RCPL Magazine (May/June)

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Challenge SUMMER READING

JUNE 1 - AUGUST 13

from our director

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Dear Friends,

Some of my fondest memories are of summers spent lying outside on a blanket immersed

in a ghost story with a ready stash of peanut butter crackers and cold lemonade to keep

me going. In my 10 year old opinion, it didn’t get any better than that! But you don’t

have to be a child to indulge in a little literary escapism. On June 1, we’ll kick-off our

Summer Reading Challenge to all Richland County residents. We want to challenge

children, teens and adults to make reading a priority during the summer.

Why not see if you can “Read every day. Read a new way. “ You can:

• Start a book club right in your own house! Challenge your family to agree on a book

and dive in together.

• Re-read a favorite book in eBook format. See how this changes your experience of

afavoritestory.You’llfindmanyeBooktitlesreadyfordownloadingrightfromthe

library’s website.

• Turn off the TV and turn the pages instead for at least one night a week.

• Don’t leave home without a book. Whether it’s a trusty paperback or a fresh new

e-title you just downloaded from the library…reading travels well.

• Ask your friends and family what their favorite books were as children. Find them in

the library and relive this pleasure, with or without the peanut butter crackers.

For some of us, reading and summer just seem to go together. But a recent study

conducted by Dominican University drove home the idea that reading during the

summer keeps kids’ minds nimble and ready to learn when school start backs. The

studyalsoremindsusoftheimportanceofexpandinghowwedefinetheideaof

reading. Just as we have different reading tastes, we have different reading and

learning styles. Encouraging children to explore magazines, graphic novels and even

computer gaming helps build reading skills. With this in mind, there are endless ways

we can all challenge ourselves to read and learn together this summer.

But if you still need more of an incentive, children who complete the Summer Reading

Challenge will receive reading medals, teens receive lighted key chain and adults get

their own swanky, portable book lights!

So, that’s our Summer Reading Challenge to you. Are you up to it?

Warmly,

d i r e c t o r ’s p i c k s

I just finished Unequal Childhoods;

Class, Race and

Family Life

by Annette Lareau

I’m just starting The Outsiders

by S.E. Hinton

I can’t stop listening toConditions

by Temper Trap

You don’t want to missToo many to pick!

Check out any of

our fantastic Summer

Melanie Huggins

Executive Director

Reading Challenge

events at any RCPL location. Challenge yourself

to read every day and read a new way!

upcomingRCPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30 p.m., Mondays, May 9 and June 13

Bostick Board Room, Main

Thomas Kelly | Extension Services Assistant

f e a t u r e d s t a f f

• Why did you choose to work in libraries?I have always loved the library. One of my earliest memories is walking to storytime with

my mother pushing my little brother in his stroller. I would have been four years old. Before

working at the library, I was in the U.S. Coast Guard whose primary mission is helping

people. You could say that’s the same mission of the library.

• How does your job make this library better?My job is to make sure the branch locations are properly staffed so they can meet the

needs of our customers.

• What is your most memorable library experience?It’s hard to pick just one, so I will pick two. Being part of A(ugusta) Baker’s Dozen and

having the opportunity to drive the Bookmobile.

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d i r e c t o r ’s p i c k s

RCPL has been awarded a 2011 “Everyone Reads at Your

Library” mini-grant from the Association for Library Services to

Children, funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.

The $6,000 grant will help celebrate the diversity of the community

through collection development, the growth of community

partnerships and the enhancement of ongoing multicultural

programming.

At the center of the grant is the expansion of RCPL’s sixth annual

Día de los Niños program, a celebration of children, families and

reading that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children

of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

The grant also provides funding to expand RCPL’s collection

of multicultural materials, including books, e-books, music CDs

and electronic language translators. The 52-language talking

translators will be used at library programs and available for

community use.

Bobbi Newman has been named RCPL’s staff learning engage-

ment manager and will lead the staff learning department,

which is responsible for training and development. Newman

comes to RCPL from Columbus, Ga., where she was the digital

branch manager.

She has become known as a champion for learning, digital media

and celebrating the public library as a key component of success

for 21st Century learners. She frequently shares her expertise by

consulting and speaking at national and international conferences,

and she was recently named a 2011 Mover & Shaker by Library

Journal. She is the author of the library-focused blogs Librarian By Day and Libraries and Transliteracy.

Newman earned a bachelor’s degree in history, Spanish and

anthropology from the University of Northern Iowa and a Master

of Information Resources and Library Science from the University

of Arizona.

B o b b i N e w m a n J o i n s R C P L

G r a n t H e l p s R C P L C e l e b r a t e D i v e r s i t y

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

Main Library | 799-9084Children’s Room | 929-34341431 Assembly St., Columbia 29201Mon. - 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 | 781-50261321 Dutch Fork Rd., Irmo 29063 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Blythewood Branch | 691-9806218 McNulty Rd., Blythewood 29016Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

John Hughes Cooper Branch | 787-3462 5317 North Trenholm Rd., Columbia 29206Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Eastover Branch | 353-8584608 Main St., Eastover 29044Mon., Wed., Fri. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.Tech Tuesdays., 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.Thurs., Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

North Main Branch | 754-77345306 North Main St., Columbia 29203Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Northeast Regional Branch | 736-65757490 Parklane Rd., Columbia 29223 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sandhills Branch | 699-9230 1 Summit Parkway at Clemson Rd., Columbia 29229Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Southeast Regional Branch | 776-08557421 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia 29209Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

St. Andrews Regional Branch | 772-66752916 Broad River Rd., Columbia 29210Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Wheatley Branch | 799-5873931 Woodrow St., Columbia 29205Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Tues., Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

All RCPL locations wil l be closed Sunday, May 29 and

Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day.

Vo l u n t e e r s o f t h e Ye a r R e c o g n i z e dThe library recognized the efforts of its many volunteers at a special event on

March 30 at the Main Library.

Montague Thompson (far left), who was named RCPL’s Adult Volunteer of the

Year, has volunteered at the library since 2004 and contributed more than 265 hours of service. Thompson volunteers for RCPL’s Homebound outreach service,

willingly driving his own car to White Rock to deliver books to elderly patrons.

Thompson’s dedication, friendly manner and warm smile is so appreciated by

all who interact with him, according to his nomination.

Fatimah Muhammad (middle), who was named RCPL’s Teen Volunteer of the

Year, has contributed 152 hours to RCPL. Muhammad has been the Children’s

Room “jack of all trades.” In addition to her various volunteer tasks, she holds

therecordforbeingtheChildren’sRoomfirstandlongestservingmemberof

the Teen Tech program and serves on the Teen Advisory Board. On Sunday

afternoons, Muhammad provides library customers with one-on-one computer

help making her technical expertise readily available. Despite her busy schedule,

she is always willing to help beyond her normal volunteer hours, according to

her nomination.

Chandni Amin (far right), a volunteer in the Children’s Room at the Main Library,

was named Junior Volunteer of the Year. Amin has contributed 117 hours

assisting staff by sorting carts, cutting nametags and keeping the Children’s

Room display shelves stocked with books. According to her nomination, she

regularly provides service each week with a consistently positive attitude and

great attention to detail.

This year, Richard Webster was inducted into RCPL Volunteer Hall of Fame,

which recognizes current and former volunteers for their outstanding

contributions to the library and the Friends of RCPL.

Eight volunteers were recognized with The President’s Volunteer Service Award

this year, an initiative of the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation,

for their work with the library. Recipients of this prestigious award include: Jim Boylston, Cynthia Busbee, Bill Higgins, Calvin Smith, Ruby Smith, David Stagg, Ashley Tucker and Cordelia Wilson.

