Access May/June 2015

LIT ROOM IGNIT ES YOUNG MINDS page 5

BUILDING YOUR LIBRARY page 3

CELEBRATE VOLUNTEERS page 19

MAY | JUNE 2015 RICHLANDLIBRARY.COM

from the director

Dear Readers,

When I walk down Main Street on my way to a meeting or to get a bite to eat, I also get to walk down memory lane a little too. My mom took me to House of Fabric almost thirty years ago to pick out fabric for my prom dress. I will never forget being surrounded by all that lush and exotic material, and having to make what seemed like an impossible choice.

Then weeks later, I wore that one-of-a-kind creation to my prom at the Marriot on the corner of Hampton and Main.

Since I grew up in West Columbia, coming downtown for me was a special occasion and at the time, there weren’t a lot of reasons for my family to make that drive across the river. My dad, also a west Columbia native, would tell me stories about coming to Main Street as a teenager in the sixties. He came downtown to shop at Tapp’s and Penny’s and see movies at The Fox or one of the other many movie theatres that attracted kids from all over. Especially, he would confide, “All those pretty girls that went to Dreher.”

Like all Main Streets, Columbia’s has certainly had its ups and downs. But these days Columbia’s upward trajectory seems unstoppable. In the six years since I’ve been back home and working at the library, it's been a pleasure to be a part of a city filled with caring and committed leaders, business owners, artists and volunteers who make Columbia so vibrant.

"Like all Main Streets, Columbia’s has certainly had its ups and downs.

But these days Columbia’s upward trajectory seems unstoppable."

Last summer, my family and I planned a week of “staycation” activities. We had so many things to do in and around Columbia, we didn’t get to them all. Soda City, Trustus, The Nickelodeon, First Thursdays, Riverfront Park, Robert Mills House. The list was LONG. And just look at the magazine in your hands. Some of the most fun you can have this summer is in the air-conditioned comfort of your local library. And put away your wallet, because all of our high quality experiences are FREE. Anyone who complains that Columbia is lacking in amenities or cultural activities, shopping or restaurants hasn’t been off their porch in years. So take some time to explore the library and Columbia this summer.

Maybe you’ll even make some Main Street memories of your own.

Warmly—

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

Loving Learning

Travels with Barley

Strangers to Ourselves

Tom Little & Katherine Ellison

Ken Wells

Modest Mouse

The Richland Library Friends' special Literary Vine events.

See page 18.

2 MAY | JUNE

building your library

YOUR SNEAK PEEK OF RICHLAND LIBRARY MAIN LEARN MORE AT BUILDINGYOURLIBRARY.COM

Image courtesy of The Boudreaux Group of Columbia

Building Updates With renovations planned to start at Richland Library Main and North Main this summer, here's what you need to know:

Timelines for Active Projects Richland Library Main

Richland Library Main

Fall 2013 – Spring 2017

The Walker and Local Family History Center will relocate to the First Level

Richland Library North Main

and the Business and Job Center will relocate to the Second Level.

Summer 2014 – Summer 2016

Please call ahead to ensure these resources and services are available.

The Coworking Center will close and reopen once renovations are complete.

Richland Library Ballentine Fall 2014 – Fall 2016

Richland Library Blythewood Richland Library North Main During construction, Richland Library North Main will operate from a portable building on the current library site. Library hours and services

Late Fall 2014 – Fall 2016

Richland Library Cooper Early 2015 – Late Fall 2016

will remain the same, including wireless access and book returns.

MAY | JUNE 3

what's happening

Randy Heath | Career Coach Richland Library North Main If you could trade places with one person for the day, dead or alive, who would it be?

It would be Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Although his life was amazingly difficult at times for sure, I certainly admire his strength, intellect, and wisdom when faced with tremendous challenges.

To experience his life for a day would be incredibly humbling and inspiring.

Why did you choose to work in a library?

With years of experience as a Career Specialist and Workforce Consultant, I just could not pass up the opportunity to join a team and organization so com-

How does your job make the library better?

mitted to the community and innova-

Being without employment or being

tion. What a privileged responsibility I

unsatisfied with your employment status

have to serve the community through

is obviously difficult; but not knowing

Richland Library as a Career Coach.

where to turn while in that circumstance

How do you think the library inspires the community?

It is the one place you can always count on to offer the very best resources, fun activities, and opportunities for growth to everyone in the community!

can be even more difficult. As a Career Coach at Richland Library, I get to assist customers with important job related services that may help them get on the right track towards reaching their goals.

Customers thank us often for being

Describe life at the library in three words or less.

exactly that for them.

Awesome, inspiring and important!

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.

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.

UPCOMING CLOSINGS All locations will be closed the following dates: • Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.

BOARD MEETINGS Library: 5:30 p.m., Mondays, May 11 and June 8 Foundation: Noon, Wednesday, June 24 Friends: 12:30 p.m., Fridays, May 15 and June 19

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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.

May 30 –August 16

LIT Room Ignites Young Minds Looking around the children and teen areas at any Richland

By introducing robotic elements that infuse the story

Library location makes it clear that learning is happening

with light, sound and movement, the room creates

in new ways. As we kick off the 2015 Summer Learning

a multisensory reading experience. In other words,

Challenge and continue to plan for the future, we’ve been

the everyday space of the library merges with the

thinking long and hard about how the public library can

imaginary space of the book—turning words into worlds.

take more innovative approaches to addressing literacy Thanks to help from second graders from Richland School

through the lens of the 21st Century learner.

District One, researchers were able to study exactly how Let’s face it, Generation Z is the first generation born into a digital climate. They are unaware

Gen Zers’ are making connections, expressing creativity and deriving

pinned and tumbled.

“At first, you hear a sound. When the walls started moving, it was kind-of like being inside the book!”

With an estimated 72 million youngsters

– Luke, 2nd Grader

reconfigurations didn’t match their

of a world without the Internet, mobile phones, gaming devices and MP3 players. In fact, every facet of their lives seems to be tweeted, liked,

(ages 2 – 19) falling in this category, Richland

meaning during a 21st Century read-aloud.

But here’s where the kids got really excited. If The LIT Room’s intelligent imagined spaces, they were able

Library has been working with researchers and designers

to fine-tune them by shaping a custom storytime that

from Clemson University to host an experimental space

was physical, technical, increasingly digital and inherently

for Gen Zers that’s equal parts high-touch and high-tech.

social—all while building important literacy skills.

Mission accomplished.

