September / October Magazine

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September isNational Library Card Sign Up Month.Get yours today!

Richland County Public Library • www.myRCPL.com© Maurice Sendak

from our director

2 | september + october 2011

Dear Friends, We librarians are a funny group. We have our own little “holidays” as it were—our own insider “cel-ebrations” that give our profession a boost and help to remind us why we chose librarianship in the first place. And two of those special biblio-centric happenings occur in September: Library Card Sign-Up Month and Banned Books Week. The former speaks for itself. It’s

a call to action to libraries and communities across the world. And that call goes something like this: “Get your library card, people!” There’s no reason for you not to have one. If you are reading this and don’t live in Richland County, (I’m sorry for you. I can attest that it’s a lovely place to live.) there’s a library in your community that would be just thrilled to put a library card in your hand and hook you up with all kinds of good books, classes and technology. In our lovely county, almost 60% of our residents have a library card. That’s respectable but it also means that almost half of the people who live here do not. In a world where Google seems to provide answers to many of our questions, I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. But with all due respect to Google (and Apple) your library card is way more versatile. Want to download a new bestseller for your Nook? We’ve got a card for that. Want to research your family his-tory using Ancestry.com? We’ve got a card for that. Want to check out 60 of the best and most beautiful picture books for a cheap (and much better) way to spend a rainy afternoon with your child? We’ve got an app—whoops— a card for that. I could go on but you get the picture.

So if you know someone who doesn’t have a library card, tell them how you use yours. You may also want to remind them that the services we offer are already paid for. By them. And if you are feeling extra bold, get them in your car and drive them to your favorite branch and stand there while they fill out the application. That would really make our day—even if it happens in October. Question: What do the books To Kill a Mockingbird; Lord of the Rings and The Great Gatsby have in common? “Classics” you say? Yes. But they are also, according to the American Library Association, some of the most banned books of all time. Banned Books Week (September 24th-October 1) draws attention to a simple but fundamen-tal premise: you should be able to read what you want. Sounds about right to me. There’s something on our shelves for everyone. Even your friend who doesn’t have a library card. Yet!

Warmly,

director’s picks

I just finished The Children’s Blizzardby David Laskin

I’m just starting

To Kill A Mockingbirdby Harper Lee

I can’t stop listening to

Build a Rocket Boys!by Elbow

You don’t want to miss

Leonard Pitts at the Friends’ Annual Meeting at theMain Library. 6 p.m., Thursday, September 8

Melanie Huggins | Executive Director

“But with all due respect to Google [...]

your library card is way more versatile.”

* See page 14 for more ways to use your library card.

featured staff

What is one of your favorite things about working at North Main?I enjoy planning, organizing, and implementing programs for the

young folks as well as the older patrons.

How do you think the North Main Branch inspires the community?It gives me great pleasure to consistently serve the North Main

community by engaging in a variety of programs designed around

the needs of the neighborhood; for example, outreach programs

for storytimes, schools, daycare, homeschoolers and computer

classes for seniors.

Outside of the library, what is one of your favorite hobbies?

My favorite hobbies outside the library are decorating, crocheting,

listening to a variety of music and participating in church

senior programs.

Discover What Your Library is Doing for You:

12,000 Downloads and Counting

RCPL Releases First Digital Annual Report

We are here to inspire you, to entertain you, and to inform you! We want to make your library experiences the best they can be. 2010 was a busy and successful year for us. Browse the library’s annual report and you will see how we engage our team, enhance your experiences and con-tinue to grow our customer base - all key elements of the library’s strategic plan. Visit myRCPL.com to find out how!

OPERATING BUDGET | FY 2010

DisbursementsTOTAL: $30,962,197

Receipts TOTAL: $30,962,197

County appropriation$19,579,500

State Aid$606,577

miscellaneous$1,301,735

designated funds, fy09$9,474,385

operations$4,078,086

materials$3,695,583

personnel and related expenses$12,795,145

operations reserve$10,393,383

2010 ANNUAL REPORT2010 ANNUAL REPORT

Eva ShulerNorth Main Branch

Chris Crutcher6:30 p.m., Thursday, September 22Bostick Auditorium, Main

CensoredChallengedControversialAward Winning

september + october 2011 | 3

Freegal Continues to Provide Great Music for Free.

Have you downloaded your three songs per week? The library’s new music resource offers more than 500,000 songs to choose from that are yours to keep!

What are you waiting for? Download today at myRCPL.com/freegal. Aim your smart phone at the code below and start downloading today.

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.

