ABC’s of Education: School Board votes to keep book about racism in library
A School Board in the low country has voted to keep a challenged book about racism on library shelves.
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Thomas Cooper Library on UofSC Campus unveils ‘Library of the future’
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Tuesday, University of South Carolina leaders cut the ribbon on what they’re calling the ‘library of the future’. Located on the 4th floor of the Thomas Cooper Library, the new facility includes collaborative technology pods. The glass-walled spaces are equipped with large, interactive monitors to which students can wirelessly connect their phones and tablets. University of…
Richland Library unveils your favorite items of 2018
2018 is over, but the Richland Library takes a look back at some of your favorite items that kept many of you coming back for more.
Ballet between the books: ‘Cinderella’ comes to Richland Library Sandhills
Richland Library has partnered with Columbia City Ballet to put on a free performance of Cinderella on Sunday, March 18.
Richland Library Main to reopen its garden level Saturday
Richland Library Main will unveil its newly designed garden level to the public in a grand reopening celebration Saturday, February 3.
Peruse gently-used books, CDs, DVDs at library’s seasonal book sale
With another season comes another Richland Library Friends book sale. The system is hosting its Winter Book Sale beginning Friday.
Former dollar store building to become new library for Edgewood neighborhood
Richland Library will break ground on its latest project, Thursday; a conversion of an old Dollar General building into a new library for the Edgewood community of Columbia.
Forest Acres Richland Library branch reopens Wednesday after facelift
FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WOLO) – The Forest Acres location of Richland Library reopens Wednesday after a months-long renovation. Library staff said the new Cooper is bigger and includes a “children’s makers” area for kids. The overhaul is part of a $59 million bond referendum passed by Richland County residents in 2013, to enhance library facilities across the county. A grand…
Staying Engaged: Summer Learning Challenge
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland Library is challenging residents to stay engaged, by making an effort to keep learning this summer. The annual “Summer Learning Challenge” rewards kids, teens and adults for recording those moments in a guidebook or online. Here’s your mission: every 30 minutes that you read every library program that you attend Once you have recorded…
“Share Your Story” About Richland Library
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – On Wednesday, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is shining a spotlight on Richland Library – one of 15 libraries in the country to be selected as a 2017 finalist for the National Medal. In conjunction with the recognition, the community also has a chance to get involved by taking part in the Share Your…
