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from the director

what’s happening at richland libraries Our Main Library has a fantastic reputation, abroad as well as right here at home. Its contemporary architecture, green-tinted windows and trees growing inside the building, make it a landmark for downtown Columbia. The Main Library alone sees more than 1 million visits a year and more than 36% of all print books checked out in our library system come from this one facility. Each year, more than 20,000 children and families enjoy our world-class

Building Communities Each month, families come together at the library to share a nutritious meal and learn ways to make learning fun, easy and part of their everyday lives. After each

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meeting, families go home with books and literacy tools

Children’s Room programs and top notch customer service. Since it opened a little over two

that have been shared with them during the Here Comes

and a half years ago, our Business and Job Center staff have worked with more than 30,000

Kindergarten project.

people to provide one on one assistance with job and career support. The music and movies in our collection are outstanding, and people check out more than two million nonprint

“The program offers children the chance to share the

resources a year.

rhymes they’ve learned, the words they can write and the songs that they know how to sing,” said Community

Yet among some residents, the impression of Main is not a positive one. When I tell people where I work, it breaks my heart when

Outreach Librarian Laura Kennett. “Adults share their

they say “I don’t use that library. There are too many homeless people there.” There was a time where these remarks made me want

struggles, tips and triumphs. It is an intensely focused,

to defend my library. Now I find myself wanting to defend the homeless. When I get the opportunity to listen to people talk about

successful program that we hope will continue to build

their concerns with homeless people in the library, I’m trying really hard to discern what the real issues are. Are they afraid for their safety? If that’s the case, their fears are unfounded. In January 2013 alone, we had more than 87,000 visits at Main and asked only 171 customers to leave because they wouldn’t abide by our Code of Conduct. There were no violent incidents, the most serious was

families and communities that are engaged in their children’s future.”

a customer disgruntled over computer usage.

Featured Staff:

I know it doesn’t always feel comfortable to be around people who aren’t like you. We’ve come a long way in the history of our country in understanding that just because someone doesn’t look or behave like you, doesn’t make them dangerous or less of

Theresa Dawson | News Assistant

a person. Public libraries pride themselves on providing access to information that represents diverse opinions and viewpoints.

Serving the homeless is a part of the fabric of what we do – just like addressing early literacy and workforce development. I know

What’s your favorite thing about the library?

there will continue to be many opinions on homeless people using the library. We will continue to assert that homeless have a right

I like being able to help people find the answers to the

to be in the library, to use the services as long as, like everyone else, they follow our rules. We have a well trained staff and a team of

questions they ask. It can be challenging, but it’s fun.

safety and security officers who enforce those rules every day to ensure the library experience is a good one for all visitors.

Are there homeless people at Main? Certainly. Are there homeless people in your local coffee shop or even homeless children in

Describe life at the library in three words or less.

your child’s classroom? Yes. Homelessness isn’t a library problem; it’s a community problem. And I am proud that the library is a vital

Lively. Encouraging. Stimulating.

part of a community that has made great strides in making sure that the homeless who want to make their lives better, can.

If you could trade places with one person for Warmly,

the day, dead or alive, who would it be ?

This project if generously funded by The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Donor Advised Fund at

Melanie Huggins | Executive Director

Central Carolina Community Foundation.

Michelle Obama Outside of the library, what is one of your favorite hobbies?

Gardening. It’s a great stress reliever and you get to see the results of your hard work. And GAMECOCK FOOTBALL!!!

Director’s Picks

BOARD MEETINGS I just finished

I’m just starting

I can’t stop listening to

The Dry Grass of August

How Music Works

A.J. Mayhew

David Byrne

From the Ground Up John Fullbright

You don’t want to miss For the Spell of It: A Spelling Bee Settle that old elementary school score. Eternal glory awaits you… as well as snacks and prizes.

For ages 18 and up.

7 p.m., Tuesday, March 26 Main

Library: 5:30 p.m., Mondays, March 11 and April 8

How do you think the library inspires the community?

Friends: 12:30 p.m., Fridays, March 1 and April 5

By helping people fill in the missing pieces of information they

Foundation: Noon, Wednesday, April 10

need by taking advantage of the depth and richness of the library’s resources.

UPCOMING CLOSINGS All locations will be closed the following dates: Sunday, March 31 and Monday, April 1 for Easter.

Wednesday, March 20 for Customer Service Improvement Day.

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RichlandLibrary.com is always open!

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from the director

what’s happening at richland libraries Our Main Library has a fantastic reputation, abroad as well as right here at home. Its contemporary architecture, green-tinted windows and trees growing inside the building, make it a landmark for downtown Columbia. The Main Library alone sees more than 1 million visits a year and more than 36% of all print books checked out in our library system come from this one facility. Each year, more than 20,000 children and families enjoy our world-class

Building Communities Each month, families come together at the library to share a nutritious meal and learn ways to make learning fun, easy and part of their everyday lives. After each

*

meeting, families go home with books and literacy tools

Children’s Room programs and top notch customer service. Since it opened a little over two

that have been shared with them during the Here Comes

and a half years ago, our Business and Job Center staff have worked with more than 30,000

Kindergarten project.

people to provide one on one assistance with job and career support. The music and movies in our collection are outstanding, and people check out more than two million nonprint

“The program offers children the chance to share the

resources a year.

rhymes they’ve learned, the words they can write and the songs that they know how to sing,” said Community

Yet among some residents, the impression of Main is not a positive one. When I tell people where I work, it breaks my heart when

Outreach Librarian Laura Kennett. “Adults share their

they say “I don’t use that library. There are too many homeless people there.” There was a time where these remarks made me want

struggles, tips and triumphs. It is an intensely focused,

to defend my library. Now I find myself wanting to defend the homeless. When I get the opportunity to listen to people talk about

successful program that we hope will continue to build

their concerns with homeless people in the library, I’m trying really hard to discern what the real issues are. Are they afraid for their safety? If that’s the case, their fears are unfounded. In January 2013 alone, we had more than 87,000 visits at Main and asked only 171 customers to leave because they wouldn’t abide by our Code of Conduct. There were no violent incidents, the most serious was

families and communities that are engaged in their children’s future.”

a customer disgruntled over computer usage.

Featured Staff:

I know it doesn’t always feel comfortable to be around people who aren’t like you. We’ve come a long way in the history of our country in understanding that just because someone doesn’t look or behave like you, doesn’t make them dangerous or less of

Theresa Dawson | News Assistant

a person. Public libraries pride themselves on providing access to information that represents diverse opinions and viewpoints.

Serving the homeless is a part of the fabric of what we do – just like addressing early literacy and workforce development. I know

What’s your favorite thing about the library?

there will continue to be many opinions on homeless people using the library. We will continue to assert that homeless have a right

I like being able to help people find the answers to the

to be in the library, to use the services as long as, like everyone else, they follow our rules. We have a well trained staff and a team of

questions they ask. It can be challenging, but it’s fun.

safety and security officers who enforce those rules every day to ensure the library experience is a good one for all visitors.

Are there homeless people at Main? Certainly. Are there homeless people in your local coffee shop or even homeless children in

Describe life at the library in three words or less.

your child’s classroom? Yes. Homelessness isn’t a library problem; it’s a community problem. And I am proud that the library is a vital

Lively. Encouraging. Stimulating.

part of a community that has made great strides in making sure that the homeless who want to make their lives better, can.

If you could trade places with one person for Warmly,

the day, dead or alive, who would it be ?

This project if generously funded by The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Donor Advised Fund at

Melanie Huggins | Executive Director

Central Carolina Community Foundation.

Michelle Obama Outside of the library, what is one of your favorite hobbies?

Gardening. It’s a great stress reliever and you get to see the results of your hard work. And GAMECOCK FOOTBALL!!!

Director’s Picks

BOARD MEETINGS I just finished

I’m just starting

I can’t stop listening to

The Dry Grass of August

How Music Works

A.J. Mayhew

David Byrne

From the Ground Up John Fullbright

You don’t want to miss For the Spell of It: A Spelling Bee Settle that old elementary school score. Eternal glory awaits you… as well as snacks and prizes.

For ages 18 and up.

7 p.m., Tuesday, March 26 Main

Library: 5:30 p.m., Mondays, March 11 and April 8

How do you think the library inspires the community?

Friends: 12:30 p.m., Fridays, March 1 and April 5

By helping people fill in the missing pieces of information they

Foundation: Noon, Wednesday, April 10

need by taking advantage of the depth and richness of the library’s resources.

UPCOMING CLOSINGS All locations will be closed the following dates: Sunday, March 31 and Monday, April 1 for Easter.

Wednesday, March 20 for Customer Service Improvement Day.

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RichlandLibrary.com is always open!

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Augusta Baker’s Dozen Goes Folk Grammy Winners & Acclaimed Storyteller Head to Columbia If the sound of a banjo makes your toes tap and your heart sing, you won’t want to miss Grammy-award winning kindie duo, The Okee Dokee Brothers, who’ll be performing with band mates at the library’s Augusta Baker’s Dozen storytelling festival this year.

Joining Lifetime Achievement Award-winning storyteller Connie Reagan-Blake, the duo will share their passion for adventure and love of the great outdoors while Reagan-Blake envelopes Midlands families in her Southern folk tales of Appalachia and beyond.

Packed with storytelling workshops, film screenings, live performances and a concert, this year’s festival will have every member of the family on the edge of their seats and ready to explore.

storytimes We’re In Your Neighborhood locations & hours

what’s happening at richland libraries 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., Tues., 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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

Thurs., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

North Main | 754-7734 5306 North Main St., Columbia 29203 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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

Mark Your Calendars Thursday, April 11 2 – 4 p.m. | Storytelling Workshop with Connie Reagan-Blake * Friday, April 12 6:30 p.m. | Connie Reagan-Blake Storytelling Live!

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.

Saturday, April 13 10 a.m. | Connie Reagan-Blake Storytelling Live! @ The Nickelodeon Theater 11 a.m. | Can You Canoe?

Film Screening @ The Nickelodeon Theater Sunday, April 14 3 p.m. | Okee Dokee Brothers Live in Concert @ Main Library * please register

Filled with whimsical tales and a unique folk style, you won’t want to miss this one-of-a kind event at your library. Mark your calendars now, and get ready to explore the natural world, your community and yourself.

To find out more, visit storywindow.com, okeedokee.org or RichlandLibrary.com.

Special thanks to C.G. Fuller Foundation, Historic Columbia Foundation and

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.

Main | 929-3434 Family Storytime for all ages Share stories, songs and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family.

10:30 a.m., Saturdays, March 2 – April 27 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, March 5 – April 30 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, March 4 – April 29 except April 1 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays, March 5 – April 30 Reading Rumpus for all ages Talk, sing, read, write and play as we build your child’s early literacy skills.

6:30 p.m., Mondays, March 4 – April 29 except April 1 Mother Goose Storytime birth-12 months Introduce your baby to the world of books and nurture a love of reading with stories, rhymes and songs.

9:30 a.m., Wednesdays,March 6 – April 24 except March 20 Hello Baby! birth-23 months Your baby will love storytime while increasing vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs.

• 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, March 6 – April 24, except March 20 • 9:30 a.m., Thursdays, March 7 – April 25 Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 Get ready for kindergarten and gain independence in this kids-only storytime.

3:30 p.m., Thursdays, March 7 – April 25 Ballentine | 781-5026 Family Storytime for all ages 11 a.m., Fridays, March 1 – April 26 Blythewood | 691-9806 Family Storytime for all ages 10:30 a.m., Fridays, March 1 – April 26

Eastover | 353-8584 Family Storytime for all ages Head to Eastover Town Hall for family fun! 624 Main St., Eastover 10 a.m., Wednesdays, March 6 and April 3 & 17

St. Andrews | 772-6675 Family Storytime for all ages • 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, March 6 – April 24 except March 20 • 11 a.m., Saturdays, March 2 – April 27

North Main | 754-7734 Family Storytime for all ages 11 a.m., Saturdays, March 2 – April 20

Hello Baby! birth-23 months * 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, March 7 - April 25

Hello Baby! birth-23 months 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, March 12 – April 30 Northeast | 736-6575 Family Storytime for all ages 11 a.m., Saturdays, March 2 – April 27 Exceptional You for all ages * Stories and songs for children with special needs and their families. Please call ahead to let us know how we can accommodate you and your child.

10:30 a.m., Mondays March 4 & 18 and April 8 & 22

Pajamarama Storytime for all ages 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 7 Wheatley | 799-5873 Family Storytime for all ages 10:30 a.m., Fridays, March 1 – April 26 St. Patrick’s Day Family Storytime Join us to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with stories and crafts and take home a shamrock or two.