Ballentine Branch | 781-5026

1321 Dutch Fork Rd., Irmo 29063


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

Blythewood Branch | 691-9806

218 McNulty Rd., Blythewood 29016


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

John Hughes Cooper Branch | 787-3462

5317 North Trenholm Rd., Columbia 29206


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

Eastover Branch | 353-8584

608 Main St., Eastover 29044

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

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

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

North Main Branch | 754-7734

5306 North Main St., Columbia 29203


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

Northeast Regional Branch | 736-6575

7490 Parklane Rd., Columbia 29223


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

Sandhills Branch | 699-9230

1 Summit Parkway

at Clemson Rd., Columbia 29229


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

Southeast Regional Branch | 776-0855

7421 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia 29209


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

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

St. Andrews Regional Branch | 772-6675

2916 Broad River Rd., Columbia 29210


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

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.


Get Your Hands On The Best Card In Town Active duty military personnel assigned temporary duty in Richland County are now eligible for a free library card. We’ve also made it easier for teachers to get library resources in the hands of children in Richland County. Teachers employed in public or private Richland County schools who do not live in the county can now register for a library card for only $10 a year. Teachers who work and live in the county can register for a teacher card in addition to their personal card for free. Stop by any library location and get your card today!Current identification, pay statement or letterhead documentation from military or school required.

Upcoming Closings

All RCPL locations will be closed Sunday, September 4 and Monday, September 5 for Labor Day and Thursday, November 9 for Staff Education Day.

Important Dates:

RCPL Board of Trustees Meeting5:30 p.m., Mondays, September 12 and October 10Bostick Board Room, Main

VisitmyRCPL.comfor all the latestinformationon closings and other events.

More than 21,000 People Participated. Did We Challenge You?

The library’s Summer Reading Challenge lasted from June until August. We chal-lenged folks to read every day and read a new way. We wanted to challenge all types of readers this summer to read in different places, read a different genre, read in a different format or listen to audiobooks on long summer drives. From reading the newspaper to reading a cookbook – the Summer Reading Challenge encompassed everyone’s tastes.

Did You Meet Your Challenge?

• “I will read at least two books on my new iPad 2 for the Summer Reading

Challenge!” | Diane, Main Library

• “I will read two of my husband’s favorite fantasy novels. He will be flattered

and I’ll try something new. A win-win scenario!” | Amber, Main Library

• “I’m going to remind myself about graphic novels this summer!

They are a refreshing way to discover great stories | Online submission

• “My challenge is to read all the J.R.R. Tolkien

books.” | St. Andrews Customer


Summer Reading Challenge Wrap-Up

storytimesMother Goose Storytime birth to 12 months *

Introduce your baby to the world of books, and nurture a love

of reading with stories, rhymes and songs. • Children’s Room, Main

10:30 a.m., Thursdays, September 8-October 27

Hello Baby! birth to 23 months

Your baby will love storytime while increasing vocabulary, listening

and motor skills with stories and songs.

• Southeast Regional10 a.m., Tuesdays, September 6-October 25

• Children’s Room, Main6:30 p.m., Mondays, September 12-October 17

• St. Andrews Regional10:30 a.m., Thursdays, September 15-October 20

Now I am One! for one-year-olds *

Build your baby’s vocabulary, listening and motor skills through stories,

songs and fingerplays.

• Children’s Room, Main9:30 & 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, September 7-October 26

• Northeast Regional10:30 a.m., Thursdays, Through September 29

Toddler Storytime for two and three-year-olds *

Help your toddler discover the alphabet, numbers and other

concepts while building social skills and learning about our world.

• Cooper Branch10:30 a.m., Thursdays, September 8-October 27

• Children’s Room, Main9:30 & 10:30 a.m., Mondays, September 12-December 12

• Northeast Regional10:30 a.m., Thursdays, October 6-November 10

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 *

Get ready for kindergarten! Your child will gain confidence

and independence in this kids-only storytime

• Wheatley Branch10 a.m., Tuesdays, September 6-27

10 a.m., Thursdays, October 6-27

• Sandhills Branch10:30 & 11:30 a.m. , Thursdays, September 8-October 13

• Children’s Room, Main3:30 p.m., Thursdays, September 8-October 27

Pajamarama Bedtime Storytime for all ages *

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

stories and songs.

• Southeast Regional6:30 p.m., Mondays, September 12-October 31

• Children’s Room, Main6:30 p.m., Thursdays, September 15 & October 13

• Ballentine Branch6:30 p.m., Thursdays, September 15 & October 20

Bilingual Storytime for all ages

Enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish.

• Northeast Regional6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 11

Family Storytime for all ages

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

• St. Andrews Regional10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, September 7-October 26

11 a.m., Saturdays, September 3-October 29

• North Main Branch11 a.m., Tuesdays, September 6-October 25

• Southeast Regional10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, September 7-October 26

(except October 19)

11 a.m., Saturdays, September 3-October 29

• Blythewood Branch10:30 a.m., Fridays, September 2-October 28

• Ballentine Branch11 a.m., Fridays, September 2-October 28

• Children’s Room, Main10:30 a.m., Saturdays, September 3-October 29

• Cooper Branch11 a.m., Saturdays, September 3-October 29

• Northeast Regional11 a.m., Saturdays, September 3-October 29

• Sandhills Branch11 a.m., Saturdays, September 3-October 29



Family Picture Book Club Not only do kids love picture books, parents, teens – the whole family loves them! We’ve created an easy way for families and in-dividuals 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. Bring your favorite picture book or simply join us in the conversations.

