RCPL Magazine (Jan./Feb.2012)

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from our director

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Dear Friends,

I’m not big on making New Year’s resolutions. It’s not

that I don’t have the resolve to make the changes they

require. It’s not even the “resolution” that intimidates me;

it’s the word “year.”

Blame my very short attention span, but I’m more likely

to make weekly resolutions, like “This week, I’ll stop drink-

ing coffee before noon.” Or “This week, I’ll be more

patient with my 12-year-old daughter.” (Okay, that’s a

daily resolution.) Or “This week, I’ll get more sleep.” Of

course, that’s only if I didn’t break the resolution about

the coffee. . . But you get the picture. I admit it’s tough for

me to stick with something for an entire year. And maybe

that’s because I’ve never looked to the library to help me

keep my resolutions! Regardless of what you resolve to do

in 2012, your library has the information and resources you

need to accomplish your goals.

If you are going to make that list of resolutions, do me a favor and add “Meet new

people.” There’s no better way to expand your circle of friends than visiting the library.

Take your child to storytime and you’ll meet other parents of toddlers. Take a Zumba class

and you’ll meet others interested in fitness. Visit our Gallery at the Main Library and run into

other art lovers.

At the library, you’re sure to meet someone—a staff member or customer —who shares

your interest. Just think, if you visit us weekly (add that to the list!), you’ll potentially have 52

new friends to help you keep your resolutions.

Here’s hoping your library helps to make 2012 your best year ever!

Warmly,

director’s picks

I just finished The Secret Gardenby Frances Hodgson Burnett

I’m just starting

Beautiful Boy:A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addictionby Isabel Wilkerson

I can’t stop listening to

El Caminoby The Black Keys

You don’t want to miss

The Friends’ Winter Book Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Saturday, January 21Check page18 for details!

Melanie Huggins | Executive Director

Want to read more? Start with our Best of 2011 selections on page 17. Planning to eat more vegetables? Check out our wonderful vegetarian cookbooks. (Look in 641.5636.) Looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint? Check out a kilowatt meter. (Ask a staff member.) Ready to learn a foreign language?Mango Languages is easy to use and available online at myrcpl.com/research-tools/mango-languages. Want to give more of your time? Volunteer at the library by calling 929-3436 or join the Friends of RCPL at myRCPL.com/friends. Ready to complete that household project? Check out our DIY videos and books. (Look in 643.7.)

Here are some examples

featured staff Q: What is one of your favorite things about working at the library?A: Whether someone is looking for a job or the world’s best chocolate

chip cookie recipe, I love to be a part of their personal quests.

Q: How do you make the library experience better for customers?A: As the teen volunteer supervisor at a busy regional library, I try to en-

gage our volunteers with meaningful activities. They’re in that wonderful

and awful time between childhood and adulthood with so many capa-

bilities and so much energy. I can offer them meaningful, lasting impres-

sions of what’s possible at the library. As a Spanish speaking librarian, I

often am the first point of personal contact with customers who speak

little English. Having lived in a foreign country myself, I understand that a

little kindness and extra time spent explaining things can go a long way in

developing positive, beneficial experiences with the library.

Q: Outside of the library, what is one of your favorite hobbies? A: I like to explore natural spaces. There’s not much better than being on

the trail at the Congaree National Park and suddenly realizing I have no

idea what time it is or how long I’ve been watching a particular heron

hunting on the shore of an oxbow lake.

Amy AllenSoutheast Regional Librarian

RCPL broke ground on a $1.6 million renovation

and expansion of its Eastover Branch, which

originally opened in 1985. The library facility,

the first LEED certified county-owned/munici-

pal building in Richland County, is expected to

be completed in October 2012.

A $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of

Agriculture, funded by the American Recov-

ery and Reinvestment Act, covers a substantial

portion of the project. The remaining costs are

covered by matching capital funds from Rich-

land County.

“Libraries today offer services and technolo-

gies that help residents find jobs, improve their

skills, and support the educational and enter-

tainment needs of their families,” said Melanie

Eastover Branch Getting $1.6 Million Renovation, ExpansionHuggins, RCPL’s Executive Director. “With

support from the USDA—matched by that of

Richland County—the residents of Eastover

will have the library they deserve.” RCPL and

the City of Denmark are the two South Caro-

lina recipients for the Recovery Act support,

an effort that awarded funds to 129 rural

communities in 30 states.

“This library is getting over half of our state’s

normal annual allocation for rural funding

projects, thanks to the Recovery Act funds,”

said Jesse Risher, community facilities pro-

gram director with the U.S Department of

Agriculture’s Rural Development office in

Columbia.

We believe in the impact of public libraries,

and know they are the heart of the commu-

nity, Risher said as he held up his own RCPL

card and professed to be a frequent visitor

to the library.

Breaking ground on RCPL’s Eastover Branch Renovation are RCPL Board Member John Baker; Richland County Councilman Kelvin Washington; Eastover Mayor Lee Faber; RCPL Board Chair Kirby Shealy; USDA’s Jesse Risher; and RCPL Executive Director Melanie Huggins.

The new facility will feature:• Expanded operating hours, additional

computers and enhanced services.• Double the space for the children’s • collection and increased space for • children’s programs.• A meeting room for programs and

use by community groups.• A new area that promotes the rich

history of Eastover.

In the last year, the number of people visiting the Eastover library has increased 38 percent.

The number of items checked out has increased 58 percent.

During construction, the library will operate from a portable building on the current library site. Library hours and services will remain the same, including wireless access and book returns.

RCPL is working with Curt Davis Architects on this project. The original Eastover Branch that opened in 1985 was the first project for Curt Davis.

Quick Facts

Jesse Risher, community facilities program director with the U.S Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development office in Columbia shows his library card.

The St. Andrews Regional Branch will be open on Sundays from 2-6 p.m. beginning January 8.

The Main Library and the Southeast

Regional Branch are also open these

hours on Sundays.

St. AndrewsOpens on Sundays

january + february 2012 | 3

l o c a t i o n s + h o u r sMain Library | 799-9084

Children’s Room | 929-3434

1431 Assembly St., Columbia 29201

Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Fri. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Ballentine Branch | 781-5026

1321 Dutch Fork Rd., Irmo 29063


Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Blythewood Branch | 691-9806

218 McNulty Rd., Blythewood 29016


Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

John Hughes Cooper Branch | 787-3462

5317 North Trenholm Rd., Columbia 29206


Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Eastover Branch | 353-8584

608 Main St., Eastover 29044

Mon., Tues., 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Wed., Fri., Sat., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thurs., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

North Main Branch | 754-7734

5306 North Main St., Columbia 29203


Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Northeast Regional Branch | 736-6575

7490 Parklane Rd., Columbia 29223


Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sandhills Branch | 699-9230

1 Summit Parkway

at Clemson Rd., Columbia 29229


Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Southeast Regional Branch | 776-0855

7421 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia 29209


Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

St. Andrews Regional Branch | 772-6675

2916 Broad River Rd., Columbia 29210


Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Wheatley Branch | 799-5873

931 Woodrow St., Columbia 29205

Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tues., Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

