BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WOLO) – After a year full of renovations, the Blythewood location of Richland Library is set to open Thursday morning. Library staff is holding a grand opening celebration from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, but the doors will stay open until 8 p.m. Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal visited the branch for a preview of what community members…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Bookworms listen up, two Richland County Library locations are closing temporarily for renovations. The Northeast Location at 7490 Parklane Road and the Wheatley location at 931 Woodrow Street will close Saturday, July 1. The libraries will undergo extensive renovations as part of a bond referendum. Both projects are expected to last 12-18 months. Categories: Local News, News…
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…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland Library is hosting almost two dozen Midlands businesses Saturday for a job fair geared at young adults. The target age range is 16 to 24, but anyone looking for employment is welcome. Be sure to bring copies of your resume and dress professionally. The fair runs from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the library’s main…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland Library is hosting a week full of events in honor of National Women’s Health Week, Sunday through Friday. Self-Defense Class 9 a.m. – 1p.m. Monday, May 15 Richland Library Southeast This is a crime-prevention program with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department that utilizes techniques, specifically designed for women, to reduce the likelihood of victimization….
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…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The book shelves are getting ready to broaden at one branch of the Richland County Library system. The Richland Library Northeast is set for some major upgrades, undergoing a nearly one thousand square foot renovation. For the next two weeks library patrons can stop by the branch and see the footprints, and images for the planned renovation….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland Library’s “One Book, One Community” initiative wraps up Tuesday. Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal sat down with Clo Cammarata, library programs and partnerships manager, to discuss the monthlong community read-along and discussion. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, Richland Tags: community read-along, Grant Park, Richland Library
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The month of February comes to a close next week, and with it, so does Richland Library’s One Book, One Celebration event. This year, readers were invited to dive into “Grant Park”, a novel tackling race relations, written by Pulitzer-prize winning journalist, Leonard Pitts, Jr. Pitts will be giving a free lecture to the public on…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland Library’s new Sandhills branch is celebrating a grand opening this weekend. The ribbon-cutting, complete with activities, live music and food trucks, takes place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The public is invited to attend. The new location is at 763 Fashion Drive behind Belk in the Village at Sandhills. In November 2013,…