10:30 a.m., Friday, March 15

Toddler Storytime ages 2-3 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, March 7 – April 25

Easter Storytime Hop into Easter with fun stories and fingerplays and decorate a special egg to take with you.

10:30 a.m., Friday, March 22

Sandhills | 699-9230 Family Storytime for all ages 11 a.m. Saturdays, March 2 – April 27

* please register

Exceptional You for all ages * 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 5 and April 2 Just Right Storytime for all ages The entire family will enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this storytime that is just right for your child.

10:30 a.m. Thursdays, April 4 – 25 Southeast | 776-0855 Pajamarama Storytime for all ages Wear your PJs and snuggle up for some bedtime stories and songs.

6:30 - 7 p.m., Mondays, March 4 – April 29 except March 20

Cooper | 787-3462 Family Storytime for all ages • 11 a.m., Saturdays, March 2 – April 27 • 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, March 7 – April 25

Family Storytime for all ages • 10:30 - 11 a.m., Wednesdays, March 6 – April 17 except March 20 • 11 - 11:30 a.m., Saturdays, March 2 – April 20

Now I Am One! for one-year-olds Build your baby’s vocabulary, listening and motor skills through stories, songs and fingerplays.

10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, March 5 - April 23

Hello Baby! birth-23 months 10-10:30 a.m., Thursdays, March 7 - April 25

Recycle Family Storytime for all ages Let’s read about recycling and have fun making kid-friendly crafts from recycled materials!

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

Richland County School District One for making this adventure possible.

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Augusta Baker’s Dozen Goes Folk Grammy Winners & Acclaimed Storyteller Head to Columbia If the sound of a banjo makes your toes tap and your heart sing, you won’t want to miss Grammy-award winning kindie duo, The Okee Dokee Brothers, who’ll be performing with band mates at the library’s Augusta Baker’s Dozen storytelling festival this year.

Joining Lifetime Achievement Award-winning storyteller Connie Reagan-Blake, the duo will share their passion for adventure and love of the great outdoors while Reagan-Blake envelopes Midlands families in her Southern folk tales of Appalachia and beyond.

Packed with storytelling workshops, film screenings, live performances and a concert, this year’s festival will have every member of the family on the edge of their seats and ready to explore.

storytimes We’re In Your Neighborhood locations & hours

what’s happening at richland libraries 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., Tues., 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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

Thurs., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

North Main | 754-7734 5306 North Main St., Columbia 29203 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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

Mark Your Calendars Thursday, April 11 2 – 4 p.m. | Storytelling Workshop with Connie Reagan-Blake * Friday, April 12 6:30 p.m. | Connie Reagan-Blake Storytelling Live!

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.

Saturday, April 13 10 a.m. | Connie Reagan-Blake Storytelling Live! @ The Nickelodeon Theater 11 a.m. | Can You Canoe?

Film Screening @ The Nickelodeon Theater Sunday, April 14 3 p.m. | Okee Dokee Brothers Live in Concert @ Main Library * please register

Filled with whimsical tales and a unique folk style, you won’t want to miss this one-of-a kind event at your library. Mark your calendars now, and get ready to explore the natural world, your community and yourself.

To find out more, visit storywindow.com, okeedokee.org or RichlandLibrary.com.

Special thanks to C.G. Fuller Foundation, Historic Columbia Foundation and

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.

Main | 929-3434 Family Storytime for all ages Share stories, songs and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family.

10:30 a.m., Saturdays, March 2 – April 27 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, March 5 – April 30 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, March 4 – April 29 except April 1 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays, March 5 – April 30 Reading Rumpus for all ages Talk, sing, read, write and play as we build your child’s early literacy skills.

6:30 p.m., Mondays, March 4 – April 29 except April 1 Mother Goose Storytime birth-12 months Introduce your baby to the world of books and nurture a love of reading with stories, rhymes and songs.

9:30 a.m., Wednesdays,March 6 – April 24 except March 20 Hello Baby! birth-23 months Your baby will love storytime while increasing vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs.

• 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, March 6 – April 24, except March 20 • 9:30 a.m., Thursdays, March 7 – April 25 Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 Get ready for kindergarten and gain independence in this kids-only storytime.

3:30 p.m., Thursdays, March 7 – April 25 Ballentine | 781-5026 Family Storytime for all ages 11 a.m., Fridays, March 1 – April 26 Blythewood | 691-9806 Family Storytime for all ages 10:30 a.m., Fridays, March 1 – April 26

Eastover | 353-8584 Family Storytime for all ages Head to Eastover Town Hall for family fun! 624 Main St., Eastover 10 a.m., Wednesdays, March 6 and April 3 & 17

St. Andrews | 772-6675 Family Storytime for all ages • 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, March 6 – April 24 except March 20 • 11 a.m., Saturdays, March 2 – April 27

North Main | 754-7734 Family Storytime for all ages 11 a.m., Saturdays, March 2 – April 20

Hello Baby! birth-23 months * 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, March 7 - April 25

Hello Baby! birth-23 months 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, March 12 – April 30 Northeast | 736-6575 Family Storytime for all ages 11 a.m., Saturdays, March 2 – April 27 Exceptional You for all ages * Stories and songs for children with special needs and their families. Please call ahead to let us know how we can accommodate you and your child.

10:30 a.m., Mondays March 4 & 18 and April 8 & 22

Pajamarama Storytime for all ages 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 7 Wheatley | 799-5873 Family Storytime for all ages 10:30 a.m., Fridays, March 1 – April 26 St. Patrick’s Day Family Storytime Join us to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with stories and crafts and take home a shamrock or two.

10:30 a.m., Friday, March 15

Toddler Storytime ages 2-3 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, March 7 – April 25

Easter Storytime Hop into Easter with fun stories and fingerplays and decorate a special egg to take with you.

10:30 a.m., Friday, March 22

Sandhills | 699-9230 Family Storytime for all ages 11 a.m. Saturdays, March 2 – April 27

* please register

Exceptional You for all ages * 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 5 and April 2 Just Right Storytime for all ages The entire family will enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this storytime that is just right for your child.

10:30 a.m. Thursdays, April 4 – 25 Southeast | 776-0855 Pajamarama Storytime for all ages Wear your PJs and snuggle up for some bedtime stories and songs.

6:30 - 7 p.m., Mondays, March 4 – April 29 except March 20

Cooper | 787-3462 Family Storytime for all ages • 11 a.m., Saturdays, March 2 – April 27 • 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, March 7 – April 25

Family Storytime for all ages • 10:30 - 11 a.m., Wednesdays, March 6 – April 17 except March 20 • 11 - 11:30 a.m., Saturdays, March 2 – April 20

Now I Am One! for one-year-olds Build your baby’s vocabulary, listening and motor skills through stories, songs and fingerplays.

10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, March 5 - April 23

Hello Baby! birth-23 months 10-10:30 a.m., Thursdays, March 7 - April 25

Recycle Family Storytime for all ages Let’s read about recycling and have fun making kid-friendly crafts from recycled materials!

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

Richland County School District One for making this adventure possible.

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for families

for school-age children

Dr. Seuss Book Party Even if it is wet and the sun is not sunny, we will have lots of good fun that is funny.

Don’t sit in the house with nothing to do, join us for a story or two!

11 a.m., Tuesday, March 5 North Main

Congaree National Park Storytime for all ages Enjoy storytime with a Congaree National Park Ranger as a guest reader!

11 a.m., Saturday, March 9 Cooper

6 p.m., Tuesday, March 12 Sandhills (English and Spanish event)

2:30 p.m., Thursday, April 4 Blythewood

4 p.m., Thursday, April 18 St. Andrews

The Three Little Pigs Opera Join us for family fairytale fun as nationally-known FBN Productions presents The Three Little Pigs Opera.

3 p.m., Sunday, March 3 Bostick Auditorium, Main

Main | 929-3434 Hands on Art with CMA for ages 2-5 Simple art fun for the very young featuring special guests from the Columbia Museum of Art. Dress for a mess!

11 a.m., Fridays, March 1 and April 5 Puppet Theatre Enjoy a version of your favorite stories performed by the Children’s Room puppets!

11 a.m., Friday, March 22 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 3 Read-a-Rama: Long Ago Enjoy a walk through the past and some great “old timey” books featuring special guests from the University of South Carolina.

10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 6 Ballentine | 781-5026 It’s Spring!

Spring crafts for kids all afternoon!

2 – 5 p.m., Thursday, March 21 Blythewood | 691-9806 Come One, Come All to the Library Big Top for ages 3-8 * Celebrate the annual visit of the circus to Columbia with songs, stories and crafts about the Greatest Show on Earth!

3 p.m., Saturday, March 2 Cooper | 787-3462 The Owls of South Carolina Join Stacey Jensen from Sesquicentennial State Park as she presents “The Owls of South Carolina.”

6 p.m., Tuesday, April 2 Cooper Puppet Playhouse 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 2 Hands on Art for ages 2-5 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 30 Northeast | 736-6575 Hands on Art for ages 3-5 * 10:30 a.m., Fridays, March 1 and April 12 Family Art Night * Bring the whole family to listen to favorite tales and create collaborative picture-book artwork. Dress for a mess!

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 12 Wild Watercolors * Create unique art with handmade watercolors, and then create some of your own watercolor paints from everyday materials.

3 p.m., Saturday, March 23

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Spring Festival Dance with ribbons, plan your dream garden and enjoy other activities to welcome the spring season.

11 a.m., Saturday, April 6 A Night with Puppets 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 9 Sandhills | 699-9230 Family Fun Stay after storytime for some crafty fun.

11:30 a.m. Saturdays, March 2 and April 6 Southeast | 776-0855 The Sky is Falling An April Fools’ celebration of silly songs and funny stories.

4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 2 A,B,C and 1,2,3 for ages 1-5 My learning book made by me.

3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays, April 9, 16, 23, 30 Brain Teasers, Muscle Builders for ages 0-5 Crawl, tumble, sing, solve puzzles and hear stories while improving social skills.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays, April 10 and 24 YOU Are Not Alone: A Parent Rap Session 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., Wednesday, April 24 Celebrate! Children’s Day Enjoy bilingual stories, experience multicultural music and dance performances and sample tasty treats from around the world.

Noon – 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 27

Main | 929-3434 Paws for Reading 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, March 23 & April 20 Got Game? Dollars and Sense for ages 6-12 Join us for games that test your money IQ and see who will be crowned Champion of Dollars and Sense.

3:30 p.m., Thursday, April 4 Blythewood | 691-9806 Blythewood Bookworms for ages 9-12 * Don’t know what to read next? Get some ideas, check out author websites, play games, make new friends and have lots of fun!

3 p.m., Saturday, March 9 & April 20 Who Has Seen the Wind? for ages 6-8 * Read windy stories, learn some windy words and make a wind dancer.

3:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 13 Cooper | 787-3462 Read to a Dog for ages 6-12 Practice your reading with a furry friend.

3:30 p.m., Thursdays, March 7–28 Game On Spring Break! for ages 6-12 Spend your spring break playing Wii games, card games and classic board games!

3:30 p.m., Thursday, April 4 North Main | 754-7734 Twix-n-Between ages 9-13 Join us for a great read from fantastical to ghost stories and everything in between 2:30 p.m., Saturdays, March 2 & April 13

Reading Buddies for ages 6-12 Come join your special book buddy for reading fun and activities.

4:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 5 – April 30 Northeast | 736-6575 LEGO Madness for ages 6-12 Create robots, cities, creatures and more using LEGOs! 3:30 p.m., Mondays, March 18 & April 15

Wing It! for ages 6-12 * Join us as we read stories about birds and do a fun, feathery craft.

3:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 17 Blythewood

Sandhills | 699-9230 Read to a Dog for ages 6-12 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, March 6 – April 24 except March 21 Book Explorers for ages 9-12 * Spring is in the air! Get some great book suggestions for your spring reading.

3 p.m., Saturdays, March 16 & April 20 Southeast | 776-0855 Adventures in Archaeology for ages 9-12 “Dig” the past with hands-on-activities and crafts.

4-5 p.m., Friday, April 19 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Thursday Tween Reads for ages 9-12 * Good books, good times! Join us as we discover some of the library’s tween reads!

3:30 p.m., Thursday, March 21 & April 25 LEGO Madness for ages 6-12 6 p.m., Thursdays, March 28 & April 25

* please register

It’s Earth Day! for ages 6-12 Celebrate Earth Day with a recycled craft and original stories!

3:30 p.m., Thursday, April 18 Cooper

Earth Day Art for ages 6-12 Complete exciting up-cycling projects to show off your style.