In 1945 at the end of World War II, a young Field Artillery soldier found himself in Paris, France. Stirring inside him was a desire to learn about art and culture. Through the GI Bill, he studied at the Académie Julian for three years. He took art classes by day and soon found himself mixing and mingling with a sophisticated social set in Paris. He was living a life he could have hardly imagined years before. When Burns returned stateside, he obtained a job at the Universal International Pictures in Los Angeles Art Department. In the heyday of 1950s Hollywood, he became an art director at CBS. Later he moved on to NBC where he designed sets in the early days of live television. At a Hollywood party, Burns met the Russian surrealist artist Pavel Tchelitchew through social maven Alice De Lamar, known for her love of art and interesting people. During a conversation, Tchelitchew advised Phil to draw an egg every day—a memorable piece of advice from a great artist. Phil Burns went on to explore further artistic endeavors, including interior design and the creation of showrooms. He retired to Fallbrook, California in the early 1980s. One day as Burns was clearing brush near his hillside home he fell down the hill and badly damaged his back. He sought treatment for the injury, finally resorting to a surgical proce-dure that went badly, leaving him homebound with excruciating chronic back pain. To seek solace, Burns turned to art, books, writing, and drawing to help free his mind from the pain. During this time he thought back to meeting Pavel Tchelitchew and remembered the artist’s words of advice: draw an egg every day. Late in 1995, Burns began drawing. Eggs. Architectural eggs. Surrealist eggs. Whimsi-cal eggs. Lonely eggs. Eggs with personality. Eggs in space. Eggs in every imaginable style. Hunched over a drafting table in pain, hundreds and hundreds of egg drawings emerged. All the same size of 7 1/2” x 8”, most of the drawings were done in India ink with a Crow Quill pen on white illustration board. Burns would finish one, place it on the stack of completed drawings, and start another. The stacks went into boxes and the boxes were eventually stored in his garage. For 14 years, Phil Burns drew eggs. In fact, on many days he would go far beyond drawing only one egg a day. By the time Burns stopped his drawings in 2008, he had created almost 3,500 imaginative egg illustrations. Hundreds of these are represented in this exhibition. Now 85 years old, Phil Burns is still homebound in California. This exhibition is a testament to one person’s will to live through chronic pain using imagi-nation and creativity to stay alive—and, in the process, creating an extraordinary body of work.

A Story of Art, Inspiration and Eggs On display through March 5, 2012 in the Gallery, Garden Level, Main


Upcoming Closings All RCPL locations will be closed the following dates:

Friday, December 23–Monday, December 26 for Christmas

At 5 p.m., Saturday, December 31 and Sunday, January 1 and Monday, January 2 for New Year’s

Monday, January 16 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Important Dates:

RCPL Board of Trustees Meeting5:30 p.m., Mondays, January 9 and February 13

Bostick Board Room, Main

storytimes

* Please register.

Now you can renew

FIVE times!Renew your library materials five times if the item is not requested by another customer.

How to renew: Online at myRCPL.com | Stop by any location | Call us at 929-3425 or 929-3427

* As of January 2012

Mother Goose Storytime birth to 12 months *Introduce your baby to the world of books, and nurture a love of reading with stories, rhymes and songs.• Children’s Room, Main

10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, January 4 – February 29

Hello Baby! birth to 23 monthsYour baby will love storytime while increasing vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs.• Southeast Regional

10 a.m., Tuesdays, January 10 – February 28

Now I am One! for one-year-olds *Build your baby’s vocabulary, listening and motor skills through stories, songs and fingerplays.• Children’s Room, Main

9:30 & 10:30 a.m., Mondays, January 9 – February 27Except January 16

• Northeast Regional 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, January 12 – February 16

Toddler Storytime for two and three-year-olds *Help your toddler discover the alphabet, numbers and other concepts while building social skills and learning about our world.• Children’s Room, Main

9:30 & 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, January 3 – February 28• Cooper Branch

10:30 a.m., Thursdays, January 5 – February 23

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 *Get ready for kindergarten! Your child will gain confidence and independence in this kids-only storytime.• Children’s Room, Main

3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, January 4 – February 29 • Wheatley Branch

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 10• Sandhills Branch

10:30 a.m., Thursdays, January 26 – March 1

Pajamarama Bedtime Storytime for all ages Wear your PJs, bring a teddy and snuggle up for bedtime stories and songs.• Children’s Room, Main

6:30 p.m., Mondays, January 9 & February 13• Southeast Regional

6:30 p.m., Mondays, January 9, 23 & 30 and February 6, 20 & 27• Ballentine Branch

6:30 p.m., Thursdays, January 19 & February 16• Blythewood Branch

7 p.m., Tuesday, February 21

Family Storytime for all agesStories, songs and much more for you and your family.• Children’s Room, Main

10:30 a.m., Thursdays, January 5 – February 23 10:30 a.m., Saturdays, January 7– February 25

• North Main Branch11 a.m., Tuesdays, January 3 – February 28

• St. Andrews Regional10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, January 4 – February 2911 a.m., Saturdays, January 7 – February 25

• Southeast Regional 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, January 4 – February 2911 a.m., Saturdays, January 7 – February 25

• Blythewood Branch10:30 a.m., Fridays, January 6 – February 24

• Ballentine Branch11 a.m., Fridays, January 6 – February 24

• Sandhills Branch11 a.m., Saturdays, January 7 – February 25

• Northeast Regional11 a.m., Saturdays, January 7 – February 25

• Cooper Branch11 a.m., Saturdays, January 7 – February 25

Other Fun StorytimesFamily Fun for all agesStick around after storytime for more fun for the whole family. 11:30 a.m., Saturdays, January 7 & February 4, Sandhills Branch

Exceptional You! Storytime for all ages *Stories, songs, and more for children with special needs and their families. Please call 699-9230 to let us know what accommodations can be made for you and your child. 3 p.m., Saturdays, January 21 & February 18, Sandhills Branch

Valentine’s Day Celebration for ages up to 2 yearsCelebrate Valentine’s Day with stories, songs and fingerplays plus make a craft for someone special!10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 14, Wheatley Branch

Be My Valentine for all agesEnjoy stories and songs. Make something sweet for your Valentine. 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 14, North Main Branch

Family Storytime: Strings and Stories for all ages Bring the family for a unique and relaxing morning of strings and stories with a special performance by students from USC’s Suzuki Strings program.11 a.m., Saturday, February 18, St. Andrews Regional

for families

* Please register.

Northeast Regional | 736-6575Hands on Art for ages 2-5 *

10:30 a.m., Fridays, January 6 and February 3

Sandhills Branch | 699-9230Nature DetectiveJoin Stacey Jensen from Sesquicentennial

State Park to discover which undercover

animals may be living in your backyard.

3 p.m., Thursday, February 23

Southeast Regional | 776-0855Morning of PuppetsEnjoy your favorite stories performed by

Southeast’s puppets.

10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 18

11 a.m., Saturday, February 11

Events for Families Children’s Room, Main | 929-3434Hands on Art for ages 2-5

Enjoy simple art fun for the very young, while

learning about colors, shapes and more.

Dress for a mess!

