Access January/February 2016

JA N UA RY | F E B R UA RY 2 0 16

RICHLANDLIBRARY.COM

We’re In Your Neighborhood locations & hours

page 05

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.

page 06

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.

page 13

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.

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.

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

Thursday, December 31 (at 5 p.m.) and Friday, January 1 (all day) for New Year's Day.

•

Monday, January 18 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

•

Wednesday, March 16 for Customer Service Improvement Day.

•

Sunday, March 27 for Easter.

•

Sunday, May 29 and Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day.

BOARD MEETINGS Library 5:30 p.m., Mondays

Foundation Noon, Wednesdays

Friends 12:30 p.m., Fridays

• January 11

• February 24

• January 15

• February 8

• April 27

• February 19

• March 14

• March 18

• April 11

• April 15

• May 9

• May 20

from the director

Dear Reader— After this issue of Access magazine, you’re going to notice some changes.

In the same way that our new buildings and renovations are a direct result of your feedback, we’ve been capturing your thoughts and ideas about how you use this publication and what you value.

After February 2016, Access magazine will be on hiatus. We’ll be using that time to get organized and ready to re-launch the magazine in the Fall.

To help with the transition, we’ve been working to update the Events section on RichlandLibrary.com to make it easier to locate the classes, programs and experiences that you’re looking for. We’ll also continue to publish a summer guide book to help you choose from the hundreds of activities and programs offered June through August.

So while you might wonder if the library staff who publish Access are on extended vacations this spring, I assure you they are not. They are working hard to make changes and improvements to the way we communicate with you, our valued customers and loyal Access magazine readers.

Thanks for your patience and continued support. We look forward to showing you what we’ve been working on.

Warmly—

Melanie Huggins | Executive Director

What would you like to see in future issues of Access magazine? Jot it down and drop it off at your nearest Richland Library location.

JANUARY | FEBRUARY 3

building your library

COOPER CLOSING FOR RENOVATIONS Starting in February 2016, Richland Library Cooper will close for renovations and will reopen in 2017. Stay up-to-date at BuildingYourLibrary.com.

community feedback

design

bid

Ballentine Blythewood Cooper

Under Construction We’ve been busy!

Check out the status of the 10 building projects currently underway.

Want to see more?

Construction photos, floor plans, furniture selections and additional details are available at BuildingYourLibrary.com

Eastover Main North Main Northeast Sandhills Southeast St. Andrews Wheatley

Completed 4 JANUARY | FEBRUARY

In-Progress

Coming Soon

construction

black history month

The NiA Company presents Br’er Rabbit’s Small Tale Gather round to see if Br’er Rabbit can make heads or tails of dollars and cents in an original play by Darion McCloud and NiA. 10:30 a.m. | Children's Room

Black History Month Fair for all ages

City of Reptiles Join reptile specialist David Bookman and his City of Reptiles from snakes to iguanas.

A celebration of the richness of African-American culture, with music, storytelling, cuisine and much more.

11:30 a.m. | Teen Center

10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 30 | Main

Benedict Concert Choir Hear this group of inspirational voices under the direction of Dr. Linda Kershaw.

12:30 p.m. | Film and Sound

2:30 p.m. | Film and Sound

African American Stories Celebrate Black History Month with a special selection of stories.

11 a.m. – noon, Saturday January 9 | Southeast

Celebrate Black History Month Enjoy a special storytime honoring Black History Month.

February 1 – 28 | Sandhills Black History Month Trivia Answer a trivia question each day!

Correct answers will be entered into a weekly prize drawing.

10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 13 | Main

11 a.m., Saturday, February 13 | St. Andrews Voices of Our People Enjoy music, dance, poetry and spoken word performances from our talented community members, and explore the African-American experience with cultural interpreters. Children will enjoy activities, games, crafts and storytelling.

5 – 8 p.m., Thursday, February 18 | Sandhills

February 1 – 28 | Eastover A Rainbow of Triumph Celebrate Black History Month by joining us for trivia and prizes.

9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Mondays – Thursdays February 1 – 28 | Southeast Black History Month Trivia Answer a trivia question each weekday!

Correct answers will be entered into a weekly prize drawing.

1 p.m. | Film and Sound

Cultural Expressions African Drummers and Dance Enjoy the celebration of expressive dance!

FOR ALL AGES Echoes from the Motherland: A Celebration of Africa Join us as we celebrate the richness of African dance, songs and culture.

Story Quilt Celebrate the legend of the freedom quilt code and create your own paper quilt square to add to our Sandhills Library Quilt.

2Fat2Fly Hear founders Ramone Dickerson and Corey Simmons speak about becoming owners of one of the most talked about restaurants.

Voices of Our People Celebrate Black History Month and African-American culture through songs, poems and dance by community talents.

6 – 7 p.m., Monday, February 22 | Southeast Voices of Our People Celebrate Black History Month and African-American cultures with songs, poems and speeches.

FOR ADULTS Lunch and Listen Bring your lunch and enjoy the sounds of Kelvin Armstrong whose music has been described as "rock, country and R&B in a bowl."

12:30 p.m., Thursday, January 21 | Main I Have a Problem With That: Black Men and Profiling Have you ever been racially profiled?

Do you know someone who has been?

Most African American men have a story to tell! This is an opportunity to share your story in a community forum.

6:30 p.m., Monday, January 25 | Main 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 9 | Wheatley Voices of Our People: Open Mic Edition* Celebrate African American History Month through song, dance, poetry, and much more!

Share your own work through open mic or just join us for the celebration.

6 p.m., Tuesday, February 16 | St. Andrews

3 p.m., Saturday, February 27 | Eastover

February 1 – 28 | St. Andrews * please register

JANUARY | FEBRUARY 5

winter reading

COZY UP

TO A GOOD BOOK. Together We Read!

