What’s happening at Richland Library

July 26, 2022

Monday, July 25 – Sunday, July 31

Richland Library’s mission is to help our customers learn, create and share. We are continuing to offer programs, both familiar and new, and we are finding creative ways to connect with our community and interact online. Here’s a look at some of the featured programs that are planned for the coming week:

Storytime at Richland Library
Date: July 25, 26, 28, 30
Time: Various
Location: Various
Age Recommendation: Parents, Families, Young Children, School-Age Children
Join us for storytime at your favorite location, both indoor and outdoor options are available. We will share stories, songs, enjoy multilingual storytimes, and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family. Join us for a special Meet a Therapy Dog StorytimeFind a storytime near you and register here.

Movie Matinees
Date: July 27
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Richland Library Main
Age Recommendation: Adults, Parents, Seniors
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid at Richland Library Main.

Virtual Health Care Clinic
Date: July 28
Time: 9 AM
Location: Richland Library Main
Age Recommendation: Adults, Seniors
Richland Library and Cooperative Health are pleased to offer a Virtual Health Care Clinic at Richland Library Main. To schedule an appointment with Cooperative Health, call 803-722-1822.

Telescope Observing: Daytime Edition
Date: July 25
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Richland Library St. Andrews
Age Recommendation: Adults
Join us for a special daytime edition of telescope observing.

Crafternoon: Wacky Wednesday
Date: July 27
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Richland Library Eastover
Age Recommendation: Families, Preschoolers (3-5 years), Youth (6-18 years)
Come in and try something new, wacky Hats are on tap.

OPEN MIC – Summer Jam Edition
Date: July 27
Time: 6 PM
Location: Richland Library Blythewood
Age Recommendation: Families
Share your music and poetry in a live in-person and online version of our popular Open Mic event, hosted by John Wright & Rasheen Richardson and featuring special guest performers. Registration is required.

Family Bingo Night
Date: July 28
Time: 4 PM
Location: Richland Library Edgewood
Age Recommendation: Families
Come play Bingo with us!

De-Stress Coloring Book Drop-In For Adults
Date: July 28
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Richland Library Wheatley
Age Recommendation: Adults
Need to take some time to de-stress? Come color with us!

Pigskin Poets 2022
Date: July 29
Time: 3 PM
Location: Drew Wellness Center
Age Recommendation: Families, Young Children (0-5 years), Youth (6-18 years)
Down, set, hike! It’s time for Gamecock football! The USC football team is taking the field with Richland Library for an afternoon of stories, games, and autographs.

Movement Around the World: Tai Chi
Date: July 30
Time: 3 PM
Location: Richland Library Southeast
Age Recommendation: Adults, Families, Teens (12-18 years)
Honoring A Year of Black History, join instructor Melissa Crook for an introduction to Tai Chi. Learn the origin and health benefits of this Chinese martial art. Dress comfortably and be prepared to move! Registration is required.

All outdoor events are subject to change in the event of inclement weather.

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 13 bustling facilities located throughout the county, Richland Library provides a truly customizable, modern library experience for residents and visitors alike.