11 a.m., Fridays, January 6 and February 3

Afternoon of PuppetsWatch your favorite stories performed by

the Children’s Room puppets!

3:30 p.m., Thursday, January 26

3:30 p.m., Monday, February 20

North Main Branch | 754-7734Hands on Art for ages 2-5 *

10:30 a.m., Friday, November 4

Experience live music and original

animation in what The New York Times

calls “a cross between Yellow Subma-

rine and Dr. Seuss.” Join award-winning

illustrator and songwriter Morgan Taylor

in this Gustafer Yellowgold multi-media

performance of live music, animated

illustrations and storytelling.

Gustafer

3 p.m., Sunday, January 22Bostick Auditorium, Main | 929-3434

Yellowgold

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with food,

music, stories and more.

Noon, Saturday, January 28Sandhills Branch

Read stories about birds and make a

treat for your feathered friends.

4 p.m., Thursday, January 12Cooper Branch | 787-3462

Wild Birds

in your Backyard *Meet the Neighbors China: Chinese New Year

Save the Date Brenda Wong Aoki Coming to RCPL

On Friday, April 13, RCPL will host internationally known storyteller Brenda Wong Aoki as the

featured guest for the A(ugusta) Baker’s Dozen Storytelling Celebration. Clad in the traditional kimono of a Japanese itinerant storyteller, and using an exquisitely painted

fan and her waist-length hair as her only props, she performs song/dance/dramas drawn from

Kabuki legend, her grandfather’s memories of San Francisco during the Great Earthquake and

her own life experiences. A writer, performer and recording artist, her work blends Japanese tradi-

tional theater with contemporary story. She is known for her ability to play both male and female

characters, and she is fascinated with the intersections of cultures, place and time.

Honored three times with fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, she is considered

one of America’s foremost storytellers. Congress, the State of California, the City of San Francisco

and the government of Japan have all commissioned her award-winning stories. She resides in

San Francisco and continues to teach and perform internationally.

Watch for more details on this year’s A(ugusta) Baker’s Dozen at myRCPL.com.


Ballentine Branch | 781-5026The United States: Let’s Take a Trip @ Your Library! for ages 6-12

Pack your bags because we’re traveling this

year. Join us as we explore the rich history of

the United States through stories and crafts.

3:30 p.m., Thursdays, January 12 & February 9

Cooper Branch | 787-3462Love Your Library Book Club Good books, good times! Join us as we discov-

er some of the library’s great reads for tweens.

6:30 p.m., Monday, January 30

Be My Valentine for ages 5-8 *

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with stories and

make some valentines and chocolates for your

sweethearts!

3:30 p.m., Saturday, February 11

Yoga and Movement Storytime for ages 3-5 *

Enjoy movement and yoga positions along

with some favorite stories. Bring a mat if you

have one.

11 a.m., Wednesdays, February 1-22

North Main Branch | 754-7734Twix-N-Between for ages 9-12 *

Enjoy fantastical ghost stories to realistic

reads-and everything in between.

2:30 p.m., Saturdays, January 7

& February 4

King and Queen for a Day for ages 6-12 *

Children! Bring Mom, Dad or a special grown-

up and join us for stories, activities and crafts fit

for royalty.

4 p.m., Thursday, January 19

Sistah Friend/North Main Read-In for ages 6-8

Join us as we team up with North Main’s staff

for a read-in with area children from kindergar-

ten-3rd grade.

1 p.m., Saturday, February 11

Northeast Regional | 736-6575Book Bingo for ages 6-12

Come play bingo and take home a new

book to read!

3:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 11

Lego Madness for ages 6-12

Create robots, cities, creatures and more

using LEGOs and other building tools.

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 17

3:30 p.m., Monday, February 20

Sandhills Branch | 699-9230Homework Lab for ages 9-12

Laptops and library resources especially for

students in grades 6-8.

2:30 p.m., Mondays, January 9, 23, 30 and

February 6, 13 & 27

Southeast Regional | 776-0855DIG! Introduction to Archeology

for ages 9-12

It’s all about archeology! Come dig up

something new and interesting with us at

the library.

4:30 p.m., Thursdays

• January 26 - Intro to Archeology

• February 23 - Native American Period

Fitness Made Fun for ages 6-12

Kids can stay fit while having lots of fun!

3 p.m., Saturdays

• January 28 - Dance a Book: Join us

for a special movement storytime

designed by RCPL’s Amy Allen.

• February 4 - Zumba for Kids: Enjoy a

Zumba class just for kids with local

instructor Jenn McAllister.

St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675Thursday Tween Reads for ages 9-12 *

Good books, good times! Join us as we

discover some of the library’s tween reads!

3:30 p.m., Thursday, February 23

Join us as we celebrate the Chinese

New Year and learn the Lion Dance!

3 p.m., Saturday, January 7St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675

It’s 2012The Year of the Dragon

Lion Dance:

Chinese New Year Celebration *for ages 6-8

Come practice your reading with Bruno and

Casper, two service dogs who love to listen to

a good story!

3:30 p.m., Saturdays, January 21 & February 18

Children’s Room, Main | 929-3434

for ages 3-8 *

Are you a dinosaur fan? Roar and squeak

along with stories about dinosaurs. Play with

dinosaurs and make your very own to take

home!

for ages 9-12 *

Good books, good times! Join us as we

discover some of the library’s great reads for

tweens.

Sewing 101

for ages 6-12 *

Practice reading with a furry friend.

3 p.m., Wednesdays, January 4 – February 293 p.m. Saturdays, January 14 & February 11Sandhills Branch | 699-9230

school - age childrenLove Your Library Book Club

for ages 6-12

Come learn the basics of sewing and take

home a small project. Supplies provided.

6:30 p.m., Mondays, January 9 & 23Cooper Branch | 787-3462

3:30 p.m., Monday, January 23Northeast Regional | 736-6575

10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 11Blythewood Branch | 691-9806

Dinosaur Days

Read to a Dog

Paws for Reading


Celebrate the Chinese New Year through

stories, a lion dance and activities.

10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 25Wheatley Branch | 799-5873

for teensMain | 929-3434Teen Otaku AssociationTired of the same old anime on TV? Check

out our anime club for videos, food and fun!

6-8 p.m., Mondays, January 9, 23 & 30 and

February 6-27

• AnimeMarathon: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, February 25

College Goal South Carolina - TRIOTrying to find money for college and figure

out those mysterious financial aid forms? Find

the answers you’re looking for at a hands-on

program featuring experts from USC’s TRIO

program and the South Carolina Association

of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, February 18

North Main Branch | 754-7734Game On! * Challenge your friends and other kids

in an afternoon of Wii games.

4 p.m., Friday, January 27

Northeast Regional | 736-6575Anime ClubEat, drink and be merry watching various

anime in a relaxed setting.

6 p.m., Wednesdays, January 4-25 and

February 1-22

Play It Loud Bring your friends and make some noise play-

ing Wii games projected on the wall or gather

around for tabletop games.

3:30 p.m., Saturdays, January 21 &

February 4

Go Your Own WayLearn how to play Go, a 2,000-year-old strat-

egy game that remains one of the easiest to

learn and hardest to master.

