Richland Library

Richland Library initiative to bring 65 Wi-Fi hotspots across Richland County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland Library is partnering with Columbia Housing to provide wi-fi hot spots. Richland Library is launching its ‘Home-spot Initiative’ in Richland County. Officials say the goal is to set up 65 Wi-Fi hotspots in 26 Columbia Housing Resident communities, across Richland County, by July 2021. The library says this will give residents the ability to work from…

Richland Library expands limited services to several pick up windows

All Customers Can Request, Pick up and Return Materials at certain pick up windows

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Good news for book lovers. While the Richland Library locations remain closed, the library says it will begin allowing customers to pick up items, they had on hold, at several library pick up windows. Customers can also request new materials over the phone and online. Now you can get hold or request items from 3pm – 6…

Local Living: Boo At The Zoo and Not so Spooky Stroll!

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–We start our look at local living with some Halloween fun. Boo At The Zoo returns Friday at Riverbanks Zoo. It’s a frightful night that’s just right for the little ones. Kids of all ages can enjoy a trick or treat trail, foam zone, and more. If you’re interested you need to purchase your tickets in advance. Boo…

My Life Empathy lab lets you experience race relations during Black History Month

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Richland Library has been holding a series of Empathy Labs, allowing members of the public to see an experience through the eyes of someone else. The latest installment, puts takes the viewer to the historic Ben’s Chili Bowl located in Washington, D.C. where you will get a chance to have interactions with customers. The Intimate…

Not so spooky Halloween is early sweet treat for kids

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — We’ve been telling you about it for days and tonight the little ghouls and goblins came out to enjoy  a chance to celebrate Halloween early.  The Richland County library got a jump on the holiday fun. This afternoon the library offered a not-so-spooky Halloween stroll down Main street. Several businesses along the Main street corridor opened…

Richland Library hosts ‘Not so Spooky Halloween’ stroll

 COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) Richland Library is hosting the annual Not-So-Spooky Halloween Stroll from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31 at the Main location (1431 Assembly Street). According to Library officials, then take a stroll in the Main Street District for some trick-or-treating at the following, participating locations: Richland Library Main The COMET Columbia Museum of Art Mast General Store…