With cooler temperatures and dreary days, winter is the perfect time to cozy up to a good book. Here are three easy ways to share your love of reading with the whole family.

Artwork Provided by South Carolina State Library

1. Read to your children every day.

2. Let your child catch you reading.

Aim for at least 20 minutes a day starting with the day they are born. A child is never too young or too old to hear a good story.

Need recommendations? We can help!

Our children want to be just like us.

How you spend your time shows them what you value. Teach them that reading is important by picking up a book, newspaper or magazine.

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

Every Richland Library location offers a Family Storytime. Find the location nearest you and join us each week for stories the whole family will enjoy.

Ballentine | 781-5026

Southeast | 776-0855

11 a.m., Fridays, January 8 – February 26

• 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays January 6 – February 24

Blythewood | 691-9806 10:30 a.m., Fridays, January 8 – February 26

• 11 a.m., Saturdays January 30 & February 20, 27

Eastover | 353-8584

St. Andrews | 772-6675

10 and 11 a.m., Wednesdays January 6 – February 24

• 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays January 6 – February 24

Main | 929-3434 • 10:30 a.m., Mondays January 4 – February 29 Except January 18

Northeast | 736-6575 11 a.m., Saturdays, January 2 – February 27

• 10:30 a.m., Saturdays January 2 – February 27

Sandhills | 699-9230

6 JANUARY | FEBRUARY

3. Make storytime a part of your family’s routine.

• 11 a.m., Saturdays January 2 – February 27 Wheatley | 799-5873

11 a.m., Saturdays, January 2 – February 27

10:30 a.m., Fridays January 8 – February 19

storytimes Main | 929-3434

Sandhills | 699-9230

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

Mother Goose Storytime for babies 9:30 a.m., Mondays, January 4 – February 29 Except January 18

3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, January 3 – February 23 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.

Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3 • 10:30 a.m., Mondays, January 4 – February 29 Except January 18

Noisemakers for families Sing, dance, make music with your little one!

10 a.m., Fridays, January 22 & February 19 Puppets and Stories for families This comfy theatre is just right for stories, songs and puppet fun.

• 6 p.m., Tuesday, February 2

• 9:30 a.m., Thursdays, January 6 – February 25

• 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 3

9:30 a.m., Mondays, January 4 – February 29 Except January 18

Tinker Tykes for ages 2-3 Build, create, experiment, invent and tinker with your little maker.

Southeast | 776-0855

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.

10:30 a.m., Mondays, January 4 & February 1 Say Hola to Stories for all ages 6 p.m., Tuesday, January 5

10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, January 6 – February 23 Say Hola to Stories for all ages Enjoy songs and stories in Spanish and English!

Movers and Shakers for families Get ready to move and shake, shake, shake while listening to stories, songs, and more!

10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, January 6 & February 3

10 a.m., Fridays, January 8 & February 5

Ballentine | 781-5026

Reading Rumpus for all ages 6 p.m., Tuesdays, January 12 & February 9

Pajamarama Storytime for families Wear your pajamas for bedtime stories and songs.

6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, January 6 & February 3 Blythewood | 691-9806 Saturday Storytime for families Share stories, songs and more while building early literacy skills!

10:30 – 11 a.m., Saturday, January 23 Cooper | 787-3462 Due to renovations, our location is currently closed. Please visit our other locations and online resources at RichlandLibrary.com.

Pajamarama Storytime for families Wear your pajamas and snuggle up for bedtime stories and songs.

6 p.m., Tuesdays January 19, 26 & February 2, 16, 23 Preschool Storytimes for ages 3-5 10:30 a.m., Thursdays January 21 – February 25

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

10:30 a.m., Thursdays, January 7 – February 25 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Hello, Baby! for ages 0-23 months* 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, January 7 – February 25 Say Hola to Stories for all ages 4 p.m., Thursday, January 7 Wheatley | 799-5873 Hello, Baby! for ages 0-23 months 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, January 6 – February 24

Tell a Fairy Tale Day for all ages

Princesses, Princes and Fairy Godmothers welcome!

10:30 a.m., Friday, February 26 Wheatley

Eastover | 353-8584 Pajamarama Storytime for families 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, January 5 – February 23 Except January 19 & February 16 North Main | 754-7734 Due to renovations on our building, our programming will be planned week-by-week.

Please visit us or check RichlandLibrary.com to see upcoming programs.

Northeast | 736-6575 Reading Rumpus for all ages Read, sing, talk, write and play as you build your child’s early literacy skills.

10:30 a.m., Thursdays, January 7 – February 25

* please register

JANUARY | FEBRUARY 7

for children

Be Heart Healthy! for ages 3-8* Celebrate National Heart Month while learning how to keep your heart healthy.

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Friday, February 5 Blythewood

If It’s Snowing and You Know It, Clap Your Paws! for ages 3-8* Join us for stories and a craft about animals in winter and that white stuff called snow!

3:30 – 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, February 9 LEGO Madness: Fantasy Creatures and Places for ages 6-12 * 3:30 – 5 p.m., Wednesday, February 24 Eastover | 353-8584 Hands on Art for ages 2-9 5:30 p.m., Mondays, January 11 & February 8 Game On! for ages 6-12 Wii U or Xbox 360 gaming with friends!

Main | 929-3434 Hands on Art for ages 2-5 11 a.m., Fridays, January 8 & February 5 Creative Kids Art Club for ages 6-8 Hone your artistic talents while experimenting, experiencing and expressing yourself!

3:30 p.m., Thursdays, January 14 & February 11 TAG Team for 5th -7th graders Check out our Tween Advisory Group (TAG).

Earn service hours, make new friends, and help make your library even more amazing.

3 p.m., Saturdays, January 16 & February 20

6 p.m., Wednesdays January 13, 27 & February 10, 24

Northeast | 736-6575 Hands on Art for ages 2-5 10:30 a.m., Fridays, January 8 – February 26 Origami in Action for ages 6-12 Learn to fold several moving origami models including a frog, a flapping bird, and more.

