Newly-Designed Richland Library Northeast officially reopens
October 19, 2018
After nearly 15 months of construction, Richland Library is reopening the doors to its Northeast location on Friday, October 19 and inviting the community to take a look at the newly-designed facility.
The close to 16,000 square-foot structure, located at 7490 Parklane Road, offers customers the following, enhanced spaces:
- TEACHING KITCHEN: Learn about culinary techniques, regional and international cuisine, and nutrition in our new Teaching Kitchen. Watch for a full schedule of interactive group classes in 2019.
- CAREER COACHING CENTER: Meet one-on-one with a career coach for assistance with resumes, job applications, career assessment or interview strategies.
- CHILDREN’S AREA: Inspire lifelong learning, get your kids ready for kindergarten or build reading muscles in our new Children’s Area. Explore our cozy story room and tinkering space.
- MEETING SPACES: Learn, create and share in flexible spaces that support community collaboration, small group discussions and more.
- PICK-UP WINDOW: In a hurry? Pick up your holds without getting out of your car.
- PATIO: Step outside and enjoy the fresh air. Enjoy a book or use your laptop in our comfortable outdoor seating area.
In addition, one percent of the construction budget went toward a one-of-a-kind, community-driven public art piece by Clark Ellefson. Highlighting the library’s proximity to the International Corridor, Ellefson created a map of the world that wraps a corner of the building and a free standing sculpture, symbolizing both waves and water, near the entrance.
The upgrades are part of the more than $4 million project that was planned for the Northeast location, made possible by Richland County residents with the passage of a $59 million bond referendum back in 2013.
To check out the latest building updates and project renderings at any of our locations, visit buildingyourlibrary.com.
About Richland Library
Awarded the National Medal in 2017 by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and information that advance the Midlands. Offering state-of-the-art technology, a variety of literary and cultural programs and 11 bustling facilities located throughout the county, Richland Library provides a truly customizable, modern library experience for residents and visitors alike.