3:30 p.m., Monday, April 22 Northeast

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle for ages 6-12 Celebrate Earth Day and make crafts from recycled materials.

4-5 p.m., Thursday, April 18 Southeast

If You Love History, Check These Out!

St. Andrews | 772-6675 Swing into Spring for ages 3 – 8 Here comes spring and here come flowers, join us for stories and make a craft WOW-er!

4 p.m., Wednesday, March 27 Puppets in the Morning Enjoy a morning of puppets!

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

* please register

The Unfortunate Son

by Constance Leeds

Crow

by Barbara Wright

Inside Out & Back Again

by Thanhha Lai MARCH | APRIL

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Dr. Seuss Book Party Even if it is wet and the sun is not sunny, we will have lots of good fun that is funny.

Don’t sit in the house with nothing to do, join us for a story or two!

11 a.m., Tuesday, March 5 North Main

Congaree National Park Storytime for all ages Enjoy storytime with a Congaree National Park Ranger as a guest reader!

11 a.m., Saturday, March 9 Cooper

6 p.m., Tuesday, March 12 Sandhills (English and Spanish event)

2:30 p.m., Thursday, April 4 Blythewood

4 p.m., Thursday, April 18 St. Andrews

The Three Little Pigs Opera Join us for family fairytale fun as nationally-known FBN Productions presents The Three Little Pigs Opera.

3 p.m., Sunday, March 3 Bostick Auditorium, Main

Main | 929-3434 Hands on Art with CMA for ages 2-5 Simple art fun for the very young featuring special guests from the Columbia Museum of Art. Dress for a mess!

11 a.m., Fridays, March 1 and April 5 Puppet Theatre Enjoy a version of your favorite stories performed by the Children’s Room puppets!

11 a.m., Friday, March 22 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 3 Read-a-Rama: Long Ago Enjoy a walk through the past and some great “old timey” books featuring special guests from the University of South Carolina.

10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 6 Ballentine | 781-5026 It’s Spring!

Spring crafts for kids all afternoon!

2 – 5 p.m., Thursday, March 21 Blythewood | 691-9806 Come One, Come All to the Library Big Top for ages 3-8 * Celebrate the annual visit of the circus to Columbia with songs, stories and crafts about the Greatest Show on Earth!

3 p.m., Saturday, March 2 Cooper | 787-3462 The Owls of South Carolina Join Stacey Jensen from Sesquicentennial State Park as she presents “The Owls of South Carolina.”

6 p.m., Tuesday, April 2 Cooper Puppet Playhouse 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 2 Hands on Art for ages 2-5 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 30 Northeast | 736-6575 Hands on Art for ages 3-5 * 10:30 a.m., Fridays, March 1 and April 12 Family Art Night * Bring the whole family to listen to favorite tales and create collaborative picture-book artwork. Dress for a mess!

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 12 Wild Watercolors * Create unique art with handmade watercolors, and then create some of your own watercolor paints from everyday materials.

3 p.m., Saturday, March 23

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Spring Festival Dance with ribbons, plan your dream garden and enjoy other activities to welcome the spring season.

11 a.m., Saturday, April 6 A Night with Puppets 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 9 Sandhills | 699-9230 Family Fun Stay after storytime for some crafty fun.

11:30 a.m. Saturdays, March 2 and April 6 Southeast | 776-0855 The Sky is Falling An April Fools’ celebration of silly songs and funny stories.

4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 2 A,B,C and 1,2,3 for ages 1-5 My learning book made by me.

3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays, April 9, 16, 23, 30 Brain Teasers, Muscle Builders for ages 0-5 Crawl, tumble, sing, solve puzzles and hear stories while improving social skills.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays, April 10 and 24 YOU Are Not Alone: A Parent Rap Session 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., Wednesday, April 24 Celebrate! Children’s Day Enjoy bilingual stories, experience multicultural music and dance performances and sample tasty treats from around the world.

Noon – 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 27

Main | 929-3434 Paws for Reading 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, March 23 & April 20 Got Game? Dollars and Sense for ages 6-12 Join us for games that test your money IQ and see who will be crowned Champion of Dollars and Sense.

3:30 p.m., Thursday, April 4 Blythewood | 691-9806 Blythewood Bookworms for ages 9-12 * Don’t know what to read next? Get some ideas, check out author websites, play games, make new friends and have lots of fun!

3 p.m., Saturday, March 9 & April 20 Who Has Seen the Wind? for ages 6-8 * Read windy stories, learn some windy words and make a wind dancer.

3:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 13 Cooper | 787-3462 Read to a Dog for ages 6-12 Practice your reading with a furry friend.

3:30 p.m., Thursdays, March 7–28 Game On Spring Break! for ages 6-12 Spend your spring break playing Wii games, card games and classic board games!

3:30 p.m., Thursday, April 4 North Main | 754-7734 Twix-n-Between ages 9-13 Join us for a great read from fantastical to ghost stories and everything in between 2:30 p.m., Saturdays, March 2 & April 13

Reading Buddies for ages 6-12 Come join your special book buddy for reading fun and activities.

4:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 5 – April 30 Northeast | 736-6575 LEGO Madness for ages 6-12 Create robots, cities, creatures and more using LEGOs! 3:30 p.m., Mondays, March 18 & April 15

Wing It! for ages 6-12 * Join us as we read stories about birds and do a fun, feathery craft.

3:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 17 Blythewood

Sandhills | 699-9230 Read to a Dog for ages 6-12 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, March 6 – April 24 except March 21 Book Explorers for ages 9-12 * Spring is in the air! Get some great book suggestions for your spring reading.

3 p.m., Saturdays, March 16 & April 20 Southeast | 776-0855 Adventures in Archaeology for ages 9-12 “Dig” the past with hands-on-activities and crafts.

4-5 p.m., Friday, April 19 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Thursday Tween Reads for ages 9-12 * Good books, good times! Join us as we discover some of the library’s tween reads!

3:30 p.m., Thursday, March 21 & April 25 LEGO Madness for ages 6-12 6 p.m., Thursdays, March 28 & April 25

* please register

It’s Earth Day! for ages 6-12 Celebrate Earth Day with a recycled craft and original stories!

3:30 p.m., Thursday, April 18 Cooper

Earth Day Art for ages 6-12 Complete exciting up-cycling projects to show off your style.

3:30 p.m., Monday, April 22 Northeast

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle for ages 6-12 Celebrate Earth Day and make crafts from recycled materials.

4-5 p.m., Thursday, April 18 Southeast

If You Love History, Check These Out!

St. Andrews | 772-6675 Swing into Spring for ages 3 – 8 Here comes spring and here come flowers, join us for stories and make a craft WOW-er!

4 p.m., Wednesday, March 27 Puppets in the Morning Enjoy a morning of puppets!

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

* please register

The Unfortunate Son

by Constance Leeds

Crow

by Barbara Wright

Inside Out & Back Again

by Thanhha Lai MARCH | APRIL

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for teens

for teens

Teen Tech Experience Want to learn how to create animation using the ReadyAnimator ©? Join us for a hands-on exploration of the cool, new gadgetry available at your library. We’ll provide the hardware, you provide the creativity.

6 p.m., Monday, March 25 Main

ReadyAnimator Lab ©

Sign up to use one of our ReadyAnimator © production tools and create your own stop motion short amination movies.

Call 776-0855 to reserve your 2 hour session.

Saturdays • 10 a.m. – Noon, March 9 • 3 – 5 p.m., April 13 Southeast

LitWits Writing Group Whether you’re on the verge of completing a great novel or trying to find your creative spark, you will find friends among the LitWits. Open to anyone with a story to tell.

3 – 5 .m.,Saturdays March 2 & April 13 Northeast

Know Money? Get Stuff!

Show your money smarts by answering questions and get entered into a drawing for cool stuff like free music.

The grand prize winner of a Kindle Fire will be announced on May 15. Answer at participating locations or e-mail your answers to knowmoney@richlandlibrary. com. One entry per person and only correct entries are eligible for prizes (so feel free to ask for help).

March 1 – April 30 • Participating Locations: Cooper, Eastover, North Main, Northeast, Main, Southeast, St. Andrews Part of our Growing Savers: Smart Money @ RCPL grant initiative.

Main | 929-3434 TAB Spring Planning Session Spring is in the air! Join us for our spring planning session. Bring a friend and have your say on upcoming events.

3 p.m., Saturday, March 2 Teen Otaku Association Teen Otaku Association is an anime club that comes together to watch and enjoy Manga.

6 p.m., Mondays, March 4 – April 29 except April 1 Earth Day Re-Fashioned Reduce, re-use, recycle? How about refresh, revamp, re-fashion! Celebrate Earth Day with TAB as we turn trash to trends.

3 p.m., Saturday, April 6 Cooper | 787-3462 TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Richland Library’s TAB meets to discuss ideas for programming, develop teen website content and other service projects.

7th - 12th graders considered and those who participate earn volunteer hours.

3:30 p.m., Saturdays, March 23 & April 27 TAB Game On! Following March’s TAB meeting, play Wii games, card games and classic board games. Winners take home bragging rights.

4 p.m., Saturday, March 23

Spring Break Kid Show Classics Marathon Don’t be ashamed, we all still love (and secretly watch) those shows! Celebrate spring break with a selection of classic kid shows.

3:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 3 North Main | 754-7734 Hooked on Crocheting Learn the basics of crocheting and make something nice to wear.

3:30 p.m., Saturdays, March 16 & April 27 Can we talk? For Teen Males only Participate in workshops that will help you navigate through the challenges of life…

7 p.m., Wednesday, April 17 Northeast | 736-6575 Y.O.S.H.I. Teen Anime Club The Youth Organization for Selection of Hypnotic Illustrations wants you! We select anime to watch together in a relaxed setting and also discuss manga.

6 – 8 p.m., Wednesdays, March 6 – April 24 Manga Book Club Your shonen addiction has a friend. Your shojo obsession has a place to squeal.

4 – 5 p.m., Fridays • March 8 Fullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa • April 19 Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare Pixel Perfect We will use LEGOs, sticky notes, computer software and other mixed media to transform your world, your friends and even you into pixelated images.

3 – 5 p.m., Saturday, March 16 Go Your Own Way Learn how to play GO, a 2,000-year-old strategy game that remains one of the easiest to learn and hardest to master.

Compete to win books!

4 – 5:30 p.m., Fridays, March 22 & April 5 Play It Loud We play videogames and board games on tables, floors and walls. The only wrong move is not to play!

3 – 5 p.m., Saturdays, March 30 & April 27

Poetry Contest Submit your poetry for a chance to win prizes, including a Barnes & Noble gift card and waiver of library fees.

April 1-30 Sandhills | 699-9230 Homework Support Lab Laptops and library support for students in grades 6-8.

2:30 – 5 p.m., Mondays, March 4 – April 29 except April 1

Teen Book Group Great books, great discussions.

6 p.m., Thursdays, March 21 & April 18

The Friday Society Adrienne Kress Recommended by Christina Fuller-Gregory Teen Services Librarian Cora, Michiko and Nellie are out to prove that girls really do rule the world (well, maybe just Victorian London)! As assistants to three powerful men, they

Southeast | 776-0855 Hablamos: Spanish Conversation Club for teens and adults Learning Spanish? Ya lo hablas? Join us on the first and third Wednesdays of every month and enjoy an hour of some relaxed Spanish chit chat.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays, March 6 & 20, April 3 & 17

often find themselves on the wrong side

Teen Advisory Board 3 – 4 p.m., Saturday, March 16

and adventure. Adrienne Kress’s debut

Graphic Novel Book Club for teens and adults * Join your fellow “Graphicionados” to talk about graphic novels and manga.

We’ll meet the first Fridays of the month to discuss one or two titles.

4:30 – 5:30, Fridays, March 1 & April 5

who-done-it mystery with a Victorian

St. Andrews | 772-6675 Guitar Club * Bring your guitar and participate in a group or individual lesson to get you started with a great instrument.

7 p.m. Thursdays, March 7 & April 18

of the balance of power. This all changes when a shocking crime forces them to become vigilantes on the hunt for a murderer. Using their unique talents and charm the young women of The Friday Society take readers on a wild ride, combining steampunk, girl power, action YA novel is a fantastically entertaining twist! Check it out.

If you like this book you may also like: •

The Unnaturalists by Tiffany Trent

•

Incarnation by Emma Cornwall

•

Leviathan by Scott Westerfield

Teen Game Time Hang out with your friends and play your favorite video games after school.

3 – 5 p.m., Thursdays, March 7 – April 25

* please register

Are you in a Writer’s Group?

