Write Path You know that novel you started writing years ago? You know, the one sitting in a desk drawer or on your hardrive? Join local authors Thomas Maluck and Melanie Griffin to learn how to get motivated and stay motivated to finish that literary masterpiece!

7– 8 p.m., Thursday, January 22 St. Andrews | 772-6675

Garden Like A Master: Fruit in the Garden The South Carolina Midlands Master Gardeners will share their expertise.

Ikebana: The Art of Japanese Flower Arrangement A brief introduction to the history and principles of Ikebana. Instructor Lin Ko's demonstration will be followed by participants' practice of the art.

Chinese Tea House: A Traditional Place of Leisure* Experience the relaxing atmosphere of a traditional Chinese tea house with Lin Ko; identify types of Chinese tea leaves and their health benefits; enjoy a freshly brewed cup of tea and delicate Chinese refreshments.

6:30 p.m., Thursday, January 15

3:30 – 5 p.m., Saturday, January 31

3 p.m., Saturday, January 24

North Main | 754-7734

Sandhills | 699-9230

Free Notary Public Free Notary Public services will be offered.

Tai Chi Improve your balance, flexibility, and coordination with this ancient form of exercise. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Loosen Up for the New Year* Want to loosen up those stiff joints, tone up loose muscles and maybe shed extra pounds gained during the holiday? Limber up as we Walk Away the Pounds, an exercise system

by Leslie Sansone.

10 a.m., Friday, February 13 Eastover | 353-8584

5 – 9 p.m., Every Monday – Thursday Except February 16 Other Ways to Graduate: GED Preparation* Prepare for the GED with a two night per week course of study. Participants must have taken TABE assessment testing recently.

5 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays January 6 – 28 & February 3 – 25 Basic Ceramics* Learn the basics of ceramics with Sue Stepp.

10:30 a.m., Wednesdays January 7 & February 4

9:15 a.m., Tuesdays, January 6 – February 24 Let’s Speak English 11 a.m., Tuesdays, January 6 – February 24 Garden Like a Master: Attracting Bees to your Garden Have you heard that bee populations are in decline? Join Richland County Master Gardeners to find out what you can do to have a beautiful garden and help bee populations.

7 p.m., Thursday, January 22

Howard Burnham: The Reverend Henry Austen on the Life of His Sister, Jane Richland Library Literary Resident Howard Burnham is the Reverend Henry Austen, brother to Jane Austen, and commemorates the bicentennial of the publication of her novel Emma with a talk on her life and art.

7 p.m., Monday, February 23 | Sandhills 14 JANUARY | FEBRUARY

11 a.m., Mondays January 26 and February 2 & 9

for adults

*

Sew Divine Interested in knitting, needlework, scrapbooking or other crafts? Bring your own portable craft project and share with fellow crafters!

Main | 929-3457

Sandhills | 699-9230

St. Andrews | 772-6675 *

12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays January 13, 27 & February 10, 24

1 p.m., Tuesdays January 6 – February 24

1 p.m., Thursdays January 15 and February 5 & 19

Ballentine | 781-5026

Southeast | 776-0855

Wheatley | 799-5873

6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursdays January 8 – February 26

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays January 6 – February 24

6 p.m., Every Tuesday

Book Groups We have a little something for everyone! If not listed below, please call the location for the selection of the month. Newcomers are always welcome!

Main | 929-3457 Keep Me In Suspense!

A Mystery/Thriller Book Group 2:30 p.m., Saturdays • January 10: The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith • February 14: A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Great Books Discussion Group 7 p.m., Wednesdays • January 14: The Animate and the Man

by Plotinus and The Virtues (1st and 2nd Tractate) • February 11: Pensees by Pascal (Chapters 1-7) Guys Read Join us as the newly created Guys Read book group reads the One Book, One Community selection On Agate Hill by Lee Smith.

6 – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 13 Tuesday Morning Literary Discussion Group Discussion led by Dr. Keen Butterworth.

10 a.m., Tuesdays • January 20: The Sun Also Rises

by Ernest Hemingway • February 17: The Stranger by Albert Camus Vista Book Group 6 p.m., Wednesdays • January 28: The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell • February 25: Longbourn by Jo Baker One Book, One Community Discussion Join us for a discussion of the One Book, One Community 2015 selection, On Agate Hill

by Lee Smith.