This is part of the library’s Community Outreach Department and supports the library’s commitment to the Eau Claire Promise Zone.

5-6 p.m., Tuesdays, September 20, October 11, November 15 and December 6North Main Branch

for families * Please register.

Halloween Festival for all ages

It’s our biggest event of the year! Join us for

games, stories and crafts as we celebrate this

spooky season. Come in costume if you like!

3:30 p.m., Saturday, October 29

Sandhills Branch | 699-9230Family Fun for all ages

Fun for the whole family after storytime!

11:30 a.m., Saturdays, September 3

and October 1

Southeast Regional | 776-0855Steps and Stories for all ages

Take part in a story time designed to

incorporate movement, music, and stories!

11 a.m., Saturday, September 24

Morning of Puppets for all ages

Join us for puppet shows and make a puppet

of your own!

10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 14

11 a.m., Saturday, October 15

Strings and Stories for all ages

Join us for a special musical storytime.

6:30 p.m., Monday, September 12

10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 19

Evening of Puppets-Halloween Style for all ages

Enjoy a super ghoulish puppet presentation!

6:30 p.m., Monday, October 31

North Main Branch | 754-7734I’ll Meet You at the Top of the Learning Tree

for all ages *

Let’s learn new vocabulary with stories and

crafts, then create a short story on your own!

11 a.m., Tuesday, September 20

Stop, Drop, and Roll for all ages*

Join Captain Kip and the men from the

“Station” as they share fire safety tips, and

check out one of their fire trucks, during Fire

Prevention Month.

11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 18

Fall Festival for all ages

Join the annual costume parade! Prizes and

treats will be given to the best costumes.

3:30 p.m., Saturday, October 29

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

10:30 a.m., Fridays, September 2

and October 14

Through a Dog’s Eyes for all ages

Meet some special guide dogs and the

friends who train them. Hear stories and learn

information on how you can join the efforts

of the Southeastern GuideDogs.

3 p.m., Saturday, October 22

Monster Mania for families *

It’s a monster invasion! Listen to stories, play

games, and make your own monsters to take

home…if you dare!

3 p.m., Monday, October 24

Events for Families Children’s Room, Main | 929-3434Hola Libros for all ages

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays in both

English and Spanish.

10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 17

Afternoon of Puppets for all ages

Watch your favorite stories performed by the

Children’s Room puppets!

3:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 28

Book Buddies for all ages

After storytime, join us for a puppet show, art

project, and find your very own book buddy for

reading under the trees.

11 a.m., Saturday, October 1

Hands of Art for ages 2-5

Enjoy simple art fun for the very young, while

learning about colors, shapes and more. Dress

for a mess!

11 a.m., Fridays, September 9 and October 7

Strings and Stories for all ages

Bring the family for a unique and relaxing morn-

ing of strings and stories with a special perfor-

mance by classical guitarist Marina Alexandra

and students.

10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 22

Cooper Branch | 787-3462Cooper Puppet Playhouse for all ages *

Join us for the latest production of the Cooper

Puppet Playhouse.

3:30 p.m., Thursday, October 13

pick

Check This Out!


Where the Mountain Meets the Moon | by Grace Lin

Staff Review: Minli sets out on a magical quest to find the old man of the moon...with a dragon as her sidekick! It’s the best book I have read this year!

The Final Funktier | by Recess Monkey

Staff Review: Sometimes you just need to dance around to a song called “Jet Pack!”

school - age childrenBallentine Branch | 781-5026Let’s Build a Dollhouse Room Box for ages 6-12 *

Join us for this two part class and make your

own dollhouse shadow box.

11 a.m., Saturdays, October 22 and 29

Blythewood Branch | 691-9806Blythewood Bookworms for ages 9-12 *

Join us as we share books you will L-O-V-E by

great authors such as Kate DiCamillo and

Christopher Paul Curtis at our book club.

3 p.m., Saturday, September 24

and October 22

May the Folds Be with You for ages 6-12 *

Star Wars fan are you, hmm? To this storytime,

you must come! Read stories, will we, then fold

your own Origami Yoda and his archenemy,

Darth Paper, you can! (For those of you who

don’t speak “Yodish”: Are you a Star Wars fan?

Come to this storytime! We’ll read stories, then

you can fold your own Origami Yoda and his

archenemy, Darth Paper.)