The Richland County Public Library relies on adult and junior volunteers to

maximize its resources and better serve the needs of library users. Last year, more than 900 adult, teen and junior volunteers contributed more than 17,400 hours, a value of well over $293,000.

To volunteer or for more information, call 929-3436 or visit myRCPL.com/volunteer.

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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., Tuesdays, May 10 – June 28

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.

• Northeast Regional10:30 a.m., Thursdays, May 5 – 19

• Children’s Room, Main9:30 & 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, May 11 –June 29

Hello Baby! for ages up to 23 months

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

• St. Andrews Regional 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, April 7 – May 12

• Northeast Regional3 p.m., Saturday, May 7

• Southeast Regional10 a.m., Tuesdays, May 10 – June 28

• Children’s Room, Main6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, May 10 - June 14

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., Thursdays, May 12 – June 30

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 *

Comeenjoystories,songsandfingerplays.

• Children’s Room, Main3:30 p.m., Mondays, May 9 – June 27 except May 30

Family Storytime for all ages

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

• Southeast Regional10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, May 4 – June 29

• St. Andrews Regional10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, May 4 – June 29

• Blythewood Branch10:30 a.m., Fridays, May 6 – June 24

• The Link, Ballentine11 a.m., Fridays, May 6 – June 24

• Children’s Room, Main10:30 a.m., Saturdays, May 7 – June 25

• Cooper Branch | Northeast Regional |

Southeast Regional | St. Andrews Regional11 a.m., Saturdays, May 7- June 25

• Sandhills Branch11 a.m., Saturdays, May 7- June 25

10:30 a.m., Mondays, June 6-June 20

• Children’s Room, Main10:30 a.m., Mondays, May 9 – June 27 except May 30

• North Main Branch11 a.m., Tuesdays, May 10 – June 28 except May 31

• Eastover Branch10 a.m., Wednesdays, June 1 – 29

Events for Families Children’s Room, Main | 929-3434Hola, Libros – A StorytimeJoinusforstories,songsandfingerplaysinbothEnglishandSpanish.

10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 14

Afternoon of PuppetsWatch your favorite stories performed by the Children’s Room puppets!

3:30 p.m., Thursday, May 19

Lift Every VoiceJoin us for a morning of music with the Hopkins Elementary Musical

Shining Stars.

10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 21

Helping PawsJoin us for stories and meet Dori Tempio of Palmetto Animal Assisted Life

Services and Casper, her companion and service dog.

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

Afternoon at the Movies

Bring your friends and join us for a family-friendly movie afternoon.

2:30 p.m., Fridays

• June 17 - Toy Story 3 (G)

• June 24 - The Princess & the Frog (G)

Morning Puppet Theatre

Wake up and watch your favorite stories performed by the Children’s

Room puppets!

11 a.m., Friday, June 24

The Link, Ballentine | 781-5026Art Tuesdays Join us after school for self-directed art projects

2-6 p.m., Tuesdays, May 3 – 31

Pajamarama Bedtime Storytime Wear your PJs, bring your fuzzy friend, and snuggle up for some bedtime

stories and songs.


Cooper Branch | 787-3462Strings and Stories Bring the family for a relaxing morning of strings and stories with classical

guitarist Marina Alexandra and her students.

11 a.m., Saturday, May 7

Pajamarama Bedtime Storytime *Wear your PJs, bring your fuzzy friend, and snuggle up for some bedtime

stories and songs.

7 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, Tuesday, June 7 and Thursday, June 23

Eastover Branch | 353-8584Picture This! Mother’s Day Cards Come make mom a card and decorate it with your own special smile.

We will snap your picture and turn it into a sticker to adorn your card in

a way mom will cherish forever.

Monday, May 2 – Saturday, May 7 may + june 2011 | 5

storytimes for families

Strings and Stories! Our resident singing Librarian Fran Sanderson

and her traveling guitar make a return appear-

ance for this one of a kind storytime. Enjoy sing-

ing, dancing and stories that are sure to strike

just the right note.

10 a.m., Wednesday, May 25

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, June 6

Junior Buffalo Soldiers Learn about the history, tradition and outstand-

ing contributions of the Buffalo Soldier Cavalry

Regiments, plus have fun interaction with real

horses.

11 a.m., Saturday, June 11

Mama Mia Pasta’s Greena! Kids of all ages will enjoy this eco-friendly craft

project using dried pasta to make cool jewelry

pieces.

3 p.m., Monday, June 20

North Main Branch | 754-7734Cinco de Mayo Celebrate Cinco de Mayo day with Spanish

games, songs and stories.

11 a.m., Tuesday, May 3

Mother Daughter Tea *Enjoy an afternoon of treats, talk and stories

with mom.

2:30 p.m., Saturday, June 11

Fun Patrol Meet Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and

patrol the area with stories, songs and games.

Parents,haveyourchildrenfingerprinted.

11 a.m., Tuesday, June 21

Northeast Regional | 736-6575Celebrate Mom! Aren’t moms the best? Celebrate with stories

and make your mother a gift to show her how

much you care.


Celebrate Dad!Listen to stories, sing songs and make a gift that

will turn your dad into a star for the day!


Pajamarama Storytime

Wear your PJs, bring your fuzzy friend, and

snuggle up for some bedtime stories and songs.

6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 18

Sandhills Branch | 699-9230Catch the Reading Bug

Summer is here and the bugs are swarming. Be

on the lookout for the bugs hidden in juve-

nilematerials.Ifyoufindone,bringitbackto

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

entered into a drawing for a prize at the end of

the summer!

June 1 – August 31

Southeast Regional | 776-0855Musica’ y Cuentos y Mucho MasExperience and enjoy Latina music, stories

and more!

10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 11

Pajamarama Storytime

Wear your PJs, bring your fuzzy friend, and


6:30 p.m., Mondays, May 2 – June 27

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

of your favorite movies.

3 p.m., Friday, June 17

• Around the World in 80 Days (PG)

St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675Cinco de Mayo

JoinusforafiestatocelebrateMexicanculture

and heritage. It’s going to be a great party!

4 p.m., Thursday, May 5

Pajamarama Bedtime Storytime Wear your PJs, bring your fuzzy friend, and


7 p.m., Monday, May 16

Catch the Reading Bug Summer is here and the bugs are swarming. Be

on the lookout for the bugs hidden in juvenile

materials.Ifyoufindone,bringitbacktoSt.

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

entered into a drawing for a prize at the end of

the summer!

June 1 – August 31

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

of your favorite movies.

3 p.m., Saturday, June 18

• Toy Story (G)

for families with children 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.

Read the picture

10:30 a.m., Mondays, June 6 – 27 | Northeast Regional

Hands On Art for ages 2-5Come enjoy simple art fun for the very young, while learning about colors, shapes and more. Dress for a mess!

11 a.m., Fridays, May 13 and June 17 | Children’s Room, Main

10:30 a.m., Fridays, May 13 and June 10 | Northeast Regional

3:30 p.m., Monday, May 9 | Sandhills Branch

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school -age children

Children’s Room, Main | 929-3434Book Buddies for ages 6-12 *

One of RCPL’s teen volunteers will become

your very own book buddy and, together,

you’ll share stories, puppets and more!

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

Mysterious Library Society for ages 6-9 *

Join the society for secret stories, mysterious

tales and more.

3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, June 8 – June 29

Cooper Branch | 787-3462Celebrate Mothers! for ages 5 and up *

Come celebrate mothers with stories and

make a special treat for your mom.


Game On! for ages 9-12 *

Come challenge your friends and join other

kids for an afternoon of Wii games.

