What’s happening at Richland Library
March 11, 2024
Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17
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: March 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
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. This month, enjoy multiple opportunities to celebrate Black Book Creators at storytimes across Richland Library. We will share stories and songs. Find a storytime near you.
Make & Create: Flower Painting
Date: March 11
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Richland Library Sandhills
Age Recommendation: Adults, Teens (12-18 years)
We will be creating similar but individual paintings of a wildflower field, using some splatter techniques. Warning : you may get your hands dirty!
EiR Presents: How to Increase Your Business Profits with SPeed and Ease
Date: March 11
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Richland Library Main
Age Recommendation: Adults
Join Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Michele Dugar as she explores various ways for a business to increase profits. Registration is required.
Introduction to Computers I
Date: March 12
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Richland Library Main
Age Recommendation: Adults
Learn basic terms, the parts of the computer and how it works. Practice using the mouse by completing a self-paced tutorial. Registration is required.
Microsoft Word
Date: March 13
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Richland Library Lower Richland
Age Recommendation: Adults
Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Word. Registration is required.
Richland Library Friends and Foundation Materials Donation Day
Date: March 13
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Richland Library Southeast
Age Recommendation: Parents, Families
Donate Books, CDs, DVDs and items of historical significance to the Richland Library Friends and Foundation.
Columbia’s Irish History
Date: March 13
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Richland Library Main
Age Recommendation: Adults
Did you know that in the 19th century Columbia S.C. was home to a strong and growing Irish community? Historian Tom Elmore spent years researching and gathering stories about the people of the Highlands and the Emerald Islands who lived in Columbia area from the colonial era to today.
Career Ready: How to Create a Powerful Resume
Date: March 14
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Richland Library Ballentine
Age Recommendation: Adults, Teens (12-18)
Learn how to create a detailed, chronological master draft of your resume.
Overdue: Curated for the Creative
Date: March 15
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Richland Library Main
Age Recommendation: Adults
Join us after hours for a night of tunes, tech, crafts, and so much more. Get inspired with interactive artwork from some of South Carolina’s best creatives while enjoying live music, art, interactive games, food and drinks. Free Admission. 18+ up.
Pop-Up Art Show
Date: March 16
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Richland Library Wheatley
Age Recommendation: Adults, Parents, Families, You
A pop-up outdoor Art Exhibition Series – stop by and meet local artists each month this Spring!
Meet the Authors: The Cat Who Lived with Anne Frank
Date: March 17
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Richland Library Main
Age Recommendation: Parents, Families, School age children (6-12 years), 6-8 years, 9-12 years, Teens (12-18 years)
Meet the authors of The Cat Who Lived with Anne Frank, David Lee Miller and Steven Jay Rubin.
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.
