What’s happening at Richland Library
March 11, 2022Monday, March 14- Sunday, March 20
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:
Outdoor Family Storytime
Date: March 16, 17, 18, 19
Time: Various
Location: Various
Age Recommendation: Parents, Families, Young Children, School-Age Children
Join us for fresh air and socially distanced storytimes. We will share stories, songs, enjoy multilingual storytimes and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family. Find a storytime near you and register here.
Monday Morning Makers: Patio Edition
Date: March 14
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Richland Library Ballentine
Age Recommendation: All Ages Make your Monday Morning less stressful and start your week on a creative note! Register here.
Grown-Up Finger Painting
Date: March 14
Time: 6 PM
Location: Richland Library Edgewood
Age Recommendation: Adults, Parents Seniors
Do you want to re-ignite your imagination? If so, join us for a night of creativity, inspiration, and fun! Register here.
Telescope Observing Night
Date: March 14
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Richland Library St. Andrews
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Join us for an evening of night sky exploration with our telescope and binoculars. We’ll look at the Moon, planets, and the other interesting night sky objects.
Cooperative Health COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Date: March 17
Time: 10 AM
Location: Richland Library St Andrews
Age Recommendation: Adults, Parents, Seniors, Families
Cooperative Health is partnering with Richland Library to offer the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in multiple rounds, including boosters, to anyone ages 5 and up. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. Call (803) 722-1822 to schedule an appointment.
Third Thursday Book Group
Date: March 17
Time: 2 PM
Location: Richland Library Sandhills
Age Recommendation: Adults, Seniors
Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, The Old Ways by Robert Macfarlane. Register here.
Evening Arts: Iconic Women in History
Date: March 18
Time: 7 PM
Location: Richland Library Online
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Barbara Bates Smith presents the story of Doris “Granny D” Haddock and her walk across the country at age 90, and Brenda Ellis shares the story of civil rights heroine, Fannie Lou Hamer. Tune in to Richland Library’s Facebook page for Evening Arts.
AiR Presents: Community Healing through Art
Date: March 19
Time: 10 AM
Location: Richland Library Main
Age Recommendation: Adults, Seniors, Teens (12-18 years) Children (6-12 years)
Join us for a powerful group mandala-making event to raise awareness about the healing power of art.
AgeReady – Healthcare: Medication Tracking
Date: March 19
Time: 3 PM
Location: Richland Library Online
Age Recommendation: Adults, Seniors
Learn about various ways of assuring that you are taking your medications regularly and on time. Register here.
Master Gardeners: House Plants
Date: March 19
Time: 3 PM
Location: Richland Library Southeast
Age Recommendation: Adults, Seniors, Teens
Bring the garden inside! Review reasons to grow house plants, their basic needs, common pests, and show you some suggestions for bringing the green into your home. Register here.
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.