3 p.m. Saturday, June 11

Cooper Puppet Playhouse for all ages *

Join us for the latest production of the Cooper

Puppet Playhouse.

3 p.m., Tuesday, June 21

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

Join us for a great read: from fantastical ghost

stories to realistic reads – and everything in

between.

12:30 p.m., Saturday, May 14

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, May 24 and June 14

Sandhills Branch | 699-9230Thursday Times for ages 9-12

Spend Thursdays with us at the library!

Bring your friends for a Guitar Hero battle.


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, June 28

Wheatley Branch | 799-5873Mom’s the Word for ages 6-12

Enjoy special Mother’s Day stories and

make a special gift for mom.

11 a.m., Thursday, May 5

Weekly Wednesday Chapters for ages 9-12 *

Join us for snacks as we read aloud from

popular books for tweens!

2 p.m., Wednesdays, June 1 – June 29

Fun Patrol for ages 6-12 *

Meet Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott and

the Columbia Police Department and patrol

the area with stories and games. Parents can

alsogetyourchildrenfingerprinted.

11 a.m., Thursday, June 16

Kids In Print

2011 EDITION

RICHLAND COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

COLUMBIA, SC“The Wind Fairy” | Jackie Van Rijn, Age 15

“Stripes” | Renée Smith, Age 13

Explore Your World:Travel Safely on Your Bikefor ages 6-12 * Explore the ins and outs of bike safety with Will Haltiwanger from the League of American Bicyclists.

3:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 29Cooper Branch

L i b r a r y Fe a t u r e s C h i l d r e n ’s A r t w o r kThe work of more than 100 Midlands students has been selected for publication in Kids in Print, the library’s annual collection of stories, poems and art. The book is also added to the library’s collection in the hope of inspiring future generations of South Carolina artists and writers.

For more information call 988.0894.

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Hollis Woods

Wild Girl

Pictures of Patricia Reilly Giff

Patricia Reilly Giff

Richland County Public LibrarymyRCPL.com

IA Celebration of Stories

In honor of the late Augusta Baker’s 100th birthday and the 25th annual A(ugusta) Baker’s

Dozen - A Celebration of Stories, this year’s event was a special three day festival featur-

ing award winning authors Leonard Marcus and Patricia Reilly Giff. Events took place April

14-16 at the University of South Carolina and the Main Library.

A(ugusta) Baker’s Dozen is presented by the Richland County Public Library, the USC School of Library and Information Science, and the Friends of RCPL. Additional 2011 spon-

sors include: C.G. Fuller Foundation, Baker & Baker Fund for Children’s Literacy, Historic Columbia Foundation, Richland County School District One, The IF Foundation and the Gayle Holmes Storytelling Fund of the RCPL Foundation.

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book columbia ,one one

Having Our Say, the Delany Sisters’ First 100 Years by Sarah and Elizabeth Delany; with Amy Hill Hearth. The One Book, One Columbia initiative encourages everyone in Columbia and all of Richland County to participate by reading Having Our Say, the Delany Sisters’ First 100 Years by Sarah and Elizabeth Delany, with Amy Hill Hearth. These women give a living history of their 100 years of life through their memories of growing up in the post-Reconstruction South, through Harlem’s Golden Age and into the 1990s.

Find out more at www.myRCPL.com/onebook.

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SUMMER READING

2011

Read a New Way.READ EVERY DAY. Summer reading keeps your mind sharp and helps young

readers avoid the “summer slump.” We encourage you to challenge yourself to read your way through the summer!

June 1-August 13Here are a few practical and creative ways you can be a part of the Summer Reading Challenge:

Richland County Public LibrarymyRCPL.com/summer

If you’re an adult reader, go find your favorite children’s books

and get reacquainted.

Let the book do the talking. Listen to a book on disc or Playaway from

the great collection at your public library.

Read a vintage cookbook. The recipes may scare and delight you!

Turn off the tube. Instead of watching summer reruns,

try a night of reading with friends and

family.

If you’re a kid, add a list of your favorite summer

books to your reading passport.

Read outside. Porch swings and picnic blankets

go great with books of all kinds.

What comes to mind when you think of summer? For me, I think of summer rainstorms.

Yes, rainstorms. You see, my parents and grandparents grew acres of vegetables during

the summers of my youth. My grandmother Carrie would preserve these vegetables for

the winter months, feeding many families with glass jars full of green beans, corn and her

simple delicious soup. I remember some summers that would languish without rain and

we’d worry about the crops. My mother would work to keep the soil moist with buckets

of water and earnest hope. Even as a child who didn’t understand all of the implications

of a few weeks without rain, I could feel what it meant. The rain meant growth. The rain

kept the world green. The rain was the dear companion of the summer sun.

What helped keep our spirits alive during those dry summer times were stories. Some

were stories we shared quietly like the ones my sister made up for me as we swayed on

my Uncle Robert’s porch swing. Others were family histories that ranged from anecdotal

minutia to the morose (true ghost stories!). What could have made it better? Books. More

books. It’s that simple. At that time there was little focus on the importance of students reading through the summer months in the small Ap-

palachian town where I lived. The public library there was a relatively new entity and had not been able to reach into the hollows and hills of

the communities tucked far away. How much more exciting and story-filled would those long summer days have been if we’d had stacks of

library books around the house!

I like to imagine there will be stacks and stacks of books in homes all over Richland County this summer. This is what our summer reading chal-

lenge is all about. Join us at the library for challenging (and fun) ways to fill your life with books, stories, reading and learning. You’ll also see

that the library offers opportunities throughout the summer to both share and create new memories. Challenge yourself to read something

new. Challenge yourself to have fun with books. Challenge yourself to step into the deep thoughts and memories of others during the sum-

mer months. Your library will be tracking right along with you as we challenge ourselves to offer more creative ways to engage you. Let’s start

making summer memories together!

SUMMER: The Importance of Reading and RainstormsTony Tallent | Director of Literacy and Learning

How toSIGN UP

1. Stop by any RCPL location.

2. Tell a librarian that you are ready to challenge yourself to read every day and read a new way this summer.

3. Start reading!

Read To Me Children too young to read can participate in the Read to Me program by having others read to them and completing 10 reading moments.

ChildrenChildren who are reading on their own up to age 12 can join this program.

Teens & AdultsTeens and adults can participate in their own speciallly crafted programs.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMS

Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off Celebration Stop by The Link and sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge.

Enter to win special prizes just for signing up on the first day!

Wednesday, June 1, The Link, Ballentine

One World, Many Stories Summer Reading Kick Off Party Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge, enjoy stories and games

from around the world, learn about exciting programs for the sum-

mer, and more!

3 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, Cooper Branch

Summer Reading Kick-Off! Join Tanya, the balloon maker, as she kick off our Summer Reading

Program with some balloon twisting fun.

11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 4, Wheatley Branch

Summer Reading Challenge Celebrations Join Richland County Public Library as we celebrate summer reading with the following programs.Bright Star TheatreCelebrate world cultures, literature and the art of African storytelling

with Aliki and The Bright Star Touring Theatre as she shares exciting

tales traditionally passed down by word of mouth.

10 a.m., Monday, June 16, North Main Branch

Taradiddle PlayersTarradiddle Players Children’s Theatre from Charlotte brings Laura

Numeroff’s picture book If You Take a Mouse to School to life.

11 a.m., Wednesday, June 8, Children’s Room, Main3 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, Southeast Regional

Sarah DippityFollow Sarah Dippity on a hilarious, fun-filled trip around the world

with magic, storytelling and puppets the whole way!