Why? Because Gen Zers simply don't respond to all the norms of past generations. As learners, they’re looking

Based on its early success, The LIT Room is going to stick

for ways to find solutions and make things on their own.

around Richland Library Main and several programs are on

And thanks to a digitized world at their fingertips,

the horizon. So if you’re looking for new ways to keep your

they’ve become the ultimate self-educators.

Gen Zers’ brains from slipping and sliding this summer, be sure to stop by and see if The LIT Room piques

What evolved from this partnership was The LIT Room.

their eager, technologically-savvy and innovative brains.

Nestled in the Children’s Room at Richland Library Main, the stand-alone space integrates both a traditional and digital learning environment. Funded by the National

Visit richlandlibrary.com/summer or drop by your nearest

Science Foundation, the project has transformed the way

Richland Library location to sign up for the Summer Learning

Richland Library can share stories by creating an adaptive

Challenge and get your guidebook. Share why you’re

and exploratory learning environment.

learning this summer using #ilearnbecause.

MAY | JUNE 5

Summer Learning Challenge Kick Off Celebrations for all ages

Read. Learn. Create.

Experience.

Join the Friends’ Summer Learning Challenge and get rewarded for what you’re reading, learning, creating and experiencing at the library.

School’s out! Join us for celebrations to mark the beginning of summer and the start of the Richland Library Friends’ Summer Learning Challenge.

Main | 929-3434 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 30 With special guest Lunch Money Ballentine | 781-5026 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 3 Blythewood | 691-9806 3 – 4 p.m., Saturday, June 13*

How it works!

For ages 3-12. Bring up to 5 gently used children’s books and exchange them for different ones.

1 . Pick a Learning Goal

Cooper | 787-3462 11 a.m., Saturday, May 30 With special guest Sarah Dippity

2 . Plan your Learning Track

Eastover | 353-8584 12 – 3 p.m., Saturday, May 30

3 . Start Learning!

North Main | 754-7734 3 p.m., Saturday, May 16

4 . Share freely using #ilearnbecause

Southeast | 776-0855 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, June 6

5 . Complete your Track Record and celebrate!

St. Andrews | 772-6675 2 – 5 p.m., Thursday, May 28

Visit richlandlibrary.com/summer or drop by your nearest Richland Library location to sign up for the Summer Learning Challenge and get your guidebook.

2015

Battle of the Books

June Practice Sessions

Got Trivia? Sign up for Richland Library's Battle of the Books between June 1 – 30!

The big, system-wide tournament will take place August 1, so come and practice your book smarts! Stay tuned for more practice sessions coming in July.

• 3 p.m., Saturday, June 27 | Sandhills

6 MAY | JUNE

• 4 p.m., Saturday, June 20 | Main • 3 – 4 p.m., Saturday, June 27 | Blythewood • 4 p.m., Saturday, June 27 | Eastover

storytimes Main | 929-3434 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., Mondays, May 11 – June 29 Except May 25

Mother’s Day / Father's Day Storytimes Listen to stories and show your parent how special they are by making a wonderful gift.

North Main | 754-7734

Reading Rumpus for all ages Talk, sing, read, write and play as we build your child’s early literacy skills.

Hello, Baby! for ages 0-23 months 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 12

6:30 p.m., Mondays, May 11 – June 29 Except May 25

Northeast | 736-6575

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

3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, May 12 – June 30 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, May 14 – June 25 Movers and Shakers Storytime for all ages Get ready to move and shake, shake, shake while listening to stories, songs and more!

Sandhills | 699-9230 Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3 10 a.m., Mondays, May 4 – May 18

Ballentine | 781-5026 11 a.m., Fridays, May 1 – June 26

Movers and Shakers Storytime for all ages 10 a.m., Mondays, May 4 & June 8

Blythewood | 691-9806 10:30 – 11 a.m., Fridays May 1 – June 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.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Thursdays, May 7 – June 25

Hello, Baby! for ages 0-23 months 10 a.m., Thursdays, May 7 – June 25 Southeast | 776-0855 Pajamarama Storytime 6:30 – 7 p.m., Mondays, May 4 – 18

Healthy Tips from Nurse Catherine for all ages Join Richland Library’s nurse, Catherine Horne, to learn how refined sugar affects your child’s brain and development, and find out why natural sugar is a healthy alternative.

Hello, Baby! for ages 0-23 months 10:30 – 11 a.m., Thursdays, May 7 – June 25 Baby Teasers, Muscle Builders: May 21

Ballentine | 781-5026 Pajamarama Storytime for families Wear your pajamas and snuggle up for bedtime stories and songs.

6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, May 6 & June 3

St. Andrews | 772-6675 Hello, Baby! for ages 0-23 months 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, May 7 – June 25 11 a.m., Saturdays, May 2 – June 27 Wheatley | 799-5873 Hello, Baby! for ages 0-23 months 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, May 6 – June 24

Sign Language Storytime for families Enjoy stories and songs for the whole family with sign language interpretation.

11 a.m., Saturday, June 27

Strings and Stories for all ages Guitarist Marina Alexandra and students perform in this special musical storytime!

11 a.m., Saturday, May 16

Pajamarama Storytime for families 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30

* please register

Cooper | 787-3462 • 11 a.m., Saturdays May 2 – June 27 • 10:30 a.m., Thursdays May 7 – June 25 Eastover | 353-8584 10 a.m., Wednesdays May 6 – June 24 Northeast | 736-6575 11 a.m., Saturdays, May 2 – June 27 Sandhills | 699-9230 • 11 a.m., Saturdays May 2 – June 27 • 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays May 19 & June 16 Southeast | 776-0855 10:30 – 11 a.m., Wednesdays May 6 – June 24 • Brain Teasers, Muscle Builders activities on May 13 & 27 St. Andrews | 772-6675 • 11 a.m., Saturdays, May 2 – June 27 • 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays May 6 – June 24

Cooper | 787-3462

Eastover | 353-8584

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 May 2 – June 27 • 10:30 a.m., Mondays May 11 – June 29 Except May 25 • 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays May 12 – June 30 • 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays May 13 – June 24

11 a.m., Fridays, May 22 & June 19

10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 10

Family Storytime

3 p.m., Saturdays • May 9: Mother's Day • June 20: Father's Day

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

• 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 3 | Main • 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 2 | St. Andrews

Wheatley | 799-5873 • 10:30 a.m., Fridays, May 1 – June 26 • 10 a.m., Saturdays May 2 – June 27

MAY | JUNE 7

for school-age children Main | 929-3434

Weaving the World for ages 9-12 Expand your skills by learning a different style of weaving each week using recycled and homemade looms.

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays May 5 – 26 | Northeast

Maker Monday: Shrinky Dinks* We’re going old school­— making shrunken pieces of art that we can turn into jewelry.