3:30 p.m., Friday, January 27

Genre of the Month Teen Book Club A book club that caters to your choice of

books! Every month will reflect a different

genre, and you can tell others what you

have read in that genre and find out about

good reads others enjoyed. For February,

be still your heart and save your brains, this

month’s genre is The Undead!

4 p.m., Friday, February 24

Southeast Regional | 776-0855HablamosLearning Spanish? Ya lo hablas? Join us on

the first and third Wednesday evenings of

February, March, April and May - and enjoy

an hour of some relaxed Spanish chit chat.

6:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 1 & 15

Stop-Motion Creation * Produce your own stop motion short. We’ll

help you from start to finish - from envision-

ing your idea to uploading it on YouTube.

Express yourself with stop-motion and find

your inner artist.


St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675Teen Game TimeCome and hang out with your friends at

St. Andrews and play your favorite video

games after school.

3 p.m., Thursdays, January 5 – February 23

Family Game Time Join other gamers and share your Chess and

board game skills. Beginners and experts of

all ages are welcome.



Advisory Board TeenEarn volunteer hours by meeting once a month to help plan programs, participate in service projects and have fun! For 7th through 12th graders.

Main | 929-3434• Meet and Eat

Bring your own tasty creation or recipe to share and sharpen your culinary skills by making your own candy sushi.3:30 p.m., Saturday, January 7

• Check it Out: Books Check out hot new titles, classics

and pick your favorites to share.

3:30 p.m., Saturday, February 4

Cooper Branch | 787-3462• 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, January 28

& February 11 *

Sandhills Branch | 699-9230• TAB Book Group

Great reads, great discussion!6 p.m., Tuesdays, January 17 & February 21

Southeast Branch | 776-0855• 3 p.m., Saturdays, January 21 &

February 18

* Please register.

Denim Makeover Come and turn an old pair of jeans into something

new. Bring an old pair of your jeans in and give

them a makeover.

3:30 p.m., Saturdays, January 21 and February 4North Main Branch | 754-7734


And the Next RCPL Teen Idol is...

Eighteen teens competed in the 2011 RCPL Teen Idol competition in October at the

Main Library. Contestants were judged on vocal quality, song selection, projection

and stage presence.

2011 winners were Skye Roberts, 3rd place; Zoe Santiago, 2nd place; and Christopher Robinson, this year’s RCPL Teen Idol.

Judges for this year’s competition included Richland County Councilwoman Valerie Hutchinson, RCPL Literary Resident Eboniramm, local musician Amelia Quint and Artis-

tic Director/Choreographer Terrence Henderson.

Humans vs. Zombies There’s been an outbreak! Avoid

zombification at all costs and keep

the undead at bay with a pair of socks

and fast feet and they’ll starve out.

Get bitten and you’ll switch teams. Will

be played outdoors and canceled if

there is rain. See humansvszombies.org

for general information and rules.

4 p.m., Saturday, February 18Northeast Regional | 736-6575

Learn the basics of crocheting and

make something nice to wear.

4:30 p.m., Saturday, January 21North Main Branch | 754-7734

Hooked on Crocheting

Got the cold weather blues? We’ll show you how to make a scarf or hat or even how to begin a cozy blanket. We’ll provide the supplies, but be sure to register so we’ll know how many hooks to have handy.

3 p.m., Saturday, January 21Southeast Regional | 776-0855

Get Hooked: Crochet Basics

Guitar ClubBring your guitar and participate in a

group or individual lesson to get you

started with a great instrument.

7 p.m., Thursday, January 12 and February 16St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675

*

Looking for easy, waistline and envi-

ronmentally friendly recipes? Look no

further than the library. Come join us

for recipes, ideas, and sample some

delicious food.

3 p.m., Saturday, January 14Northeast Regional | 736-6575

Green Your New Year *


for adultsMain | 929-3457iPick Movie Series: Everything Must GoNick Halsey is having the worst day anyone

could possibly have. He loses his job, his sobri-

ety and his wife, finding all of his possessions on

the front lawn of his old house with the locks

changed. As he starts to live on his lawn, Nick’s

AA sponsor steps in and suggests a yard sale

as a way to make some money, let go and

move on with his life. (R; 100 min.; 2010)

3 p.m., Sunday, January 8

Family History WorkshopLearn about the RCPL print and online genea-

logical resources for family history research.


SC Digital Newspaper ProgramDiscover historic South Carolina newspapers in

the Library of Congress Chronicling America:

Historic American Newspapers online project.

Scholars from the University of South Carolina

will demonstrate the Chronicling America

website containing 19 South Carolina news-

papers published between the dates of

1860–1922.

6 p.m., Tuesday, January 24

Rachel LoshakJoin us for a concert by singer/bassist

Rachel Loshak. Her sophisticated, orchestral

approach to traditional pop music lights up

the imagination when combined with her

authentic and whimsical lyrics.

12:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 25

Read All About It Digitized historical newspapers are a growing

resource for genealogists. Learn about the

digitized resources available for your research.

6 p.m.,Thursday, February 16

Ballentine Branch | 781-5026Are you eReady?Have a Nook or iPad? Come to one of our

hands-on eReady sessions each month.

10 a.m., Saturdays, January 14 and February 11

Cooper Branch | 787-3462eReady Toy PartyBring your Nooks, iPads, Kindles and any eReader

or tablet and we will have fun! We will have lots

of helpers so everyone can learn how to down-

load library books and do all sorts of great things

with your new toys. No need for frustration, come

and join the eRevolution!

11 a.m., Wednesday, January 11

Savvy Shopping on a Budget * Discover easy ways to cut costs and stretch

your budget with Andy Shain from The State

newspaper.


North Main Branch | 754-7734Get Moving! Get Fit! Get Right! Dancercise Series-Belly Dancing (Raks Sharki) *The dance’s repetitious swaying, circular, flow-

ing movements of this dance improve posture,

tone the muscles, promote weight loss as well as

induce a state of mental relaxation.

6:30 p.m., Mondays, February 6, 13, 20 and 27

Northeast Regional | 736-6575Green Your New Year *Looking for easy, waistline and environmentally

friendly recipes? Look no further than the library.

Come join us for recipes, ideas, and sample some

delicious food.

3 p.m., Saturday, January 14

Walking in the

Past LaneBring your passion for history to the Local

History Room for a night with Dr. John Ham-

mond Moore, author of “Carnival of Blood”

and “Columbia & Richland County: A South

Carolina Community 1740-1900.”

6 p.m., Thursday, January 5Main | 929-3457

Free MusicFind free (and legal) sources for music

online.

3 p.m., Tuesday, January 24Northeast Regional | 736-6675

Free EntertainmentLearn about free (and legal) sources

for movies and TV shows.

3 p.m., Tuesday, February 28Northeast Regional | 736-6675

Find Relief from Your Economic Blues!

Heart Strings Participants will make a 12-inch string

pieced quilt block with a heart theme

to take home. Hear about the thrifty

tradition of string piecing and see

a brief slide show of some beautiful

string pieced quilts. Basic sewing skills

required.

10 a.m., Saturday, February 4Main | 929-3457

*


The South Carolina Midlands Master Gardeners will share their expertise on a variety of subjects.