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 12 Homeschooler Poetry Club for ages 9-12 Explore the depth and expressive possibility of language.

2:30 p.m., Thursdays, January 14 & February 11

LEGO Mania for ages 9-12 Future architects of the world unite!

Teams will compete to invent solutions to building challenges.

3 p.m., Saturday, January 16 Ballentine | 781-5026 Read to a Dog for ages 6-12 Practice reading with a furry friend!

3 p.m., Thursdays, January 7 & February 4 Blythewood | 691-9806 Blythewood Bookworms for ages 9-12* Enjoy fun activities and hear about exciting books.

3 – 4 p.m., Saturdays, January 9 & February 6 Hands on Art for ages 2-5* 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays January 13 & February 10 Fancy Nancy’s Winter Wonderland for ages 3-8* Join us for Fancy Nancy stories and a craft that’s simply ooh la la!

3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 19

8 JANUARY | FEBRUARY

LEGO Madness for ages 6-12 3:30 p.m., Mondays, January 25 & February 22 Valentine Creation Station for all ages Stop by to create a special Valentine for someone you love!

All Day, Friday, February 12 Let it Snow! for all ages Make sparkling snowflakes and listen to winter stories.

6 p.m., Tuesday, February 16 Sandhills | 699-9230 Hands on Art for families 11 a.m., Saturdays, January 2 & February 13 Eco Explorers for ages 6-12 Explore our garden and the natural environment around us with crafts, scavenger hunts, science experiments, garden projects and more.

Something new each month.

3 p.m., Saturday, January 9

Makers Lab: Animate It! for ages 9-12 Use our ReadyAnimators and your own creativity to make a stop-motion animated short.

3:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 27 Lego Madness for ages 6-12 3 p.m., Saturdays, January 30 & February 27 Makers Lab: Engineer It! for ages 9-12 Choose your challenge–tallest building, strongest bridge, safest nest–and then use mystery odds and ends to design, engineer and test your creation.

3:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 24 Southeast | 776-0855 Help, I Need a Science Project Idea! for ages 8-12 Come watch cool science tricks and get excited about the world of science.

3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Thursday, January 21 A Valentine for You for ages 6-12 Make valentines for your favorite people.

3:30 – 4 p.m. Thursday, February 11 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Hands on Art for ages 3-5 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, January 12 & February 9 LEGO Madness for ages 6-12 6 p.m., Thursdays, January 28 & February 25 Super Bowl Mania for ages 9-12 Celebrate the 50th Super Bowl blast with games, snacks and activities.

4 p.m., Thursday, February 4 Play it Loud for ages 6-12 Game time! Join us for Wii and XBOX games.

3 – 5 p.m., Saturday, January 16 Wheatley | 799-5873 A Hat on My Head for all ages Wear your favorite hat and gloves while we share stories, finger plays, songs and crafts.

10:30 a.m., Friday, January 29 Chinese New Year for all ages Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a morning of crafts, stories and activities!

10:30 a.m., Friday, February 12 Get Crafty with Cupid! for all ages Join us to read a book, sing a song and make something special for someone special.

3 p.m., Saturday, February 13

* please register

for families Main | 929-3470 Puppetpalooza See your favorite shows performed by the Children’s Room puppets.

• 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 19 • 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 17

North Main | 754-7734 Due to renovations on our building, our programming will be planned week-by-week.

Please visit us or check RichlandLibrary.com to see upcoming programs.

Sandhills | 699-9230

Movers and Shakers Storytime Get ready to move and shake, shake, shake while listening to stories, songs and more.

Chinese New Year Ring in the Year of the Monkey with self-guided crafts and games.

11 a.m., Fridays, January 22 & February 19

January 1 – 31

Ballentine | 781-5026

February 8 – 13

Homeschool Meet-Up Looking for something to do with other homeschoolers? Our meeting room is open every Wednesday for homeschool family-led activities for all ages. Drop by to see what we’re doing!

Cooper | 787-3462

Noon, Wednesdays, January 6 – February 24

Drop In Valentine’s Day Crafts!

Join us anytime for Valentine’s Day crafts!

Due to renovations, our location is currently closed. Please visit our other locations and online resources at RichlandLibrary.com.

Eastover | 353-8584 Lights, Camera, Action!

Bring the whole family for fun fulled flicks!

• 2 p.m., Saturday, January 2: Minions (PG) • 1 p.m., Friday, February 12: Shaun the Sheep Movie (PG) Historic Haunts Join us for an afternoon of spine-tingling, shivery goosebumps as a storyteller from Historic Columbia regales us with tales of local legends, happening haunts and grand ghost stories.

3 p.m., Saturday, January 9 L.E.A.P with Edventure Fun-filled workshops that integrate literacy and science by linking children’s books with inquiry based hands-on science explorations.

Presented by EdVenture Children’s Museum with the Franklin Institute Science Museum and the Free Library of Philadelphia LEAP into Science Family Workshops.

6 p.m., Tuesdays • January 19: The Force is With You • February 16: For Good Measure Happy Birthday, Mo! Join Elephant, Piggie, Pigeon and Duckling in a celebration of all things Mo Willems!

6 p.m., Thursday, February 11 Music Madness: Grammy Celebration Celebrate the 2016 Grammy awards with music, trivia and games!

3 p.m., Saturday, February 13

* please register

for parents Main | 929-3434 Recipe for Reading Want the recipe to help your child improve their reading skills? Join us for reading tips and take homemade items that will empower you to work on skills at home.

3 – 5 p.m., Saturday, February 20 Ballentine | 781-5026 Talk to the Hand!

Join reading interventionist Lee Riser for handy tips to encourage your emerging reader.

6 – 6:45 p.m., Wednesday, January 13

Garden Sprouts Enjoy stories and a craft and then visit our garden to get your hands dirty.