10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 15

Cooper Branch | 787-3462Reader’s Theatre for ages 9-12 *

Learn theatre basics like character develop-

ment, dramatization and performance with Jerry

Stevenson of Columbia Children’s Theatre and

perform Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day. 3:45 p.m., Tuesdays, September 13 and 20

Mask Making! for ages 6-12 *

Explore masks from around the world, enjoy

stories, and create your own mask to take home.


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

Join us for fantastical ghost stories to thrilling

adventures, and everything in between.

2:30 p.m., Saturdays, September 3

and October 1

Game Time (Back To School) for ages 6-12

Enjoy an afternoon of board games, puzzles

and more.

4 p.m., Wednesday, September 14

Northeast Regional | 736-6575Library Orientation for ages 5-17

Learn how the library can help you be

successful! Tour our collection, check out online

resources and plan a successful year during this

orientation for students.

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 20

LEGO Madness for ages 5-12

Explore the library’s LEGO collection and cre-

ate a robot, a city, or an entire LEGO planet!

10:30 a.m., Mondays, September 12

and October 3

Southeast Regional | 776-0855LEGO Madness for ages 9-12

4:30 p.m., Thursday, September 22

Tween Challenge for ages 9-12

Can you handle it? This Tween Scene will be

packed with brain challenging activities like

building a marshmallow tower to name just

one!


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

Good books, good times! Join us as we dis-

cover some of the library’s tween reads!

3:30 p.m., Thursdays, September 22

and October 20

Zumbatomic for ages 3-8 *

Join us for Zumbatomic classes with fun, kid-

friendly routines and popular music designed

just for kids!

6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 6 and 13

Wheatley Branch | 799-5873Hoot! Hoot! Hooray! for ages 6-12 *

Join a Sesquicentennial State Park Ranger to

discover the secret lives of owls!

10 a.m., Wednesday, September 14

Stop, Drop and Roll! for ages 6-12 *

Kick off Fire Prevention Week and learn im-

portant safety tips with the Columbia Fire and

Rescue Department and Sparky the Fire Dog.

10 a.m., Monday, October 10

BAG-A-TREAT! for ages 3-12 *

Enjoy some favorite spooky stories and make

your own Halloween “trick or treat” bag to

take home.


* Please register.

Southeastern Guide Dogs

Paws for Reading

Read to a Dog

for ages 6-12 *

Practice reading with a furry friend.

3 p.m., Wednesdays, September 14-October 26Sandhills Branch

for ages 6-12

Meet some special dogs and the

friends who train them. Hear stories

and learn information on how you can

join their efforts.

3 p.m., Saturday, September 24St. Andrews Regional

for ages 9-12 *

Get ready to express yourself! Sharpen your

skills, pick up some tips and try your hand at

writing and art. This program is co-sponsored

by the Columbia Museum of Art and lunch is

provided. Please note: program will begin at the Columbia Museum of Art and conclude in the Children’s Room at the Main Library.

10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, October 29Columbia Museum of Art | 1515 Main Street

Kids in PrintSo You Want to be Published?

for ages 6-9

Come practice your reading with Bruno

and Casper, two service dogs who love

to listen to a good story!

3:30 p.m., Saturdays, September 10 and October 8Children’s Room, Main


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

our anime club for videos, food and fun!

6 p.m., Mondays, September 12 -

October 31

Book BuddiesPut on a puppet show, get creative with art

and share your love of books with your own

book buddy.

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday, October 1

North Main Branch | 754-7734Let’s Dance for Fitness and Fun *Learn how to dance your way to fitness and

have fun getting there.

3 p.m., Saturdays, September 17

and October 15

Handmade Cards *Make beautiful handmade cards.

4 p.m., Wednesdays, September 28 and

October 26

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

anime in a relaxed setting.

6-8 p.m., Wednesdays, September 7-

October 26

Library Orientation for ages 5-17Learn how the library can help you be success-

ful in school this year! Tour our collection, check

out the online resources, and plan a successful

year during this orientation for students.

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 20

Dance While You Can for teens and adults *Learn the fun way to relieve stress and lose

weight while improving your memory, coordi-

nation and confidence. It’s line dancing! Join

Southern Grooveline to learn dance steps and

get healthy.

6 p.m., Thursdays, September 22 & 29 and

October 6 & 20

Play it LoudBring your friends and make some noise play-

ing Wii games projected on the wall, or gather

around for tabletop games.

3-5 p.m., Saturdays, September 3 and

October 1

Manga AmoreJoin your fellow otaku for a casual discussion of

what makes a good manga – heroes, villains,

mangaka, and genres. Discussion of other

graphic novels also welcome.

3-5 p.m., Saturday, October 15

Sandhills Branch | 699-9230Sandhills TAB Book GroupGreat books, great discussion!

6 p.m., Tuesdays, September 20 & October 18

Homework Lab

Laptops and library resources especially

for those in grades 6-8!