11 a.m., Tuesday, June 14, St. Andrews Regional11 a.m., Friday, July 29, Children’s Room, Main

Pork Chop ProductionsPork Chop Productions presents a fanciful adaptation of the classic

folk tale, The Bremen Town Musicians. Enjoy the live music and

audience participation with your family and friends.

11 a.m., Saturday, June18, Cooper Branch10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 7, Sandhills Branch

Red Herring PuppetsJoin the renowned Ashville Company Red Herring Puppets as they

bring the timeless Aesop’s Fables to life.

10:30 a.m., Monday, June 27, Sandhills Branch2 p.m., Monday, June 27, North Main Branch

Grey Seal PuppetsPerforming nationally for 30 years, the Grey Seal Puppets present

A Tangle of Tales. Three favorite folk tales from around the world

come to life with a touch of the familiar and a taste of the new.

10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 29, Southeast Regional2:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, Northeast Regional

Pantasia Steel Band Cruise around the Carribean with the steel drums of Pantaisa. Enjoy

exciting Calypso and Reggae music outside and view some

island art.

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

Mr. RichardStoryteller and songwriter Mr. Richard plays lively children’s music

with an attitude. His clever lyrics and bluesy style will have the entire

family rockin’ along.

10 a.m., Wednesday, July 20, Wheatley Branch3 p.m., Wednesday, July 20, Cooper Branch

NiA presents The Three Billy Goats Gruff Find out what happens when three billy goat brothers meet one

hungry troll.

11 a.m., Saturday, July 30, St. Andrews Regional

Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party for all ages

Wrap up the summer with music, fun and prizes for the whole family.

Bring your beach chairs and join us for an outdoor concert featuring

nationally known children’s rock sensation Lunch Money. For more

information, call 776-0855.

6:30 – 8 p.m., Saturday, August 13, Southeast Regional

Challenge YourselfGear up for the Summer Reading Challenge with...Double Dare You for adults

Who says you can’t? Who says you won’t? You’ve been chal-

lenged! Take the reading challenge; you can set your own. Just

come to the North Main Branch Library and put it in writing.

On you mark (June 1st), get set, go! Every finish gets a reward.

June 1 – August 13, North Main Branch

Summer Reading Challenge: Explore Poetry for adults

Come hear Dr. Jennifer Pournelle, archaeologist and winner of the

South Carolina Poetry Book Prize, as she reads from her book of po-

ems “Excavations” inspired by her recent archaeological work and

travels in Iraq.

6 p.m., Wednesday, August 10, Walker Local History Room, Main

Challenge EVENTS SUMMER READING

Eat Smart and Move More for ages 6 – 12 *

Join Ms. Johnese Bostic with Eat Smart, Move More of SC and learn

how to make healthy food choices and get moving.

2:30 p.m., Thursdays, June 16 and June 30, North Main Branch

Learn a New LanguageHablamos: Spanish Conversation Club for adults and teens

Learning Spanish? Yo lo hablas? Enjoy an hour of some relaxed

Spanish chit chat.

6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Jun1 and 15, July 6 and 20

Southeast Regional, Meeting Room

Bilingual Storytimes for families

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays in both English and

Spanish.

11 a.m., Saturday, June 4, Northeast Regional3 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, The Link, Ballentine10:30 a.m., Monday June 20, Children’s Room, Main

Basic Spanish for adults *

Learn basic conversational Spanish with local teacher

Lindsay Wolfe.

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, June 7 – July 12 , Southeast Regional

Explore Our WorldOne World, Many Stories for ages 6 – 12 *

Pack your bags because we’re traveling this summer. Join us

as we tour the world through language, stories and crafts.

• Wheatley Branch10 a.m., Fridays, June 3 – July 22

• Southeast Regional11 a.m., Saturday, June 4

• St. Andrews Regional3:30 p.m., Thursday, June 9

• The Link, Ballentine 11 a.m., Satudays, June 11, July 9, and August 6

• Blythewood Branch3 p.m., Saturday, June 11

• Blythewood Branch3 p.m., Tuesdays, June 14 and July 19

• Cooper Branch3:30 p.m., Thursday, June 16 and 30, July 14 and 28

• Blythewood Branch 3 p.m., Thursdays, June 23, July 14, August 4

• Blythewood Branch

3 p.m., Wednesday, June 29 and July 27

• North Main Branch3 p.m., Saturdays, August 6 and August 13

Painting Around the World for ages 6 – 12 *

Explore painting from different countries and create your own

with Jackie Humphries from Tag It – Children’s Art Studio. Dress

for a mess!

3:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, Cooper Branch

Romp 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, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4, and Au-

gust 18, Southeast Regional

Armchair Traveler for adults

Escape the summer heat and travel to destinations 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, June 11, July 9 and July 30, Southeast Regional

Try Something NewContainers for Kids for ages 6 – 12

Learn how to plant your own container garden (and one

for the library) during this interactive workshop.

3 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, Northeast Regional

Reel RCPL Young Filmmakers Series for teens*

Everwanttomakeafilm,buthavenoideawhere

tostart?Letexpertsinthefieldguideyouontheart

andtechniqueaswellasthenutsandboltsoffilm-

making in preparation for the REEL RCPL: A Young

Artists Showcase submission deadline of July 16.

Events will be held in multiple locations:

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 24 – Sandhills

3 p.m., Saturday, May 28 – Southeast

3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Friday, June 3 – Northeast

3 p.m., Saturday, June 18 – Southeast

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 21 – Sandhills

7 p.m., Thursday, June 30 – St. Andrews

3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Friday, July 1 – Northeast

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showcase6:30 - 8 p.m., Friday, August 5

Bostick Auditorum, Main

TEENS!

Learn about the art of the Japanese tea ceremony and experience

the beauty of this ancient tradition.

3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 18 | Main

Japanese Tea Ceremony for teens

Have you ever asked someone to name a favorite picture book? Not only do

kids love picture books, parents, teens—the whole family loves them! We’ve

created an easy way for families and individuals to share their favorite picture

books with one another in a casual and welcoming setting. Let’s talk about the

picture books that still capture our imaginations together! We’ll also share some

of the best in brand new picture books with you.

We’ll provide pizza and soft drinks, so there’s no need to rush to have dinner

first! Come as you are, bring your favorite picture book or simply join us in the

conversations.

This is a new program of the library’s Community Outreach Department and

support’s the library’s commitment to the Eau Claire Promise Zone.

Family Picture Book Club

Sewing 101 for ages 9 – 17 *

Basic sewing class, make a pillow for your bedroom.

Supplies provided.

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

North Main Branch

Blueprints to Photos for ages 9 – adult *

Learn about early photographic processes and make

your own cyanotype prints.

3 p.m., Thursday, July 21, Northeast Regional Rain date: 3 p.m., Friday, July 22

Basket Weaving for adults

Learn the artistry of basket weaving.

11 a.m., Mondays, August 1 – 29, North Main Branch

How Yoga Can Reduce Stress in Your Life! for adults *

Is stress robbing your happiness from home or work? Learn how

you can restore your mind, body and spirit and feel renewed!

Gigi Garzon 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, Northeast Regional

Graphic Novel Summit Join your fellow Graphic Novel “Graphicionados” for an informal

conversation about favorite titles, heroes, villains, writers, and art-

ists. Special Secret Surprise Guest Facilitator Expert will be there.

3 p.m., Saturday, August 20, Southeast Regional

Express YourselfTeen Writing Club for teens

This is a forum for people who love to write. Whether it’s

poetry, stories, or song lyrics, join fellow writers for a no

pressure experience.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., June 6, June 20, July 4, July 18 and August 1

Southeast Regional

Poetry Workshop and Open Mic for teens

Calling all poets, singers and teens with something to say!