9:30 a.m., Fridays, January 15 & February 12 Sun Spotters: Solar Observing Join Larry Metcalf from the Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project during this drop-in as we safely observe our solar system’s star—the Sun!

Southeast | 776-0855 YOU Are Not Alone While the kids enjoy Brain Teasers and Muscle Builders, parents enjoy an informative morning social rapping about children, family and more.

11 – 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays January 20 & February 17

1 – 5 p.m., Thursday, January 21 Southeast | 776-0855 Can You Walk Like An Egyptian?

Celebrate the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt with stories, songs, crafts and activities.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Thursday, January 14 Book Brunch Join us for a morning of treats and stories.

11 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, January 16 Come On, Get Happy Join us for a morning of exercise and fun.

11 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, January 23 Let’s Get Ready to Rumble In honor of Super Bowl 50, wear your favorite team jersey and enjoy food, fun and prizes.

11 a.m. – noon, Saturday, February 6 A Chinese New Year Celebrate the beginning of China’s New Year with stories, crafts and more.

11 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, February 13 Sun Spotters: Solar Observing Noon – 4 p.m., Saturday, February 20

S AV E T H E D AT E !

Augusta Baker's Dozen April 8 & 9 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Winter Wonderland Come in out of the cold and enjoy winter stories, a craft and a treat to take home!

4 p.m., Tuesday, January 19 Puppetpalooza 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 27 Valentine Creation Drop-in to create one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day cards!

9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Thursday, February 11 JANUARY | FEBRUARY 9

for teens

Stop, Motion, Animation Bring inanimate objects to life using our ReadyAnimator stations. We’ll show you how to create your own stop motion film.

6 p.m., Thursday, January 21 Eastover

Eastover | 353-8584

Sandhills | 699-9230

Teen Advisory Board for 7th -12th graders Earn volunteer hours by meeting once a month to help plan programs, participate in service projects and have fun!

Game On! vs. Crafternoon!

Drop by for an afternoon of games (PS4 and board games) OR get crafty. Which program will reign supreme? Popcorn provided!

3:30 p.m., Saturdays, January 16 & February 20

Noon, Thursday, January 14 & Friday, February 12

Candy Sushi* Learn the tasty art of candy sushi making with rice crispy treats, Twizzlers and more!

Inspire Me! Make an amazing Inspirational quote bookmark.

2:30 p.m., Saturday, February 20

February 1 – 28

Northeast | 736-6575

Guerilla Gardeners Join us to make a terrarium and talk gardens.

Anime at Night Love all things anime and manga?

Watch anime, read manga and graphic novels, and draw your own comics. Food and drink are provided!

6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, January 13 & February 10 Main | 929-3470 Teen Otaku Association There is more anime and manga available than ever. TOA is about finding the good stuff and sharing it. We are a goofy bunch with snacks and an extra seat. Won’t you join us?

6 p.m., Mondays, January 4 – February 29 Except January 18 Getting Crafty: Mardi Gras Masquerade Beads and feathers and glitter, oh my!

Join us to create your own Masquerade masks. We’ll provide the supplies.

New Year's Resolution Healthy Smoothies* Start the New Year off right by learning how to make unique, delicious and healthy smoothies.

Participants will be able to sample each one!

6 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, February 24

Chess Club Join members of the Columbia Chess Club in a casual game or a tournament.

6 p.m., Mondays, January 4 – February 29 Except January 18

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

Homeschool How-To: Write-On With Dinah Johnson Join us for a writing workshop with author Dinah Johnson. We’ll learn about writing techniques, styles and more.

Tiny World Terrariums* Your enclosed terrarium is a world of possibilities, from a prehistoric scene with plastic dinosaurs to a fairy garden with unicorns! The only limit is your imagination. All supplies provided.

11:30 a.m., Monday, January 11

11 a.m., Saturday, February 27

Teen Advisory Board: The Book Connection Take the guesswork out of book selection with an exciting and interactive way of connecting you with your next, best read.

Take Action: Volunteer for an Evening* Need a few community service hours but can’t make a long-term commitment?

Here's your chance to earn 1-2 hours of service while generating content to include on scholarship and college applications.

St. Andrews | 772-6675 Game On! Join us for some gaming on the big screen.

Take on your friends and find out who has what it takes before it is GAME OVER.

• 3:30 p.m., Monday, February 15

11 a.m., Saturday, January 30

Southeast | 776-0855

3 p.m., Saturday, January 16

2 p.m., Saturday, January 9

City of Reptiles Meet reptile expert David Bookman and see and learn all about reptiles.

3 p.m., Saturday, February 20

Everything Manga: Not Your Ordinary Book Club Do you like manga and animation?

Join us to discuss and watch your favorites!

Then compete in a manga trivia game for some great prizes!

6 – 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays January 26 & February 23

Teens text the word SAFE and your location (street address, city, state) to 69866 for immediate help.

nationalsafeplace.org

3:30 p.m., Saturday, February 6 Blythewood | 691-9806 Blythewood Teen Book Club for ages 13 -18* Are you a teen who loves good books?

Share your favorites and learn what others are into. There’s plenty of room for you!

safe

10:30 a.m., Saturdays, January 9 & February 6

10 JANUARY | FEBRUARY

* please register

for teens and adults Main | 929-3470 Creative Writers’ Guild Feeling creative? Bring your words to a round-table discussion with other local writers for a fun way to keep your narrative skills sharp!

Southeast | 776-0855

St. Andrews | 772-6675

Panels and Pixels* Join your fellow graphic novel, manga, anime, and comic book lovers for food, film, fun and fascinating conversation about one of your favorite topics.

7 – 8:30 p.m., Thursdays January 7 & February 4

• 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 13

Changing Faces: The Art of Chinese Opera* Join presenter Lin Ko for a brief introduction to the history of Chinese opera. Learn about plots, role types, and painted faces, as well as music and performing skills.