10 a.m., Tuesday, February 3

* please register

Urban Readers Book Group Join us as we discuss Thirteen Reasons Why

by Jay Asher.

6 p.m., Tuesday, February 10 Ballentine | 781-5026 Reader’s Morning Out 10 a.m., Tuesdays • January 13: The Remains of the Day

by Kazuo Ishiguro • February 10: On Agate Hill by Lee Smith Bookin’ It in Ballentine 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays • January 28: On Agate Hill by Lee Smith • February 25: The Girls of Atomic City

by Denise Kiernan Cooper | 787-3462 Cooper Branch Book Group* 10 – 11 a.m., Mondays, January 5 & February 2 Novels at Night* Join our newest book group to discuss The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin.

6:30 p.m., Monday, February 9

Northeast | 736-6575 Northeast Book Group 7 p.m., Thursdays • January 8: The Beekeeper's Apprentice

by Laurie King • February 12: On Agate Hill by Lee Smith Sandhills | 699-9230 Second Wednesday Book Group 7 p.m., Wednesdays, January 14 & February 11 Third Thursday Book Group 1 p.m., Thursdays, January 15 & February 19 Southeast | 776-0855 Third Thursday Book Group 7 – 8:30 p.m., Thursdays, January 15 & February 19 Brown Bag Short Story Discussion* Bring your lunch while we discuss selected short stories. We'll provide coffee and dessert!

Noon – 1 p.m., Wednesdays January 14 & February 11 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Book Banter Discussion Group* 7 p.m., Tuesdays, January 13 & February 10

Eastover | 353-8584 Novel People of Eastover 6 p.m., Thursdays • January 8: The Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline • February 5: Call the Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times by Jennifer Worth North Main | 754-7734 Urban Fiction Book Group 1:30 p.m., Saturdays, January 24 & February 21

Wheatley | 799-5873 Young Professionals Discussion Group In your 20s to 40s and love talking about books and TV series? Join us!

6 p.m., Thursdays, January 15 & February 19 Wheatley’s Book Group 11 a.m., Saturdays • January 24: On Agate Hill by Lee Smith • February 21: In the Woods by Tanya French

Page Turners Book Discussion Group 7 p.m., Tuesdays, January 27 & February 24

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for adults Computer Basics If you have a computer question, we have an answer! Whether you are a beginner or an expert, we can help. Please register online at RichlandLibrary.com.

Microsoft PowerPoint (2013)* Learn basic skills for creating a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint (2013). Learn to create new slides, edit text and insert images.

Prerequisite: Microsoft Word (2013) class or solid Word experience.

Sandhills | 699-9230 Introduction to Computers I 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 14 Introduction to Computers II 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 21

• 10 a.m., Saturday, January 24 • 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 24

Email Basics 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 28 Internet Basics 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 11

Prerequisite: Solid mouse/keyboarding skills.

Microsoft Publisher (2013)* Learn to use Microsoft Publisher (2013) to create newsletters, flyers and brochures.

• 10 a.m., Saturday, January 3 • 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 10

Prerequisite: Microsoft Word (2013) class or solid Word experience.

Main | 929-3457 Microsoft Word (2013)* Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Word (2013).

Introduction to Computers I* Learn basic terms, the parts of the computer and how it works. Practice using the mouse by completing a self-paced tutorial.

• 6:30 p.m., Monday, January 5 • 10 a.m., Saturday, February 14 Intermediate Microsoft Word (2013)* Learn intermediate skills for Microsoft Word (2013) such as creating lists, using headers and footers, working with tables and adding pictures and graphics.

Prerequisite: Microsoft Word (2013) class or solid Word experience.

10 a.m., Saturday, January 10 Introduction to Computers II* Learn how to perform basic computer tasks using Microsoft Windows. Open programs and learn to edit and organize files.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers I or solid mouse skills.

• 6:30 p.m., Monday, January 12 • 10 a.m., Saturday, February 21 Microsoft Excel (2013)* Learn the basics of building a spreadsheet, creating charts and performing calculations using Microsoft Excel (2013).

Prerequisite: Microsoft Word (2013) class or solid Word experience.

• 10 a.m., Saturday, January 17 • 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 17 Email Basics* Become familiar using email to create, send and receive messages. Learn how to save contacts and tips for identifying junk mail.

Prerequisite: An accessible email account and solid mouse/keyboarding skills.