Need a place to meet? Let us help. Call 929.3457.

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for teens

for teens

Teen Tech Experience Want to learn how to create animation using the ReadyAnimator ©? Join us for a hands-on exploration of the cool, new gadgetry available at your library. We’ll provide the hardware, you provide the creativity.

6 p.m., Monday, March 25 Main

ReadyAnimator Lab ©

Sign up to use one of our ReadyAnimator © production tools and create your own stop motion short amination movies.

Call 776-0855 to reserve your 2 hour session.

Saturdays • 10 a.m. – Noon, March 9 • 3 – 5 p.m., April 13 Southeast

LitWits Writing Group Whether you’re on the verge of completing a great novel or trying to find your creative spark, you will find friends among the LitWits. Open to anyone with a story to tell.

3 – 5 .m.,Saturdays March 2 & April 13 Northeast

Know Money? Get Stuff!

Show your money smarts by answering questions and get entered into a drawing for cool stuff like free music.

The grand prize winner of a Kindle Fire will be announced on May 15. Answer at participating locations or e-mail your answers to knowmoney@richlandlibrary. com. One entry per person and only correct entries are eligible for prizes (so feel free to ask for help).

March 1 – April 30 • Participating Locations: Cooper, Eastover, North Main, Northeast, Main, Southeast, St. Andrews Part of our Growing Savers: Smart Money @ RCPL grant initiative.

Main | 929-3434 TAB Spring Planning Session Spring is in the air! Join us for our spring planning session. Bring a friend and have your say on upcoming events.

3 p.m., Saturday, March 2 Teen Otaku Association Teen Otaku Association is an anime club that comes together to watch and enjoy Manga.

6 p.m., Mondays, March 4 – April 29 except April 1 Earth Day Re-Fashioned Reduce, re-use, recycle? How about refresh, revamp, re-fashion! Celebrate Earth Day with TAB as we turn trash to trends.

3 p.m., Saturday, April 6 Cooper | 787-3462 TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Richland Library’s TAB meets to discuss ideas for programming, develop teen website content and other service projects.

7th - 12th graders considered and those who participate earn volunteer hours.

3:30 p.m., Saturdays, March 23 & April 27 TAB Game On! Following March’s TAB meeting, play Wii games, card games and classic board games. Winners take home bragging rights.

4 p.m., Saturday, March 23

Spring Break Kid Show Classics Marathon Don’t be ashamed, we all still love (and secretly watch) those shows! Celebrate spring break with a selection of classic kid shows.

3:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 3 North Main | 754-7734 Hooked on Crocheting Learn the basics of crocheting and make something nice to wear.

3:30 p.m., Saturdays, March 16 & April 27 Can we talk? For Teen Males only Participate in workshops that will help you navigate through the challenges of life…

7 p.m., Wednesday, April 17 Northeast | 736-6575 Y.O.S.H.I. Teen Anime Club The Youth Organization for Selection of Hypnotic Illustrations wants you! We select anime to watch together in a relaxed setting and also discuss manga.

6 – 8 p.m., Wednesdays, March 6 – April 24 Manga Book Club Your shonen addiction has a friend. Your shojo obsession has a place to squeal.

4 – 5 p.m., Fridays • March 8 Fullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa • April 19 Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare Pixel Perfect We will use LEGOs, sticky notes, computer software and other mixed media to transform your world, your friends and even you into pixelated images.

3 – 5 p.m., Saturday, March 16 Go Your Own Way Learn how to play GO, a 2,000-year-old strategy game that remains one of the easiest to learn and hardest to master.

Compete to win books!

4 – 5:30 p.m., Fridays, March 22 & April 5 Play It Loud We play videogames and board games on tables, floors and walls. The only wrong move is not to play!

3 – 5 p.m., Saturdays, March 30 & April 27

Poetry Contest Submit your poetry for a chance to win prizes, including a Barnes & Noble gift card and waiver of library fees.

April 1-30 Sandhills | 699-9230 Homework Support Lab Laptops and library support for students in grades 6-8.

2:30 – 5 p.m., Mondays, March 4 – April 29 except April 1

Teen Book Group Great books, great discussions.

6 p.m., Thursdays, March 21 & April 18

The Friday Society Adrienne Kress Recommended by Christina Fuller-Gregory Teen Services Librarian Cora, Michiko and Nellie are out to prove that girls really do rule the world (well, maybe just Victorian London)! As assistants to three powerful men, they

Southeast | 776-0855 Hablamos: Spanish Conversation Club for teens and adults Learning Spanish? Ya lo hablas? Join us on the first and third Wednesdays of every month and enjoy an hour of some relaxed Spanish chit chat.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays, March 6 & 20, April 3 & 17

often find themselves on the wrong side

Teen Advisory Board 3 – 4 p.m., Saturday, March 16

and adventure. Adrienne Kress’s debut

Graphic Novel Book Club for teens and adults * Join your fellow “Graphicionados” to talk about graphic novels and manga.

We’ll meet the first Fridays of the month to discuss one or two titles.

4:30 – 5:30, Fridays, March 1 & April 5

who-done-it mystery with a Victorian

St. Andrews | 772-6675 Guitar Club * Bring your guitar and participate in a group or individual lesson to get you started with a great instrument.

7 p.m. Thursdays, March 7 & April 18

of the balance of power. This all changes when a shocking crime forces them to become vigilantes on the hunt for a murderer. Using their unique talents and charm the young women of The Friday Society take readers on a wild ride, combining steampunk, girl power, action YA novel is a fantastically entertaining twist! Check it out.

If you like this book you may also like: •

The Unnaturalists by Tiffany Trent

•

Incarnation by Emma Cornwall

•

Leviathan by Scott Westerfield

Teen Game Time Hang out with your friends and play your favorite video games after school.

3 – 5 p.m., Thursdays, March 7 – April 25

* please register

Are you in a Writer’s Group?

Need a place to meet? Let us help. Call 929.3457.

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Literary Residents at Main My Dearest Jane:

Henry Austin Recalls His Sister Join us for a special program to celebrate the bicentennial of the publication of Pride and Prejudice. Written and performed by Literary Resident Howard Burnham.

7 p.m., Tuesday, March 5

“Rebecca & the Fox”

Flames of Freedom from the Heart of a Revolutionary Woman Celebrate Women’s History Month as film, TV and stage star and Literary Resident Chris Weatherhead takes you on an adventure of intrigue, battles with the British and her portrayal of Rebecca Motte.

3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 9

Poetry Workshop with Eboniramm * Enjoy a jazz infused poetry workshop with Literary Resident Eboniramm as we celebrate National Poetry Month and Jazz Appreciation Month.

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

Poetry Lounge & Open Mic * Let your voice be heard! Hosted by Eboniramm. Sign up starts at 6:30 p.m.

Open mic starts at 7 p.m.

7 p.m., Tuesday, April 30

Calling All Scots

& Everyone With a Love of Scotland Join Literary Residents Jim Welch and Ceille Baird Welch in a presentation of music, poems, stories and culture of Scotland.

The program will feature elements of a Ceilidh (Kaylee) and a Burns Dinner and an overview of the life and writings of Robert Burns. Highlights include a Scottish musical group, poetry and authentic dancing, songs and stories provided by the Robert Burns Society.

3 p.m., Sunday, April 21

for adults Main | 231-6329 Walking in the Past Lane • Dr. Constance Schultz has just launched the digital edition of The Papers of Eliza Pinckney and Harriott Pinckney Horry. The papers uncover the lives of two 18th century SC widowed women planters.

6 p.m., Thursday, March 7 • Pat McNeely and Bill Rogers from the SC Press Association will visit and talk about their new oral history project.

6 p.m., Thursday, April 4 Gourmet Raw Foods Sharon Wright, co-owner and chef at the Good Life Café, demonstrates some fresh, delicious recipes for spring. Learn how to feel great, look younger and have abundant energy without sacrificing taste.

6 p.m., Tuesday, March 12 Legal Clinic: Landlord/Tenant Law Learn about Landlord and Tenant Law in this Pro-Bono clinic offered by the South Carolina Bar Association.

6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 14 iPick Film Series: Darby O’Gill and the Little People Out of the eerie blackness, a headless coachmen beckons Darby O’Gill into a fantastic world of love and leprechauns, magic and spirits, stars and superstitions.

3 p.m., Sunday, March 17 Lunch & Listen Bring your lunch and enjoy a performance by local artists. Coffee’s on us!

12:30 p.m., Thursdays • March 21 - Saxophonist Dante Lewis • April 18 - singer-songwriter Chris Compton Peace Corps Showcase See how people in other countries live with performances and presentations from many cultures by Peace Corps members.

10 a.m., Saturday, March 23 eReady Café for parents Learn to download library books to your device as well as discover the best in educational apps for your family! Bring your device and your questions for a session on how to be e-savvy in this technological world. Light refreshments provided.

11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 23

Literary Residents Howard Burnham and Chris Weatherhead

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The Green Burial Movement in South Carolina Join us for a screening of Dying Green, a documentary that explores the environmentally friendly burial practices of Dr. Billy Campbell in Westminster, South Carolina. Afterwards, enjoy a discussion panel about this emerging methodology, including the documentarian herself, as well as several experts on green burial from across the state.

7 p.m., Monday, April 15 An Evening with Morihiko Nakahara What’s playing at the Philharmonic? SC Philharmonic Music Director Nakahara discusses the upcoming concert program.

6 p.m., Tuesday, April 16 iPick Film Series: Lincoln As the Civil War continues to rage, America’s president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves.

3 p.m., Sunday, April 28 Cooper | 787-3462 Interesting Women: Three Case Studies * Do you have powerful yet forgotten women in your family tree? Using online and print resources this program brings to life three South Carolina women who made a difference, in good and not so good ways, but have been forgotten over time.

6 p.m., Tuesday, March 12 Cyber Bullying: Protecting Your Child * Join U.S. Secret Service agent Christopher McClure for this informative talk on the dangers of cyber bullying. Students in grades 6 and up and their parents are encouraged to attend.

6 p.m., Tuesday, April 16 The Ancient Art of Bonsai * Explore the history of bonsai and enjoy a live demonstration of pruning techniques.

10 a.m., Friday, March 1 North Main | 754-7734 GED Preparation Join us for free GED classes.

4 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays March 4 – April 29 Basket Weaving Experience the art of pine needle basket weaving.

11 a.m. Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 27 & April 3, 10, 24

Northeast | 736-6575 Women’s Self Defense Class * Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies will teach you how to defend yourself. Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes.

9:30 – 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 9 ZUMBA Fitness * Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin and international music and easy to follow moves for a dynamic exercise experience that is fun and effective.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 28 & April 18, 25 Philosophy Through Film Join USC Professor of Philosophy Jeffery Turner, for a presentation and discussion of how movies can help answer tough questions about truth, God and the nature of the human experience.

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 26 Sandhills | 699-9230 An Evening with Morihiko Nakahara 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 9 Tai Chi De-stress at the end of the week with this gentle Chinese exercise, suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

10 a.m., Fridays, March 1 – April 26 Crafting 2gether for teens and adults Bring your craft project and join the members of Sew Divine for one-on-one learning with skilled crafters who would love to teach you!

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 19, April 16, & April 30 American Sign Language Join certified ASL instructor Shandale Johnson to learn and practice conversational ASL. Participants can be at any level, from beginner to fluent.

5:30 p.m., Wednesdays, March 6 – April 24 except March 20 Conversational American Sign Language All levels welcome, from beginner to fluent.

5:30 p.m., Wednesdays, March 6 – April 24 except March 20 English as a Second Language: Survival English * Students from all nations are welcome to participate in an eight-week course concentrating on survival English and citizenship skills.

2 – 5 p.m., Saturdays, February 9 – March 30

Southeast | 776-0855 New Year, New You Attend all or some of this four-part series, learning more about how to become a better you!

3-4:30 p.m., Saturdays • January 19: Financial • February 16: Fitness • April 20: Nutrition • May 18: Less Stress Living International Film, Fare and Discussion Watch an international film, and join others in a discussion. Light food or drink from film’s country of origin will be served.

2:30 – 5 p.m., Saturday, April 13 Beginner American Sign Language These workshops will help newcomers learn the basics of American Sign Language.

7 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 10 GED & WorkKeys Classes * Join us for free GED & WorkKeys classes.

4 – 6 p.m., Mondays & Wednesdays, April 1– 29 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Jazz Roundtable An informal introduction to jazz and its style with music/cd sharing. Hosted by jazz vocalist and Richland Library Literary Resident Eboniramm.

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 2

Fun for 20/30 Somethings

Anime for Adults Connect with others who love one of Japan’s most appealing pop-culture exports.