• 3 – 4 p.m., Saturday, February 6

3 p.m., Saturday, January 23

Caught on Canvas* Unleash your inner creativity with the stroke of a paint brush.

Hablamos Spanish Conversation Gathering Learning Spanish? Ya lo hablas? Join us for an hour of some relaxed Spanish chitchat.

2 p.m., Saturday, February 6

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays January 20 & February 3, 17

Guitar Club Bring your instrument and participate in a group or individual lesson to get you started with a great instrument.

Eastover | 353-8584

Sandhills | 699-9230 Paint Mixer Join this group of inspired artists, with a wide range of abilities, as we paint and draw together. No instructor—just artists who love to draw and paint from live (clothed) models and still lifes. Bring your own drawing or painting supplies.

Some easels, sketchboards, and pencils are available.

5:30 p.m., Mondays, January 4 & February 1 Retro Game Night Old-school video and board games like Atari, Nintendo, Battleship, Spirograph, Operation and more!

Guitar Club: All Strings Considered Bring your stringed instrument and jam out with others or participate in an informal beginning group lesson to get you started.

All levels welcome, all stringed instruments welcome.

3 – 4:30 p.m., Saturday, January 30 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 20

3:30 p.m., Saturday, February 13 It’s about to get GRAPHIC!!

Avery Harrison, recent graduate of the SCAD sequential art program, will conduct several workshops involving various art forms. Learn how create your own comic page with fundamental techniques, learn to ink, use watercolor, chalk, pencil and pastel.

• 6 – 8 p.m., Wednesday February 17: Drawing • 3 – 5 p.m., Saturday February 20: Graphic Novel • 3 – 5 p.m., Thursday February 25: Drawing

6:30 p.m., Thursdays January 28 & February 25

for adults Main | 929-3470 Office Crafts Give your workspace a bit of flair.

Create fun and colorful crafts that you can use every day for work and play.

• 6 p.m., Thursday, January 7: Makeover Your Mousepad

Developing a Manuscript: The Writing Process to Publications* Join nonfiction writer and documentary photographer Vennie Deas Moore to explore the process and craft of developing a full manuscript for publication.

6:30 p.m., Thursdays

• 6 p.m., Tuesday, February 9: Flower and Feather Pens

• January 7: Making it Real Through Research and Fact Finding | Using primary resources, create an archive of notes and drafts.

Coloring Café Choose from a variety of intricately designed adult coloring sheets to help you unwind. Materials and light refreshments will be provided.

• January 14: Writing a Sense of Place Thinking about who makes up a community and building a story with dialogue.

• 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 13 • 6 p.m., Wednesday, February 3

• January 21: Establishing a Journal Writing Habit | Conducting fieldwork and keeping journals.

Under the Microscope Join South Carolina Artist Alicia Leeke and Dr. Tammi Richardson, from the University of South Carolina’s Department of Biological Sciences, for a brief lecture about the importance of phytoplankton and a viewing of the art exhibition Under the Microscope. Leeke partnered with Dr. Richardson for a year-long project to sample and collect phytoplankton from Darrell Creek in Mount Pleasant and Quinine Hill Lake in Columbia, SC. The result is a vibrant collection of 18 digital works that showcase the beauty found in these organisms.

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 9 ... continued on page 12

• January 28: Writing Biographic Sketches of Characters • February 4: Bringing it all Together

* please register

JANUARY | FEBRUARY 11

for adults

| continued from page 11

Lunch and Listen Bring your lunch and enjoy the music of David Britt whose indie pop sound gives a nod to 80s rock and folk.

12:30 p.m., Thursday, February 18 Blythewood | 691-9806 HistoryPin: Drop In Drop in for help uploading your photos and other historical documents to HistoryPin. 2 – 4 p.m., Fridays January 15, 29 & February 12, 26 Get to Know Your Gadget* Whether you’ve gotten a new device or you’ve had one for a while, bring it in and let us help you discover our world of free downloadables.

3 – 4 p.m., Saturday, January 23 Health Talk: Diabetes* Join us for a cup of coffee and learn some tips for managing Diabetes. Our guest speaker will be from Palmetto Health.

10 a.m. Saturday, February 20 Eastover | 353-8584 Coloring Café 6 p.m., Wednesdays January 6, 20 & February 3, 17 Golden-Agers Light-hearted fun for the young at heart!

10 a.m., Thursday, January 25 Richland Cinema Enjoy screenings of 2016 Academy Award nominated films.

Let’s Speak English Practice your English-language conversation with other internationals in a comfortable, relaxed environment.

7 p.m., Mondays, January 25 – February 29 Garden Like a Master: Pruning Let Richland County Master Gardeners show you the correct techniques, tools and appropriate time to prune shrubs, roses and other woody plants in your landscape.

10 a.m., Tuesday, January 26 Getting To Know Your DSLR Camera* Join us for tips to create exceptional photos.

Bring your camera for hands-on help.

3 p.m., Saturdays • January 30: Setting up your new DSLR camera, using the controls and creating optimal photos • February 27: Adjusting the aperture, shutter speed and ISO to improve the look of your photos Women’s Self Defense Class* Richland County Sheriff's Deputies will teach you how to use your strengths, as a woman, to defend yourself. Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes.

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Saturday, February 6 Love is in the Air: Essential Oil Basics for Valentine’s Day* Learn about the production, uses and applications of oils. Experience dozens of fragrances and take home a sea-salt scrub and an oil blend of your own. Perfect gifts for Valentine's Day! 3 p.m., Saturday, February 13

Noon, Friday, February 26 Sandhills | 699-9230 Northeast | 736-6575 Let Your Will and Testament Speak for You!* Attorney Larry Cope will discuss why a will is important for everyone. Free Notary services offered at the conclusion of the presentation.

Tai Chi Improve your balance, flexibility, and coordination with this ancient form of exercise.

Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Have seeds left from last year's gardening projects? Want to try some new plants and have others try plants from your garden? Bring in your seeds and exchange them. Who knows what will bloom next summer!

3 p.m., Saturday February 6 | Sandhills

7 p.m., Thursday, February 11 Southeast | 776-0855 Swapping Stories Hear exciting stories from professional storytellers to your own neighbor.

If you like, even share your own!

3 – 4:30 p.m., Saturday, January 9 Let’s Speak English 7 – 8 p.m., Tuesdays, January 12 – February 23 Genealogy Speaker Series Enjoy presentations from genealogy experts sponsored by the Lower Richland Heritage and Genealogy Society (LRHGS). Learn tips and tricks for researching your family tree and hear about all that LRHGS has to offer.

3 – 4:30 p.m., Sundays January 17 & February 21 Protect Yourself Against Investment Fraud Join a representative from the Office of the South Carolina Attorney General for a free program.

6 – 7 p.m., Saturday, January 28 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Walk Away the Pounds Want to loosen stiff joints, tone loose muscles and shed some extra pounds? Join us as we Walk Away the Pounds, an exercise system

by Leslie Sansone.

11 a.m., Mondays, January 4 – February 29 Except January 18 Move with the Groove* Move and groove with Zumba! Suitable for all adults—including seniors.

9:15 a.m., Tuesdays, January 5 – February 23

2 p.m., Wednesdays, January 13 – February 24

Let’s Speak English 11 a.m., Tuesdays, January 5 – February 23

Open Mic Poetry Expression is the language through which words move and elevate minds. Express your talent with poetry, spoken-word and more.

6:30 p.m., Thursday, January 21

Seed Exchange

Garden Like a Master: Native Plants Richland County Master Gardeners will show you the impact native plants have on the animals and environment in our area. Specific plants will be discussed.

Garden Like a Master: Color in the Winter Garden Richland County Master Gardeners will show you ways to bring interest and color into the winter garden through plants and by attracting wildlife.

7 p.m., Thursday, January 14

6 p.m., Tuesday, January 19 Wheatley | 799-5873 eReady Drop-In Confused about downloading eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMusic or even eMagazines from Richland Library? We can guide you through the process. Join us for one-on-one assistance.

2 – 5 p.m., Wednesdays, January 13 & February 10

12 JANUARY | FEBRUARY

Take a look back at the top 10 books, music and movies that our customers checked out or downloaded in 2015.

ADULT BOOKS

CHILDREN'S BOOKS

1. Go Set a Watchman (Harper Lee)

1. Buzz Boy and Fly Guy (Tedd Arnold)

2. The Burning Room (Michael Connelly)

2. Where the Wild Things Are (Maurice Sendak)

3. Last One Home (Debbie Macomber) 4. Personal (Lee Child) 5. Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good (Jan Karon) 6. The Girl on the Train (Paula Hawkins) 7. All the Single Ladies (Dorothea Benton Frank) 8. The Stranger (Harlan Coben) 9. NYPD Red 3 (James Patterson) 10. Gray Mountain (John Grisham)

1. In the Lonely Hour (Sam Smith) 2. Kidz Bop. 26 4. Now That's What I Call Music! 49 5. Children's Favorites. Volume 1 6. Kidz Bop. 27 7. Now That's What I Call Music! 52 8. WOW Worship 36 Powerful Worship Songs from Today's Top Artists.

9. WOW Hits 2015 10. Disney's Greatest. Volume 3

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

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, January 12, 26 & February 9, 23

Ballentine | 781-5026 6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursdays January 7 – February 25

6. Today I Will Fly! (Mo Willems) 7. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy (Tedd Arnold) 8. The Tooth Book (Theo LeSieg) 9. Fly Guy and the Frankenfly (Tedd Arnold)

MOVIES 1. The Maze Runner

3. Kidz Bop. 24

Main | 929-3469

5. Fly Guy vs. the Fly Swatter (Tedd Arnold)

10. Fly High, Fly Guy! (Tedd Arnold)

MUSIC

*

3. The Foot Book (Dr. Seuss) 4. My Car (Byron Barton)

2. Tammy 3. No Good Deed 4. The Drop 5. The Hundred-Foot Journey 6. Divergent 7. Transformers-Age of Extinction 8. The Judge 9. A Madea Christmas 10. Sex Tape

Sandhills | 699-9230

St. Andrews | 772-6675*

1 p.m., Tuesdays January 5 – February 23

1 p.m., Thursdays January 7, 21 & February 4, 18

Southeast | 776-0855

Wheatley | 799-5873

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays January 5 – February 23

6 p.m., Tuesdays January 5 – February 23

JANUARY | FEBRUARY 13

the business & job center Main | 929-3469 Goodwill Training Programs & Sign-Up* Learn about training and certification for becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA), call center representative, custodial technician, and retail or food service worker. Complete an application for the program on site.

9:30 a.m., Mondays January 4, 25 & February 1, 22 Interview Practice Individual interview sessions are conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups by appointment only.

10 a.m. – noon, Wednesdays January 6, 20 & February 3, 17 Basic Résumé Help with Career Coaches Career Coaches will be available to answer your résumé questions on a first-come, first-served basis.

2:30 p.m., Wednesdays January 13, 27 & February 10, 24

Your Professional and Personal Image— Is It Positive and Empowering?* Join Sylvie Golod, Career Specialist, to learn the do’s and don’ts of developing your professional and personal image.

6 p.m., Thursday, January 28 LinkedIn Basics* Connect with professionals, find jobs, and discover business opportunities.

Join a Business and Job Center Career Coach to learn how to set up and create your unique LinkedIn profile!

10 a.m., Saturday, January 30 Creating Your Electronic Career Portfolio* Join Workforce Development Specialist Andrena King and Career Development Facilitator Rasheen Richardson as they guide you through the process of creating an electronic career portfolio using the website builder WIX. 11 a.m., Saturday, February 6

Need Employees?

