RCPL Magazine (July/August)

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P U B L I C L I B R A R Y

Challenge SUMMER READING

Through AUGUST 13

m y R C P L . c o m

from our director

2 | july + august 2011

Dear Friends,

Right up there with my love for books, is my

passion for music. I don’t have to look very far

up my family tree to know where that love came

from. Some of my fondest memories of my father

are of him, kicked back on the couch with those

super-sized headphones on, eyes closed, hands

waving in the air, with a smile on his face. He

could be listening to anything from Beethoven

to Fleetwood Mac but I knew he was a million

miles away. My dad also had a one of those

wonderfully smooth, rafter-shaking voices that as

pre-teen, made me want to crawl under the pew

on Sundays. Folks knew when my family skipped

church, that’s for sure. My adolescent embarrass-

ment gave way to wonderful sense of pride and

appreciation. As I grew older, I realized just how

much my dad shaped my own deep and broad appreciation for music and how my own

musical talent was inherited. Our shared passion helped us connect in special way.

I still have that same love and excitement for discovering, listening to and sharing music

with others. I feel so fortunate to work in a place where music is as celebrated as books;

where such a wide variety of music is available to explore. And now we are going to make

it even easier for you to broaden your musical taste (and your own personal music

library) with a new service.

Music lover, meet Freegal: A music service that allows customers to download free

digital music that does not expire or disappear. Sound too good to be true? Visit

myRCPL.com/freegal and start exploring!

I hope you’ll use Freegal weekly. Why not sample an artist you’ve never heard before or

create the perfect summer playlist? It’s simple to use, free and you don’t have to “return”

the songs you download. They are yours to keep. I can’t think of a better incentive to kick

back, plug in those earbuds and relax. Enjoy!

Warmly,

director’s picks

I just finished The Killer of Little Shepherds

by Douglas Starr

I’m just starting Ice: A Memoir of Gangster

Life and Redemption-from

South Central to Hollywood

by Ice-T and

Douglas Century

I can’t stop listening to3 Rounds and a Sound

by Blind Pilot

You don’t want to missThe chance to download

three songs a week from

Freegal!Melanie Huggins | Executive Director

All RCPL locations will be closed

Sunday, July 3 and Monday, July 4

for Independence Day.

holiday closings

“We are going to make it even easier

for you to broaden your musical taste.”

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Amanda StoneCooper Branch Librarian

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Why did you choose to work in libraries?I was a librarian in a 4th grade play, and everything else

is history! I realized that I love connecting people to the

information they need and a bit of the entertainment

they want.

How does your job make this library better? While I only work at RCPL 7 hours a week, I try to make

those hours count! I get to do a bit of everything—from

helping a customer fill out a (confusing) job form to

cheerleading for the next great Young Adult read.

What is your most memorable library experience?My favorite times are when I am away from the library and

meet patrons “in the wild.” They always call me “The Library

Lady” and tell me about their great experiences at RCPL.

We’re Listening to Give you a Bigger and Better Library!

Take Your Library Anywhere!

Eastover Branch To Start Expansion this Summer

The Eastover Community is set to receive a bigger and better

library. A grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture covers a

substantial portion of the $1.1 million renovation and expansion of

the current Eastover Branch, which was opened in 1985. The expan-

sion will double the size and significantly increase the hours for

the Eastover Branch. During construction, the Eastover Branch

will operate in a temporary facility and all library services will

remain the same. Construction is set to begin in September.

Stay tuned for more information.

“Expansion will double the size

and significantly increase the

hours of the Eastover Branch.”

Receive a 20% discount on a dinner purchase with your library card at these two locations!

M Café on Sumter St.Miyo’s on Main St.

Valid through August 17, 2011

Get Wild

with Miyo’s!

july + august 2011 | 3

director’s picks

All RCPL locations will be closed

Sunday, July 3 and Monday, July 4

for Independence Day.

Library Launches Mobile Site for Smartphone Users.

Using a smartphone, customers can access the site by visiting the

catalog on myrcpl.com; the phone detects when a visitor is browsing

on a smartphone and automatically redirects the browser. The site is

designed to be compatible with mobile browsers found on Android,

BlackBerry and iPhone, offering visitors an optimal viewing and navi-

gation on their handheld devices. The mobile site features easy access

to the most popular links, including the library catalog and calendar of

events and contains fewer graphics, allowing for a quick page upload

on their device.

Save it to your favorites or download the Library Anywhere app from

the app store and take your library anywhere! To the grocery store, the

long drive to grandmas, in line at the bank – anywhere you are your

library is there!

Scan HereAim your smartphone equipped with a QR reader app to visit our mobile site.

l o c a t i o n s + h o u r s

Main 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.

The Link, Ballentine | 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.

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.

What You Are Tweeting AboutStevebenjaminsc: I encourage everyone to take

advantage of @myRCPL’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Great program!

Tuckerae: I started @myRCPL’s #summer reading

challenge today! First on my long list is Heart of the Matter

by Emily Giffin! Perfect day for reading!