Practice your skills with poet Margo Stewart and then hit

the stage.

3:30 p.m., Saturday, July 9, Main

MoneyLunchDiscover the sounds of Lunch Money, the nationally

known children’s indie rock band, as they play songs

from their latest album, “Original Friend.” Find out more

at lunchmoneymusic.com.

New!

music!

5 - 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 145 - 6 p.m., Thursday, July 21

10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 11 | Children’s Room, Main

for families

11 a.m., Tuesday, July 26 | Northeast Regional

North Main Branch

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Ten weeks worth of challenges that grow school readiness and fun! Each week is a new topic with a new challenge.

WEEKLY Challenge SUMMER READING

Week 1 | Books All Around!Reading to children on a daily basis is important. Thechallenge is to findthe time. This can be overcome by having books within reach. Having books everywhere leads to reading everyday.

Weekly Challenge: • Establish a reading corner with

at least two books per child on

a child accessible shelf!

• Make sure every child has a

book bag!

Week 2 | Nursery Rhymes How many nursery rhymes do you know? Can you think of eight of them? If a child knows eight nursery rhymes by heart by the time he is four, he will be among the best readers by the time he’s eight. Line up with Jack be Nimble by calling out the chil-dren’s names and having them jump over a faux candle or bean bag.

Weekly Challenge:• Learn two new nursery rhymes

and sing/say them until your

children know them by heart.

Week 3 | Home Sweet HomeBooks that relate to a child’s routine allow him to make connections with the world around him. Reading stories that focus on family are comforting and familiar to young children.

Weekly Challenge:• Read stories about families and

routine, and share stories about

your own children’s families.

Week 7 | Use Your Words!Use picture books to encourage chil-dren to narrate the story in their own words. Ask them open-ended ques-tions using Who, What, When, Where and How. There are no wrong an-swers. Open up a discussion about the book and allow the children to explore their language. It’s equally as important for a child to be able to talk about a book as it is to sit and listen quietly.

Weekly Challenge:• Instead of traditional readings

have your children tell their fa-

vorite stories by discussing what

is happening in the pictures.

Week 8| Traditional TalesBecome familiar with traditional stories such as Goldilocks and The Three Bears, The Three Pigs and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. These types of stories have simple yet memorable characters and rep-etition. Children love to retell these tales, even if their version is saying, “I’ll huff and I’ll puff!” over and over again. It all leads to being able to tell a story which leads to higher reading and writing skills later on.

Weekly Challenge:• Make paper bag puppets

and re-tell Goldilocks and

the Three Bears or another

favorite traditional tale.

Week 9 | All around the WorldShare stories about children and fam-ilies in faraway places. Your children will notice the differences and similar-ities between themselves and people around the world. This is a great week to develop knowledge and empathy for others.

Weekly Challenge:• Share stories and songs from

other places and cultures. Find

someone that speaks a different

language or is knowledgeable

about

another country to share

with your children.

Take Note!PARENTS & TEACHERS

FIND OUT MORE AT myrcpl.com/summer

Ten weeks worth of challenges that grow school readiness and fun! Each week is a new topic with a new challenge.

Week 10 | Book MakingCreate books that contain pictures of your children’s favorite things or things you want to celebrate like all that you have done in the last 10 weeks. You can use photos, maga-zine cut-outs, drawings and memen-tos. For babies and toddlers, photos of the people, places and things in their life work best. These books are not only comforting: they make strong connections between the world and books.

Weekly Challenge:• Make an accordion book with

pictures of your children!

Week 4 | Animals!Identifying animals and their sounds is a skill children need upon entering Kindergarten. See how many animals your chil-dren can identify and how many sounds they know. They may iden-tify an elephant, but do they know what a camel is? Do they know the difference between a tiger and a lion? What sound does a chicken make? Is it different from the sound a goose makes?

Weekly Challenge:• Haveyourchildren learn five

new animals by sharing books

and songs.

Week 5 | ColorsWhat’s your favorite color? Skills can only develop if they are practiced. Reading books that introduce colors allows children to practice learning in a fun way.

Weekly Challenge:• Readfivecolorbooksfivetimes

each this week!

Week 6 | ABCsMake learning letters fun! Put away your flashcards andworksheets andexperiment with various books and hands-on activities to help children learn their alphabet. Knowing that letters are different from each other, knowing their names and sounds, and being able to recognize letters ev-erywhere in kindergarten is a strong predictor of reading ability in tenth grade.

Weekly Challenge:• Read one alphabet book each

daythisweek,searchoutthefirst

letter in each child’s name. Try

one of the hands-on activities.

PoetsPigskinGet 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 15 | Bostick Auditorium, Main

Lend a Hand This SummerThe library is looking for volunteers, rising 5th graders through high school students, for its

Summer Volunteer Program. Volunteers can apply at any branch location through May

28 and at the Main Library through July 6. Volunteers will help with programs, help main-

tain shelves, cut nametags and prepare materials for storytimes and perform special

projects.

Volunteers work one hour per week, Monday through Saturday throughout the summer

at any library location. We hope to see you this summer! To volunteer or for more infor-

mation, call 929-3436 or visit myRCPL.com/volunteer.

3 p.m. Saturdays, June 25, July 23 and August 12 | Sandhills Branch3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 25 | St. Andrews Regional3:30 p.m., Saturday, July 23 | St. Andrews Regional1 p.m., Friday, July 29 | Wheatley Branch2:30 p.m., Saturday, August 20 | North Main Branch3:30 p.m., Satuday, August 30 | St. Andrews Regional

Come celebrate completing the Summer Reading Challenge!

If you have completed your reading record and have not yet

received your medal, bring your record with you and you will

be presented a medal at the award ceremony. If you have re-

ceived your medal and would like to participate, please bring

your medal with you.

SUMMER READING CLUBAward Ceremonies

for teensTAB | Teen Advisory Board 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.

Seventh through twelfth graders are consid-

ered and those who participate earn volunteer

hours for their time. Go to myRCPL.com/teen

for more information.

Main //////////////////

10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, May 7

• WizardsandWarlocks:MovieMarathon3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 4

• BookBuddies

Cooper Branch //////////////////

3:30 p.m., Saturdays, May 21 and June 25

Northeast Regional //////////////////


• Friday, June 3

FilmmakingWorkshop:TechnicalitiesandToolsofFilmmakingwithAaronJohnson

Southeast Regional //////////////////

3 p.m., Saturday, May 21

• Hot Topics and Fall Programs Discussion, free food


• FilmmakingWorkshop:TechnicalitiesandToolsofFilmmakingwithAaronJohnson

Main | 929-3434Teen Otaku AssociationTired of the same old anime on T.V.? Check out

our anime club for videos, food and fun!

6-8 p.m., Mondays, May 2 -June 27

except May 30

Who Shot Rock?Bring a friend for a guided tour through the Co-

lumbia Museum of Art’s latest exhibit featuring

the legends of Rock. Tour is free, but a signed

permission slip is required.


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

4 p.m., Thursday, June 23

North Main Branch | 754-7734Make It and Take It *Come and design your own mini garden and

take it home with you.


Hooked on Crocheting Learn the basics of crocheting and make a hat

or scarf. Supplies will be provided.


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

anime in a relaxed setting.

6-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays, May 4-June 29

Guitar Club Learn the way of the six-string from local musi-

cians. Attendees are encouraged to bring their

own guitars.

1-3 p.m., Thursday, June 2

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

ing Wii games projected on the wall, or gather

around for tabletop games that leave check-

ers in the dust.