For the Love of Roses3 p.m., Sunday, February 12Main

Houseplants *10 a.m., Friday, January 20Cooper Branch

Orchids *10 a.m., Friday, February 17Cooper Branch

Roses6:30 p.m., Thursday, January 19Northeast Regional

Herbs in Containers7 p.m., Thursday, January 12Sandhills Branch

Garden

Like a Master

for adults

* Please register.

Get in Touch with eReaders Did you receive an eReader as a gift and

want to learn how to use it? We’ll show you

how easy it is to download free eBooks and

audiobooks through RCPL’s Web site.


Tweeting, Blogging and Posting: Using Social Networking for Genealogy ResearchJoin Debbie Bloom, RCPL’s Local History Man-

ager, to learn how to use social networking

sites to further your family history research.

10 a.m., Saturday, January 28

Sandhills Branch | 699-9230Meet the Neighbors China: Movie NightJoin us for a special screening of Once Upon a Time in China starring Jet Li and Rosamund

Kwan.


Meet the Neighbors China: Feng ShuiChristian Mergner, Assoc. AIA, explains the

philosophy of this ancient design practice

and how it can be used in contemporary

architecture and interior design.


Meet the Neighbors China: Chinese New YearCelebrate the Chinese New Year with food,

music, stories and more.

Noon, Saturday, January 28

Southeast Regional | 776-0855Hablamos: Spanish Conversation ClubLearning Spanish? Ya lo hablas? Join us on the

first and third Wednesday evenings of Febru-

ary, March, April and May - and enjoy an hour

of some relaxed Spanish chit chat.

6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, February 1 & 15

Get Creative: Pine BasketsWe’ll be making pine baskets.


St.. Andrews Regional | 772-6675Yoga for Holiday Stress Relief *Relax after the holidays by joining Gigi

Garzon Dommers, certified yoga instructor,

to experience stress relief using yoga stretch

and relaxation techniques. Four sessions.

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, January 17 & 24 and

Wednesdays, January 18 & 25

Family Game TimeJoin other gamers and share your Chess

and board game skills. Beginners and ex-

perts of all ages are welcome.

6 p.m., Thursday, January 26 and


Fine Art from Everyday Objects *Join Columbia artist Kirkland Smith and

enjoy her “assemblages” of rubbish trans-

formed into works of art. Each intriguing

creation is a little piece of history.


Wheatley Branch | 799-5873Gadget GalleryDid you recieve a Nook, iPad or Kindle for

Christmas from Santa? Did he forget to

leave instructions? Come to our hands-on

eReady session and we’ll show you how

easy it is to download free e-materials from

our website!

11:30 a.m., Saturday, January 21

Internationals, join our conversation sessions and practice speaking English in a relaxed environment!

Main 10 a.m., Wednesdays, January 11 – April 25 (except March 21)

Northeast Regional 7 p.m., Mondays, January 23 – April 2

Sandhills Branch11 a.m., Tuesdays, February 7 – March 27

St. Andrews Regional10 a.m., Tuesdays, January 10 – April 3

World Religions Today:

A Community ConversationLearn more about the practice and beliefs of other religious faiths in this conversation-

centered program. In January, we will explore the idea of religion and explain the pro-

gram’s goals with USC religion professor Carl Evans. In February, we will explore Hinduism

with representatives of the faith.

7 p.m., Thursdays, January 26 & February 23Southeast Regional | 776-0855

*

Interested in knitting, needlework, scrapbooking or other crafts? Bring your own portable craft project and share some fun with fellow crafters!

Main 12:30 p.m., second and third Tuesdays each month

January 10 – May 17

Ballentine Branch6 p.m., Thursdays


North Main Branch *11 a.m., first and third Thursdays each month


Northeast Regional 11 a.m., Tuesdays

January 10 & 17 and February 14 & 21

Sandhills Branch 1 p.m., Tuesdays


Southeast Regional7 p.m., Tuesdays


St. Andrews Regional 1 p.m., first and third Thursday of the month


Sew DivineA Gathering of Crafters


Let’s Speak

English

Main | 929-3457Allen University Concert Choir for all ages

Enjoy the sounds of the Allen University Concert

Choir in celebration of the King Holiday and

the unveiling of the library’s Gee’s Bend Quilt

project!

3 p.m., Sunday, January 15

Healthy Mind, Body and Spirit: Eating Healthy in the African-American Community for adults

Join us for the first event of the Healthy Mind,

Body and Spirit Series and start your New Year

with tips on healthy foods and diets from local

experts!


Lunch and Listen for all ages

Bring your lunch and listen to rhythms and

sounds of local musicians. Coffee’s on us!

12:30 p.m., Thursdays

• January 19: RCPL Literary Resident and jazz vocalist, Eboniramm• February 16: Saxophonist Dante Lewis

Healthy Mind, Body and Spirit: Loving Your BodyJoin us for the second event of the Healthy

Mind, Body and Spirit Series and learn the

benefits of a regular fitness routine.


I Have a Problem With That: Preparing to Vote in 2012 for adults

A community forum focusing on voter ID,

redistricting and criminal record issues

and their effects on the African-American

community. Moderated by local radio

personality, Don Frierson.


Walking in the Past Lane for adults

Bring your passion for history to the Local His-

tory Room for a night with USC Public History

students who researched and created the

fascinating website “Slavery at South Caro-

lina College 1801-1865.”


Singing Stories, Making MelodiesDo you know why the bat flies at night or

what a crying coyote sounds like? Come

find out and enjoy an entertaining morning of

songs and stories with Michelle Martin, inau-

gural Augusta Baker Chair at the University of

South Carolina.

10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 4

NiA Presents Let It Shine for all ages

Join The NiA Company and the Generations

as they celebrate Black History through stories

and songs.

10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 18

Jazz RoundtableNeed a break from the book club! Join us for

the inaugural RCPL Jazz roundtable meeting.

Learn more about jazz styles, famous artists

and their recordings and help us preserve

and celebrate this American treasure. The

roundtable will feature interactive lectures,

discussions and even performances by local

artists. Coffee’s on us!


Cooper Branch | 787-3462Home: An Evening with Vennie Deas-Moore *Enjoy an evening with folk life photographer,

Vennie Deas Moore as she shares photos and

stories of Columbia and the Lowcountry, Afri-

can-American heritage and Gullah culture.


Celebrate African-American History and Culture

February 19 | Glory A dramatic account of the American Civil War’s

first all-black regiment, led by an idealistic, privileged

Northern white commander Colonel Robert Gould

Shaw, fighting not only the enemy, but also conven-

tion and prejudice. Based on Shaw’s Civil War letters.

(R; 122 min.; 1990)

iPick Movie Series for adults

RCPL’s media experts are

choosing their favorite movies

for special viewings.

3 p.m., SundaysBostick Auditorium, Main

for adults

Ginetta V. Hamilton, a Columbia edu-

cator and author of the book Black

History: Someone Forgot to Teach the

Children, will present her knowledge

and experience about the struggles

and contributions of blacks in South

Carolina and throughout the country.

Funding provided by The Humanities

CouncilSC.