Knowitall : RT@myRCPL: Got eBooks? Stop by the

Cooper Branch today for a Gadget Gallery from 11:30 - 2!

Learn how to download eBooks & more for free

Quitecontrary0: Visited the Cooper branch of

@myRCPL since moving to forest acres. Cozy! going back

tmmr 4 daughter 2 sign up for summer reading at 3.

PH_Foundation: Cool RT @columbiasc: Did you see

Matt Lauer w/his eco-friendly @myRCPL bag on @today-

show? Our library is #kindofabigdeal!

We want to hear from you! Share your exper ience and get updates on all l ibrary happenings at twitter.com/myrcpl and facebook.com/myrcpl .

Facebook Followers Tell Us!We asked our Facebook fans to come up with 50 reasons to visi t the l ibrary! Here are some suggestions:

Joe Roberts

“It is the single-best use of your tax dollars!”

Alexis Lucil le

“To visit the children’s room and open up your child’s imagination!”

Eric Reber

“To appreciate a beautiful architectural gem.”

Stevie Libra Allen

“So the grand girlies can play with the puzzles and arrange the stuffed animals around

tables for tea parties.”

Kristopher Davis

“So you can read books, and rent movies for free all summer!”

Br iana Timmerman

“Free books on tape for long trips!”

&

us @myrcpl

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storytimes and family eventsMother Goose Storytime for babies up to 12 months *

Introduce stories, rhymes and songs to your baby.

• Children’s Room, Main10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, July 6 – August 24

Now I am One! for ages 12-23 months *

Sit, look and listen to stories and songs that are just right

for you and your one-year-old.

• Children’s Room, Main9:30 & 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, July 7 – August 25

Hello Baby! for ages up to 23 months

Stories, songs and more for you and your little one.

• Children’s Room, Main6:30 p.m., Mondays, July 11 – August 15

• Southeast Regional 10 a.m., Tuesdays, July 12 – August 30

Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3 *

Stories and fun for you and your child.

• Children’s Room, Main9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, July 5 – August 23

• Cooper Branch 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, July 14 – August 18

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 *

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays.

• Children’s Room, Main3:30 p.m., Thursdays, July 7 – August 25

• North Main Branch 11 a.m., Saturdays, July 9 – 23

Pajamarama Bedtime Storytime for all ages *

Wear your PJs, bring a teddy and snuggle up for some bedtime

stories and songs.

• Southeast Regional 6:30 p.m., Mondays, July 11 – August 29

• Cooper Branch7 p.m., Monday, July 11 and Tuesday, August 9

• Northeast Regional 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 10

Family Storytime for all ages

Stories, songs and much more for you and your family.

• Blythewood Branch10:30 a.m., Fridays, July 1 – August 26

• The Link, Ballentine11 a.m., Fridays, July 1 – August 26

• Children’s Room10:30 a.m., Saturdays, July 2 – August 27 and

10:30 a.m., Mondays, July 11 – August 29

• Cooper Branch11 a.m., Saturdays, July 2 – August 27

• Northeast Regional 11 a.m., Saturdays, July 2 – August 27

• Sandhills Branch11 a.m., Saturdays, July 2 – August 27

• Southeast Regional11 a.m., Saturdays, July 2 – August 27 and

10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, July 6 – August 31

• St. Andrews Regional11 a.m., Saturdays, July 2 – August 27 and

10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, July 6 – August 31

• North Main Branch11 a.m., Tuesdays, July 5 – August 23

• Eastover Branch10 a.m., Wednesdays, July 6 – July 27

Events for Families Children’s Room, Main | 929-3434Lights, Camera, Action! Bring the whole family for a special screening

of your favorite movies.

2:30 p.m., Fridays

• July 1 – The Tale of Despereaux (G)

• July 8 – Charlotte’s Web (G)

• July 22 – Ratatouille (G)

Hands on Art for ages 2-5

Simple art fun for the very young. Dress for a mess!

11 a.m., Friday, July 8

11 a.m., Friday, August 5

Evening of Puppets for all ages

Watch your favorite stories performed by the Children’s Room puppets!

7 p.m., Tuesday, July 12 and 7 p.m., Tuesday, August 23

Eastover Branch | 353-8584Mama Mia Pasta’s Greena!Kids of all ages will enjoy this eco-friendly

project using dried pasta to make jewelry.

3 p.m., Saturday, July 16

What You Are Tweeting About

Family Storytimes continued


Attending storytime will increase your child’s vocabulary.

Research has shown that vocabulary is the single

greatest predictor of a child’s academic success.

for families

Music for ages 3 – 9

It’s all about the music! Join us for a fun storytime

featuring music and movement.

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 9

St. Andrews Regional

and Movement PigskinGet your visors ready! Spurrier’s Gamecocks

are taking the field at RCPL for a morning of

stories, games and autographs.

11 a.m., Friday, July 15Bostick Auditorium, Main

Poets

Through August 13

SUMMER READING

Richland County Public Library

Check out myRCPL.com/summer for information on Summer Reading Challenge wrap-up parties and award ceremonies! And remember to read everyday and read a new way!

* Please register.