Connect with Voc Rehab!* Explore this largely untapped resource for small businesses to meet their labor market needs. Join SC Vocational Rehabilitation's Business Development Specialist Karren Hill Gordon to learn more about VR’s talent pool, training programs and employee retention services.

6 p.m., Tuesday, February 23 LinkedIn: Beyond the Basics* What can you do with your LinkedIn profile?

Build your business? Find a new job? Join Career Specialist and Professional Résumé Writer Sylvie Golod for a hands-on class to learn how to develop your LinkedIn profile.

Prerequisite: Must have an existing LinkedIn profile.

6 p.m., Thursday, February 25 Eastover | 353-8584 Résumé Help with Career Coach Do you wish you could ask for résumé guidance from a Career Coach without having to make an appointment? Now you can. A Career Coach will be available to answer your résumé questions on a first-come, first-served basis.

Career…Encore!

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

How to Transition from Employee to Small Business Owner* Are you ready to take the risk of becoming a small business owner? Join Truluck Law Firm's Chris Truluck as he shares his experience in transitioning from being an employee to opening up his own law firm.

6 p.m., Thursdays, January 14 & February 11

6 p.m., Tuesday, February 9

St. Andrews | 772-6675

“Start Fresh” Financial Workshop* Join City of Columbia's Community Development Program Specialist Ron King for practical ways to make informed decisions regarding budgeting, improving credit and reducing debt.

Using ReferenceUSA for your Job Search* Join Leah Jackson, ReferenceUSA Trainer– Customer Success Manager, as she demonstrates ways to use ReferenceUSA to identify, research, and prepare for that “big interview.”

Résumé Help with Career Coach Do you wish you could ask for résumé guidance from a Career Coach without having to make an appointment? Now you can. A Career Coach will be available to answer your résumé questions on a first-come, first-served basis.

10 a.m., Saturday, January 16

11 a.m., Wednesday, February 17

Do I Have What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur?* Join Small Business Administration's Lender Relations Specialist Frank Anderson as he shares the necessary steps and qualifications for starting a small business.

How ReferenceUSA Can Help the Small Business Owner* Leah Jackson, ReferenceUSA Trainer–Customer Success Manager, will demonstrate how to use ReferenceUSA to “grow” your small business. Topics include how to identify business competitors as well as prospective clients.

6 p.m., Tuesday, January 26

3 p.m., Wednesday, February 17

2 p.m., Wednesdays January 13, 27 & February 3, 17

3 p.m., Thursdays, January 14 & February 11

Employment Opportunities within a School District* Join Richland One School District's Office of Human Resource Services Coordinator Kwamine Simpson as she discusses Richland One job opportunities in fields such as teaching, maintenance, IT, food service and more!

6 p.m., Monday, January 11 | Main

14 JANUARY | FEBRUARY

* please register

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.

Main | 929-3469 Book-A-Learning-Coach* Call 929-3400 to reserve an hour-long one-on-one session to receive instruction on learning basic computer skills. You may also request an appointment online.

Microsoft Word (2013)* Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Word (2013).

10 a.m., Saturday, February 20

Introduction to Computers II 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 20

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

Internet Basics 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 27

• 10 a.m. – noon, Wednesdays, January 6 – 27 • 3 – 5 p.m., Thursdays, January 7 – February 25

10 a.m., Saturday, February 27

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.

Eastover | 353-8584

10 a.m., Wednesday, February 10 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.

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.

2 p.m., Monday, January 4 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.

2 p.m., Mondays, February 1, 15

10 a.m., Saturday, February 13 Northeast | 736-6575 Intermediate Microsoft Excel (2013)* Intermediate Excel will cover concepts such as merging and splitting cells, hiding columns and rows, using multiple worksheets, sorting and filtering data, and formatting a worksheet as a table.

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

6:30 p.m., Monday, February 15 Introduction to Prezi* Learn the basics of creating a Prezi, a free web-based presentation program.

Incorporate text, graphics, movies and more.

Prerequisite: Mouse, keyboard, Microsoft Word and internet skills. Microsoft PowerPoint experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Introduction to Computers I 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 13

Prerequisite: Solid mouse/keyboarding skills.

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

Prerequisite: Solid mouse/keyboarding skills.

Sandhills | 699-9230

Introduction to Computers I* 10 a.m. – noon, Wednesday, January 13 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.

10 a.m. – noon, Wednesday, January 27 Email Basics* 10 a.m. – noon, Wednesday, February 10 Internet Basics* 10 a.m. – noon, Wednesday, February 24

Email Basics 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 10 Microsoft Word (2013) 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 17 Keyboarding Become familiar with the keyboard and speed up your typing!

10 a.m., Wednesday, February 24 Byte Size Computer Basics Learning a computer task? Help is here.

Call to reserve a one-on-one session from 30 minutes to 1 hour, where you will receive step-by-step instructions on tasks such as attaching a document to an email, creating a table in Excel, or adding pictures to a PowerPoint presentation.

6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Wednesdays January 6 – February 24 Southeast | 776-0855 Help Center* If you know how to use a computer, but get frustrated with certain tasks, help is here.

Personal computers welcomed. Please call to schedule a one-on-one help session.

St. Andrews | 772-6675 Byte Size Computer Basics • 3 – 5 p.m., Mondays January 4 – February 29 • 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Thursdays January 7 – February 25 • 10 – noon, Tuesdays January 5 – February 23 Except January 18

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 16

* please register

JANUARY | FEBRUARY 15

for adults

Save the Date | One Book, One Community Check out a copy, join a book group or meet us at the Deckle Edge Literary Festival to celebrate our community reading experience of local author Carla Damron’s thrilling new novel, A Stone Necklace.

Book Groups We have a little something for everyone!