7 p.m., Thursday, February 16Northeast Regional | 736-6575

Recovering

the Past


Celebrate Black History Month Storytime Join us as we celebrate African-American

authors and illustrators.

6:30, Monday, February 20

North Main Branch | 754-7734Get Moving! Get Fit! Get Right! Dancercise Series: African Dance for adults *

Learn to experience the exhilarating freedom

of rhythmic performing art that is deeply

woven into the social fabric of Africa and

produces weight loss.

Noon, Saturdays, January 7, 14, 21 & 28

Celebrate African-American History and Culture

February 26 | DreamgirlsBased on the Tony Award-winning Broadway

musical, a trio of black female soul singers goes

from just a group with talent to being a cross-

over hit on the pop charts in the early 1960s. The

friendship of the three girls from Chicago is put to

the test when they are faced with the pressure

of money, fame and adulation.

(PG-13; 131 min.; 2006)

February 19 | Glory A dramatic account of the American Civil War’s

first all-black regiment, led by an idealistic, privileged

Northern white commander Colonel Robert Gould

Shaw, fighting not only the enemy, but also conven-

tion and prejudice. Based on Shaw’s Civil War letters.

(R; 122 min.; 1990)

for all ages

Celebrate Black History Month and

African-American culture with songs,

poems and speeches performed by

people in our community.

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 7 Main | 929-3457

6:30 p.m., Monday, February 13Southeast Regional | 776-0855

2:30 p.m., Saturday, February 18North Main | 754-7734

6:30 p.m., Monday, February 20Sandhills Branch | 699-9230

Voices of our People

How Did We Get Here? From Slave Quarters to the White House for adults

Join African-American professors for a round-

table discussion of the African-American time

line.


Sandhills Branch | 699-9230Bound for Canaan: The Underground RailroadJoin historian Ron Roth as he tells the story of

the Underground Railroad, one of the most

epic in American history.

7pm, Wednesday, February 29

* Please register.

“Mama exhorted her children at every opportunity to ‘jump at de sun.’ We

might not land on the sun, but at least we would get off the ground.”

Zora Neale Hurston | Their Eyes Were Watching God


Mayor Benjamin’s One Book, One Columbia Panel DiscussionHear from the City of Columbia’s Mayor Steve Benjamin along with a distinguished group of

community leaders and reading advocates.

6-7:15 p.m., Thursday, February 16 | Bostick Auditorium, Main Library

book columbia ,one oneJoin one of our RCPL Book Clubs reading Saints at the River by Ron Rash and discuss the novel.

Cooper Branch | 10 a.m., Monday, January 9 – Cooper Branch Book Club

Main, Bostick Auditorium | 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 31 – Tuesday Morning Literary Discussion Group

Wheatley Branch | 11 a.m., Saturday, February 18 – Wheatley Book Club

Ballentine Branch | 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 29 – Bookin’ It in Ballentine

Find a reader’s guide to the book at www.ow.ly/7UGDH.

Ron Rash - An Evening with the AuthorJoin award-winning Appalachian author Ron Rash for an evening of conversation

about Saints at the River.

6:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 1 | Bostick Auditorium, Main Library

"Southern Lens: The Dark Corner" - A Film ScreeningJoin us for a special screening of “The Dark Corner,” a special episode in the SCETV Southern Lens

series. For more than 200 years, the Dark Corner of Upper Greenville County has remained

South Carolina's most elusive and notorious district until now. Get peeks into the exclusive

odyssey beginning with the Archaic Indians, up through the ages to the Moonshining era

and beyond.

6:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 8 | Bostick Auditorium, Main Library

Scenes from Columbia’s Riverbanks: A History of the WaterwaysJoin author Vennie Deas Moore for a discussion of her book.

7 p.m., Wednesday, February 29 | Bostick Auditorium, Main Library

One Book, One Columbia -- an initiative of the City of Columbia, Richland County, the Richland County

Public Library and the Columbia Council of Neighborhoods -- encourages all area residents to read Saints

at the River by Ron Rash between January 17 and February 29. Participate in special programs and events

focusing on this award-winning novel, which is set in South Carolina and explores the compelling themes of

the protection of scenic rivers, the role of the media and family relationships.

Get Ready to Read!

Saints at the River | Ron RashWhen a 12-year-old girl drowns in the Tamassee River and her body is trapped in a deep eddy, the

people of the small South Carolina town that bears the river’s name are thrown into the national

spotlight. The girl’s parents want to attempt a rescue of the body; environmentalists are convinced

the rescue operation will cause permanent damage to the river and set a dangerous precedent.

Torn between the two sides is Maggie Glenn, a 28-year-old newspaper photographer who grew up

in the town and has been sent to document the incident from her post in Columbia, South Carolina.

Since leaving home almost 10 years ago, Maggie has done her best to avoid her father, but now,

as the town’s conflict opens old wounds, she finds herself revisiting the past she’s fought so hard to

leave behind.

One Book, One Columbia

Recurring ProgramsTech Tuesdays @ EastoverOne-on-one computer assistance with

computer skills, software, resumes and

job searching.

4-8 p.m., every Tuesday, Eastover Branch

Tech Thursdays @ North MainOne-on-one computer assistance with

computer skills, software, resumes and job

searching.

4-7 p.m., every Thursday, North Main Branch

Interview Practice These sessions are first come, first served.

10 a.m. - Noon, every Wednesday,

Job Center, Main

Job Center, Main | 929-3457Business Etiquette *In this class, we will discuss the unwritten

rules of professionalism: the things most

people learn not in a classroom, but through

“the school of hard knocks.” Explore ways to

present yourself properly in spoken, written,

online and social business interactions.

11 a.m., Thursday, January 12

Exploring a Career in the Arts *Are you considering a career in the visual

arts? Art as a hobby can be fun, but being

a professional artist in a competitive environ-

ment takes artistic talent and industry-specific

business skills. Join our panel of local profes-

sional artists to learn about the ins and outs

of going professional as an artist.

2 p.m., Wednesday, January 18

Consider a Career in Technology & Communications: Time Warner Cable, Inc. *Join us for this great opportunity to learn

about working for Time Warner Cable, Inc.

Rose Dangerfield, Director of Public Relations,

will provide a company overview and discuss

the skills, education and experience needed

to work for a company that connects people

and businesses with information, entertain-

ment and each other.

11 a.m., Thursday, January 19

Resume Open LabCustomers who need to construct or

update a resume will want to attend.

10 a.m., Saturday, January 21


Find a Job Online Class *We will explore the various online resources

and ways to search for and apply for jobs

online. You will also learn how to upload a

resume or application to a website.

3 p.m., Monday, January 23

Financial Aid 101: Including Tips on How to Correctly Complete the FAFSA *

Join Rob Mendenall, President of The Col-

lege Funding Center, to learn more about

the types of financial aid, Expected Family

Contribution (EFC) and the Free Application

for the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. It’s

the perfect presentation to help you or your

child find funding for college or other higher

education opportunities.


Social Networking for Your Job Search Class *Learn how to use social networking sites like

LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to network

and search for jobs.