3 p.m., Saturdays March 16 & April 13 Main

For the Spell of It: A Spelling Bee Settle that old elementary school score.

Eternal glory awaits you…as well as snacks and prizes. For ages 18 and up.

7 p.m., Tuesday, March 26 Main

20/30 Somethings Join other 20 and 30 somethings for good times and camaraderie through trivia and other games you’ll know about.

7 – 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 24 Southeast

St Andrews Chess Club for teens and adults Show us your mental mastery against members of the Columbia Chess Club. Participate in a casual game or a tournament and meet some of local experts.

6 p.m., Mondays, March 4 – April 29 except April 1 Artist Kirkland Smith Assemblages Workshop * Bring your own “trash” and create your own unique assemblage. Artist Kirkland Smith will lead you through the process of using cast off items to make an incredible piece of art.

3 p.m., Saturday, March 16 Aromatherapy, Balance Mind & Body * Taylor Caughman tells all you ever wanted to know about aromatherapy – background, benefits and different uses.

Leave with your own special perfume blend.

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for adults

Literary Residents at Main My Dearest Jane:

Henry Austin Recalls His Sister Join us for a special program to celebrate the bicentennial of the publication of Pride and Prejudice. Written and performed by Literary Resident Howard Burnham.

7 p.m., Tuesday, March 5

“Rebecca & the Fox”

Flames of Freedom from the Heart of a Revolutionary Woman Celebrate Women’s History Month as film, TV and stage star and Literary Resident Chris Weatherhead takes you on an adventure of intrigue, battles with the British and her portrayal of Rebecca Motte.

3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 9

Poetry Workshop with Eboniramm * Enjoy a jazz infused poetry workshop with Literary Resident Eboniramm as we celebrate National Poetry Month and Jazz Appreciation Month.

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

Poetry Lounge & Open Mic * Let your voice be heard! Hosted by Eboniramm. Sign up starts at 6:30 p.m.

Open mic starts at 7 p.m.

7 p.m., Tuesday, April 30

Calling All Scots

& Everyone With a Love of Scotland Join Literary Residents Jim Welch and Ceille Baird Welch in a presentation of music, poems, stories and culture of Scotland.

The program will feature elements of a Ceilidh (Kaylee) and a Burns Dinner and an overview of the life and writings of Robert Burns. Highlights include a Scottish musical group, poetry and authentic dancing, songs and stories provided by the Robert Burns Society.

3 p.m., Sunday, April 21

for adults Main | 231-6329 Walking in the Past Lane • Dr. Constance Schultz has just launched the digital edition of The Papers of Eliza Pinckney and Harriott Pinckney Horry. The papers uncover the lives of two 18th century SC widowed women planters.

6 p.m., Thursday, March 7 • Pat McNeely and Bill Rogers from the SC Press Association will visit and talk about their new oral history project.

6 p.m., Thursday, April 4 Gourmet Raw Foods Sharon Wright, co-owner and chef at the Good Life Café, demonstrates some fresh, delicious recipes for spring. Learn how to feel great, look younger and have abundant energy without sacrificing taste.

6 p.m., Tuesday, March 12 Legal Clinic: Landlord/Tenant Law Learn about Landlord and Tenant Law in this Pro-Bono clinic offered by the South Carolina Bar Association.

6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 14 iPick Film Series: Darby O’Gill and the Little People Out of the eerie blackness, a headless coachmen beckons Darby O’Gill into a fantastic world of love and leprechauns, magic and spirits, stars and superstitions.

3 p.m., Sunday, March 17 Lunch & Listen Bring your lunch and enjoy a performance by local artists. Coffee’s on us!

12:30 p.m., Thursdays • March 21 - Saxophonist Dante Lewis • April 18 - singer-songwriter Chris Compton Peace Corps Showcase See how people in other countries live with performances and presentations from many cultures by Peace Corps members.

10 a.m., Saturday, March 23 eReady Café for parents Learn to download library books to your device as well as discover the best in educational apps for your family! Bring your device and your questions for a session on how to be e-savvy in this technological world. Light refreshments provided.

11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 23

Literary Residents Howard Burnham and Chris Weatherhead

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The Green Burial Movement in South Carolina Join us for a screening of Dying Green, a documentary that explores the environmentally friendly burial practices of Dr. Billy Campbell in Westminster, South Carolina. Afterwards, enjoy a discussion panel about this emerging methodology, including the documentarian herself, as well as several experts on green burial from across the state.

7 p.m., Monday, April 15 An Evening with Morihiko Nakahara What’s playing at the Philharmonic? SC Philharmonic Music Director Nakahara discusses the upcoming concert program.

6 p.m., Tuesday, April 16 iPick Film Series: Lincoln As the Civil War continues to rage, America’s president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves.

3 p.m., Sunday, April 28 Cooper | 787-3462 Interesting Women: Three Case Studies * Do you have powerful yet forgotten women in your family tree? Using online and print resources this program brings to life three South Carolina women who made a difference, in good and not so good ways, but have been forgotten over time.

6 p.m., Tuesday, March 12 Cyber Bullying: Protecting Your Child * Join U.S. Secret Service agent Christopher McClure for this informative talk on the dangers of cyber bullying. Students in grades 6 and up and their parents are encouraged to attend.

6 p.m., Tuesday, April 16 The Ancient Art of Bonsai * Explore the history of bonsai and enjoy a live demonstration of pruning techniques.

10 a.m., Friday, March 1 North Main | 754-7734 GED Preparation Join us for free GED classes.

4 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays March 4 – April 29 Basket Weaving Experience the art of pine needle basket weaving.

11 a.m. Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 27 & April 3, 10, 24

Northeast | 736-6575 Women’s Self Defense Class * Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies will teach you how to defend yourself. Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes.

9:30 – 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 9 ZUMBA Fitness * Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin and international music and easy to follow moves for a dynamic exercise experience that is fun and effective.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 28 & April 18, 25 Philosophy Through Film Join USC Professor of Philosophy Jeffery Turner, for a presentation and discussion of how movies can help answer tough questions about truth, God and the nature of the human experience.

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 26 Sandhills | 699-9230 An Evening with Morihiko Nakahara 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 9 Tai Chi De-stress at the end of the week with this gentle Chinese exercise, suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

10 a.m., Fridays, March 1 – April 26 Crafting 2gether for teens and adults Bring your craft project and join the members of Sew Divine for one-on-one learning with skilled crafters who would love to teach you!

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 19, April 16, & April 30 American Sign Language Join certified ASL instructor Shandale Johnson to learn and practice conversational ASL. Participants can be at any level, from beginner to fluent.

5:30 p.m., Wednesdays, March 6 – April 24 except March 20 Conversational American Sign Language All levels welcome, from beginner to fluent.

5:30 p.m., Wednesdays, March 6 – April 24 except March 20 English as a Second Language: Survival English * Students from all nations are welcome to participate in an eight-week course concentrating on survival English and citizenship skills.

2 – 5 p.m., Saturdays, February 9 – March 30

Southeast | 776-0855 New Year, New You Attend all or some of this four-part series, learning more about how to become a better you!

3-4:30 p.m., Saturdays • January 19: Financial • February 16: Fitness • April 20: Nutrition • May 18: Less Stress Living International Film, Fare and Discussion Watch an international film, and join others in a discussion. Light food or drink from film’s country of origin will be served.

2:30 – 5 p.m., Saturday, April 13 Beginner American Sign Language These workshops will help newcomers learn the basics of American Sign Language.

7 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 10 GED & WorkKeys Classes * Join us for free GED & WorkKeys classes.

4 – 6 p.m., Mondays & Wednesdays, April 1– 29 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Jazz Roundtable An informal introduction to jazz and its style with music/cd sharing. Hosted by jazz vocalist and Richland Library Literary Resident Eboniramm.

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 2

Fun for 20/30 Somethings

Anime for Adults Connect with others who love one of Japan’s most appealing pop-culture exports.

3 p.m., Saturdays March 16 & April 13 Main

For the Spell of It: A Spelling Bee Settle that old elementary school score.

Eternal glory awaits you…as well as snacks and prizes. For ages 18 and up.

7 p.m., Tuesday, March 26 Main

20/30 Somethings Join other 20 and 30 somethings for good times and camaraderie through trivia and other games you’ll know about.

7 – 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 24 Southeast

St Andrews Chess Club for teens and adults Show us your mental mastery against members of the Columbia Chess Club. Participate in a casual game or a tournament and meet some of local experts.

6 p.m., Mondays, March 4 – April 29 except April 1 Artist Kirkland Smith Assemblages Workshop * Bring your own “trash” and create your own unique assemblage. Artist Kirkland Smith will lead you through the process of using cast off items to make an incredible piece of art.

3 p.m., Saturday, March 16 Aromatherapy, Balance Mind & Body * Taylor Caughman tells all you ever wanted to know about aromatherapy – background, benefits and different uses.

Leave with your own special perfume blend.

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series for adults Book Clubs

Sew Divine

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

Main | 231-6329 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 12 & 26 and April 9 & 23

Ballentine | 781-5026 6 p.m., every Thursday

North Main | 754-7734 11 a.m., Thursdays, March 7 & 21 and April 4 & 18

Northeast | 736-6575 11 – 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 12 & 19 and April 9 & 16

Sandhills | 699-9230 1 – 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 5 – April 30

Southeast | 776-0855 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 5 – April 30

St. Andrews | 772-6675 * 1 p.m., Thursdays, march 7 & 21 and April 4 & 18

Let’s Speak English

Main | 929-3457 Great Books Discussion Group • Book of Genesis from the Holy Bible 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 13 • Civilization and Its Discontents by Sigmund Freud 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 10 Bank of America Conference Room Tuesday Morning Literary Discussion Group: Romantic Love Join Dr. Keen Butterworth to discuss: • The Wild Palms by William Faulkner 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 19 • Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 16 Bostick Auditorium Vista Book Group • Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 27 • Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 24 Film and Sound Urban Book Group Assata: An Autobiography by Assata Shakur. Contact Crystal at 929-3400.

6 p.m., Tuesday, April 9 Bank of America Conference Room

Ballentine | 781-5026 Bookin’ It in Ballentine * 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, March 27 & April 24

Internationals, join our conversation sessions and practice speaking English in a relaxed environment!

Cooper | 787-3426

Main | 231-6329 10 a.m., Wednesdays, March 6, 13 and 27 Bostick Auditorium

North Main | 754-7734 Page Turners 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 26 & April 30

Northeast | 736-6575 7 p.m., Mondays, March 4 – April 22

Cooper Branch Book Club * 10 a.m., Mondays, March 4 & April 8

Northeast | 736-6575 Northeast Regional Book Group 7 p.m. Thursdays, March 14 & April 11

Sandhills | 699-9230 11 a.m., Tuesdays, March 5 – April 30

Sandhills | 699-9230 Second Wednesday Book Club Discuss The Story of Beautiful Girls

by Rachel Simon.

7 p.m., Wednesday, March 13

Librarians on the Move During National Library Week Today’s libraries can help you and your family discover a new and exciting world through collections, digital resources and more. Whether you come for homework

Third Thursday Book Club The Story of Beautiful Girls

by Rachel Simon.

1 p.m., Thursday, March 21

help or job searches, help with citizenship issues or finances, adult education classes

Discuss Ellyn Bache’s The Art of Saying Goodbye with the author.

1 p.m., Thursday, April 18

But the library and what it can do for our community is bigger than the four walls that

Southeast | 776-0855 3rd Thursday Book Group * Please call for this month’s selection.

7 – 8:30 p.m., Thursdays, March 21 & April 18

or to find the best books for young readers, libraries are a great place to spend quality time and connect with loved ones and friends.

contain our collections. So this year during National Library Week (April 14 – 20, 2013) we’re going to heat things up and become a little more extroverted—the Extroverted Library, you might say! Watch for librarians on the move in your community! You never know where they’ll pop up.

Garden Like a Master

Learn about plants native to the area from the South Carolina Midlands Master Gardeners.

Blythewood | 691-9806

Adaptive Gardening * 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 16

Herb Gardening * 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13 Cooper | 787-3462

Rain Gardens * 10 a.m., Friday, March 15

Tomatoes * 10 a.m., Friday, April 12

Brown Bag Short Story Discussion * Please call for this month’s selection.

Noon – 1 p.m., Wednesdays, March 13 & April 10

Sandhills | 699-9230

Warm Weather Vegetables 7 p.m., Thursday, March 7

Container Gardens St. Andrews | 772-6675 International Book Club for Beginners International ESOL friends join volunteers to practice English in a relaxed atmosphere.