3 p.m., Monday, June 15 | Sandhills

Upcycled Art with Amanda Ladymon for ages 9 -12 Join Amanda of Ladybug Art Studios to get creative using everyday items.

3 p.m., Saturday, June 20 | Main

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

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

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3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Mondays May 11 & June 1 – 29 Northeast

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3:30 p.m., Wednesdays May 27 & June 17 | Cooper

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6 p.m., Thursdays, May 28 & June 25 | St. Andrews

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3 p.m., Wednesday, June 17 Wheatley

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3 p.m., Monday, June 29 Sandhills

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

Join us for an artist-inspired building spree and build the LEGO creation of your dreams.

3:30 p.m., Thursdays June 4 & 11 | Main

LEGO Madness: LEGO Challenge! for ages 6-12 * Test your skills with six different LEGO challenges.

Lots of fun, ideas and prizes.

3 – 4 p.m., Thursday June 18 | Blythewood

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Read to a Dog: Reading PAALS for ages 6-9 Practice your reading with service dogs who love to listen to a good story! For new readers.

3:30 p.m., Saturdays, May 9 & June 13 TAG Team for 5th-7th graders Check out our Tween Advisory Group! Earn service hours, meet new friends and help make your library even more amazing with projects, programs and more.

• Noon, Sunday, May 17: field trip to the South Carolina Book Festival • 3 p.m., Saturday, June 20 Mysterious Library Society for ages 6-9 Explore the world of books and expand your imagination with stories, games and crafts.

3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, June 3 – 24 Young Illustrators Workshop for ages 9-12* Try your artistic hand at illustration while learning the techniques of some of our favorite picture book artists. Space is limited.

3 p.m., Thursdays, June 18 & 25 Ballentine | 781-5026 Read to a Dog for ages 6 -12 Practice reading with a furry friend!

3 p.m., Thursdays, May 7 & June 4 Tween Book Club for ages 9-12 Join us to chat about The Hundred Dresses

by Eleanor Estes.

3 p.m., Tuesday, June 9 Blythewood | 691-9806 Blythewood Bookworms for ages 9-12* Enjoy fun activities and hear about fab reads!

3 – 4 p.m., Saturday, May 2 Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! for ages 6 -12 * Learn about the benefits of bugs in your neighborhood. Build a bug condo to take home!

3 – 4 p.m., Saturday, May 30 Cooper | 787-3462 Cotillion Crash Course for ages 9-12* Junior Cotillion instructor Jan Cohn is here for a crash course in social graces!

Mad Scientists! for ages 9-12* Hands-on chemistry fun with chemist Wil Butler.

Sponsored by Oakwood Products, Inc. 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 23 Eastover | 353-8584 Wii Wednesdays for ages 6-12 Challenge your friends in Wii games!

• 5 p.m., Wednesdays, May 13, 27 • 12 p.m., Wednesdays, June 10, 24 Instant Acting! for ages 6 -12 Play fun theatre games and bring stories to life. Beginners are welcome!

3 p.m., Friday, June 26 Northeast | 736-6575 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.

2:30 p.m., Thursday, May 14 Sandhills | 699-9230 READ to a Dog 3 p.m., Tuesdays, June 9 – 30 Southeast | 776-0855 "What Every Girl Should Know" Camp for ages 9-12* An adventurous invitation to expressive dance, simple sewing crafts, developing hidden talents, learning proper etiquette and more.

2 – 4 p.m., Monday, June 8 – Thursday, June 11 Donuts and Dad for ages 6+ Bring your favorite guy for fun and games.

11 a.m. – noon, Saturday, June 13 Bestie Day for ages 6+ Bring your best friend and celebrate friendship by making bracelets, superhero masks and more.

3 – 4 p.m., Monday, June 15 "What Every Boy Should Know" Camp for ages 9-12* Learn proper etiquette, build a race car, sew a button, make a grilled cheese sandwich and more.

2 – 4 p.m., Monday, June 22 – Thursday, June 25

3:30 p.m., Saturday, May 2

St. Andrews | 772-6675

Read to a Dog for ages 6 -12 3:30 p.m., Thursdays, May 7 – June 25

Explore Our Library Garden for ages 3-12 Children will learn basic gardening tips through books and activities in our garden.

Fairies and Gnomes Tea for ages 6-12* Wear your fairy best to a tea complete with Zephyr the Fairy, storytelling and dancing!

3:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 3

3 p.m., Wednesdays, May 13 & June 10 Play It Loud for ages 9 -12 Got game? Join us for Wii and XBOX games.

2 – 4 p.m., Tuesday, June 9 * please register

for children & families Main | 929-3434 Puppetpalooza See your favorite shows performed by the Children’s Room puppets.

• 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, May 13 & June 17 • 11 a.m., Friday, June 12 • 6:30 p.m., Monday, June 22 Hands on Art for ages 2-5 Simple art fun for the very young.

Dress for a mess!

11 a.m., Friday, June 5

Under the Sea for ages 3-8* Travel with us below the waves, to that mysterious world under the sea. We’ll read some fun, watery tales and make a fin-ny craft.

If You Give a Pig a Party It’s a porker of a birthday party.

3 p.m., Wednesday, June 24

Edventure at Eastover Spark your imagination and discover the power of hands-on learning with educators from Edventure Children’s Museum.

Criss Cross Mangosauce 3 p.m., Friday, June 26 Cooper | 787-3462 Hands on Art for ages 2-5 * 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, May 12 & June 9

Sensational Smoothies with Junior C.H.E.F.S. Join Jennifer Collins to learn how to make delicious smoothies.

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

11 a.m., Saturday, June 6

Gustafer Yellowgold The New York Times calls this show “a cross between Yellow Submarine and Dr. Seuss.”

Join award-winning illustrator and songwriter Morgan Taylor in this Gustafer Yellowgold multi-media performance of live music, animated illustrations and storytelling.

Healing Force With storytelling and song, booming drums and shaking gourds, this family shares a rousing celebration of African culture. Get ready to sing and dance in this high-energy performance!

3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, May 13 & June 10

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 30

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 16 Eastover | 353-8584 Ballentine | 781-5026 Criss Cross Mangosauce Explore Latin-American folktales and songs that take you from Mexico to Argentina, the Caribbean Sea to the Andes and the Amazon to Patagonia.

11 a.m., Friday, June 26 Blythewood | 691-9806

Family and Friends Picture Day! Community matters at your library.

Enjoy MayFest, get your photo made and take a memory home with you!

1 – 4 p.m., Saturday, May 2 Mother’s Day Masterpiece Show your mother how much you care with a handmade craft.