2:30-4:30 p.m., Mondays, September 12-

December 12

Southeast Regional | 776-0855Hablomos: Spanish Conversation Club for teens and adultsLearning Spanish? Ya lo hablas? Join us every

other Wednesday and enjoy an hour of some

relaxed Spanish chit chat.

6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, September 7 & 21

and October 5 & 19

Advisory Board Teen

* Please register.

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.

Main3:30 p.m., Saturday, September 310 a.m., Saturday, October 1

Cooper Branch3:30 p.m., Saturdays, September 24 and October 22

Northeast Regional3:30 p.m., Saturdays, September 17 and October 15

North Main3:30 p.m., Saturdays, September 17 and October 15

Southeast Regional3 p.m., Saturday, September 173 p.m., Saturday, October 15

myRCPL.com/teen

SCAN ME!

Teen Read Week Celebrate

October 16 - 22

Picture It @ your libraryRead, Seek, Imagine Just for the fun of it!

®


Teens Pull Together: Panel Discussion on VolunteeringMeet some of Richland County’s leaders in

philanthropic endeavors and find out what you

can do to help them help others. Also, be there

for the kick off of the Teens Pull Together Toy and

Food drive!


Cooking Up Good FictionLearn the ingredients of fiction writing in an

interactive workshop setting. Bring paper and

something to write with!


Refresh Start: Health and Style ExpoRefresh yourself and visit this expo offering tips

and tricks to feeling your best and being at the

top of your game – in work, school, personal

energy, productivity, style, and all-around

personal mojo.


St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675Guitar Club *Bring your guitar and participate in a group or

individual lesson to get you started with a great

instrument.

7 p.m., Thursdays, September 1 & October 27

Teen Game TimeHang out with your friends and play your

favorite video games after school.

3 p.m., Thursdays, September 8-October 27

Beat Mechanix 101 *DJs, producers, MCs: Do you want to enhance

your skills? Check out the cutting edge with two

experienced producers. Learn how to create

some of the hottest beats around.

7 p.m., Tuesday, October 18

* Please register.

Mark your calendars for cosplay

and a special anime marathon

hosted by the Teen Otaku

Association!

10 a.m., Saturday, October 29Bostick Auditorium, Main

Teen Otaku Association Anime Marathon

Teen IdolAre you RCPL’s next Teen Idol? Prove it by singing in RCPL’s vocal competition just for teens! Grand prize: studio time to record your own song! For more in-formation visit myRCPL.com/teen or call 988-0896. All events are being held in the Bostick Auditorium at the Main Library.

Important Dates:• Final Audition | 1 p.m., Saturday September 10 • Idol Run Through | 10 a.m., Saturday October 22

6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 27Teen Idol Finale

RCPL’s Teen Advisory Boards are hosting a canned food drive for our community.

So, bring the kids and a can (or two) and join us for a good movie!

CannedFilm Fest and Food Drive

Donations will be accepted

October 30 - November 5Cooper Branch, Northeast Regional and Main


for adultsMain | 929-3457Family History Workshop *Learn about RCPL print and online genealogy

resources.

6 p.m., Thursday, September 8

Free Legal Clinic: Probate IssuesLearn how to navigate the Probate Court

System here in Richland County. This program is

co-sponsored with the South Carolina Pro Bono

Program. Call 799-4015 ext. 158 to register.


David Axe: Modern Day War Correspondent *Columbia journalist and blogger David Axe

has been traveling to the world’s most violent

conflict zones. Axe’s reporting has been on

many media outlets, including C-SPAN and

MSNBC. His 2010 graphic novel, War is Boring,

was featured in the Rolling Stone Hot List.

3 p.m., Sunday, October 9

Writing Your Family History: Johannes Kolb Archaeological SiteArchaeologists from the South Carolina

Department of Natural Resources, Diachronic

Research Foundation, and University of South

Carolina Lancaster will discuss their findings from

excavations on the Pee Dee River swamp at

the Johannes Kolb site. Since 2006, they have

uncovered nearly 200,000 artifacts, panning

from the Ice Age until very recent times.

6 p.m., Monday, October 24

Garden Like a Master – Daffodils

and Beyond *The South Carolina Midlands Master Gardeners

will share their expertise.


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

hands-on eReady sessions each month.

10 a.m., Saturdays, September 10

and October 8

Mom’s Morning InToo busy to make library programs just for you?

Leave the kids at home and come meet with

other busy moms for monthly programs about

your library.

10 a.m., Thursdays, September 15

and October 20

Blythewood Branch | 691-9806Garden Like a Master -Getting Your Garden

Ready for Fall and Winter *10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 1

Cooper Branch | 787-3462Zumba *The Zumba program fuses hypnotic Latin and

international music and easy to follow moves for

a dynamic exercise experience that is fun and

effective.

