Richland Library

Richland Library’s ‘Not so Spooky Halloween Stroll’

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Ghosts and goblins will make their way up and down Main Street this Halloween. The Richland County Library will once again host the “Not-So-Spooky Halloween Stroll”, in downtown Columbia. It will take place from 3pm to 5pm. Businesses taking part on Main Street will hand out treats for the kids. You can walk through the Main Street District for…

Richland Library Southeast Undergoing Renovations

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Book worms may need to start looking for another library, if you plan on checking out a book at the Richland Library Southeast, off Garner’s Ferry. The good news is, a newly renovated library will soon re-open. The site is temporarily closing due to upgrades and renovations but staff will continue offering some services at an onsite temporary…

Richland Library Hosts Fall Book Sale

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you looking to do some reading? The Richland Library Friends Fall Book Sale is Saturday, October 21 from 9am until 3pm. The Library says paperbacks will start at $1 and $2 for hardbacks. According to the Richland Library, the Friends host four books sales a year – winter, spring, summer and fall – as well as some…

Richland Library to Host New Design Plan Reveal for Edgewood

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland Library is inviting residents to view the new plan for the Edgewood Library on Thursday, October 12  at 4pm.  It will take place at the Cecil Tillis Center off Simpkins Lane. Library officials say residents can see how their input helped shape the renovation and reconfiguration of the 7,000 square-foot building, located at 2101 Oak Street, as well…

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…

Richland Library Delegation Receives National Honor in DC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) The Richland Library has accepted the 2017 National Medal. The library delegation was in Washington, D.C. Monday to receive the honor. Melanie Huggins, Richland Library Executive Director was in DC to accept the Medal. After back-to-back years as a finalist, the Institute of Museum of Library Services (IMLS) named the library a National Medal winner for Museum…