If not listed below, please call the location for the month's selection. Newcomers welcome!

Main | 929-3469 Keep Me In Suspense!

A Mystery/Thriller Book Group 2:30 p.m., Saturdays

For a complete list of events and ways to participate, visit: RichlandLibrary.com/OneBook February 1 – March 3

Cooper | 787-3462

Southeast | 776-0855

Cooper Book Discussion Group* Join us to discuss George Washington's Secret Six by Brian Kilmeade.

10 – 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 1

Brown Bag Short Story Discussion* Bring your lunch while we discuss selected short stories. We'll provide coffee and dessert!

Call to register and find out selected stories.

Eastover | 353-8584

Noon – 1 p.m., Wednesdays January 13 & February 10

Novel People of Eastover 6 p.m., Thursdays

• January 9: Disclaimer by Renee Knight

• January 7: A Street Cat Named Bob

by James Bowen

• February 13: Manhattan Mayhem, ed. by Mary Higgins Clark

• February 4: The Stone Necklace

by Carla Damron

Vista Book Group 6 p.m., Wednesdays

Northeast | 736-6575

• January 27: The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II by Denise Kiernan • February 24: The Stone Necklace

by Carla Damron Urban Readers Book Group Join us to discuss Between the World and Me

by Ta-Nehisi Coates.

Northeast Book Group 7 p.m., Thursdays • January 14: Still Alice by Lisa Genova • February 11: The Stone Necklace

by Carla Damron Sandhills | 699-9230 Second Wednesday Book Group 7 p.m., Wednesdays

6 p.m., Tuesday, February 9

• January 13: River Town by Peter Hessler

Ballentine | 781-5026

• February 10: The Stone Necklace

by Carla Damron

Reader’s Morning Out 10 a.m., Tuesdays, • January 12: The Bone Clocks

by David Mitchell

Third Thursday Book Group 1 p.m., Thursdays • January 21: River Town by Peter Hessler

• February 9: All The Light We Cannot See

by Anthony Doerr

• February 18: The Stone Necklace

by Carla Damron

Bookin’ It In Ballentine 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays

Graphic Novel Book Group for teens and adults Love graphic novels or want to learn more?

Join us for a lively discussion.

• January 27: The Bookman’s Tale

by Charlie Lovett • February 24: The Stone Necklace

by Carla Damron

16 JANUARY | FEBRUARY

7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, January 19 & February 16

Third Thursday Book Group Join us for lively discussion and meet new friends.

7 – 8:30 p.m., Thursdays • January 21: Behind the Beautiful Forevers

by Katherine Boo • February 18: To Rise Again at a Decent Hour

by Joshua Ferris St. Andrews | 772-6675 Book Banter Discussion Group* 7 p.m., Tuesdays • January 12: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt • February 9: The Stone Necklace

by Carla Damron Wheatley | 799-5873 Wheatley’s Book Group 11 a.m., Saturdays • January 16: Longbourn by Jo Baker • February 20: The Stone Necklace

by Carla Damron Short Story Discussion 6 – 7 p.m., Thursdays • January 21: The Honest Thief by Fyodor Dostoevsky and A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings by Gabriel Garcia Marquez • February 18: Kite Streamers by Wang Meng and A&P by John Updike

just for fun

Share the Love

We "literally" want you to spread a little Valentine's cheer.

What a curious feeling!

Give me my sin again.

You have bewitched me, body and soul.

My very soul demands you.

Oh you’re the best friend anybody’s ever had!

We loved with a love that was more than love.

* please register

JANUARY | FEBRUARY 17

just for fun

Share the Love

We "literally" want you to spread a little Valentine's cheer.

To:

To:

From:

From:

by Jane Austen

To: From:

Annabel Lee

by Edgar Allen Poe

18 JANUARY | FEBRUARY

From:

Romeo

Alice

Romeo and Juliet

Alice in Wonderland

Mr. Darcy Pride and Prejudice

To:

William Shakespeare

To: From:

Dorothy The Wizard of Oz

by L. Frank Baum

Lewis Carroll

To: From:

Mr. Rochester Jane Eyre

by Charlotte Brontë

support your library

Seneca Jackson (pictured third from the left)

Foundation Awards 2015 Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship The Richland Library Foundation selected Seneca Jackson as the 2015 recipient of the Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship in November 2015.

Established in 2010, the Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship recognizes Mrs. Bolden's years of service to the Richland County community and its libraries. The scholarship provides $2,500 in financial support to a student from an underrepresented ethnic and racial group, who is working toward the completion of a Masters in Library and Information Science at the University of South Carolina.

A long-time volunteer at Richland Library St. Andrews and a 2013 Community Outreach intern, Jackson was also named a Cooper-Davis Fellow, which provides him the opportunity to gain practical experience by working in the Thomas Cooper Library on campus as well as other libraries throughout the community.

2016

BOOK SALES WINTER SALE

Sales Open to the Public

SPRING SALE

Members-Only Sales

January 29 & 30

Seneca is a native of South Carolina and a graduate of Swansea High School. In 2005, Seneca received his bachelor's degree in political science and government from the College of Charleston.

April 22 & 23

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Saturdays

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Fridays

Not a Friends’ member?

Join at the door for only $25.

48%

increase in children's use of library cards

Find out more about the library's impact on the Midlands in our 2015 Annual Report.

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

803.988.0885 RichlandLibrary.com/friends

Available February 2016 at AccessFreely.com/AnnualReport JANUARY | FEBRUARY 19

NONPROFIT US Postage PA I D

1431 Assembly Street | Columbia, SC 29201

Permit No. 731

RICHLANDLIBRARY.COM

Columbia, SC

FOLLOW RICHLAND LIBRARY ONLINE

17,500 12/15

NOON to 3P.M.

SUNDAY

FEB.21 Columbia Museum of Art Part of the Deckle Edge Literary Festival