2 p.m., Monday, February 6

Interviewing Skills Class * Learn how to prepare for and make a

great impression in an interview, including

company background research resources

and following up after the interview.

11 a.m., Thursday, February 16

Test Taking Strategies, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of SC *

Test Taking Strategies is designed to help re-

duce anxiety and learn techniques for taking

assessments. We will cover strategies for dif-

ferent test formats, time management during

timed assessments, techniques for reducing

test anxiety and resources for practicing test-

taking skills.

5:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 29

Northeast Regional | 736-6575Interviewing Skills Class 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 11

Resume Open Lab10 a.m., Wednesdays, January 25 and

February 29


Find a Job OnlineExplore various online resources and learn

ways to search and apply for jobs online.

3 p.m., Wednesday, February 8

FeaturedPrograms

at Main

Jump-Start Your Career in the New Year *It’s the New Year! What a great time to reflect

on where you have been, where you are now

and where you want to go next with your career.

Join the Job Center Team and Jason Broughton,

SC State Library Workforce Development Trainer,

for an interactive discussion of creative ways to

revitalize your job search, reevaluate your career

goals, and refine your resume and interviewing

skills. Be inspired and be informed!

3 p.m., Wednesday, January 11

Careers in Education: Alternative Certification Opportunities *Thinking of a career change? How about a

rewarding career in education? With all your life

experiences and a four-year degree, you may be

eligible to teach in South Carolina! Come learn

more about all the alternative certification op-

portunities with Dr. Falicia Harvey, Coordinator of

Alternative Certification at the SC Department of

Education. Rick Wise, Troops to Teachers Program

Manager, will provide information and guidance

for veterans on how Troops to Teachers can help

you become a teacher, with possible financial as-

sistance to help you reach that goal.

Noon, Tuesday, February 7

WorkKeys Workshop *Be work-ready with WorkKeys! WorkKeys is a job

skills assessment system that helps employers se-

lect, hire, train, develop and retain a high-perfor-

mance workforce. Learn more about the process,

what companies support WorkKeys, and how to

prepare for the assessments with Dorothy Garrick

from the Magic Johnson Community Empower-

ment Center in Eastover.

10 a.m., Monday, February 13

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Main | 929-3457Tuesday Morning Literary Discussion Group *10 a.m., January 17 & 31 and February 14 & 28

Vista Book Group6 p.m., Wednesday, January 25 and February 22

Ballentine Branch | 781-5026Bookin’ It at Ballentine6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, January 25 and February 29

Cooper Branch | 787-3462Cooper Branch Book Club *10 a.m., Mondays, January 9 and February 6

North Main Branch | 754-7734Page Turners Book Discussion Group6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, January 31 and February 28

Northeast Regional | 736-6575Northeast Regional Book Group7 p.m., Thursdays, January 12 and February 9

Sandhills Branch | 699-9230Wednesday Book Group7 p.m., Wednesdays, January 11 and February 8

Thursday Book Group1 p.m., Thursday, January 19 and February 16

Southeast Regional | 776-0855Busy Person’s Brown Bag Short Story Club *Noon, Wednesdays, January 11 and February 8

Third Thursday Book Club7 p.m., Thursday, January 19 and February 16

St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675Book Banter7 p.m., Tuesdays, January 10 and February 14

Book Clubsat RCPL

Computer BasicsMain | 929-3457

Introduction to Computers I: 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 11

Introduction to Computers I: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 7

Introduction to Computers II: 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 18

Introduction to Computers II: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 21

Internet Basics: 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 25

eMail Basics: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 28

Microsoft Word (2010): 10 a.m., Saturdays, January 14 & February 4

Intermediate Microsoft Word (2010): 10 a.m., Saturday, February 25

Microsoft Excel (2010): 10 a.m., Saturday, January 28

Microsoft Excel (2010): 2:30 p.m., Saturday, February 18

Microsoft PowerPoint (2010): 10 a.m., Saturdays, January 21 & February 11

Cooper Branch | 787-3462

Introduction to Computers I: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 18

Introduction to Computers II: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 29

Northeast Regional | 736-6575

eMail Basics: 6 p.m., Thursday, January 5

eMail Basics: 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 15

North Main Branch | 754-7734

Introduction to Computers I: 11 a.m., Mondays, January 9, 23 & 30

Introduction to Computers I: 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, January 12, 19 & 26

Internet Basics: 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23

Internet Basics: 11 a.m., Mondays, February 6, 13, 20 & 27

Sandhills Branch | 699-9230

Introduction to Computers I: 3:30 p.m., Thursday, January 12

Internet Basics: 3:30 p.m., Thursday, January 26

eMail Basics: 3:30 p.m., Thursday, February 9

St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675

Introduction to Computers I: 7 p.m., Monday, January 23

Internet Basics: 7 p.m., Monday, January 30

Microsoft Word (2007): 7 p.m., Monday, February 6

Southeast Regional | 776-0855

Introduction to Computers I: 10 a.m., Saturdays, January 14 & February 25

Introduction to Computers II: 7 p.m., Thursday, January 19

Introduction to Computers II: 10 a.m., Saturday, January 28

eMail Basics: 10 a.m., Saturday, February 4

Microsoft Word (2007): 10 a.m., Saturday, February 18

* Please call and register for all computer classes. For teens and adults.


Bringing Books to YouShelley Ray | Homebound Coordinator

RCPL’s Best of

2011

I am a friend. I am listener. I am Shelley Ray, and I coordinate the library’s

homebound program for seniors as part of our community outreach.

While nearly three million customers walk through the library’s doors

each year, many people cannot. Some customers are temporarily or

permanently confined to their homes because of illness, age or physical

disability, and they can no longer visit the library. My job is to make sure

they continue to receive high quality library services.

From Robert Frost’s book of poems to a book on crocheting, home-

bound customers still have access to the more than 1.4 million resources,

including large print materials. The books are personally selected based

on the reading preferences of each individual.

But, I’m here to tell you, this is more than just a book delivery service. I

have become their friend, and perhaps the only person they see that

day. When I hear Ms. Bradwell say, “You’re my sunshine,” or Mrs. Simpson

say “I hope you never leave,” I realize that these books and the li-

brary’s company really mean everything to them. But what they might

not know is that bringing them the books means everything to me.

If you, a family member, friend or neighbor could benefit from this

service, please call 929-3416.

About the Program:Shelley Ray is the homebound coordinator for RCPL. Each month she

makes between 50 and 60 visits to individuals in their homes, visits more

than 20 facilities and delivers more than 1,200 items reaching more

than 200 adults.

The Helpby Kathryn Stockett

Water for Elephantsby Sara Gruen

The Girl With the Dragon Tattooby Stieg Larsson

The Peach Keeperby Sarah Addison Allen

The Throne of Fireby Rick Riordan

Awakenedby P.C. Cast

Silverliciousby Victoria Kann

I Broke My Trunkby Mo Willems

A Crazy Day with Cobrasby Mary Pope Osborne

adult teen children

pickmyRCPL.com/bestof2011


Stock up on good books, movies and music at the Friends’ book sales, and support the library! Browse thousands of print and nonprint materials in all genres, from fiction and nonfiction to children’s books and other rare finds.