Sing for Spring!

Spring means bird songs! Create your own paper birds after listening to stories of spring and its chirping friends. We'll also learn some bird calls.

All day, Friday, May 8 & Saturday, May 9

3:30 – 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, May 5

Book to Movie Matinee See how the movie version matches up to your favorite book!

Hands on Art for ages 2-5 * 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 13

Puppetpalooza 11 a.m., Saturday, May 16

2 p.m., Tuesday, June 2

2 p.m., Mondays, June 8 & 22 Bubble Festival Join us for a soapy adventure as we make bubbles galore.

1 – 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 16 Father’s Day Fun for all ages Show your father how much you care with a handmade craft.

All day, Friday, June 19 & Saturday, June 20 Hands on Art for ages 2-5 11 a.m., Monday, June 22 North Main | 754-7734 Love Your Mother * Show your mom that you care by making her a special gift for Mother’s day.

3 p.m., Saturday, May 2 Northeast | 736-6575 Hands on Art for ages 2-5 10:30 a.m., Fridays, May 1 – June 26 All Hands Productions: Billy Goats Gruff and Other Stuff This one-man performance utilizing hand, rod and glove puppets revisits classic fairy tales and introduces a few new ones. A show of rollicking fun that will delight kids and leave their parents shaking with laughter.

10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 18 Continued on page 10

2 p.m., Fridays May 29 & June 5

Meet a Park Ranger Enjoy a special visit from a Congaree National Park Ranger to learn about some local wildlife.

3 p.m., Tuesday, June 16

Sciencetellers A combination of science and storytelling result in an epic, laughter-filled journey that proves “super” heroes really do exist.

• 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 11 | Eastover • 3 p.m., Thursday, June 11 | Wheatley

* please register

MAY | JUNE 9

for children & families

| Continued from page 9

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Celebra el Cinco de Mayo

Celebrate with Spanish stories, games, songs and more.

Celébralo con historias en español, juegos, canciones y más.

• 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 5 North Main | 754-7734

• 4 p.m., Martes, 5 de Mayo North Main | 754-7734

• 4 – 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 5 Southeast | 776-0855

• 4 – 5 p.m., Martes, 5 de Mayo Southeast | 776-0855

• 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 5 St. Andrews | 772-6675

• 4 p.m., Martes, 5 de Mayo St. Andrews | 772-6675

Sandhills | 699-9230 Puppets and Stories This comfy theatre is just right for stories, songs, and puppet fun before bedtime.

• 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, May 5 & June 2 • 10 a.m., Wednesdays, May 6 & June 3 Family Gardening Join us as we grow our garden at Sandhills.

Listen to a story inside the library and then visit our new garden to get your hands dirty.

9:15 a.m., Fridays, May 8, 22 & June 12, 26

Block Party Southeast Style Have fun while getting a sneak preview of summer programs for children, teens and adults.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, May 30 Lights, Camera, Action!

Take a break from the heat with a cool movie.

10:30 a.m. – noon, Fridays • June 5: Cars 2 (G), 112 mins.

• June 12: Astro Boy (PG), 100 mins.

• June 19: Atlantis II (G), 70 mins.

• June 26: Alpha and Omega 3 (PG), 90 mins.

Book Veggies!

Mr. McGregor hid his vegetables in our children’s books to keep them from Peter Rabbit. Be on the lookout for hidden veggies and bring them to the desk for a sticker.

Family Book Night Use crayons, glue and glitter to create your own family story.

June 1 – August 31

A Bird’s Eye View When we go to sleep at night, a whole other world comes alive. Meet some of these mysterious nocturnal animals and learn how they use special adaptations to survive in a world of darkness.

All Hands Productions: Billy Goats Gruff and Other Stuff 3:30 p.m., Thursday, June 18

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Monday, June 8

Fun Patrol Join Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Sheriff Department as they patrol the area with stories, songs and games.

10:30 – 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 17 Book Brunch Join us for treats and stories.

11 a.m. – noon, Saturday, June 20 Gustafer Yellowgold 3 p.m., Tuesday, June 30 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Lights, Camera, Action!

Bring the whole family for a special screening of your favorite movies.

3 p.m., Saturdays, May 9 & June 13 Hands on Art for ages 3-5 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, May 19 & June 23

Hands on Art for ages 2-5 10 a.m., Monday, June 22

Presented by the Carolina Wildlife Center.

Southeast | 776-0855 Mother’s Morning Off Leave Mom home while the family enjoys stories, a puppet show, crafts, songs and more.

Cigar Box Guitar Workshop* You’ll put together your very own cigar box guitar to take home, tune up and play. Also learn techniques for crafting and strumming from a local expert.

11 a.m. – noon, Saturday, May 2

2:30 – 5 p.m., Saturday, June 13

Come On, Get Happy Join us for a morning of exercise and fun.

Family Bingo Night Bring the whole family out for BINGO fun.

Sand Art Fun* We may not have the ocean, but we have lots of sand here at the library! Join us to make your very own sand art, and take a little bit of the beach home with you.

11 a.m. – noon, Saturday, May 16

6:30 – 7 p.m., Monday, June 15

3:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 17

Puppetpalooza • 11 a.m. – noon, Saturdays, May 23 & June 27 • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Monday, June 29

A Disney Celebration Celebrate Donald Duck’s birthday with Disney crafts, music and more.

Gustafer Yellowgold 3 p.m., Sunday, June 28

11 a.m., Tuesday, June 9

Puppetpalooza 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 27 Healing Force 3 p.m., Tuesday, June 16

4 – 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 16

10 MAY | JUNE

* please register

for teens Main | 929-3470

Cooper | 787-3462

Teen Advisory Board: Free Comic Book Day Join TAB as we Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with free comics for all who attend.

Teen Advisory Board Earn volunteer hours! We meet to plan programs, participate in service projects and have fun! New members always welcome.

3:30 p.m., Saturday, May 2

3 p.m., Saturdays, May 23 & June 20 Teen Otaku Association There is more anime and manga available than ever. TOA is about finding the good stuff and sharing it together. We are a goofy bunch with snacks and an extra seat. Won’t you join us?

6 p.m., Mondays, May 4 – June 29 Except May 25 Babysitting Basics* Looking to learn a new skill and find a summer job? Join the Teen Center as a Safe Sitter certified instructor teaches the fundamentals of babysitting including marketing your business, childcare essentials, CPR instruction and more! Each participant receives 4H Babysitting completion certificates.

Candy Sushi for ages 12-18 * Create your own candy sushi! Learn the tasty art of sushi making with rice crispy treats, Twizzlers and more! Space is limited.