Eastover Branch continued Lights, Camera, Action! Bring the whole family for a special screening of

your favorite movies.

3 p.m., Fridays

• July 15 – Karate Kid (PG)

• August 19 – How to Train Your Dragon (PG)

St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675Catch the Reading BugSummer is here and the bugs are swarming.

Be on the lookout for the bugs hidden in juve-

nile materials. If you find one, bring it back to

St. Andrews and put it in our “Bug Jar.” You will

be entered into a drawing for a prize at the

end of the summer!

July 1 – August 13

Lights, Camera, Action!Bring the whole family for a special screening

of your favorite movies.

3 p.m., Saturdays,

• July 2 – Toy Story 2 (G)

• August 6 – Toy Story 3 (G)

PuppetpaloozaIt’s a puppet show! Come and enjoy an

afternoon of puppets!

3:30 p.m., Thursday, July 21

Sandhills Branch | 699-9230Acting Out Presents…Join the Acting Out performers for a fun

program based on children’s literature.

3 p.m., Friday, July 15

Read the Picture Storytime Discover how to find the hidden meaning in

books by looking at the pictures in this different

take on a traditional storytime.

10:30 a.m., Mondays, July18 – August 1

Catch the Reading BugSummer is here and the bugs are swarming.

Be on the lookout for the bugs hidden in juve-

nile materials. If you find one, bring it back to

Sandhills and put it in our “Bug Jar.” You will

be entered into a drawing for a prize at the

end of the summer!


Southeast Regional | 776-0855Library LuauCome join us for Hawaiian style beach party!

3 p.m., Tuesday, July 12

Book Bingo! Books replace the numbers in this classic game

of bingo. Bring the family and enjoy our literary

round of fun.

6:30 p.m., Monday, July 25

North Main Branch | 754-7734Salute: The Buffalo SoldiersJoin the Buffalo Soldier’s Teen Division as

they use drills and knowledge to highlight

the contributions of the US 10th Calvary

Regiment of the US Army.

11 a.m., Tuesday, July 19

Northeast Regional | 736-6575Musical Strings and Stories for families

Join us for a musical storytime!

10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 6

Hands on Art for ages 2-5

10:30 a.m., Friday, July 8

10:30 a.m., Friday, August 5

Read the Picture ages 3 and up *

We all love to read the books, but let’s take

that a step further! Come learn to read the

pictures and make your own creative book

illustrations.

10:30 a.m., Mondays, July 11 and July 18


school -age children

Children’s Room, Main | 929-3434Mysterious Library Society for ages 6-9 *

Join the society for secret stories, mysterious

tales and more.

3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 5 – July 26

Seen Art? An Art Appreciation Class for ages 9-12 *

Experience and create art through the whole

book approach in this art appreciation class.

3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, July 6 – 27

The Link, Ballentine | 781-5026Who are you? for ages 6-12 *

We all have our own family history and stories.

Share yours during our Summer Reading

Challenge and make your own family tree.

3 p.m., Thursdays, July 14 and August 4

Cooper Branch | 787-3462Game On! for ages 9-12 *

Come challenge your friends and join other

kids for an afternoon of Wii games.

3 p.m. Saturdays, July 9 and August 6

Explore Your World: Nature in Your Backyard

for ages 6-12 *

Explore the world around you with naturalist

Tom Manke.

3:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 13

North Main Branch | 754-7734Sewing 101 for ages 9-17 *

Basic sewing class, make a pillow for your

bedroom. Supplies provided.

3 p.m., Thursdays July 14 & 28 and August 11 & 25

A Day of Crafts and More for ages 6-12 *

Relax in the library this summer for a day of

crafts and stories.

11 a.m., Tuesday, August 2

Northeast Regional | 736-6575LEGO Madness for ages 6-12

Create robots, cities, creatures and more using

LEGOs and other building tools.

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 12 and August 9

Blueprints to Photos for ages 9 and up *

Learn about early photographic processes and

make your own cyanotype prints.

3 p.m., Thursday, July 21

(rain date: 3 p.m., Friday, July 22)

From Mermaids to Tinderboxes for ages 5-12 *

Listen to the tales of Hans Christian Andersen

and learn the basics of Scherenschnitte, the

art of cut paper.

10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 4

Southeast Regional | 776-0855Romp Around the World! for ages 6-12

Solve a puzzle, play some games, draw a

picture, learn what to do when it rains!

Come join us for games, puzzles and crafts

from around the world!

3 p.m., Thursdays, July 7 & 21 and August 4 & 18

St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675Music and Movement for ages 3-9

It’s all about the music! Join us for a fun

storytime featuring music and movement.

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 9

Guinea Pigs

for ages 5 and up

Join Dara Slater for fun stories and facts about guinea pigs.

You’ll even get to meet Dara’s pet guinea pig.

10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 13 | Wheatley Branch

Make Great Pets!

Poets

Leslie Tetreault | Children’s Room Manager

It was true over 25 years ago when I began my work as a children’s

librarian, and it is still true. If you read aloud to your children from

the moment they are born, chances are they will come to

reading easily.