10 a.m., Tuesdays, March 5 – 26

6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 4

International Book Club for Advanced Readers * International ESOL friends join volunteers to practice English in a relaxed atmosphere.

7 p.m., Thursdays, March 14 & April 11

7 p.m., Thursday, February 21

Southeast | 776-0855

Gardening with Children * 3 – 4:30p.m., Saturday, March 23

Butterfly Gardens

Book Banter Discussion Group Join others for a discussion of interesting books. New members welcome.

7 p.m., Tuesdays, March 12 & April 9 Wheatley | 799-5873 Wheatley’s Book Club Join us for lively book discussions.

• In Her Shoes by Jennifer Weiner 11 a.m.– Noon, Saturday, March 23 • Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind

by Ann Ross 11 a.m.– Noon, Saturday, April 20 * please register

Famously Hot Networking Opportunity 2013 Libraries and Community Partnerships Exchange Looking for a way to connect with leaders from across the state? Don’t miss the Libraries and Community Partnerships Exchange on Thursday, April 18 at Richland Library Main.

Connect with other agencies, small businesses, non-profits and civic organizations to collaborate and form potential partnerships and information sharing opportunities.

Elisabeth Sanders-Park, Career Success Mentor, author, international trainer and President of WorkNet Solutions, will be the keynote speaker—addressing the five steps that help people land jobs now.

Guests can also attend a variety of breakout sessions featuring a small business expert panel, social networking strategies, branding and more. Cost is $10 per guest and includes a boxed lunch. Registration is required and limited to the first 100 guests. Questions? Call 803-929-3457.

Southeast | 776-0855 7 – 8 p.m., Tuesdays, March 5 – 19

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series for adults Book Clubs

Sew Divine

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

Main | 231-6329 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 12 & 26 and April 9 & 23

Ballentine | 781-5026 6 p.m., every Thursday

North Main | 754-7734 11 a.m., Thursdays, March 7 & 21 and April 4 & 18

Northeast | 736-6575 11 – 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 12 & 19 and April 9 & 16

Sandhills | 699-9230 1 – 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 5 – April 30

Southeast | 776-0855 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 5 – April 30

St. Andrews | 772-6675 * 1 p.m., Thursdays, march 7 & 21 and April 4 & 18

Let’s Speak English

Main | 929-3457 Great Books Discussion Group • Book of Genesis from the Holy Bible 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 13 • Civilization and Its Discontents by Sigmund Freud 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 10 Bank of America Conference Room Tuesday Morning Literary Discussion Group: Romantic Love Join Dr. Keen Butterworth to discuss: • The Wild Palms by William Faulkner 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 19 • Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 16 Bostick Auditorium Vista Book Group • Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 27 • Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 24 Film and Sound Urban Book Group Assata: An Autobiography by Assata Shakur. Contact Crystal at 929-3400.

6 p.m., Tuesday, April 9 Bank of America Conference Room

Ballentine | 781-5026 Bookin’ It in Ballentine * 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, March 27 & April 24

Internationals, join our conversation sessions and practice speaking English in a relaxed environment!

Cooper | 787-3426

Main | 231-6329 10 a.m., Wednesdays, March 6, 13 and 27 Bostick Auditorium

North Main | 754-7734 Page Turners 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 26 & April 30

Northeast | 736-6575 7 p.m., Mondays, March 4 – April 22

Cooper Branch Book Club * 10 a.m., Mondays, March 4 & April 8

Northeast | 736-6575 Northeast Regional Book Group 7 p.m. Thursdays, March 14 & April 11

Sandhills | 699-9230 11 a.m., Tuesdays, March 5 – April 30

Sandhills | 699-9230 Second Wednesday Book Club Discuss The Story of Beautiful Girls

by Rachel Simon.

7 p.m., Wednesday, March 13

Librarians on the Move During National Library Week Today’s libraries can help you and your family discover a new and exciting world through collections, digital resources and more. Whether you come for homework

Third Thursday Book Club The Story of Beautiful Girls

by Rachel Simon.

1 p.m., Thursday, March 21

help or job searches, help with citizenship issues or finances, adult education classes

Discuss Ellyn Bache’s The Art of Saying Goodbye with the author.

1 p.m., Thursday, April 18

But the library and what it can do for our community is bigger than the four walls that

Southeast | 776-0855 3rd Thursday Book Group * Please call for this month’s selection.

7 – 8:30 p.m., Thursdays, March 21 & April 18

or to find the best books for young readers, libraries are a great place to spend quality time and connect with loved ones and friends.

contain our collections. So this year during National Library Week (April 14 – 20, 2013) we’re going to heat things up and become a little more extroverted—the Extroverted Library, you might say! Watch for librarians on the move in your community! You never know where they’ll pop up.

Garden Like a Master

Learn about plants native to the area from the South Carolina Midlands Master Gardeners.

Blythewood | 691-9806

Adaptive Gardening * 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 16

Herb Gardening * 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13 Cooper | 787-3462

Rain Gardens * 10 a.m., Friday, March 15

Tomatoes * 10 a.m., Friday, April 12

Brown Bag Short Story Discussion * Please call for this month’s selection.

Noon – 1 p.m., Wednesdays, March 13 & April 10

Sandhills | 699-9230

Warm Weather Vegetables 7 p.m., Thursday, March 7

Container Gardens St. Andrews | 772-6675 International Book Club for Beginners International ESOL friends join volunteers to practice English in a relaxed atmosphere.

10 a.m., Tuesdays, March 5 – 26

6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 4

International Book Club for Advanced Readers * International ESOL friends join volunteers to practice English in a relaxed atmosphere.

7 p.m., Thursdays, March 14 & April 11

7 p.m., Thursday, February 21

Southeast | 776-0855

Gardening with Children * 3 – 4:30p.m., Saturday, March 23

Butterfly Gardens

Book Banter Discussion Group Join others for a discussion of interesting books. New members welcome.

7 p.m., Tuesdays, March 12 & April 9 Wheatley | 799-5873 Wheatley’s Book Club Join us for lively book discussions.

• In Her Shoes by Jennifer Weiner 11 a.m.– Noon, Saturday, March 23 • Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind

by Ann Ross 11 a.m.– Noon, Saturday, April 20 * please register

Famously Hot Networking Opportunity 2013 Libraries and Community Partnerships Exchange Looking for a way to connect with leaders from across the state? Don’t miss the Libraries and Community Partnerships Exchange on Thursday, April 18 at Richland Library Main.

Connect with other agencies, small businesses, non-profits and civic organizations to collaborate and form potential partnerships and information sharing opportunities.

Elisabeth Sanders-Park, Career Success Mentor, author, international trainer and President of WorkNet Solutions, will be the keynote speaker—addressing the five steps that help people land jobs now.

Guests can also attend a variety of breakout sessions featuring a small business expert panel, social networking strategies, branding and more. Cost is $10 per guest and includes a boxed lunch. Registration is required and limited to the first 100 guests. Questions? Call 803-929-3457.

Southeast | 776-0855 7 – 8 p.m., Tuesdays, March 5 – 19

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series for adults Computer Basics

Main | 231-6329 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.

• 2:30-4:30 p.m., Saturday, March 2 Training Room • 10 a.m-Noon, Wednesday, April 3 Training Room Microsoft Word (2010) * Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Word 2010.

• 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 12 Training Room • 2:30-4:30 p.m., Saturday, April 6 Training Room Introduction to Computers II * Learn how to perform basic computer tasks using Microsoft Windows. Open programs and learn how to edit and organize files.

• 10 a.m.-Noon, Saturday, March 9 Training Room • 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 10 Training Room Microsoft Powerpoint (2010) * Learn basic skills for creating a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint (2010). Learn to create new slides, edit text and insert images.

• 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 19 Training Room • 10 a.m.-Noon, Saturday, April 13 Training Room Email Basics * Become familiar with using electronic mail to create, send, and receive messages.

6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 5 Training Room

at the library Intermediate Microsoft Word (2010) * Learn intermediate skills, such as creating lists, using headers and footers, working with tables and adding pictures and graphics.

10 a.m.-Noon, Saturday, April 27 Training Room

Help Center Know how to use a computer, but get frustrated with certain tasks? Help is here! Personal computers welcomed.

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 5 & 19 and April 2 & 16

Money Smart Week April 20-27 ... moneysmartweek.org

Southeast | 776-0855 Cooper | 787-3426 Microsoft Word 2010 * 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 5 Intermediate Microsoft Word (2010) * 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 12 Microsoft Excel 2010 * 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 19 Microsoft PowerPoint * 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 26

Northeast | 736-6575 Introduction to Computers I *

10:30 – 12:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 6

Computer Basics I * • 6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 7 • 10 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 6 Computer Basics II * • 6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 14 • 10 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13

Investing In Our Future Library Partners With Museum, Local Artist to Enrich Third Graders’ Experience In South Carolina there is a noticeable gap in third grade reading levels and limited opportunities for students to

Microsoft Word 2010 Basics * • 6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 28 • 10 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 27

Hoping to bridge the gap and expand students’ historical

A Roof Over Your Head

knowledge, the Richland Library and Columbia Museum of Art

St. Andrews | 772-6675

Around the Town: All Around the State.

Is apartment living a good fit for you or is it time to purchase a home? What are the cost comparisons? Learn what you need to consider when renting, purchasing or refinancing a home. Presented by Karen R. Jenkins.

experience authentic education on South Carolina history.

have teamed up to pilot an art and literacy initiative called All

Internet Basics * 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 6

Microsoft Word 2010 * 10:30 – 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 10

Microsoft Word * 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 13

third graders in Richland, Fairfield and Orangeburg counties.

Email Basics * 3 – 5 p.m., Saturday, April 20

Sandhills | 699-9230

cultural venues in the state of South Carolina and expose

Introduction to Computers 10-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 13

children to the work of two famous South Carolinians, Dinah

Basic Internet 10-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 27

North Main | 754-7734 Introduction to Computers I 11 a.m., Mondays, March 4, 11, 18 and April 1, 8, 15

* please register

Email Basics 10-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 10 Introduction to Word 10-11:30 a.m.,Wednesday, April 24

Internet Basics I * Become familiar with using a Web browser and learn how to use search engines, such as Google.

10 a.m.-Noon, Wednesday, April 17 Training Room

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6:30 p.m., Monday, April 22 Eastover

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 23 Focusing on at-risk students, the program will target 2,000 All Around the Town will provide first-time exposure to public

Johnson and Richard Samuel Roberts.

Through a variety of activities built around Johnson’s book and Roberts’ photographs, students will get to experience what life was like for Columbia’s African-American community during the

Main

Don’t Pay the College Sticker Price Learn to compare college costs, maximize need-based and merit aid and how to take advantage of education tax breaks.

6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 24 Southeast

The Facts about Pay Day and Title Loans A look at predatory lending and how to make informed decisions. Learn the dangers and pitfalls of these services.

Presented by Professor Paul Smith of Newberry College.

6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 25

early twentieth century.

North Main

More than half a century after the photographs were taken, the

Living Large on a Small Budget *

and Johnson’s lyrical text together to illustrate the pride, joy and

Tips on savvy shopping, couponing, etc. Learn the benefits of shopping smartly and saving your money with Professor Paul Smith. There will also be a special segment on couponing with Tara Robinson.

strength of our bustling community.

St. Andrews

library and museum are finding new ways to inspire a future Microsoft Excel (2010) * Learn the basics of building a spread-sheet, creating charts and performing calculations using Microsoft Excel (2010).

• 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 26 Training Room • 10 a.m.-Noon, Saturday, April 20 Training Room

Tips and resources on how to budget, save and manage money with financial expert, Karen R. Jenkins.

E-Mail Basics * • 6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 21 • 10 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 20

Introduction to Computers II * 10:30 – 12:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 27

Internet Basics *

10:30 – 12:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 24

Dollars and Sense Series:

Financial Fitness 101

generation of South Carolinians by bringing Roberts’s collection

3 p.m., Saturday, April 27

* To register, please call 929-3457.

A partnership between the American Lib

and the FINRA Investor Education Fo

The All Around Town initiative is made possible by a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the South Carolina State Library. Special

A partnership between the American Library Association and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.

thanks to Claflin University and Family Medicine Centers of South Carolina for their support of this project.

A partnership between the American Library Association and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.

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series for adults Computer Basics

Main | 231-6329 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.

• 2:30-4:30 p.m., Saturday, March 2 Training Room • 10 a.m-Noon, Wednesday, April 3 Training Room Microsoft Word (2010) * Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Word 2010.

• 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 12 Training Room • 2:30-4:30 p.m., Saturday, April 6 Training Room Introduction to Computers II * Learn how to perform basic computer tasks using Microsoft Windows. Open programs and learn how to edit and organize files.