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, September 6-27

Garden Like a Master *• Cold Weather Vegetables

10 a.m., Friday, September 16

• Trees in Landscaping

10 a.m., Friday, October 14

Saving Energy at Home for adults

Learn how to save money and make your home

more energy efficient with Felicia Rhue-Howard

from SCE&G. Also, check out the new Kill-A-Watt

Energy Detector, now available at your library!

6:30, Monday, October 10

North Main Branch | 754-7734Poetry Café: A Tribute to Gil Scott-Heron *The heart speaks and the soul responds. Join Lit-

erary Resident Eboniramm for a poetry workshop

followed by the spoken expressions of local poets

as we remember the legendary bluesologist.

6 p.m., Tuesday, September 13

Northeast Regional | 736-6575Get 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 assistance.

Note: This class will primarily focus on the iPad

and Nook Color.

2:30 p.m., Tuesdays, September 6 & October 4

Garden Like a Master - Composting *6:30 p.m., Thursday, September 15

Dance While You Can *

Learn a fun way to relieve stress and

lose weight while improving your memory, coor-

dination and confidence by line dancing! Join

Southern Grooveline

to learn the steps and get healthy.

6 - 8 p.m., Thursdays, September 22 & 29

and October 6 & 20

* Please register.

Best Loved Voices of Old England: Dickenson, Thoreau, Millay and Frost

Join Tom Mancke, Joe Pinner, Robyn

McMullen and Ceille Baird Welch as they

bring the poets to life.


Bostick Auditorium, Main


RCPL’s media experts are choosing their

favorite movies for special viewings.

3 p.m., Sundays, September 11 & 25 and October 2 & 23

Bostick Auditorium, Main

iPick Movie Series

Please join us for an Introduction to

eBooks and Gadget Gallery. There will

also be an opportunity to experiment with

downloadable devices and get yourself

eReady!

6 p.m., Tuesday, September 13

Blythewood Branch

Gadget Gallery Introduction to eBooks *

for adults* Please register.

Take a Hike *Learn the basic techniques, gear, and some

great day hiking locations accessible from

Columbia.

3 - 5 p.m., Saturday, September 24

Sandhills Branch | 699-9230Insurance 101Kimika Dhara of Hornsby, Smith and Associates

offers basic information and money-saving

solutions for your insurance questions.

10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 14

Wellness Series: Choosing a Healthcare Plan

Anita Bowen of South Carolina Healthy Con-

nections helps us make wise consumer choices

about healthcare plans and providers.

6:30 p.m., Thursday, September 22

The Path to Citizenship Series Part IThe Politics of Immigration

Noelle Phillips reports on South Carolina

immigration politics for The State, and will

bring her experience at the State House

to this controversial issue.

7pm, Thursday, September 29

The Path to Citizenship Series Part IISC Bar Association: Pro Bono Legal Clinic

Immigration Law

7pm, Thursday, October 6

Garden Like a Master - Bulbs

7 p.m., Thursday, October 13

Wellness Series: The Vegetarian Option Kerie Mergner will present idea, recipes,

and samples for making family friendly

vegetarian dinners.

6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 19

Southeast Regional | 776-0855Garden Like a Master - Cool Season Vegetables


Hablamos: Spanish Conversation ClubLearning Spanish? Ya lo hablas? Join us

every other Wednesday evening to enjoy

an hour of some relaxed Spanish chit chat.

6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, September 7 & 21

and October 5 & 19

Urban HomesteadingHear from Clemson Extension pros about

a variety of subjects.

• Canning and Preserving with

Susan Barefoot


• Raising Chickens with Mickey Hall


Free Legal Clinic: Family LawLearn more about Family Law. The clinic

will consist of a lecture as well as time for

participant questions. This program is co-

sponsored with the South Carolina Pro

Bono Program.

Call 799-4015 ext. 158 to register.


Garden Like a Master - Composting


Green Harvest KitchenLearn and sample tasty, environmentally

sound recipes.


Cooking Up Good FictionLearn the ingredients of fiction writing in

an interactive workshop setting. Bring

paper and something to write with!


Free Legal Clinic: Wills and EstatesLearn more about Wills and Estates. The

clinic will consist of a lecture as well as time

for participant questions. This program is

co-sponsored with the South Carolina Pro

Bono Program. Call 799-4015 ext. 158

to register.


St.. Andrews Regional | 772-6675Be Inspired! *Let us inspire you!

• Beads from the Sea


• Pumpkin Carving


Family Game Night *Join other gamers and share your Sudoku,

Chess or Crossword skills, and sharpen your

mind. Beginners and experts of all ages

are welcome.