Preview Sale For Friends’ Members:6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, January 20Join for only $25 at the book sale!

9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, January 21RCPL Operations Center | 130 Lancewood Rd.Questions? Call 988-0885.

Winter Book Sale

Support Your Library

JOIN THE FRIENDSVisit myRCPL.com/friends or call 803-988-0885

SUPPORT THE FOUNDATIONVisit myRCPL.com/foundation or call 803-929-3424

Help make a great library even better!

supporting rcpl

Gifts to RCPL In support of the Michael Kennett Nature Program Ms. Sally S. Stoll

Gifts to the Friends of RCPLHistoric Columbia FoundationThe Little Book ClubMs. Willann K. Woodward

In memory of Arn Markley Mr. Frank BakerMs. Connie DrakeMs. Bonnie DisneyMs. Ellen W. JamesMs. Amy MikellMs. Betsy Smith

In memory of Charles Samuel Owens Jr.Tom, Susan and Jennifer Reno

Gifts-In-KindHistoric Columbia Foundation

Gifts to the RCPL FoundationAnonymousMr. and Mrs. Ed BrelandMr. Wallace Cunningham Jr.Mrs. Toni M. ElkinsGahagan Consulting Co.Ms. K. Aubrey GilmoreWon H. and Hwa C. KimMr. and Mrs. Thomas C. KurimcakMs. Imogene F. LipscombMr. and Mrs. Gerald A. McDermottMr. Andrew S. MelansonThe Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Program Dr. and Mrs. William M. Rambo Jr.Ms. Pamela J. Roberts and Mr. Joel H. SmithMs. Charlotte SchonfeldMr. David J. SelbigerMs. Delphine H. Washington

In honor of Andy CliftonMr. Dwight Patterson

In honor of Mellie Rae Ramsey CokerMr. Steven Coker

In honor of David R. Campbell Ms. Ellen Douglas Schlaefer

In honor of Nonie Price and in support of the Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship Dr. Samantha Hastings

In memory of Freddie Alston Jr. Staff Association of RCPL

In memory of Henrietta Alston Staff Association of RCPL

In memory of Charles Samuel Owens Jr.Staff Association of RCPL

In memory of Jean Z. SliderMs. Annette W. Metz

In support of the Ethel Bolden Minority ScholarshipMr. and Mrs. Leon BabridgeMr. and Mrs. Abraham Gold Jr.Mrs. Gerda M. KahnDr. Michelle H. MartinLt. Col. and Mrs. Paul L. RossMs. Betty S. ShearinDr. John R. Stevenson

In support of Growing ReadersFirst Citizens Bank

In support of the Walker Local History RoomMr. and Mrs. Rex L. CareyMr. and Mrs. Robert M. CosgroveMrs. Mary HarmonMs. Margaret McKinneyMrs. Amy E. Tillery

Gifts-In-KindClemson UniversityMrs. William L. Ivey

Ms. Phyllis A. AllenMr. Wendell ArmstrongMrs. Stephanie M. BaileyMs. Phyllis A. BeatyDr. Claudia Benitez-NelsonMr. and Mrs. W. Donald BrittDr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Coogler Jr.Ms. Judy H. CookMs. Emily L. CooperMs. Rachel L. CooperMr. Adam DavisMr. Al EverettMr. and Mrs. Dexter FaulknerMs. Megan E.C. FaulknerMs. Sonja Grooms-SmithMr. and Mrs. Edward G. HartMr. and Mrs. Calhoun S. HodgesMs. Marian JacobsMs. Teresa D. KennedyMs. Paula LangfordMs. Marlene C. MackeyMr. and Mrs. James P. OsborneMs. Jane PatrickMr. and Mrs. Dennis H. PeelerMr. Dale PierceMs. Nancy A. RaleyMr. and Mrs. Gary A. RiceMs. Karen RoodMs. Alyece RussellMs. Debra W. ScottMrs. Pamela A. Simmons-BeasleyMs. Carol C. SingletaryMs. Marian H. SmithMs. Maria G. SmoakMs. Maria SophocleousMr. and Mrs. Thomas L. UtseyMr. and Mrs. Theodore Von KellerMrs. Cynthia WagnerMrs. Belinda WallaceMs. Antona G. Wilson

Gifts to RCPLSeptember 1 – October 31, 2011

New Friends’ MembersSeptember 1 – October 31, 2011


Dates to Remember

Friends’ Board Meetings12:30 p.m., Fridays, January 6 and February 3Bostick Board Room, Main

Join the Friends of RCPL and the USC Institute for

Southern Studies for a book discussion and signing

by Silas House at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, January 31

in the Bostick Auditorium of the Main Library, 1431

Assembly Street.

Silas House is an award-winning author of four nov-

els, two plays and a book of creative nonfiction.

His most recent work, a young adult novel titled

Same Sun Here and co-written with Neela Vas-

wani, will be published in early 2012. House serves

as the director of the Loyal Jones Appalachian

Center at Berea College and on the fiction faculty

at Spalding University’s MFA in Creative Writing pro-

gram. A former writer-in-residence at Lincoln Me-

morial University and a well-known environmental

activist, he is the creator of the Mountain Heritage

Literary Festival.

Southern Writers Series Returns

The Richland County Public Library Foundation held its first recog-

nition event for members of the Literary Circle in late November.

The event, From Dewey to Digital, was held at the Main Library

and showcased the variety of digital resources – everything from

downloadable music to movies – now offered by your library.

The Literary Circle is the Foundation’s Annual Giving Society, with

giving levels starting at $500. These funds help support critical li-

brary initiatives including homework support, the Job Center at

RCPL and outreach to childcare centers.

For more information or to make a gift, contact Tina Gills at

929-3424 or [email protected].

From Dewey to Digital

Foundation Board MeetingNoon, Thursday, February 9Bostick Board Room, Main

Silas House

Michael Griffith

RCPL Awarded Grants for Special Projects

Also featured in the 2012 series will be MichaelGriffithat 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 in the Bostick Auditorium

of the Main Library. Michael Griffith is the author of

Bibliophilia and Spikes, and his new novel, Trophy, is

set in Lexington, S.C. His fiction and nonfiction have

appeared in New England Review, Virginia Quarterly

Review, Southern Review, Five Points, Salmagundi,

Oxford American, Southwest Review, The Washington

Post, and many other periodicals. An assistant profes-

sor of English at the University of Cincinnati, he also

serves as editor of the Yellow Shoe Fiction Series for

Louisiana State University Press.

These events are free and open to the public.

Questions? Call 988-0885.

RCPL was awarded three grants in December. The first is a two-year grant of $78,500

by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Founda-

tion through Smart Investing @ Your Library , a partnership with the American Library

Association. The grant will support a series of programs in an effort to increase the

financial literacy of low to moderate income families with special focus on the Afri-

can-American community.

The C.G. Fuller Foundation is providing $4,000 to support Augusta Baker’s Dozen in

April. (See page 6 for event details.) Also, the Central Carolina Community Founda-

tion is providing $3,500 to support a Summer Reading Tutor project. Watch for more

details!

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RCPL Magazine (Jan./Feb.2012)