Register online.

3:30 p.m., Saturday, May 23 Heroes and Villains for ages 12 -18 Cooper TAB is celebrating summer!

Come dressed as your favorite super hero or villain to play games, win prizes and more!

Richland Library St. Andrews will be working with the Arc of the Midlands which sponsors the Mixed Greens community project to provide people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) an opportunity to gain lifelong gardening skills.

These kids will have their own club at the library. Join us to make new friends and learn new skills.

All are welcome.

3:30 p.m., Thursdays May 21 & June 4, 25 | St. Andrews

3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 20 Eastover | 353-8584

1 – 5 p.m., Saturday, May 9

Teen Advisory Board 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, May 16 & June 13

HTML Coding for Beginners* What’s HTML? How do websites really work?

If you’re a teen who wants to learn the answers to these questions, join us for an informative class that will teach the fundamentals of HTML computer coding.

Teen to Screen See your favorite YA book come to life on the big screen.

• 2 p.m., Saturday, May 23 • 2 p.m., Friday, June 12

3 p.m., Saturdays, May 30 & June 27

Steam Powered Summer Join us for a three part series where we will combine crafty art projects with the magic and fun of science.

3 p.m., Wednesday, June 17

Teen Advisory Board: Garden Party Join TAB for a fantastic party as we plant a garden at Richland Library Main to celebrate the beginning of summer!

Mixed Greens Mixer

Northeast | 736-6575

Shark Tank: Teen Edition

Press Play Teen Cinema Series Watch Big Hero 6 (PG) this summer at a teensonly viewing. Refreshments will be provided.

Comic Book Cinema Get ready for summer movie season with free showings of the biggest comic book movies.

The popcorn is on us.

3 p.m., Thursday, June 25

6 p.m., Wednesdays, May 6 – 27

Calling all teen entrepreneurs!

Looking for a way to promote your bright idea? Join us and learn how to develop a business plan and pitch a great idea. Presented through a grant from First Citizens.

Blythewood | 691-9806

Play it Loud! for ages 10+ Bring your friends and make some noise playing Wii and Xbox games on a projected screen and tabletop games.

10 a.m. – noon, Monday June 1 – Friday, June 5 | Main

2 p.m., Wednesdays, June 10 – 24

2 p.m., Monday, June 15

Do you have ideas about ways you might turn your business ideas into reality? Do you have dreams of creating some supplementary income while you search for that perfect summer job? Band together with like-minded teens to explore some possible avenues towards entrepreneurial success.

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11 a.m. – noon Monday, June 8 | Southeast

3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 6

Blythewood Teen Book Club * Are you a teen who loves good books?

Share your favorites and learn what others are into. Our group is just getting started.

There’s plenty of room for you!

10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 2

The Zombie Zone* Cuts, burns and bruises abound. The actors of Porkchop Productions will teach you how to apply the ooey, gooey, gore that is special effects makeup for the stage. You’ll leave looking a little worse for wear!

* please register

Teen Entrepreneurs Club

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for teens

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Stop Motion Animation Lab* Bring inanimate objects to life using the library's Ready Animator stations. We'll show you how to create your own stop motion film and unveil it on YouTube.

3 – 5 p.m., Thursday, June 18 Sandhills | 699-9230 NIMONA . LUMBERJANES . ADVENTURE TIME WONDER WOMAN . BRAVEST WARRIORS THOR . WANDER OVER YONDER

Teen Advisory Board 7 p.m., Tuesdays, May 26 & June 23 Teen Screen Screen Maze Runner (PG-13) and check out the book!

3 p.m., Saturday, June 13

An Afternoon with Noelle Stevenson for teens and adults Meet artist, writer and Columbia native Noelle Stevenson, AKA Gingerhaze.

Stevenson will discuss her latest work, Nimona, which will be available at the event for purchase and signing a full two weeks before its public launch.

Southeast | 776-0855 Guitar Club Bring your instrument and participate in a group or individual lesson. All levels welcome.

4 – 5 p.m., Tuesdays, May 26 – June 16

3 p.m., Sunday, May 3 | Teen Center, Main Take Action: Volunteer for a Morning* Need a few community service hours but can’t make a long term commitment? Here is your chance to earn 1 or 2 hours of service while generating more content to include on your scholarship or college applications.

For Teens and Adults

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Friday, June 5 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Chess Club Show us your mental mastery against members of the Columbia Chess Club.

Participate in a casual game or tournament.

6 p.m., Mondays, May & June Except May 25 Southeast | 776-0855 Bookbinding* Have you ever wanted to bind your own books? Try your hand at some simple yet age-old techniques.

3 – 5 p.m., Saturday, May 2 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 May 6, 20 & June 3, 17

Relaxin’ in the Sun Come relax in the sun by the St. Andrews Community Garden. Learn a simple craft and listen to music and read. Bring your own snacks and blanket or lawn chair.

Drinks provided.

11 a.m., Saturday, May 9 Everything Manga: Not Your Ordinary Book Club Do you like Japanese manga and animation? Join us and other Otaku fans to discuss your favorite manga titles, watch your favorite anime and compete in a manga trivia game for some great prizes!

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.

6 p.m., Tuesday, May 19

3 – 4 p.m., Saturdays, May 30 & June 27

6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 18

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Page to Screen Book and Movie Club* Read the book. Watch the movie. If I Stay (PG-13). Call to register and pick up your copy of the book before the date!

2 – 4:30 p.m., Thursday, June 11 Cigar Box Guitars* You got it right. You’ll put together your very own cigar box guitar to take home, tune up and play.

2:30 – 5 p.m., Saturday, June 13 St. Andrews | 772-6675 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 p.m., Thursdays, May 7, 28 & June 4, 18 Guitar Club 3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 6

Sandhills | 699-9230 Throwback Thursday: Retro Gaming Drop by to play some old-school games!

* please register

for adults

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!

Ballentine | 781-5026

Northeast | 736-6575

Reader’s Morning Out 10 a.m., Tuesdays • May 12: The Rosie Project

by Graeme Simsion • June 9: River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze by Peter Hessler

Northeast Book Group 7 p.m., Thursdays • May 14: In the Woods by Tana French • June 11: The Rebellion of Miss Lucy Ann Lobdell by William Klaber

Bookin’ It in Ballentine 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays • May 27: Velva Jean Learns to Drive

by Jennifer Niven • June 24: The Paris Architect

by Charles Belfoure

Main | 929-3469 Keep Me In Suspense!