10 a.m., Wednesday, January 21

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10 a.m., Saturday, January 31 Internet Basics* Become familiar using a web browser to view information on the internet. Learn how to use search engines, such as Google, to find information.

Microsoft Word (2013) 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 18 Keyboarding Get more familiar with the keyboard and speed up your typing!

10 a.m., Wednesday, February 25 Southeast | 776-0855

Cooper | 787-3462 Introduction to Computers I* 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 20

Help Center* If you know how to use a computer, but get frustrated with certain tasks, help is here. Personal computers welcomed.

Call to reserve a 30-minute, one-on-one session. Let us know what you want to learn and we’ll take care of the rest!

Introduction to Computers II* 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 27

Microsoft Word* 7 – 8:30 p.m., Thursday, January 8

Internet Basics I* 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 3

Microsoft Excel* 10 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, January 24

Internet Basics II* 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 10

Microsoft PowerPoint* 7 – 8:30 p.m., Thursday, February 26

Eastover | 353-8584 Internet Safety 101 Learn ways to protect your computer and yourself online.

St. Andrews | 772-6675 Introduction to Computers I* 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 14

2 p.m., Monday, January 5

Internet Basics* 3 p.m., Wednesday, January 21

Prerequisite: Solid mouse/keyboarding skills.

10 a.m., Saturday, February 28

Email Basics 2 p.m., Monday, February 2 Northeast | 736-6575 Introduction to Computers I* 3 – 5 p.m., Saturday, January 10 Introduction to Computers II* 3 – 5 p.m., Saturday, January 24

Microsoft Word (2013)* 3 p.m., Wednesday, February 11 Microsoft Excel (2013)* 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 17 Microsoft PowerPoint (2013)* 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 24

Email Basics* 3 – 5 p.m., Saturday, February 7 Internet Basics* 3 – 5 p.m., Saturday, February 21

* please register

the business & job center Main | 929-3457 Goodwill Training Programs & Sign-Up* Learn about the many Goodwill job training and placement opportunities available to all job seekers regardless of age, background or experience.

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Mondays January 5, 26 & February 2, 23 Interview Practice These sessions for individuals are first come, first served. Groups by appointment only.

10 a.m. – noon, Wednesdays January 7 – February 25 Basic Résumé Help with a Career Coach A Career Coach will be available to answer your individual résumé questions on a first come, first served basis.

2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays January 7 – February 25 Career…Encore!

Monthly Networking and Support Group Share the challenges you are facing in the job hunt, obtain free workforce development advice, tangible resources and enhance your networking opportunities in a supportive and empowering environment.

Introduction to LinkedIn* Learn to use this powerful social networking service with over 20 million viewers in more than 200 countries and territories to supplement your other methods of cold calling, face-to-face networking and pounding the pavement to find employment.

Basic Résumé Help with a Career Coach 2 p.m., Monday, January 26

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

• Saturday, January 24 • Tuesday, February 10

Basic Résumé Help with a Career Coach 3 – 5 p.m., Wednesdays, January 21 & February 18

How to Find the Work You Love* Learn to implement a four-step career process to analyze where you've been, where you are now and where you want to be!

6 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 17 Cheryl Salley, South Carolina Small Business Development Center* Join Cheryl Salley, Minority Business Development Manager, SC SBDC, as she shares valuable information about key resources to start a new small business or grow an existing one.

6 – 8 p.m., Thursday, February 19 Business Etiquette* Explore ways to present yourself properly in spoken, written, online and social business interactions.

10 a.m. – noon, Thursdays January 8 & February 12

10 a.m. – noon, Saturday, February 21

From Parole to Payroll* Have barriers to employment? Jason Broughton, State Library Workforce Development Trainer, will discuss résumés, interview questions, job search strategies and resources that may help.

Find a Job Online* Explore online resources and ways to search for and apply for jobs online. Also learn to upload a résumé to a website or application.

3 – 5 p.m., Tuesday, January 13

North Main | 754-7734

How to Create a Powerful Résumé* Join a Career Specialist and Certified Résumé Writer to create a detailed chronological master draft of a résumé.

Create a Résumé Learn the essentials of résumé writing and create your own with one-on-one assistance.

Bring your most recent résumé or work and education history information.

6 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, January 27

Cooper | 787-3462

Find a Job Online 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 17 Northeast | 736-6575

SCORE SERIES: Simple Steps for Starting Your Business 6 – 8:45 p.m., Thursdays • January 29: Start Up Basics A synopsis of what to consider and the steps to take in starting a business.