• 10 a.m.-Noon, Saturday, March 9 Training Room • 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 10 Training Room Microsoft Powerpoint (2010) * Learn basic skills for creating a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint (2010). Learn to create new slides, edit text and insert images.

• 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 19 Training Room • 10 a.m.-Noon, Saturday, April 13 Training Room Email Basics * Become familiar with using electronic mail to create, send, and receive messages.

6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 5 Training Room

at the library Intermediate Microsoft Word (2010) * Learn intermediate skills, such as creating lists, using headers and footers, working with tables and adding pictures and graphics.

10 a.m.-Noon, Saturday, April 27 Training Room

Help Center Know how to use a computer, but get frustrated with certain tasks? Help is here! Personal computers welcomed.

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 5 & 19 and April 2 & 16

Money Smart Week April 20-27 ... moneysmartweek.org

Southeast | 776-0855 Cooper | 787-3426 Microsoft Word 2010 * 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 5 Intermediate Microsoft Word (2010) * 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 12 Microsoft Excel 2010 * 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 19 Microsoft PowerPoint * 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 26

Northeast | 736-6575 Introduction to Computers I *

10:30 – 12:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 6

Computer Basics I * • 6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 7 • 10 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 6 Computer Basics II * • 6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 14 • 10 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13

Investing In Our Future Library Partners With Museum, Local Artist to Enrich Third Graders’ Experience In South Carolina there is a noticeable gap in third grade reading levels and limited opportunities for students to

Microsoft Word 2010 Basics * • 6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 28 • 10 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 27

Hoping to bridge the gap and expand students’ historical

A Roof Over Your Head

knowledge, the Richland Library and Columbia Museum of Art

St. Andrews | 772-6675

Around the Town: All Around the State.

Is apartment living a good fit for you or is it time to purchase a home? What are the cost comparisons? Learn what you need to consider when renting, purchasing or refinancing a home. Presented by Karen R. Jenkins.

experience authentic education on South Carolina history.

have teamed up to pilot an art and literacy initiative called All

Internet Basics * 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 6

Microsoft Word 2010 * 10:30 – 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 10

Microsoft Word * 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 13

third graders in Richland, Fairfield and Orangeburg counties.

Email Basics * 3 – 5 p.m., Saturday, April 20

Sandhills | 699-9230

cultural venues in the state of South Carolina and expose

Introduction to Computers 10-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 13

children to the work of two famous South Carolinians, Dinah

Basic Internet 10-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 27

North Main | 754-7734 Introduction to Computers I 11 a.m., Mondays, March 4, 11, 18 and April 1, 8, 15

* please register

Email Basics 10-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 10 Introduction to Word 10-11:30 a.m.,Wednesday, April 24

Internet Basics I * Become familiar with using a Web browser and learn how to use search engines, such as Google.

10 a.m.-Noon, Wednesday, April 17 Training Room

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6:30 p.m., Monday, April 22 Eastover

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 23 Focusing on at-risk students, the program will target 2,000 All Around the Town will provide first-time exposure to public

Johnson and Richard Samuel Roberts.

Through a variety of activities built around Johnson’s book and Roberts’ photographs, students will get to experience what life was like for Columbia’s African-American community during the

Main

Don’t Pay the College Sticker Price Learn to compare college costs, maximize need-based and merit aid and how to take advantage of education tax breaks.

6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 24 Southeast

The Facts about Pay Day and Title Loans A look at predatory lending and how to make informed decisions. Learn the dangers and pitfalls of these services.

Presented by Professor Paul Smith of Newberry College.

6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 25

early twentieth century.

North Main

More than half a century after the photographs were taken, the

Living Large on a Small Budget *

and Johnson’s lyrical text together to illustrate the pride, joy and

Tips on savvy shopping, couponing, etc. Learn the benefits of shopping smartly and saving your money with Professor Paul Smith. There will also be a special segment on couponing with Tara Robinson.

strength of our bustling community.

St. Andrews

library and museum are finding new ways to inspire a future Microsoft Excel (2010) * Learn the basics of building a spread-sheet, creating charts and performing calculations using Microsoft Excel (2010).

• 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 26 Training Room • 10 a.m.-Noon, Saturday, April 20 Training Room

Tips and resources on how to budget, save and manage money with financial expert, Karen R. Jenkins.

E-Mail Basics * • 6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 21 • 10 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 20

Introduction to Computers II * 10:30 – 12:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 27

Internet Basics *

10:30 – 12:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 24

Dollars and Sense Series:

Financial Fitness 101

generation of South Carolinians by bringing Roberts’s collection

3 p.m., Saturday, April 27

* To register, please call 929-3457.

A partnership between the American Lib

and the FINRA Investor Education Fo

The All Around Town initiative is made possible by a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the South Carolina State Library. Special

A partnership between the American Library Association and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.

thanks to Claflin University and Family Medicine Centers of South Carolina for their support of this project.

A partnership between the American Library Association and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.

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the business & job center Starting and Growing a Minority or Woman-Owned Small Business in SC Join Greg Davis (SC Department of Commerce), Garry James (Small Business Development Center) and Stanley Foreman (Office of Small and Minority Business Assistance) to learn what you need to know to get your small business started and growing!

6 p.m., Wednesday, March 6 Bostick Auditorium, Main

Business Plans 101 What makes your business idea unique?

Join a representative from Midlands SCORE to learn how to create a business plan, your essential road map to business success.

6 p.m., Wednesday, March 13 Bostick Auditorium, Main

Small Business Development: City of Columbia Join representatives from the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities to explore their program offerings and services, including financing, education and technical assistance, and contractor and supplier diversity.

6 p.m., Wednesday, March 27 Bostick Auditorium, Main

Help for Small Business Owners: What Your Library Can Do for You! Join Librarians Iris Abney and Diane Luccy as they walk you through a checklist for starting a new business and share local and state resources that can provide assistance to small business owners and those considering small business ownership.

the business & job center Main | 929-3457 Résumé Review with a Job Center Career Coach Six computers will be reserved for anyone who has already written a résumé. Bring your résumé with you, preferably attached to your email or on a flash drive, and a Job Center Career Coach will help you make sure it is written and targeted correctly.

If you do not have a résumé, attend a Wednesday Quick and Basic Résumé Session.

11 a.m., Saturday, March 2 & April 6

Find a Job Online * Explore online resources and ways to search for and apply for jobs online. Learn how to upload a résumé to a Web site or application.

3 p.m., Wednesday, March 27

Blythewood | 691-9806 Job Hunting Tips and Tricks * Looking for a job? Need help perfecting your resume? Schedule an appointment any Friday between 2:30–4:30 p.m.

2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Fridays, March 1 – April 26

Interview Dos and Don’ts Class * Be prepared and at “your best” on interview day! Join us for a discussion of what “to do” and “not to do” during that important interview.

12 p.m., Thursday, March 28

Eastover | 353-8584 Tech Tuesdays Join the Job Center’s Job Readiness Trainer for one-on-one assistance with résumés, job searching, online applications, and more. First come, first served.

4 – 8 p.m., Tuesdays, March 5 – April 30

Business Etiquette Class * Learn the rules of professionalism and ways to present yourself in person, in writing, online and in social business interactions.

3 p.m., Monday, March 4

Help for Small Business Owners: What Your Library Can Do for You! Join Librarians Iris Abney and Diane Luccy as they walk you through a Starting a New Business Checklist and share local and state resources that can provide assistance to small business owners and those considering small business ownership.

6 p.m., Wednesday, April 3

Quick and Basic Résumé Sessions Need a quick and basic résumé? Six Job Center computers will be reserved for people needing to work on a basic chronological résumé. These 2-hour sessions will be conducted by a Job Center Career Coach on a first come, first served basis.

2:30 p.m., Wednesdays, March 6-April 24 except March 20 Interview Practice Practice Interviews for individuals are first come, first served. Groups by appointment only please.

10 a.m.-Noon, Wednesdays March 6 - April 24 except March 20 Career Encore Monthly Networking and Support Group * Share the challenges you are facing, obtain workforce development advice and resources and enhance your networking opportunities in a supportive and empowering environment.

9:30 a.m., Thursdays, March 7 & April 4

6 p.m., Wednesday, April 3 Bostick Auditorium, Main

Get LinkedIn! Over 130,000 recruiters use LinkedIn to search for job candidates, so create or improve your LinkedIn profile with a Job Center Career Coach.

2 p.m., Tuesday, March 12 & 12 p.m., Thursday, April 11 Business Plans 101 What makes your business idea unique?

Join a representative from Midlands SCORE to learn how to create a business plan, your essential “road map” to business success.

6 p.m., Wednesday, March 13

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Brand You! Marketing You to Get the Job * Learn how to define yourself through the development of a personal brand and how to promote your brand to prospective employers with effective self-marketing tools.

Noon, Friday, April 12 Libraries and Community Partnerships Exchange * Join Richland Library and the SC State Library for an exchange of business and workforce resources, networking opportunities, and break-out sessions. This event will benefit library staff, workforce development professionals, small business service providers, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, civic organizations and the general public.

10 a.m., Thursday, April 18 Enhance Your Employability * In today’s job market you have to be adaptable and willing to learn the 21st Century skills that will empower you to stand out from the competition. Improve your employability with free online learning and web resources for job seekers available from Richland Library and other websites.

Noon, Monday, April 22 Building Your Online Brand * Websites, Blogs and Tweets, oh my! The internet is like a global talent pool and to jump in without sinking, you need a strong online presence. Learn how to best communicate and build your personal brand online.

Noon, Thursday, April 25

Northeast | 736-6575 Resume Lab * Receive one-on-one assistance in constructing or updating your résumé.

6:30 – 8 p.m., Thursday, March 7 3-5 p.m., Wednesday, March 13

Redefining Resume

Buzz Words

By Lori Cook, Job Readiness Trainer When working with job seekers to refine and target their resumes, I encourage them to avoid nice-sounding but empty words. Buzz words that no longer buzz are just ho-hum words and won’t attract

North Main | 754-7734 Technology Thursdays Join the Job Center’s Job Readiness Trainer for one-on-one assistance with résumés, job searching, online applications, and more. First come, first served.

3-6 p.m., Thursdays, March 7 – April 25

employers.

Work Re-Imagined Join Mr. Love from AARP and get expert advice on how to change careers or start a new one.

11 a.m., Wednesday, April 17

highlighting.

Sandhills | 699-9230 Online Jobs and Resumes 10-11:30 a.m., Wednesdays, March 6, April 3 & 17

Hiring managers look right past words or phrases like highly qualified, good communication skills, detail-oriented, multi-tasker, excellent customer service, team-player, and hardworker. Instead, job seekers need to identify solid examples of the skills they are

Effective resumes show rather than tell. For example, instead of “Works well in a fast-paced environment,” say “Filled 150+ orders per shift with a 98% accuracy rate.” Avoid empty words that barely make a hum and choose powerful accomplishments that showcase your value to the company and how that value is different from every other candidate.

Wheatley | 799-5873 Job Safari * Need help applying for a job online or setting up your résumé? Schedule an appointment for personalized assistance.

2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Mondays, March 4 – April 29 T-N-T Tuesdays Stay “Technology N’ Touch”! Create or update your Facebook, LinkedIn or Google+ Account or get help with adding books to your new iPad, Nook or Kindle.

2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 5 – April 30

In the last two years, the library’s Job Center has helped more than 30,000 people meet their job search needs or achieve their higher education goals. For more information or to set up an appointment, call 929-3401.

* please register

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the business & job center Starting and Growing a Minority or Woman-Owned Small Business in SC Join Greg Davis (SC Department of Commerce), Garry James (Small Business Development Center) and Stanley Foreman (Office of Small and Minority Business Assistance) to learn what you need to know to get your small business started and growing!

6 p.m., Wednesday, March 6 Bostick Auditorium, Main

Business Plans 101 What makes your business idea unique?

Join a representative from Midlands SCORE to learn how to create a business plan, your essential road map to business success.

6 p.m., Wednesday, March 13 Bostick Auditorium, Main

Small Business Development: City of Columbia Join representatives from the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities to explore their program offerings and services, including financing, education and technical assistance, and contractor and supplier diversity.

6 p.m., Wednesday, March 27 Bostick Auditorium, Main

Help for Small Business Owners: What Your Library Can Do for You! Join Librarians Iris Abney and Diane Luccy as they walk you through a checklist for starting a new business and share local and state resources that can provide assistance to small business owners and those considering small business ownership.

the business & job center Main | 929-3457 Résumé Review with a Job Center Career Coach Six computers will be reserved for anyone who has already written a résumé. Bring your résumé with you, preferably attached to your email or on a flash drive, and a Job Center Career Coach will help you make sure it is written and targeted correctly.