Main 12:30 – 2:30, Second and Fourth Tuesdays

September 27 – December 13

Ballentine Branch6 – 7:30 p.m., Second Thursday of each month

September 8–December 8

North Main Branch11 a.m., First and Third Thursdays each month

September 1-October 20

Northeast Regional 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.,

Second and third Tuesday each month

September 13-December 20

Sandhills Branch 1 p.m., Tuesdays


Southeast Regional 11 a.m., Tuesdays


St. Andrews Regional 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Thursdays

September 8-December 15 (except Nov. 24)

Wheatley Branch 11 a.m., Saturdays, September 17

and October 15

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

Bostick Auditorium, Main 10 a.m., Wednesdays, September 14-November 16

Northeast Regional 7 p.m., Mondays, September 12-November 14

Sandhills Branch11 a.m., Tuesdays, September 13-October 25

Southeast Regional7 p.m., Tuesdays, September 13-November 15

St. Andrews Regional10-11 a.m., Tuesdays, September 13-November 22


Sew DivineA Gathering of Crafters

Let’s Speak

English

for adults

Main | 929-3457Tuesday Morning Literary Discussion Group10 a.m., Tuesday, September 6 & 20 and October 4 & 18

Great Books Discussion Group7 p.m., Wednesdays, September 14 & October 12

Vista Book Group *6 p.m., Wednesdays, September 28 & October 26

Ballentine Branch | 781-5026Bookin’ It at Ballentine6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, September 28 & October 26

Cooper Branch | 787-3462Cooper Branch Book Club10 a.m., Mondays, September 12 & October 3

North Main Branch | 754-7734Page Turners Book Discussion Group6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, September 27 & October 25

Northeast Regional | 736-6575Northeast Regional Book Group7 p.m., Thursdays, September 8 & October 13

Sandhills Branch | 699-9230Wednesday Book Group7 p.m., Wednesdays, September 14 & October 12

Thursday Book Group1 p.m., Thursdays, September 15 & October 20

Southeast Regional | 776-0855Brown Bag Book ClubNoon, Wednesdays, September 14 & October 12

Third Thursday Book Group7 p.m., Thursdays, September 15 & October 20

St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675Book Banter7 p.m., Tuesdays, September 13-October 25

Wheatley Branch | 799-5873Wheatley’s Book ClubSecond Saturday of every month11 a.m., Saturdays, September 10 and October 8

myRCPL.com/bookbuzz/book-clubs

* Please register.

BOOK CLUBSat RCPL

Elijah Willis, an antebellum planter from Barnwell, SC, is missing. His family has searched everywhere they can think of and still nothing. They have no idea where he is. And then they remembered their library. The Walker Local History Room could also be called the Walker Detective Agency because we are hunting up lost ancestors like Elijah Willis every day. The Willis family researcher could not find him in any wills, tax, pension or census records.

We successfully solved this case using one of our genealogy databases, Accessible Archives. This database includes a collection of African American Civil War era newspapers that unlocked the Willis case with stunning results.

While visiting Cincinnati in 1855 to liberate his slave wife and children Willis died of a heart attack. The story was picked up by the Frederick Douglass’ Paper and several other African American newspapers. They provided a gold mine of information for the Willis researchers.

I love using alternative resources for family history research. They pump-up the passion of discovery and suddenly we have a “goose-bump” find. Accessible Archives is available for RCPL cardholders from the Genealogy section of Research Tools on the RCPL homepage.

Use your library card to find your own “goose bump” discovery.

Are You Looking For SomeoneLet Your Library Help you Find Them

Debbie Bloom | Walker Local History Room Manager


Use your library card to find your

own “goose bump” discovery.

Computer Basics


Main | 929-3457

• Internet Basics: 10 a.m., Saturday, September 3

• Internet Basics: 2:30 p.m., Thursday, October 6

• Introduction to Computers: 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 7

• Introduction to Computers: 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 21

• Introduction to Computers: 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 4

• Introduction to Computers: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 18

• E-mail basics: 10 a.m., Saturday, September 10

• E-mail basics: 2:30 p.m., Thursday, October 13

• Introduction to Computers II: 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 14

• Introduction to Computers II: 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 28

• Introduction to Computers II: 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 11

• Introduction to Computers II: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 25

• Microsoft Word 2007: 10 a.m., Saturday, September 17

• Microsoft Word 2007: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 20

• Microsoft Excel: 10 a.m., Saturday, September 24

• Microsoft PowerPoint: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 27

Cooper Branch | 787-3462

• Introduction to Computers: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 14

• Introduction to Computers II: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 19

Northeast Regional | 736-6575

• E-mail basics: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 27

• E-mail basics: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Thursday, October 27

North Main Branch | 754-7734

• Introduction to Computers: 11 a.m., Mondays, September 12-26

• Introduction to Computers: 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, September 15-29

• Internet Basics: 11 a.m., Mondays, October 3-31

• Internet Basics: 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, October 6-27