3-5:30 p.m., Saturdays, May 14, May 28, June

11, and June 25

Sandhills Branch | 699-9230Sandhills’ Teen Book Group *Join us for interesting reads and even better

discussion.

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 10

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 7

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?Answer questions to see if you have to go back

tofifthgrade.Onepersonperweekwillbeen-

tered into a drawing for an awesome surprise.

June 1-June 30

Southeast Regional | 776-0855Movie Nights Start the summer off right with a free movie

and popcorn at the library.

6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, June 9

• Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Acting OutLearn acting fundamentals such as character

development, stage movement, and scene

study. Four Week Workshop

3 p.m., Wednesdays, June 22 and 29

Book BuddiesJoin 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

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

favorite video games.

3-5 p.m., Thursdays, May 19-June 30

Guitar Club *Bring your instrument and participate in a

group or individual lesson to get you started

with a great instrument.

7 p.m., Thursdays, May 26 and June 9

May/June PickYummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty

by G. Neri

They called him, “Yummy” because he liked

sweets. He was a shorty because he was only

a little over 4 feet tall and around 60 pounds.

At 11 years old, Yummy wasn’t small or sweet.

He was living large with a Chicago gang called

the Black Disciples. Yummy wanted to take out

one of his gang’s rivals and make a name for

himself. That’s not what happened. Find out

how Yummy killed an innocent girl and ended

up murdered by one of his own. Victim or bully?

You decide.

betweenthe

RHYMES

READ

TRIVIA

Read Between the Rhymes TriviaOne 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 2011, All locations

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for adults

Main | 929-3434Twilight: Los Angeles 1992 Written by Anna Deavere Smith, this New

Life Productions performance features the

verbatim words of people who experienced

the Los Angeles riots to expose and explore

their devastating human impact. TWILIGHT

addresses race and class, offering stark insight

into the social, economic and political issues in

the wake of the Rodney King verdict. Directed

by Janell Megan Bryant.

3 p.m., Sunday, May 1, Bostick Auditorium

Rustler’s Round-Up Radio Hour Join us for songs and tales of the Wild and

Wacky West! Enjoy great music, cowboy

humorandsomeinteractivefunwithfilm,

TV and theater stars Michael Easler, Clar-

ence Felder, Chris Weatherhead & Jim Welch

[co-star of SCTV Naturescene], supported by

musicians Bob Sachs and Trey Cooper. Written

by Michael Easler, Clarence Felder and Chris

Weatherhead.

3:30-4:30 p.m., Saturday, May 7,

Bostick Auditorium

“All the Days of My Life”: King James and His Bible Celebrate the 400th anniversary of the publi-

cation of the Authorized King James Version of

the Bible with RCPL Literary Resident Howard

Burnham. Hear his characterization of King

JamesVI&I,theconfusingly-numberedfirst

King of “Great Britain” (sixth James to rule Scot-

land,butthefirsttoruleEngland!)withspecial

emphasis on “his” Bible, arguably the corner-

stone of all modern English literature.

7 p.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 10,

Bostick Auditorium

Garden Like a Master: Growing Herbs in Containers Have an herb. Herbs thrive in containers and

offer a great no salt alternative to enhance

your cooking. Join SC Midlands Master Gar-

deners to learn the basics as well as ways to

incorporateherbsintoyourflowercontainers.

3 p.m., Sunday, May 22, Bostick Auditorium

Writing Your Family History Join our informal genealogy support group for

helpful speakers, tips, hints and more.

6 p.m., Mondays, May 23 and June 27

Walker Local History Room

Identity Theft: America’s Fastest Growing Crime Join the Richland County Sheriff’s Department

to learn how identity theft happens, and how

you can protect yourself from this growing and

evolving crime.

7 p.m., Thursday, June 9, Bostick Auditorium

The Link, Ballentine | 781-5026Sew Divine: A Gathering of Crafters

Interested in knitting, needlework, scrapbooking

or other crafts? Bring your own portable craft

project and share some fun with fellow crafters!

6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, May 12 and June 9

Blythewood Branch | 691-9806Local History *Join Walker Local History Room Manager Debbie

Bloom to learn about RCPL’s print and online

genealogical and historical resources for local

history research.

5:30 p.m., Thursday, June 9

Cooper Branch | 787-3462‘The Cold Water of Fear’: Alfred Hitchcock arrives in Hollywood, 1940 *Join RCPL Literary Resident, Howard Burnham,

as he entertains us with the early years of the

master of cinema.

7 p.m., Tuesday, May 24

Tweeting, Blogging, Posting: How Does Social Networking Help Genealogists? *Let’s look at some social networking tools that

you can use to share your family history and

tools that could help your genealogy research.

6 p.m., Tuesday, June 14

North Main Branch | 754-7734Melodies for Mothers for adult women

A Mother’s Day celebration that will uplift, in-

spire, and entertain.


Sew Divine: A Gathering of Crafters11 a.m., Thursdays, May 5 and 19, June 2 and 16

The Jubilee ChoirCelebrate the music of the soul. Join area Jubilee Choirs for a celebration of the “early

soul music.”

6 p.m., Thursday, June 2, North Main Branch

Literary Circle and MusicCelebrate the spoken word as the power of music is verbalized through poetry and song.


Clear VisionEnjoy the sounds of this brilliant Contemporary Jazz Trio.

7 p.m., Thursday, June 9, 1431, Main

JazzCelebrate the fusion of Jazz.


Eboniramm RCPL Literary Resident and Jazz Vocalist Eboniramm will astound you with her skills.

7 p.m., Thursday, June 16, 1431, Main

From the Hip Hop to the Hippy HopCelebrate the evolution of Hip Hop, from culture to business.


for all agesBlackMusic Month

for adultsNortheast Regional | 736-6575Garden Like a Master: Heat and Drought Resistant Plants *Learn which plants will adapt and thrive in our

extreme summer heat and how to landscape

with them.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 5

Sew Divine: A gathering of crafters

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, May 10, May 17,

June 14, and June 21

Using Credit to Your Advantage *Make credit work for you by gaining an un-

derstanding of the details of your credit report

and credit score. Learn the ideal ways to use

credit cards and deal with debt. Presented by

Kimberly Davis, Wachovia Bank

12:30 – 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 28

Sandhills Branch | 699-9230Sew Divine: A gathering of crafters

1 p.m., Tuesdays, May 3 – June 28

Summertime Food Safety

Rebecca Causey of DHEC will talk about hot-

weather food safety, and offer suggestions for

healthy grilling and picnics.

7 p.m., Thursday, June 16

Main | 929-3457Great Books Discussion Group7 p.m., Wednesdays, May 11 and June 8Bank of America Conference Room, Main

The Link, Ballentine | 781-5026Bookin’ It in Ballentine6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, May 25 and June 29

Cooper Branch | 787-3462Cooper Branch Book Club10 a.m., Mondays, May 2 and June 6

Northeast Regional | 736-6575Northeast Regional Book Group 7 p.m., Thursdays, May 12 and June 9

Sandhills Branch | 699-9230Second Wednesday Book Group 7 p.m., Wednesdays, May 11 and June 8

Third Thursday Book Group 1 p.m., Thursdays, May 19 and June 16

Southeast Regional | 776-0855Sew Divine: A gathering of crafters

11 a.m., Tuesdays, May 3 – June 28

The Mango Tango

Want to learn Spanish or speak a bit of Urdu?

Mango Languages is RCPL’s free online

foreign language tutorial offering English

language instruction in 34 different languages

and ESL courses in 15 foreign languages. This

one hour session will help you get started

learning a new language in no time!