Reading aloud to children develops the six skills education re-

searchers say they need to be good readers: a large vocabulary,

print awareness, letter knowledge, phonological awareness,

narrative skills and print motivation.

Sadly, almost 30% of the children entering school in Richland

County are not ready to learn to read. They do not have those

six skills.

Our library team is caring, knowledgeable and eager to suggest

the best books for your children. Take advantage of our passion and

knowledge. Let us help you find the best books for their interests

and age.

Read to your children every day. Bring them to your public

library this summer and join our Summer Reading Challenge. Let

the library staff help you and your children select books together,

and let them take home as many books as their hearts desire.

Open the door to future success for every child.

Open the Door

to Your Child’s Success“Take advantage of our passion and

knowledge. Let us help you find the best

books for their interest and age.”

* Please register.


for teens

RCPL’s Teen Advisory Board meets once a month to plan programs, help with the web site, take part in service projects and have fun. For seventh through twelfth graders.

Main | 929-3434 Teen Otaku AssociationTired of the same old anime on TV?

Check out our anime club for videos,

food and fun!

6 – 8 p.m., Mondays,


Anime MarathonMark your calendars for a special

anime marathon!

10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, July 23

Pizza and a MovieCheck us out for a movie, pizza and one

last chance to hang out before the end

of summer.

3:30 p.m., Saturday, August 6

The Link, Ballentine | 781-5026You Are Here: Teen Book Club

for ages 12-17 *


Eastover Branch | 353-8584Tanks for the bag! for teens and adults

Go green and reuse that old tank top that

might not fit any longer by bringing it to this

program and learning how to turn it into a

new bag.


North Main Branch | 754-7734Hooked on Crocheting Learn the basics of crocheting and make a hat

or scarf. Supplies will be provided.

3 p.m., Saturdays, July 9 and July 23

Recycle and Reuse Online *Do you have DVDs, video games and CDs just

collecting dust? Come find out how to recycle

them online.

3 p.m., Friday, August 12

Northeast Regional | 736-6575Notes from the Director’s Chair Receive filmmaking advice and tips in

preparation for the Reel RCPL submission

deadline in July!

3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Friday, July 1

Northeast Anime Club Eat, drink and be merry watching various an-

ime in a relaxed setting.

6 – 8 p.m., Wednesdays, July 6 – August 31

Play It Loud Bring your friends and make some noise

playing Wii games or board games.

3 – 5:30 p.m., Saturdays, July 9 & 23 and

August 6 & 20

Sandhills Branch | 699-9230Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? Answer questions to see if you have to go back

to fifth grade. One person per week will be en-

tered into a drawing for an awesome surprise.

July 1 - August 12

Sandhills’ Teen Book Group *Join us for interesting reads and even better

discussion.

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 5 and August 2

Southeast Regional | 776-0855Tech Teaching Assistants NeededThree specialized teen volunteer positions.

Must be very comfortable with basic computer

operation, and have a sincere desire to assist

others. Please call or stop by the Southeast

Regional Branch at 776-0855 for more

information and to pick up an application.

Hablamos: Spanish Conversation Club

for teens and adults

Learning Spanish? Ya lo hablas? Enjoy an

hour of some relaxed Spanish chit chat.

6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesdays, July 6 and July 20

Book Buddies (TAB)Join us for a Saturday afternoon and earn

some community service hours while reading

to elementary aged children. Free cookies!

2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Saturday, July 16

Graphic Novel Summit (TAB)Join your fellow Graphic Novel “Graphiciona-

dos” in an informal conversation about favorite

titles, heroes, villains, writers and artists. Discover

some new prospects for yourself and have

some free pizza while you’re at it.

Special Secret Surprise Expert-Comic-Book-

Author Guest-Facilitator will be there.

3 p.m., Saturday, August 20

Writing Club This is a forum for people who love to write.

Whether it’s poetry, stories, or song lyrics, or

even poetic lists, join fellow writers in a no-

pressure setting to look it over, read it out,

talk about it and just plain write.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Mondays, July 18 and August 1

Advisory Board Teen

Visit myRCPL.com/teen for more information.

* Please register.

The Search is on for the Next Teen IdolAre you RCPL’s next Teen Idol? Find out by singing in RCPL’s Teen Idol. Auditions start August 28. Stay tuned to myRCPL.com/teen for details.


Movie Nights School will be starting soon and summer’s

almost over, but the heat is still so high it could

melt your Russell Stovers. Bring your friends, eat

popcorn and choose your movie: Fast and Furious 3 Tokyo Drift (PG-13), Step Up 2: The Streets (PG-13) or American Teen (PG-13). 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Thursday, August 11

St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675Teen Game Time Come and hang out with your friends and play

your favorite video games after school.

3 – 5 p.m., Thursdays, July 7 – August 18

Guitar Club *Bring your guitar and participate in a group or

individual lesson to get you started with a great

instrument.

6:30 p.m., Thursdays, July 7 and July 21

Mystic VibrationsThe strong roots of Mystic Vibrations began in

Little London, Westmoreland and Jamaica.