A Mystery/Thriller Book Group 2:30 p.m., Saturdays • May 9: Derailed by James Siegel • June 13: The Resurrectionist

by Matthew Guinn

Third Thursday Book Group 1 p.m., Thursdays, May 21 & June 18 Southeast | 776-0855

Cooper | 787-3462

Great Books Discussion Group 7 p.m., Wednesdays • May 13: Mrs. Warren's Profession

by G.B. Shaw • June 10: The Myth of Sisyphus by Camus

Sandhills | 699-9230 Second Wednesday Book Group 7 p.m., Wednesdays, May 13 & June 10

Cooper Branch Book Group * 10 a.m., Mondays • May 4: The Invention of Wings

by Sue Monk Kidd • June 1: The Round House

by Louise Erdrich

Third Thursday Book Group 7 – 8:30 p.m., Thursdays • May 21: Reader’s Choice in honor of the South Carolina Book Festival • June 18: Longbourn by Jo Baker Brown Bag Short Story Discussion* Bring your lunch while we discuss selected short stories. We'll provide coffee and dessert!

Guys Read Join us as the newly created Guys Read book group reads George Washington's Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution by Brian Kilmeade.

Novels at Night* Join Cooper’s newest book group for a discussion of The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman.

6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 14

6:30 p.m., Monday, May 11

St. Andrews | 772-6675

Vista Book Group 6 p.m., Wednesdays • May 27: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)

by Mindy Kaling • June 24: This Machine Kills Secrets: How WikiLeakers, Cypherpunks, and Hacktivists Aim to Free the World’s Information by Andy Greenberg

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

Book Banter Discussion Group* 7 p.m., Tuesdays • May 12: The Remains of Day

by Kazuo Ishiguro • June 9: Moloka’I by Alan Brennert

6 – 7 p.m., Thursday, June 18: Boyhood (R)

Noon – 1 p.m., Wednesdays May 13 & June 10

Wheatley | 799-5873 Eastover | 353-8584

Urban Readers Book Group Join us as we discuss Things I Should Have Told My Daughter by Pearl Cleage.

Novel People of Eastover 6 p.m., Thursdays • May 7: Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter • June 4: The Color of Water

by James McBride

6 p.m., Tuesday, June 9

Wheatley’s Book Group Join us for a lively discussion of Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiavernini.

11 a.m., Saturday, May 16 Young Professionals Discussion Group 6 p.m., Thursday, May 21: The Wilds by Julia Elliott.

Ms. Elliott will join us for our discussion.

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

* please register

Main | 929-3469

Sandhills | 699-9230

St. Andrews | 772-6675 *

12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays May 12, 26 & June 9, 23

1 p.m., Tuesdays May 5 – June 30

1 p.m., Thursdays May 7, 21 & June 4, 18

Ballentine | 781-5026

Southeast | 776-0855

Wheatley | 799-5873

6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursdays May 7 – June 25

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30

6 p.m., Every Tuesday

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for adults

For Parents

Main | 929-3469

Cooper | 787-3462

Flying Saucer Mixer: A 20/30 Somethings Book Swap Ever want to see what a librarian looks like outside the library? Here’s your chance!

Join us at The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium and bring a new or gently used book to swap!

Birding in South Carolina: Summer Edition* Join Jonathan Manchester, from the Congaree National Park, for a discussion of “Everything Birds” including birds of South Carolina, bird terminology, bird equipment and tips on how to bring birds to your backyard.

7 – 9 p.m., Monday, May 4

6 – 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 13

Creative Writer’s Guild Feeling creative? Bring your words to a roundtable discussion with other local writers for a fun way to keep your narrative skills sharp!

Telling Your Story: A Family History Writer's Group* Interested in genealogy? Meet with others who are researching and writing their family history for ideas and help getting started.

7 p.m., Thursdays, May 7 & June 4

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Mondays, May 18 & June 15 Main | 929-3434 Teach Your Child to Read: Reading Lab for ages 6-12 and parents Join us for multisensory lessons and activities that will motivate and entertain your emerging reader.

Participate in a short instructional session followed by fun and engaging learning games.

6 p.m., Thursdays • June 4: Long & Short Vowel Sounds • June 11: Vowel Teams • June 18: Syllables • June 25: Consonant Blends & Diagraphs 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.

Lunch & Listen Bring your lunch and listen to the sounds of Vintage Harmony, described as an acoustic soul with a pinch of folk and a lot of creativity.

Coffee’s on us.

Afraid of the Summer Reading Slump?

Learn strategies to help your child learn and practice reading skills that are simple, creative and fun.

Perfect for parents of emerging readers and dyslexic children who struggle with reading.

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 26 Southeast | 776-0855 You Are Not Alone for parents While the kids enjoy Brain Teasers and Muscles Builders, parents enjoy an informative morning social rapping about children, family and more.

6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 18

Home Décor for Bibliophiles* Indulge your artsy and book-loving self, bring your friends and join us in making two crafts that are simple yet stylish. Display these in your home and revel in the compliments, or surprise someone with your handcrafted gifts! Supplies provided.

Lunch and Listen Bring your lunch and enjoy the music of Cassy Renee.

12 p.m., Saturday, June 20 North Main | 754-7734

6:30 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 10

Basket Weaving* Experience the art of pine needle basket weaving.

Ballentine | 781-5026

11 a.m., Wednesdays, May 6 & 13

80’s Trivia Break out your legwarmers and Member’s Only Jackets and drop in each week to take a guess at our rad 80’s trivia questions. Correct answers will be entered in a prize drawing!

May 1 – 30 Gardening Guru: Container and Herb Gardening Interested in gardening but have limited space available? Join local gardening guru, Christopher Sneed to learn what types of plants to shop for and how to begin your own garden in a tight space.

2 p.m., Saturday, May 23 Blythewood | 691-9806 Using Historypin* Everyone has history to share. Learn what Historypin is and how it can be used to create a historical project of your own.

6 p.m., Thursday, May 14

11 – 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 27 * please register 14 MAY | JUNE

Love to Line Dance Join us as we learn a new line dance and practice some old favorites!

12:30 p.m., Thursday, May 21

10 a.m., Mondays, May 18 & June 15 Teach Your Child to Read: Summer Reading Skills for parents

Eastover | 353-8584

Walk Away the Pounds* Want to loosen up those stiff joints, tone up those loose muscles and maybe shed some extra pounds? Limber up those arms and legs as we Walk Away the Pounds, a video exercise system by Leslie Sansone.

10 a.m., Saturdays, May 2 & 9 Notary Public Free Notary Public services will be offered.