If you do not have a résumé, attend a Wednesday Quick and Basic Résumé Session.

11 a.m., Saturday, March 2 & April 6

Find a Job Online * Explore online resources and ways to search for and apply for jobs online. Learn how to upload a résumé to a Web site or application.

3 p.m., Wednesday, March 27

Blythewood | 691-9806 Job Hunting Tips and Tricks * Looking for a job? Need help perfecting your resume? Schedule an appointment any Friday between 2:30–4:30 p.m.

2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Fridays, March 1 – April 26

Interview Dos and Don’ts Class * Be prepared and at “your best” on interview day! Join us for a discussion of what “to do” and “not to do” during that important interview.

12 p.m., Thursday, March 28

Eastover | 353-8584 Tech Tuesdays Join the Job Center’s Job Readiness Trainer for one-on-one assistance with résumés, job searching, online applications, and more. First come, first served.

4 – 8 p.m., Tuesdays, March 5 – April 30

Business Etiquette Class * Learn the rules of professionalism and ways to present yourself in person, in writing, online and in social business interactions.

3 p.m., Monday, March 4

Help for Small Business Owners: What Your Library Can Do for You! Join Librarians Iris Abney and Diane Luccy as they walk you through a Starting a New Business Checklist and share local and state resources that can provide assistance to small business owners and those considering small business ownership.

6 p.m., Wednesday, April 3

Quick and Basic Résumé Sessions Need a quick and basic résumé? Six Job Center computers will be reserved for people needing to work on a basic chronological résumé. These 2-hour sessions will be conducted by a Job Center Career Coach on a first come, first served basis.

2:30 p.m., Wednesdays, March 6-April 24 except March 20 Interview Practice Practice Interviews for individuals are first come, first served. Groups by appointment only please.

10 a.m.-Noon, Wednesdays March 6 - April 24 except March 20 Career Encore Monthly Networking and Support Group * Share the challenges you are facing, obtain workforce development advice and resources and enhance your networking opportunities in a supportive and empowering environment.

9:30 a.m., Thursdays, March 7 & April 4

6 p.m., Wednesday, April 3 Bostick Auditorium, Main

Get LinkedIn! Over 130,000 recruiters use LinkedIn to search for job candidates, so create or improve your LinkedIn profile with a Job Center Career Coach.

2 p.m., Tuesday, March 12 & 12 p.m., Thursday, April 11 Business Plans 101 What makes your business idea unique?

Join a representative from Midlands SCORE to learn how to create a business plan, your essential “road map” to business success.

6 p.m., Wednesday, March 13

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Brand You! Marketing You to Get the Job * Learn how to define yourself through the development of a personal brand and how to promote your brand to prospective employers with effective self-marketing tools.

Noon, Friday, April 12 Libraries and Community Partnerships Exchange * Join Richland Library and the SC State Library for an exchange of business and workforce resources, networking opportunities, and break-out sessions. This event will benefit library staff, workforce development professionals, small business service providers, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, civic organizations and the general public.

10 a.m., Thursday, April 18 Enhance Your Employability * In today’s job market you have to be adaptable and willing to learn the 21st Century skills that will empower you to stand out from the competition. Improve your employability with free online learning and web resources for job seekers available from Richland Library and other websites.

Noon, Monday, April 22 Building Your Online Brand * Websites, Blogs and Tweets, oh my! The internet is like a global talent pool and to jump in without sinking, you need a strong online presence. Learn how to best communicate and build your personal brand online.

Noon, Thursday, April 25

Northeast | 736-6575 Resume Lab * Receive one-on-one assistance in constructing or updating your résumé.

6:30 – 8 p.m., Thursday, March 7 3-5 p.m., Wednesday, March 13

Redefining Resume

Buzz Words

By Lori Cook, Job Readiness Trainer When working with job seekers to refine and target their resumes, I encourage them to avoid nice-sounding but empty words. Buzz words that no longer buzz are just ho-hum words and won’t attract

North Main | 754-7734 Technology Thursdays Join the Job Center’s Job Readiness Trainer for one-on-one assistance with résumés, job searching, online applications, and more. First come, first served.

3-6 p.m., Thursdays, March 7 – April 25

employers.

Work Re-Imagined Join Mr. Love from AARP and get expert advice on how to change careers or start a new one.

11 a.m., Wednesday, April 17

highlighting.

Sandhills | 699-9230 Online Jobs and Resumes 10-11:30 a.m., Wednesdays, March 6, April 3 & 17

Hiring managers look right past words or phrases like highly qualified, good communication skills, detail-oriented, multi-tasker, excellent customer service, team-player, and hardworker. Instead, job seekers need to identify solid examples of the skills they are

Effective resumes show rather than tell. For example, instead of “Works well in a fast-paced environment,” say “Filled 150+ orders per shift with a 98% accuracy rate.” Avoid empty words that barely make a hum and choose powerful accomplishments that showcase your value to the company and how that value is different from every other candidate.

Wheatley | 799-5873 Job Safari * Need help applying for a job online or setting up your résumé? Schedule an appointment for personalized assistance.

2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Mondays, March 4 – April 29 T-N-T Tuesdays Stay “Technology N’ Touch”! Create or update your Facebook, LinkedIn or Google+ Account or get help with adding books to your new iPad, Nook or Kindle.

2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 5 – April 30

In the last two years, the library’s Job Center has helped more than 30,000 people meet their job search needs or achieve their higher education goals. For more information or to set up an appointment, call 929-3401.

* please register

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Library Lover Leaves Legacy Behind

Looking for a new hobby? Want to find some of your classic favorites on vinyl?

In December, the Richland Library Foundation received an enormously, generous

Find all of these and more at the Friends’ Spring Book Sale. Prices start as low as

bequest from the estate of Dorothy Smith in the amount of $96,000 to help

50 cents for paperbacks and $1 for hard backs. Movies, music and auidobooks are

advance our community.

*

also available. Questions? Call 988-0885.

Preview Sale For Friends’ Members Only 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Friday, April 19

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“We are so thankful for Ms. Smith’s forethought and generosity,” said Development Manager Tina Gills. “She was a long-time supporter of the library, and I was touched to learn that she also included us in her estate plans.”

Friends’ Spring Book Sale 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, April 20 RCPL Operations Center | 130 Lancewood Rd. | Columbia, SC 29210

Ms. Smith’s generosity and love of the library didn’t end there. She also named

Richland Library

LEGACY SOCIETY

the Richland Library Friends as the sole beneficiary of an annuity of more than $91,000—resulting in a total donation of $187,000 to support the Richland Library.

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Join the Library’s Legacy Society “Free societies throughout history have made

A Toast to the Library At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 the Richland Library Friends will host The Literary Vine, an

Library staff members encourage the development of literacy at every age, support

knowledge plentiful to those that sought it, through

learning as a lifelong activity and believe

the simple, yet monumental library,” said Smith’s

community.

son William. “Mother wanted to make a small

There are numerous ways you can support

it is their role to help create an educated

evening of wine, beer, music and food.

Spread throughout the architecturally stunning

contribution, in her own way, as well.”

Main Library on the corner of Assembly and

stops as they sample and learn about wine and beer. Live entertainment and award-winning

but for many, making the Richland Library Foundation a beneficiary of their estate is the

Hampton Streets, the event will use the entire open layout, offering guests a variety of different

your library’s efforts to advance our community,

Richland Library Board Member George C. Johnson & Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson

South Carolina Book Festival authors will also

Connecting Communities

complement the evening.

The Richland Library Friends helped connect residents with the person who speaks

most practical and effective way. A planned gift clearly demonstrates how much you value the library, and it sets a lasting example for other philanthropic-minded individuals throughout Richland County and beyond.

for them on County Council during a series of Meet and Greets held in January and Questions? Call 988-0885 or visit

February. Citizens were able to keep their fingers on the pulse of what’s happening

For more information about how you can

RichlandLibrary.com/friends

in their community and get invaluable face time with their representative, neighbors

ensure quality library programs and services

for more details.

and other community influencers. Hot topics at the Meet and Greets included Election

for future generations, visit RichlandLibrary.

Issues Penny Sales Tax, Bus Transportation, Road Repairs and Improvements and

com/foundation.

Crime Resolutions.

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Join the Friends

Support the Foundation

The Richland Library Friends is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness of and

Help advance your community while making your library even better. Contact Tina

support for the library. Memberships start at only $25. Call 803-988-0885 to join today.

Gills at 803-929-3424 or tgills@RichlandLibrary.com to support your library.

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Books, Movies and More

Library Lover Leaves Legacy Behind

Looking for a new hobby? Want to find some of your classic favorites on vinyl?

In December, the Richland Library Foundation received an enormously, generous

Find all of these and more at the Friends’ Spring Book Sale. Prices start as low as

bequest from the estate of Dorothy Smith in the amount of $96,000 to help

50 cents for paperbacks and $1 for hard backs. Movies, music and auidobooks are

advance our community.

*

also available. Questions? Call 988-0885.

Preview Sale For Friends’ Members Only 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Friday, April 19

the

Literary

“We are so thankful for Ms. Smith’s forethought and generosity,” said Development Manager Tina Gills. “She was a long-time supporter of the library, and I was touched to learn that she also included us in her estate plans.”

Friends’ Spring Book Sale 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, April 20 RCPL Operations Center | 130 Lancewood Rd. | Columbia, SC 29210

Ms. Smith’s generosity and love of the library didn’t end there. She also named

Richland Library

LEGACY SOCIETY

the Richland Library Friends as the sole beneficiary of an annuity of more than $91,000—resulting in a total donation of $187,000 to support the Richland Library.

Vine

Join the Library’s Legacy Society “Free societies throughout history have made

A Toast to the Library At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 the Richland Library Friends will host The Literary Vine, an

Library staff members encourage the development of literacy at every age, support

knowledge plentiful to those that sought it, through

learning as a lifelong activity and believe

the simple, yet monumental library,” said Smith’s

community.

son William. “Mother wanted to make a small

There are numerous ways you can support

it is their role to help create an educated

evening of wine, beer, music and food.

Spread throughout the architecturally stunning

contribution, in her own way, as well.”

Main Library on the corner of Assembly and

stops as they sample and learn about wine and beer. Live entertainment and award-winning

but for many, making the Richland Library Foundation a beneficiary of their estate is the

Hampton Streets, the event will use the entire open layout, offering guests a variety of different

your library’s efforts to advance our community,

Richland Library Board Member George C. Johnson & Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson

South Carolina Book Festival authors will also

Connecting Communities

complement the evening.

The Richland Library Friends helped connect residents with the person who speaks

most practical and effective way. A planned gift clearly demonstrates how much you value the library, and it sets a lasting example for other philanthropic-minded individuals throughout Richland County and beyond.

for them on County Council during a series of Meet and Greets held in January and Questions? Call 988-0885 or visit

February. Citizens were able to keep their fingers on the pulse of what’s happening

For more information about how you can

RichlandLibrary.com/friends

in their community and get invaluable face time with their representative, neighbors

ensure quality library programs and services

for more details.

and other community influencers. Hot topics at the Meet and Greets included Election

for future generations, visit RichlandLibrary.

Issues Penny Sales Tax, Bus Transportation, Road Repairs and Improvements and

com/foundation.

Crime Resolutions.

18

MARCH | APRIL

Join the Friends

Support the Foundation

The Richland Library Friends is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness of and

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Hélène Berr, A Stolen Life

on exhibit at Richland Library This exhibition is based on the journal of Hélène Berr, a young Jewish French woman, whose promising future was brutally cut short after her arrest and deportation to Aushwitz in 1944. Hélène Berr’s subtle testimony is exceptionally poetic and has rare literary qualities. The exhibition goes beyond the framework of Hélène Berr’s journal and personality, as it broadens the context of the occupation and the persecution of the Jews in France. With the support of photographs, archives, films, interactive videos and maps, this exhibition shows how the daily lives of Jews were impacted by these terrible acts of violence.

Curated by Karen Taïeb and Sophie Nagiscarde, this exhibition was designed, created, and circulated by the Mémorial de la Shoah (Paris, France) and made possible through the generous support of the SNCF.

On exhibit in the C. David Warren Gallery, Main April 8 through May 10, 2013.

Hélène Berr’s official portrait, 1942 © Mémorial de la Shoah/CDJC – Coll. Job Page extracted from the manuscript of Hélène Berr’s Journal © Mémorial de la Shoah/CDJC – Coll. Job