They’ve performed with numerous reggae

acts including Burning Spear, Yellowman, Third

World, Sizzla, Inner Circle, The Wailers and Israel

Vibrations….just to name a few. This summer

they want to share their music and

experiences with you.


July/August Pick

The Forest of Hands and Teeth

by Carrie Ryan

Imagine living in

a small village sur-

rounded by a fence.

It, along with The

Sisterhood, keeps you

safe from the Uncon-

secrated, the millions

of undead who roam the forest. But what

happens when the fence and The Sisterhood

fail and the undead come pouring in, threat-

ening your life? This is Mary’s world and, as it

falls apart, she fights to stay alive. She fights

to discover the truth. She believes that there

must be more to life than this fence and the

Unconsecrated who hunger for her. Is there?

betweenthe

RHYMES

READ

TRIVIA

One book, each month. Follow the

Read Between the Rhymes online

book club with RCPL and 100.1 The

Beat. Whether this month’s book is an

all-time favorite of yours or a friend just

recently put you on to it, test your skills

and answer a few questions about this

month’s pick for a chance to win big!

Through December 2011All locations

Acting Out

Follow us

online!Keep up with all RCPL happenings! Become a fan of RCPL on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

myRCPL.com/teen

Stay up-to-date with all

the latest teen Events at

Southeast Regional3 p.m., Wednesdays

July 6 and July 13

* This is part of a four-week workshop.

Evening Performance: 7 p.m., Thursday, July 14

Sandhills Branch *2:30 - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday

July 11 – July 15

Afternoon Performance:3pm, Friday, July 15

* Please register.

Teen Theatre Series *Led by Jerry Stevenson, Artistic

Director for the Columbia Children’s

Theatre, this six-part series will cover

all aspects of staging and performing

a play culminating with a live perfor-

mance of A Thousand Cranes.

Cooper BranchRehearsals• 3:30 p.m., Saturday, July 23

• 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 25

• 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 27

• 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 3

• Mandatory Dress Rehearsal:

6:30 p.m., Monday, August 8

Performance3:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 10

Live On Stage!Learn acting fundamentals such as character

development, stage movement, and scene

study.

A YOUNG ARTISTS

‘

showcase

Reel RCPL: A Young Artists’ Showcase for teens *

Enjoy the submissions of the artists who’ve been

filming all summer.

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Friday, August 5

Bostick Auditorium, Main


for adults

Main | 929-3434A Great Deal of Business: Howard Burnham Portrays Charles PinckneyCharles Pinckney, a soldier of the American

Revolution, a signer of the Declaration of Inde-

pendence, Governor of South Carolina and

United States minister to Spain draws up a bal-

ance sheet of his successes and failures which

made him one of the forgotten forefathers.

7 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, Bostick Auditorium

Writing Your Family History Join our informal genealogy support group for

helpful speakers, tips, hints and more.

6 p.m., Mondays, July 25 and August 22

Walker Local History Room

Eastover Branch | 353-8584Tanks for the bag! for teens and adults

Go green and reuse that old tank top that

might not fit any longer by bringing it to this

program and learning how to turn it into a

new bag.


North Main Branch | 754-7734Basket weavingLearn the artistry of basket weaving.

11 a.m., Mondays, August 1 – 29

Northeast Regional | 736-6575Hear Ye, Hear Ye: Using Newspapers for Genealogical Research *Digitized newspapers are the new research tool

for researching your family history. Join RCPL’s

Local History Manager Debbie Bloom to learn

where to find them, along with tips for using this

great resource.

10:30 a.m. – Noon, Saturday, July 16

Get In Touch With eReaders *Are you eReady? We’ll show you how easy it

is to download free eBooks and audiobooks

through RCPL’s website. Enjoy one-on-one as-

sistance. Note: This class will primarily focus on

the iPad and Nook Color.

2:30 – 4 p.m., Tuesdays, July 19 and August 2

Managing Your Money * Learn to make the most of your money by sav-

ing more, creating a spending plan and being

a better shopper! Presented by Kimberly Davis

from Wachovia Bank.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 21

Women’s Self Defense Class for women, ages 14 and up *

Be empowered and learn to defend yourself

against the threat of attack. Richland County

Sheriff’s Deputies will teach you techniques

that use your strengths to defend yourself. Wear

comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Space

is limited.

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Saturday, July 30

How Yoga can Reduce Stress in your Life! *Is stress robbing your happiness from home or

work? Learn how you can restore your mind,

body and spirit and feel renewed! Gigi Gar-

zon Dommers, a certified yoga instructor with

Pillars of Grace, will demonstrate stretches and

relaxation techniques, some, that can be done

in your chair!

12:30 – 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 3

Southeast Regional | 776-0855Basic Spanish Learn basic conversational Spanish with local

teacher Lindsay Wolfe.

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 5 and July 12

Hablamos: Spanish Conversation Club

for adults and teens

Learning Spanish? Ya lo hablas? Enjoy an hour of

some relaxed Spanish chit chat.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays, July 6 and July 20

Armchair TravelerEscape the summer heat and travel to desti-

nations across the globe from the comfort of

a library chair. Seasoned travelers will share

their travel experiences and pictures, and offer

handy travel tips. Enjoy light refreshments and

get inspiration for your next vacation.