5:30 – 9 p.m., every Monday – Thursday in May Except May 25 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, May 5 – 13

for adults Northeast | 736-6575 Family Law Legal Clinic Attorney Yvonne Murray-Boyles will give advice and answer your questions on all aspects of Family Law. 6:30 – 8 p.m., Thursday, May 7 Chinese Brush Painting Workshop * Create your own masterpiece with Chinese Brush Painting artist Wei Yao. 3 – 5 p.m., Saturday, June 20 Sandhills | 699-9230 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.

3 p.m., Saturday, May 2 Tai Chi Improve your balance, flexibility and coordination with this ancient form of exercise. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

9:15 a.m., Tuesdays, May 5 – June 30 Let’s Speak English Internationals, join our conversation sessions and practice speaking English in a relaxed environment.

11 a.m., Tuesdays, May 5 & 12 Southeast | 776-0855 Let’s Speak English 7 p.m., Tuesdays, May 5 – 26

Swapping Stories Hear exciting stories from professional storytellers, your neighbors (near and far), and, if you're feeling wild, share your own!

3 – 4:30 p.m., Saturday, June 6 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, June 9

10 a.m., Friday, May 8 Cooper Attract Bees to Your Garden Every garden needs pollinators and bees are among the best. A Richland County Master Gardener will explain how you can encourage bees to visit and nest in your garden.

3 – 5 p.m., Saturday, June 20

10 a.m., Friday, June 5 Cooper

St. Andrews | 772-6675 Walk Away the Pounds* 11 a.m., Mondays, May 4 – 18 and June 1 – 29 Simple Soap Making* Join Allan Manning of Manning Emporium to learn the value of using quality materials in your soap and watch a demonstration.

Samples of various soaps and creams will be available to try.

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 5 Open Mic Poetry * Calling poets, singers, lyricists and musicians to express your talent through the art of poetry, spoken-word and more.

6 p.m., Tuesdays, May 26 & June 23

7 – 8:30 p.m., Thursday, May 28

Have you ever considered teaching conversational English in South Korea?

You’ll be able to earn extra money, add a job to your resume and see more of the world! Learn the benefits, steps you’ll need to get started, and have your questions answered.

Growing Roses Join a Richland County Master Gardener to learn how to incorporate user-friendly roses into new or existing garden plans.

Southeast Screens: Cinco de Mayo La Batalla Join us to watch the historical war drama Cinco de Mayo La Batalla. The film details the events surrounding the 1862 Battle of Puebla when the Mexican army defeated French troops.

The film is in Spanish with subtitles.

Bad Art/Bad TV: Saved By the Bell Calling all Bayside Tigers! Watch a marathon of Saved By the Bell episodes and have fun making some really tacky art. We’ll provide snacks and supplies.

Teach Abroad. Earn Money.

See Asia.

Garden Like a Master Series

Adaptive Gardening Learn about adaptive gardening from a Richland County Master Gardener.

6 p.m., Thursday, May 14 Eastover Heat- and Drought-Resistant Plants Join Richland County Master Gardeners to learn about South Carolina's heat hardiness zone, plant adaptations, xeriscaping, and alternatives to planting beds.

7 p.m., Thursday, May 14 Sandhills Vegetables in Containers Is your garden space limited but you really want to try your hand at growing vegetables? Let Richland County Master Gardeners teach you what vegetables do well in containers and which ones are best to use.

7 p.m., Thursday, June 4 Sandhills

Be Your Own Travel Agent Planning a trip can be overwhelming, but there are tons of websites out there that can help! We’ll walk you through some of the best travel sites on the web.

Before you know it, you’ll be planning your next dream vacation!

Butterfly Gardening Richland County Master Gardeners will teach you ways to attract butterflies to your garden by showing the plants needed to support the life cycle of these beautiful insects.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 19 Cooper

3 p.m., Saturday, May 9 Wheatley

3 – 4 p.m., Saturday, May 9 Southeast

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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.

Main | 929-3469 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.

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

Sandhills | 699-9230 Introduction to Computers I 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 13

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

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

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, May 5 & June 9

• 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 26 • 10 a.m., Saturday, June 6

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.

Call 929-3469 to register.

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.

• 10 a.m., Thursday, May 7 • 10 a.m., Saturday, June 20

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

10 a.m., Saturday, May 30

Introduction to Computers II* Learn how to perform basic computer tasks using Microsoft Windows. Open programs and learn to edit and organize files.

Call 929-3469 to register.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers I or solid mouse skills.

• 10 a.m., Thursday, May 14 • 10 a.m., Saturday, June 27

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, June 15

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

Prerequisite: Solid mouse/keyboarding skills.

• 10 a.m., Saturday, May 16 • 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 2

Eastover | 353-8584 Help Center* If you know how to use a computer, but get frustrated with certain tasks, help is here.

Personal computers welcomed.

2 p.m., Mondays, May 4 & 18

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

Internet Basics 2 p.m., Mondays, June 1 & 15

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

Northeast | 736-6575

6:30 p.m., Monday, May 18 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.

Prerequisite: Solid mouse/keyboarding skills.

10 a.m., Wednesday, May 20

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Byte Size Computer Basics* If you want to learn a computer task, help is here. Call to reserve a 30-minute one-on-one session 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.

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, May 27 Internet Basics 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 10 Microsoft Word (2013) 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 17 Look It Up! Learn how to access your Library account from home, renew your materials, locate items, place books on hold, find book reviews, and discover what else the Library has to offer on its website, free, with your library card.

10 a.m., Wednesday, June 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.

Call to find out the dates and times of our small group help sessions.

St. Andrews | 772-6675 Byte Size Computer Basics* If you want to learn a computer task, help is here. Call to reserve a 30-minute one-on-one session 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.

• 10:30 a.m. – Noon Wednesdays, May 6 – June 24 • 6:30 – 8 p.m., Thursdays, May 7 – June 18

* please register

the business & job center Main | 929-3469 Creating Your Electronic Career Portfolio* Creating an online career portfolio is a good way to increase your visibility and presence for prospective employers. Join Workforce Development Specialist Andrena King and Career Development Facilitator Rasheen Richardson as they guide you through the process of creating an electronic portfolio using WIX. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturday, May 2 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, May 4 & June 1, 22 Interview Practice These sessions for individuals are first come, first served. Groups by appointment only.

10 a.m. – noon, Wednesdays, May 6 – June 24 Basic Résumé Help with Career Coaches 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, May 6 – June 24 “Start Fresh” Financial Workshop * The City of Columbia “Start Fresh” program offers individuals and families the ‘smarts’ needed to build a strong financial foundation.

Join Community Development Program Specialist Ron King to learn practical ways to make informed decisions regarding budgeting, improving credit and reducing debt.

1 – 2:30 p.m., Thursday, May 7

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.