St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675Sew Divine: A gathering of crafters * 12:30-2:30 p.m., Thursdays, May 5 – June 30

Mind Games *Join other gamers and share your Sudoku,

Chess or Crossword skills, and sharpen your

mind. Beginners and experts are welcome.

1-3 p.m., Tuesdays, May 10 and May 24

Family History Workshop *Trying to climb your family tree? Explore

RCPL’s print and online genealogical re-

sources for

family history research.


Southeast Regional | 776-0855Third Thursday Book Group 7 p.m., Thursdays, May 19 and June 16

New at Southeast! Busy Person’s Brown Bag Book Group Want to join a book group but think you don’t havetime?Wehaveabookgrouptofityourbusy schedule. Join us on your lunch hour to discuss a short story from the New Yorker’s 20 Under 40 collection. Bring your lunch; we’ll provide coffee and dessert. Noon – 1 p.m., Wednesdays, May 11 and June 8

St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675Book Banter *7 p.m., Tuesdays, May 10 and June 14

B O O KCLUBS

at RCPL

Download freeeBooks now!

eReady?

myRCPL.com/downloadables

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

experience using the mouse.

10 a.m., Saturday, May 7, Training Center, Main *10 a.m., Saturday, May 7, Southeast Regional *3:30 p.m., Thursday, May 19, Sandhills Branch10 a.m., Tuesday, June 7 and June 21, Training Center, Main *

Computer Basics: Introduction to Computers II Learn how to perform basic computer tasks in a Windows envi-

ronment. This will include using the menus and toolbars, as well

as locating programs and documents.

10 a.m., Saturday, May 14, Training Center, Main *10 a.m., Saturday, May 21, Southeast Regional *10 a.m., Tuesday, June 14 and June 28, Training Center, Main *

Computer Basics: Basic Internet Learn basic Internet skills.

10 a.m., Thursday June 2, Training Center, Main *3:30 p.m., Thursday, May 5, Sandhills Branch10 a.m., Saturday, May 21, Training Center, Main *

Computer Basics: E-mail Basics Create a free Web-based e-mail account and learn how to use it.

10 a.m. – Noon, Friday, May 27, Northeast Regional *10 a.m., Saturday, May 28, Training Center, Main *10 a.m., Thursday, June 9, Training Center, Main *10 a.m., Saturday, June 11, Southeast Regional *6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Thursday, June 23, Northeast Regional *

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

10 a.m., Thursday, June 16, Training Center, Main *

Computer Basics: Excel Become familiar with creating, editing, and saving simple spreadsheets using

MicrosoftOfficeExcel.Studentswillbeshownhowtoformataspreadsheet,

create charts, and perform calculations.


Computer Basics: Microsoft PowerPoint Learn 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.


Computerbasics@RCPL myRCPL.com/event/computers

* Call location to register.

Serena by Ron RashStaff Review: Serena, by Ron Rash is a tale of greed and the thoughtless pursuit of power. This

historical novel is set in the early 1930’s in the North Carolina mountains. The main characters are

George and Serena Pemberton, just married, who have traveled from Boston to North Carolina in

order to create a timber empire. Their goal is to cut every tree in North Carolina and then move

on to Brazil and do the same.

When Ron Rash started writing Serena, he pictured a woman on a horse on a ridge. His image

showed her as strong, a woman who created her own law, self-centered, and tougher than

Lady Macbeth. She would have no remorse. George Pemberton is also a strong character with

one weakness, his illegitimate child. The two set out to destroy all who get in the way of creating

their empire. Serena’s only true competition is Rachel Harmon, a young woman from the North

Carolina mountains and the mother of George Pemberton’s child. When Serena realizes she can-

not have a child of her own and that George is protecting his illegitimate family, she sets out to

destroy Rachel, her child, and George.

Serena is Ron Rash’s fourth novel. His works are focused on the Appalachian Mountains and

environmental causes. He is a faculty member at Western Carolina University and holds the John

Parris Chair in Appalachian Studies. His family has lived in the Appalachian Mountains since the

mid-1700’s.

Main | 929-3457 | Northeast Regional | 736-6575

Sandhills Branch | 699-9230 | Southeast Regional | 776-0855

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At work for Richland County.Yourlibrarycanhelpyoufindajob

or grow your small business.

job center

Recurring ProgramsTech Tuesdays @ EastoverThese special sessions are devoted to one-on-one computer assis-

tance – computer skills, software, resumes and job searching.

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

Interview Practice Practice Interviews will be conducted in the Job Center on the third

level.Thesesessionsarefirstcome,firstserve.

10 a.m., Every Wednesday,

Job Center, Main

Job Center, Main | 929-3457Business Etiquette Class *Learn how to present yourself properly in spoken, written and social

business interactions.

10 a.m., Friday, May 6

Find a Job Online Class *Explore the various online resources and ways to search for and

apply for jobs online. Learn how to upload a resume to a website or

application.

2 p.m., Mondays, May 9

Job Hunt Safari with AARP *Let AARP guide you through the job hunt jungle. We’ll make sure to

keep you on the right path and point out abundant materials and

lush resources that you can use to succeed in your own personal job

quest.


Social Networking for Your Small Business *Learn how to use social media Web sites to promote and market your

business.

12 p.m., Monday, June 13

Northeast Regional | 736-6575Interviewing Skills Class *Learn how to prepare for and make a great impression in an interview.

This class will cover everything from company background research

resources to following up after the interview.

2 p.m., Wednesday, June 22

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 educa-

tion history information.

6:30 – 8 p.m., Thursday, May 26

10 – 11:30 a.m., Friday, June 24

South Carolina Department of Corrections: How to Apply *

Lt. Dennis Dobbs, Department of Corrections Human Resources Recruiter, will provide an overview of the employment application process.


1 p.m., Monday, May 23

Exploring a Career with SLED *Lynn Hutto, State Law Enforcement Division Human Resources Director, will discuss SLED career options and the application process.


Do’s and Don’ts of Applications and Interviewing: Hampton Inn Downtown General Manager *Learn the do’s and don’ts of the application process. The Hampton Inn Downtown’s General Manager Marlin Fludd, will share tips and advice.


Career Spotlight: How to Pursue a Career in Hospitality and Tourism *A representative from USC’s School of Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management will discuss possible careers in the hospitality and tourism industry.


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supporting rcplMs. Lisa C. Jern

Mr. Edward W. Kallal Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Kaufman

Mr. Neil S. Lang

Ms. E.A. Langworthy and Mr.

Jonathan J. Fleuchaus

Ms. Allegra J. Lawrence-Hardy

Mr. Stuart J. Lehman

Ms. Melissa L. Libby

Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Lugo

Mr. Clifford E. Muller

Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Murphy Jr.

Ms. Martha A. Pacini

Mr. Herbert J. Short Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Siegler

Sutherland

Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Teal Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. David R. Tripp

Miss Sue Wasserman

Mr. Earl S. Zimmerman

In support of the WalkerLocalHistoryRoom

Mr. Randy Butler

Mrs. Mary Harmon

Mr. Raymond Lifchez

Ms. Jennie Lou Pangle

Gifts-In-KindBonefishGrill

Buffalo Wild Wings

Cupcake

Frank’s Car Wash

Geiger Carolinas/O’Cain

Advertising

Piggly Wiggly

Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Ruby Tuesday

The Original Pancake House

Wild Wing Café

yumilicious

zpizza

GIFTS TO THE FRIENDS OF RCPLJim Hudson Lexus

Baker, Ravenel & Bender, LLP

Nexsen Pruet, LLC

Turner Padget Graham & Laney, PA

In honor of MelanieHugginsColumbia Study Group

Gifts-In-KindMs. Susan Z. Hitt

Mr. Tom Prioreschi

GIFTS TO THE RCPL FOUNDATIONMr. and Mrs. William F. Barlow

Barnes, Alford, Stork & Johnson,

L.L.P.