3 p.m., Saturdays, July 9 and 30

Interested in knitting, needlework, scrapbooking or other crafts? Visit myRCPL.com/sewdivine for participating locations.

One-hour conversation sessions allow internationals to practice speaking English in a relaxed environment. One-on-one and group activities are provided, and all materials focus on everyday life experiences. Call 803-929-3457 for more information.

Special Summer Sessions 10 – 11 a.m., Wednesdays, July 6-27 | Bostick Auditorium, Main

10 a.m., Tuesday, July 12 | St. Andrews Regional

* Please register.


for adults

Main | 929-3457

Great Books Discussion Group7 p.m., Wednesdays, July 13 and August 10

Bank of America Conference Room, Main

The Link, Ballentine | 781-5026

Bookin’ It in Ballentine6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, July 27 and August 31

Cooper Branch | 787-3462

Cooper Branch Book Club10 a.m., Mondays, July 11 and August 1

Northeast Regional | 736-6575

Northeast Regional Book Group 7 p.m., Thursday, July 14

Sandhills Branch | 699-9230

Second Wednesday Book Group 7 p.m., Wednesdays, July 13 and August 10

Third Thursday Book Group


Southeast Regional | 776-0855

Third Thursday Book Group


Busy Person’s Brown Bag Book Group Noon – 1 p.m., Wednesdays, July 13 and August 10

St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675

Book Banter *7 p.m., Tuesdays, July 12 and August 9

myRCPL.com/bookbuzz/book-clubs

B O O KCLUBS

at RCPL

One-hour conversation sessions allow internationals to practice speaking English in a relaxed environment. One-on-one and group activities are provided, and all materials focus on everyday life experiences. Call 803-929-3457 for more information.

eReady Your Library AnywhereSusan Lyon | RCPL’s eReady Librarian

A few weeks ago, I got stuck at my local car fix-it shop on a Saturday morning. It’s not the best time to get an oil change, but my car was long overdue. Wouldn’t you know it, I forgot to bring a book and I left the blasted newspaper in the car that was being hoisted up in the air to be drained of its slimy, dirty oil. For a few minutes, I joined the other inconvenienced customers in staring at the infomercial playing on the dinky TV while checking the clock every other second.

All of a sudden, I realized I had my smartphone and that I could check out a library eBook right then and there, hot dog. I downloaded the Dottie Frank novel I’d been meaning to start and suddenly I was de-livered from that smelly old waiting room to the marshes of Sullivan’s Island. Fumes of gas and oil were replaced by salt water breezes and the aroma of a low country boil. It truly is a wonderful thing to be able to take my library anywhere I go. Are you eReady?

Get eReady!Aim your smartphone equipped with a QR reader app and star t downloading today!

eReady?

RCPL’s Susan Lyon instructing Sam Shoemaker at Hunter Gatherer.

* Please register.


Job Center Celebrates One Year

A grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation allowed RCPL to

expand access to computers at all locations by 106 percent and add the

Job Center at the Main Library in June of 2010. Before the Knight Grant

funding, the area had 14 public computers available. Today there are 48

computers that are used daily by library customers in the Job Center.

Since June of 2010, library staff members in the Job Center have

directly assisted more than 4,500 people in job searches. In just over

six months of 2010, RCPL computers were used nearly 33,000 times

for job-related tasks.

“There are many partners in workforce development

throughout Richland County,” said RCPL’s Executive

Director Melanie Huggins. “We are just excited to be

a part of the equation.”

The Library is Putt ing People Back to Work

Job Center at RCPL | 803-929-3401 | myRCPL.com/jobcenter

job center

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Computerbasics@RCPL

Computer Basics: Introduction to Computers ILearn basic information about the computer as well as gain vital

experience using the mouse.

2:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 5 and July 19, Main *

10 a.m., Saturday, July 23, Southeast Regional *

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, August 2 and August16, Main *

10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 25, Cooper Branch *

Computer Basics: Introduction to Computers IILearn how to perform basic computer tasks in a Windows environ-

ment. This will include the menus and toolbars, as well as locating

programs and documents.

2:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 12 & 26, Main *

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, August 9 & 23, Main *

10 a.m., Saturday, August 13, Southeast Regional *

Computer Basics: Internet BasicsLearn basic Internet skills.

2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 7, Main *

6:30 p.m., Thursday, August 4, Main *

Computer Basics: E-mail BasicsCreate a fee web-based e-mail account and learn how to use it.

2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 14, Main *

6:30 p.m., Thursday, August 11, Main *

7 p.m., Thursday, August 18, Southeast Regional *

10 a.m. – Noon, Wednesday, August 24, Northeast Regional *

Computer Basics: Microsoft WordLearn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Word 2007.

10 a.m., Saturday, July 2, Southeast Regional *

2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 21, Training Center, Main *

6:30 p.m., Thursday, August 18, Training Center, Main *

7 p.m., Thursday, August 25, Southeast Regional *

Computer Basics: Microsoft ExcelBecome familiar with creating, editing and saving simple spread-

sheets using Microsoft Office Excel. Students will be shown how to

format a spreadsheet, create charts and perform calculations.