Careers in Hospitality* Careers in Hospitality and Tourism offer a wide range of jobs and endless employment opportunities. Join Career Development Facilitator Janet Hatch and a special guest to learn ways to pursue employment in this industry.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, May 9

6 – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 9

Healthcare Choices for Small Business Owners* Join Outreach Director for the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce Brad Zaba to learn about health insurance options available for small business owners and their employees through the federal health insurance marketplace (SHOP).

Beyond the Basics: Intermediate LinkedIn* Are you on LinkedIn but not quite sure how to use this powerful professional website to your advantage? Join Career Specialist and Professional Résumé Writer Sylvie Golod, for an engaging class to find the answers!

6 – 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 12

Twitter for Your Business* Join Career Development Facilitator Iris Abney as she demonstrates ways that Twitter can help you market and promote your business.

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.

10 a.m. – noon, Thursdays, May 14 & June 11 Animoto for Your Business* Animoto is a fun, user friendly and creative way to increase traffic for your business and ultimately fuel sales. Bring scanned or digital photos related to your business and your own device if you would like.

6 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 19 Midlands Technical College Boost Program Information Session* The BOOST program allows you to earn credentials for a healthcare job in two semesters.

Learn about certifications in Phlebotomy, Nursing Assistant and Cardiac Care Technician as well as program requirements and start dates.

3 – 4 p.m., Thursday, May 21

11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, June 13

6 – 7 p.m., Thursday, June 18 Northeast | 736-6575 How to Use Recruiters for Your Job Search* Using a recruiter can give you access to hidden job markets, exposure to specific industries, save on job searching time and assist with salary negations. Business and Job Center Career Coach Chris Barstow and a local job recruiter will discuss how this unique partnership can empower your employment prospects. Register online.

6 – 8 p.m., Thursday, June 25 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Resume Building Workshop with Career Coaches Business and Job Center Career Coaches Rasheen Richardson and Randy Heath will be available to answer your individual résumé questions on a first come, first served basis.

3 p.m., Thursdays, May 14 & June 11

Happy Fifth Anniversary!

Celebrate the Business and Job Center's fifth anniversary with a week of special programs.

* please register

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Monday, June 15: Professional Image

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Tuesday, June 16: Get On Track with a Career Coach

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Wednesday, June 17: Interview Practice and Create a Powerful Resume

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The Literary Vine Road Show: Special Editions Due to upcoming renovations, the Richland Library Friend’s signature event— The Literary Vine—will hit the road this year!

Boasting intimate events at two Richland Library locations, The Literary Vine road show will offer the best in local fare, craft beer, wine and so much more. Attendees can also sample the exciting technology and downloadable resources available from Richland Library. Tickets are limited.

Purchase yours in advance at RichlandLibrary.com/Friends or call (803) 988-0885.

The Literary Vine: Craft Beer Edition In honor of American Craft Beer Week, guests will have the opportunity to sample and learn about craft beers from around South Carolina—while enjoying some of the best local food and live entertainment. Advance tickets are now available at RichlandLibrary.com/Friends. Tickets may also be available at the door.

7 – 9 p.m., Saturday, May 16 Richland Library Northeast Friends members $25 | Non-members $30

The Literary Vine: Garden Edition During the garden-to-table event, guests will learn how to pair wines from around the globe with the area’s most delicious homegrown fare. There will also be an author book signing and cooking demonstration. Advance tickets go on sale May 17 at RICHLAND LIBRARY

RichlandLibrary.com/Friends. Tickets may also be available at the door.

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6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Saturday, June 20 Richland Library St. Andrews

FRIENDS

Friends members $20 | Non-members $25

2015 Summer

BOOK

SALE Saturday, July 18 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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

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Members Only Sale Friends’ Members Only

Friday, July 17 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Not sure if you’re a Friends’ member?

Call (803) 988-0885 to check your status or join at the sale for only $25!

(803) 988-0885 RichlandLibrary.com/friends

support your library Celebrating Volunteers Whether pulling requested materials, sorting and pricing book donations, or supporting technology training, Richland Library volunteers help maximize library resources and services to our customers and community. In March, the library recognized the efforts of more than 100 volunteers at a special event at Richland Library Main.

Adult Volunteer of the Year | Mary Williams Mary Williams has contributed more than 1,000 hours to the Main Library Checkout department. Since 2009, Mary has assisted the Checkout staff pulling requests, locating trace items, and shifting books or materials.

Mary always has a helping hand for other departments that have a need on her scheduled volunteer day.

Library staff is continuously impressed by her focus, energy and willingness to do whatever is needed.

Teen Volunteer of the Year | Martin Li Martin Li joined the library program the summer prior to Fifth grade and is now a graduating senior at Spring Valley High School. An accomplished musician and Beta Club and Science National Honor Society member, Martin has contributed more than 300 hours of service helping with the daily work and programs in the Children’s Room at Richland Library Main.

"Martin is so well known in the Children’s Room that staff literally breathes a sigh of relief when they know that he will be coming in."

— Heather McCue, Children's Room Librarian

Junior Volunteer of the Year | Ana Ducra Ana Ducra has volunteered more than 60 hours in the Children’s Room at Richland Library Main. Ana’s talents include sorting book carts, assisting with craft projects and mending stuffed animals and puppets that need special attention. Her love for the library shows through in her dedication to assist in the Children’s Room in addition to her many extracurricular activities.

Presidential Awards Another 14 volunteers were recognized with various levels of The President’s Volunteer Service Award—an initiative of the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation—for their work with library. Recipients of this prestigious award include: Silver Award | 250 hours Jasmine Dancy, Children's Room Katherine Eppling, Children's Room Carol Gamble, Southeast Katie Holland, Children's Room Lynda Kuntz, Local History & Eastover Bronze Award | 100 hours Dennyse Breter, Richland Library Friends Gary Breter, Richland Library Friends Tracy Brown, Richland Library Friends Robert Carmichael, Southeast Ari Derrick, Richland Library Friends Paula Glass, Technical Services Andrea Gray, North Main Padmavathi Kappala, North Main Jovi Thomas, Sandhills

Richland Library relies on adult and youth volunteers to support our programs and help provide great experiences for our customers. Last year, 1,177 volunteers contributed more than 23,000 hours, a value of more than $453,000.

To volunteer or for more information, call (803) 929-3436 or visit RichlandLibrary.com/volunteer.

Support the Foundation Help advance our community while making your library even better.

Give during Midlands Gives on May 5 or any time of the year by contacting Tina Gills at (803) 929-3424 or tgills@RichlandLibrary.com to support your library.

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