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Coming Soon for Adults

This list is regularly updated and shows items that have been ordered and will soon be available for checkout.
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Just Checked In for Adults

This list is regularly updated and shows some of the latest items that have been checked in at the library.

May 20 3:00 p.m.

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Richland Library Main

Ukulele Jam

Ukulele enthusiasts meet for a relaxed and fun jam session. Newbies and seasoned strummers welcome!

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Jun 21 3:30 p.m.

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Richland Library North Main

Play Freely: Fun Fridays at North Main

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2024 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction

The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction celebrates creativity and excellence in fiction by women and non-binary writers in Canada and the United States.The 2024 winner is Brotherless Night by V. V. Ganeshananthan

Jun 21 7:00 p.m.

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Richland Library Main

Small Talk with Angie Stone

Columbia native Angie Stone will talk with Dr. Toby S. Jenkins about her music career in hip-hop and R&B. She'll also be joined by the members of The Sequence - Cheryl "Cheryl the Pearl" Cook and Gwendolyn "Blondy" Chisolm.

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2024 Pulitzer Prizewinners

The 2024 Pulitzer Prizes have just been announced. Check out these winners and finalists in the categories of fiction, history, biography, memoir/autobiography, poetry, and general nonfiction.

May 21 1:00 p.m.

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Richland Library Main

Watch Freely: Ma

A lonely woman befriends a group of teenagers and decides to let them party at her house. Just when the kids think their luck couldn't get any better, things start happening that make them question the intention of their host.

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Aug 27 6:00 p.m.

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Richland Library Wheatley

Wheatley Book Group

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, Razorblade Tears, by S.A. Crosby.

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Jul 30 6:00 p.m.

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Richland Library Wheatley

Wheatley Book Group

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, Once There Were Wolves, by Charlotte McConaghy.

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What We're Reading: May 2024

Check out what the members of the Richland Library Team are reading this month! We can help you discover great titles for adults, teens, and children.All titles linked here are in print format, but other formats may be available. Check the catalog and the monthly What We're Reading Libby shelf for eBooks and eAudiobooks.
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Fiction

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Check out these fiction titles dealing with anything from anxiety, to addiction to gain understanding, relate, or grow your awareness.
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Focusing on Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Take a look at one of these films that center on issues related to mental health.
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Richland Library Ballentine

Growing Microgreens at Home

Growing microgreens at home is an easy way to add nutrition and flavor to many of your favorite foods. Find out how to do this at home on a budget in this blog post!

Jun 25 6:00 p.m.

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Richland Library North Main

Page Turners Book Group

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler.

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