2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 28, Training Center, Main *

Computer Basics: Microsoft PowerPointLearn basic skills for creating a presentation using Microsoft

PowerPoint. Become familiar with creating new slides, editing text

and inserting images. Students should be comfortable with using a

mouse and a keyboard.

6:30 p.m., Thursday, August 25, Training Center, Main *

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

computer skills, software, resumes and job

searching.

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

Interview Practice These sessions are first come, first served.

10 a.m., Every Wednesday,Job Center, Main

Job Center, Main | 929-3457Resume Open Lab Help with constructing a resume or updating

a resume.


Find a Job Online Class *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.

2 p.m., Monday, July 11

Careers in Transportation: SC DOT *Shirley Myers, HR Operations Manager at SC

Department of Transportation, will discuss ca-

reers in transportation and the DOT employ-

ment application process.

11 a.m., Monday, July 18

Business Etiquette Class *In this class, you will learn how to present

yourself properly in spoken, written and social

business interactions.

2 p.m., Wednesday, July 20

Social Networking for Your Small Business Class *Learn how to use social media Web sites to

promote and market your business.

10 a.m., Thursday, July 28

AmeriCorps VISTA Service Opportunities *Kim Keel, Executive Director of SC Campus

Compact, will discuss the application pro-

cess and opportunities available through the

AmeriCorps VISTA program, a national service

program designed to fight poverty.


Experience Works: Job Seekers 50+Executive Director Pat Wise, Experience Works,

Inc., will discuss the employment process for job

seekers 50+.

11 a.m., Thursday, August 4

Resume Open Lab Customers who need to construct a resume or

update a resume will want to attend.

2:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 10

Exploring a Career with Sysco Columbia, LLCAre you interested in a career with Sysco Co-

lumbia, LLC? If so, come find out what types of

career opportunities Sysco has and what

they look for in a good employee.

11a.m., Thursday, August 11

TRIO Educational Opportunity Program Speaker *Are you looking for money to continue your

education? Are you 19 years of age or older?

The Educational Opportunity Center, a college

Career Spotlight: How to Become a Professional Truck Driver, SAGE Technical Schools *Tony Cachilli, SAGE Technical Schools, will discuss what you need to know to get started in a

career as a local, regional or over the road truck driver.

11 a.m., Thursday, July 21

Exploring a Career in Logistics: Working for UTi *Karen Wheeler, Recruitment Manager, and Brock Bridges, Human Resources Director, UTi, will

discuss career options with UTi and how to apply.

11 a.m., Monday, July 25

Working for the FBI: How to Apply *K. Michelle Berry, FBI Administrative Specialist, will discuss FBI career options and the application

process.

11 a.m., Thursday, August 25

Starting and Operating a Catering Business *Jamine Santiago, Classic Catering, will discuss the start-up process and daily operation of a

successful catering business.

1 p.m., Monday, August 29

FEATUREDPrograms

at Main

placement, guidance, and information pro-

gram works in partnership with various Richland

County agencies to assist adults in enrolling or

reenrolling in a GED, associates or bachelor’s

program.

11 a.m., Saturday, August 13

Interview Skills Class *Learn how to prepare for and make a great

impression in an interview.

2 p.m., Monday, August 15

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., Wednesday, August 24

Northeast Regional | 736-6575Find a Job Online *Explore various online resources and learn

ways to search and apply for jobs online.

3 - 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 27

Create a Resume *Learn the essentials of resume writing and

create your own with one-on-one assistance.

Bring your most recent resume or work and

education history information.

3 - 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 23

* Please register.

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supporting rcplIn memory of Rita WassermanPalmetto Pediatrics Downtown

Office

In support of the After-School Homework Center at the Sandhills BranchLipscomb Family Fund (Donor

Advised) of Central Carolina

Community Foundation

In support of the Book FundBank of America Matching Gifts

Program

In support of the Walker Local History RoomMiss Vickie K. Ellisor

Mr. and Mrs. James M. Folk

Ms. Dianne Gillam

Mrs. Mary Harmon

Mr. Daniel J. House Jr.

Mr. Bob Miller

Ms. Anne B. Race

Ms. Barbara Roesch

Snipes Family of America

Ms. Marilyn Reed Thomson

Mrs. Gerry Vaughan

Gifts-In-KindGeiger Carolinas/O’Cain Advertising

Garden Bistro

Columbia Museum of Art

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin L. McCrory

GIFTS TO RCPL In memory of Fannie Pugh Haynes and in support of the African American History and Cultural Events Programming FundMr. and Mrs. Arthur T. Weaver

In support of One Book, One ColumbiaThe Honorable Belinda and

Mr. Richard Gergel

GIFTS TO THE FRIENDS OF RCPLAflac

BlueCross BlueShield of South

Carolina

Chernoff Newman

Mr. George B. Cauthen

Control Management, Inc.