• February 5: Business Concepts Discussion of the kinds of business entities and their requirements, along with gathering data to begin planning a business venture.

• February 12: Marketing Plan Exploration of market and pricing strategies, competition and target markets in the development of a marketing plan.

• February 19: Financial Projections Exploration of the use of financial planning, start-up funds, forecasting and understanding of financial statements as a tool in running a business.

• February 26: Funding Sources Understanding the “Six Cs” of credit, banking relations, sources of capital, along with bookkeeping and accounting that are necessary to start and grow a successful business.

2:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 24

• 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 13 • 2 p.m., Monday, February 9

Midlands Technical College BOOST Program Information Session*

Stand Out! Create Your Career Portfolio*

Employment Opportunities within a School District*

Hear details about Midlands Technical College latest BOOST program that allows you to earn credentials for a healthcare job in two semesters. Learn about certifications in Phlebotomy, Nursing Assistant and Cardiac Care Technician.

Learn to create a portfolio of your knowledge, skills and abilities for prospective employers.

Join Kwamine Simpson, Coordinator – Office of Human Resource Services, Richland One School District, as she presents an overview of possible Richland One job opportunities such as HVAC, Plumbing, IT, Food Service and more! Register online.

2 – 3 p.m., Thursday, January 15 | Main

* please register

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturday January 17 | Main

6 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 3 | Main

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at your library

Jones family of 912 Senate Street, 1947.

Donated by James D Smith

Blacksmith's shop on Gervais Street, 1895.

Donated by Mary Awtrey Hamson

Contribute Your Midlands Memories Richland Library is looking for historical photographs that depict people, places and events of local historical significance for Midlands Memories--a new online collection.

Portrait of Bennie Brown, Greenwood SC. Donated by Vincent L. Chappelle

Please help us identify each photograph by telling us when and where the photo was taken (or your best guess) and describe what is going on in the picture and who is in it.

If selected, your scanned photograph will be shared online through the Midlands Memories collection. Anything you contribute to the

To contribute...

Bring photograph(s) that depict significant people, places or historical events from Columbia, Richland County and the

project will be covered by a Creative Commons license. Please do not submit copyrighted materials. Questions? Call 929-3401.

Midlands areas of South Carolina to the Walker Local and Family History Center located on the Third Level of Richland Library Main to be scanned. You can also email the photo (scanned at 150 to 300 dpi) to contactref@richlandlibrary.com.

Hopkins Community Conversations Let your voice be heard!

We’re planning to expand library services in the Hopkins community and we need your help. Have ideas on improving library services in the area? Have a picture of a place that inspires you to learn and create?

Join us for Community Conversations in Lower Richland to share your thoughts with our staff.

If you are unable to attend, please share your ideas and pictures by emailing us at DesignFreely@RichlandLibrary.com; or stop by your library location and leave your feedback with a staff member.

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Richland Library Southeast • Noon, Thursday, January 22 • 6 p.m., Thursday, January 22

Richland County Sheriff’s Department Lower Richland Regional Substation • 6 p.m., Thursday, February 5

For the latest news on Richland Library renovations and reconfiguration, visit www.BuildingYourLibrary.com.

support your library Richland Library Foundation’s Learning Centers Campaign

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FRIENDS give freely.

Thanks to a generous donation of $20,000 from First Citizens, a series of programs titled I’m Graduating – Now What? will offer teens, particularly sophomores through seniors, opportunities to discover an array of careers. Partnering with the library’s successful Business and Job Center, as well as businesses throughout the region, teens will be exposed to possibilities for careers that best suit their interests and talents as well as how to best prepare themselves for career paths. The program will also provide a financial aid component

Exciting plans are underway for The Literary Vine 2015, which will be held in a new location this May to allow for upcoming library renovations and reconfigurations.

Stay tuned for details!

to help students and their parents determine how they’ll pay for tuition and other college expenses.

Throughout 2015, programming, including panel discussions, will take place at five Richland Library locations throughout the county.

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2015 Winter

BOOK

SALE

Saturday, January 24 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Richland Library Operations Center 130 Lancewood Road | Columbia, SC 29210

Members Only Sale

Friends’ Members Only

Friday, January 23 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Not sure is you're a Friends’ member? Call to check your status or join at the sale for only $25.

(803) 988-0885 RichlandLibrary.com/friends

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