Mrs. Judith S. Baughman

Elna R. Benson

Mrs. Betty L. Blake

Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson

& Delgado, L.L.C.

Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Brown

Mrs. Margaret S. Courtney

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd A. Cribbs IV

Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn deGuzman

Mr. Joseph E. Dixon Jr.

Dr. Hugh H. DuBose

Mr. Maurice R. Duperre

Mr. Riley W. Eubank

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Farnell

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Fiegel

Mr. and Mrs. D. Julian Gibbons Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Grooms

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hunt

Mrs. Derial Jackson

Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Kinard

Ms. Mary Madison

Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Melendez

Mr. and Mrs. David C. Moss

Ms. Elissa P. Nash

Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Nelson

Ms. Teresa A. Payne

Colonel and Mrs. Angelo Perri

Mr. John L. Reynolds

Mr. William J. Rivers

Mr. and Mrs. John D. Robertson

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Roche Jr.

Mr. Gordon P. Rosenthall

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Safko Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Virgin E. Shell Jr.

Ms. Elva C. Stinson

The Book Club

Ms. Rosyline R. Thompson

Mr. and Mrs. James H. Tuten

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence H. Ulmer

Ms. Virginia C. Walker

Mr. Ronald R. Wingard

Ms. Joan E. Young

In honor of JuliusW.McKayonhisbirthdayMrs. Betsy McKay

In honor of Kevin,Tonya,KevinElijahandEthanWilliamsand in memory ofBrandonLaVarByrd

Ms. Cynthia B. Byrd

In memory of MaryCopeBowyerAnonymous

In memory of BrandonLaVarByrdSouth Carolina Oncology

Associates

Ms. Cynthia B. Byrd

Mr. Benny S. Cook Jr.

Ms. Yolanda K. Wright

In memory of MadelynCameronin support of thePegBeardFund

Mr. C. David Warren

In memory of CarterRylanTiltonandBrandonLaVarByrd

Ms. Cynthia B. Byrd

In memory ofRitaWassermanMs. Margaret W. Anthony

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Burkett

Mr. and Mrs. Reginald J. Clark

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Dweck

Mr. and Mrs. Louis M. Franzoni

Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Ganz

General Dynamics Ordnance

and Tactical Systems

Mr. and Mrs. Eric L. Goldstein

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Good

Ms. Patricia A. Gorham and

Mr. Edward M. Panetta

Mr. J. S. Haskin Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. James L.

Henderson III

Mr. Thomas C. Herman

Mr. Charles D. Hurt Jr.

Ms. Gail M. Baker

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob S. Barker

Ms. Jacqueline Bird

Ms. Elizabeth Brumbaugh

Mr. and Mrs. John R.

Brumbaugh

Ms. Shawn H. Chillag

Ms. Lesley M. Coggiola

Ms. Jami Craig

Ms. Carla Davis

Ms. Rose Ann Dean

Mr. William C. Dillard Jr.

Mrs. Karen Fitzgerald

Ms. Karen W. Gavigan

Mrs. Sarah Gough

Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Grant

Mr.andMrs.EricP.Griffin

Ms. Charlotte Kirven Woods

Hampton

Ms. Leisha Hinnant

Ms. Donna M. Hodgdon

Mr. and Mrs. Vince Hood

Ms. Phyllis E. Hurd

Mr. and Mrs. Brantley Jones

Ms. Adrienne Kelish

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Latsch

Ms. Saundra A. Ligon and

Mr. Harry Wright

Mr. and Mrs. John Moses

Ms. Barbara F. Mullen

Ms. Kathleen M. O’Brien

Mr. Rick Ott

Ms. Jillian Owens

Ms. Aubrey A. Phillips

Mr. Tom Prioreschi

Ms. Georgette Sandifer

Ms. Sarah H. Shealy

Gifts to RCPLJanuary 1 – February 28, 2011

New Friends’ MembersJanuary 1 – February 28, 2011

Have you joined? TheFriendsofRCPLisanonprofitorganizationchargedwith

raising awareness of and support for the library. Memberships start

at only 25$. Call 803.929.3475 or visit myRCPL.com/friends.

Friends’ Board Meetings

12:30 p.m., Fridays, May 6 and June 3, Bostick Board Room, Main

Foundation Board Meeting

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Enjoy a relaxing evening of wine, food, authors and entertainment

at The Literary Vine, the second annual event hosted by the Friends of RCPL and presenting sponsor BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 14 at the Main

Library, 1431 Assembly St.

Sample an impressive selection of wine and delicious foods,

while enjoying live entertainment by The Upton Trio and

minglingwithfiveaward-winningauthors.

As a partnership with the South Carolina Book Festival, which is

also being held on the same weekend in Columbia, the following

authors will be present to sign and sell their books from 7:30 to

8:30 p.m.: Jack Bass, Nathalie Dupree, Cynthia Graubart, Alexia Helsley and William Starr.

Tickets are $25 for Friends’ members and $35 for nonmembers,

and can be purchased online at myRCPL.com/friends. All funds

raised will support library programming and special efforts that

make RCPL such a central part of the community.

T o a s t t h e L i b r a r y a t F r i e n d s ’ S e c o n d A n n u a l W i n e T a s t i n g

Additional sponsors include: AFLAC; Anna Cline Catering; Baker, Ravenel & Bender, LLP; Caw Caw Creek Farm; 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 Brewery-Alehouse; Jim Hudson Lexus; Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP; Nexsen Pruet, LLC; Parker Poe Adams &Bernstein,LLP;Saluda’s;SowellGrayStepp&Laffitte,LLC;Turner Padget Graham & Laney, PA; and Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company.

Last year, more than 250 people enjoyed the inaugural event

hosted by the Friends of RCPL that raised more than $10,000

for the library.

The Friends is a volunteer organization that works to increase

awareness of and support for the Richland County Public Library.

Friends’ memberships begin at only $25. Call 803-988-0885 or visit

myRCPL.com/friends for more details on membership or this

special event.

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Friends’ Book Sales last year raised nearly $80,000 to support the library’s special programs and services. Friday preview sales for Friends’

members only are Fridays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m and Saturday public sales are 9 a.m. – 3 p.m at the RCPL Operations Center, 130 Lancewood Rd.

Upcoming Book SalesSpring: April 29 and 30 | Summer: July 15 and 16 | Fall: October 14 and 15 | Half-Price Inventory Reduction: 2-4 p.m., Sunday, May 1

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P A I DPermit No. 244Columbia, SC

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A n I n v e r t e d I d e a lWorks by Diane Hughes

The images that Diane Hughes creates dance between dreams and a dense real ity. Canvases of patinaed, ancient ol ive trees combine with portrait- l ike images of dry l imbs, some twisted and gnarled, others bound by organic, wire-l ike forms.

For Hughes, the natural world is subtly and graceful ly composed. Invert ing this idealized state, she creates pieces that hold a beauty that is austere, dark and r ich. The art ist explores the themes of consciousness and natural imagery in a wide array of pieces included in An Inverted Ideal. Deepening the exploration of the various layers of nature and consciousness, she composes this col lection from photographic images drenched in natu-ral materials—from blueberr ies to beeswax—and these careful ly crafted recipes imbue the pictures with a t imeless quality.

Enjoy this str ik ing exhibit in The Wachovia Gallery on the garden level of the Main Library from May 5 to June 24 .

The art ist wi l l graciously donate 30 percent of al l purchased art pieces to the RCPL Foundation.

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Documents

RCPL Magazine (May/June)