First Community Bank

First National Bank of the South

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

LLP

Palmetto Study Club

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Mr. Vamshi Rudrapati

Mr. Thornwell F. Sowell

Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC

Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company

In honor of Jim and Ceille WelchMr. John D. Hanrahan

Mr. John Conners

Mr. Richard Titus

Mr. Don Peters

Mr. Fred Barfoot

Mr. Allen Bryan

Mr. Marv Williamsen

Mr. Ervin Duggan

Mr. Bob Cole

Mr. Jim Gordon

In memory of John Goggans BalleBook Barn Thursday Group

In memory of Rollin Mayes DehartBook Barn Thursday Group

In memory of Fannie Pugh Haynes Ms. Nancy H. Dail

In memory of Barbara SharpeMrs. Teresa T. Windham

Gifts-In-KindCaw Caw Creek Pastured Pork

Cellar on Greene

Checker Yellow Cab Company

Clear Channel Radio Columbia

Coca-Cola Bottling Company

Consolidated

Grapevine Distributors

Hilton Atlanta

Hunter Gatherer

Pasta Fresca

PrintSouth Printing, Inc.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Texas Roadhouse

Travinia Italian Kitchen

Zoe’s Kitchen

GIFTS TO THE RCPL FOUNDATIONAnonymous

Ms. Katherine J. Anderson

Ms. Jane P. Blair

Mr. and Mrs. William L. Brannon

Budweiser of Spartanburg, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Dale J. Krueger

Ms. Marjorie A. Mazur

Mr. Sheldon D.R. Neary Jr.

Mr. Earl M. Olson

Mr. James S. Pope

The Prudential Foundation

Matching Gifts Program

Mr. and Mrs. LeGrand A. Rouse II

Ms. Betty Spearman

Ms. Charlotte M. Steele

Ms. Rose Marie Szadek

Mr. James Ward

Mr. Bruce T. Williams

Ms. Willann K. Woodward

Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Wuthier

In honor of Nancy McCormickMrs. Jennifer B. Torrey

In memory of Brandon LaVar ByrdMr. and Mrs. Jesse O. Ehrenclou

Ms. Margie L. Mitchell

In memory of Lettie Dove Dimit GentryStaff Association of RCPL

In memory of Danuta PrestonStaff Association of RCPL

Mrs. Janie Adams

Ms. Kelsey Andrus

Ms. Marlene Arsenault

Mr. Frank Baker

Mrs. Crystal Brown

Mr. Wendel T. Chaffin and

Ms. Betsy Howard

Ms. Tina Marie Devlin

Ms. Lisa Donley

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Fort Jr.

Ms. Lilian Habas

Ms. Kelly R. Horn

Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Johnson

Mamadi and Madidian Keita

Mr. Christopher Koon

Ms. Andrea Lance

Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Lee II

Mr. and Mrs. James C. Leventis Jr.

Ms. Valerie G. Marcil and

Mr. Henry Nechemias

Ms. Anne Miner

Mrs. Mona Norris

Ms. Julie Riffle

Mr. Walter D. Sagrera

Ms. Louise M. Womble

Gifts to RCPLMarch 1 – April 30, 2011

New Friends’ MembersMarch 1 – April 30, 2011

Have you joined? The Friends of RCPL is a nonprofit organization charged with

raising awareness of and support for the library. Memberships start

at only $25. Call 803.988.0885 or visit myRCPL.com/friends.

D a t e s t o R e m e m b e r

Foundation Board MeetingNoon, Wednesday, August 17 | Bostick Board Room, Main


New Friends’ MembersMarch 1 – April 30, 2011

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S t o c k u p o n S u m m e r R e a d s !Summer Book Sale | July 15-16You will find thousands of books at very low

prices at the Summer Book Sale including

children’s, history, mystery, cooking, garden-

ing, fiction, art, science, technology, and

CDs, DVDs and audiobooks.

Friends Host Pulitzer Prize Winning Author

Leonard Pitts, Jr. to Speak at Friends’ Annual Meeting

6 p.m., Thursday, September 8 | Main Library

W h e r e i n t h e Wo r l d a r e O u r F r i e n d s ?Matt Lauer, host of NBC’s Today, poses with

the new Friends of RCPL eco-friendly bag.

Get yours today at any library location for

only $2.50! Be sure to take your Friends

of RCPL bag on your next adventure and

share your pictures on RCPL’s Facebook

page, facebook.com/myrcpl!

Thanks again to our presenting sponsor,

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and

our additional sponsors: Aflac; Anna Cline Ca-tering; Baker, Ravenel & Bender, L.L.P.; Caw Caw Creek Pastured Pork; Cellar on Greene; Chernoff Newman; CoastalStates Bank; Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated; Control Management, Inc.; Cupcake; First National Bank of the South; Grapevine Distributors; Hunter Gatherer; Jim Hudson Lexus; Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP; Nexsen Pruet L.L.C.; Parker Poe, Adams & Bernstein, LLP; Saluda’s; Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, L.L.C.; Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A.; Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company; Columbia Garden Club; Travinia Italian Kitchen and

Tiffany’s Bakery and Eatery.

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