Sandhills Branch | 699-9230

• Introduction to Computers: 3:30 p.m., Thursday, September 1

• Introduction to Computers II: 3:30 p.m., Thursday, October 20

• Internet Basics: 3:30 p.m., Thursday, September 15

• E-mail basics: 3:30 p.m., Thursday, October 6

Southeast Regional | 776-0855

• Introduction to Computers: 10 a.m., Saturday, September 24

• Introduction to Computers: 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 5

• Introduction to Computers II: 10 a.m., Saturday, October 1

• Introduction to Computers II: 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 12

• E-mail basics: 11 a.m., Monday, September 26

• E-mail basics: 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 19

• Microsoft Word 2007: 10 a.m., Saturday, October 22

• Microsoft Word 2007: 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 26

St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675

• Introduction to Computers: 7 p.m., Thursday, September 15

• Introduction to Computers: 7 p.m., Monday, October 17

• Internet Basics: 7 p.m., Thursday, September 22 • Internet Basics: 7 p.m., Monday, October 24

• E-mail basics: 11 a.m., Monday, September 26

• E-mail basics: 2 p.m., Monday, October 17

• Microsoft Word 2007: 7 p.m., Thursday, September 29 • Microsoft Word 2007: 7 p.m., Monday, October 31

* Please call and register for all computer classes.

* Please register.


We have a Card for That

No need to buy the latest bestseller, check them out at the library for free!

Download free eBooks and audiobooks and never have to worry about fines.

Libraries are the greatest source of information, so use our Ask a Librarian or Book a Librarian service when researching, doing homework or planning a vacation.

Had to cancel your Netflix or Blockbuster account? Borrow DVDs, Blu-Rays and even Wii games.

The library has databases to help you research hobbies, finances, home improvement, and hundreds of other topics.

RCPL is helping people get back to work with the Job Center, offering personalized service in your search for a job.

Discover new musical interests and listen to a wide variety of music by checking out CDs and building your personal music library by downloading free music at myRCPL.com/freegal.

Fun and free programs are available for children, teens and adults at all locations.

Need to cancel your subscription to a magazine or newspaper? Come to the library and read them. We have more than 20,000 magazine and newspaper titles available in print and online. Some magazines can even be checked out!

No need to pay to see great art, just visit the Wachovia Gallery at the Main Library and enjoy rotating art exhibits on display year-round.

What are you waiting for? Get your library card today!It’s National Library Card Sign-Up month!

job centerRecurring 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 | 929-3457Find a Job Online Class *We will explore various online resources and

ways to search for and apply for jobs online.

2 p.m., Monday, September 12

Quick Jobs: Healthcare CareersMidlands Technical College Join Tomi Richards, Program Director of Health-

care Programs for Midlands Technical College,

to discuss the careers and training available

within the QuickJobs program. Some examples

are EMT, Cardiac Care technician and Certified

Nursing Assistant.


Social Networking for Your Small Business *Learn how to use social media websites to

promote and market your business.

10 a.m., Monday, September 19

Careers in Health Sciences:Midlands Technical College *Are you considering starting or advancing

a career in patient care, public health or

health research? Patricia Shahbahrami-Gates,

Health Science Advisor for Midlands Technical

College, will discuss training and career options

available in Health Sciences.


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, September 21

Resume Open LabCustomers who need to construct a resume

or update a resume will want to attend.

10 a.m., Saturday, September 24

Choosing a Career in Hospice Care *Are you considering hospice care as a

career? If so, Michelle LeMoine, Account

Manager of Infinity Hospice, will present an

overview of a career in hospice. She will also

discuss the necessary training, career options

and how to begin the process.

11 a.m., Monday, September 26

Interviewing 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.

10 a.m., Monday, October 10

Budgeting Basics *

Do you find yourself running short on

cash month to month? During this 1 hour

interactive workshop, participants will learn

how to set financial goals, create a spend-

ing plan and receive helpful tips to decrease

expenses. Please call 929-3457 to register. 6 p.m., Wednesday, October 12

Resume Open Lab5:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 19

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.

10 a.m., Thursday, October 20

Northeast Regional | 736-6575Interviewing Skills Class *10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 14

Create a Resume *Learn the essentials of résumé writing and

create your own with one-on-one assistance.

Bring your most recent résumé or work and

education history information.

10-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 28 &

Friday, October 28

Find a Job Online Class 3 p.m., Wednesday, October 26

* Please register.

FeaturedPrograms

at Main

Small Business Resource Seminar: Presented by the Small Business Administration *Explore the Small Business Administration programs

and resources, including financial assistance

though SBA loan programs, business counseling

and training through SBA partners, federal

contracting opportunities and programs such

as Central Contractor Registration, and more.

9:30 a.m - Noon., Thursday, September 15

Test Taking Strategies: Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC *Help reduce anxiety and learn techniques for

taking assessments. This session covers strategies

for different test formats, time management,

techniques for reducing test anxiety and resources

for practicing test-taking skills.

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Thursday, September 22

Careers in Information Technology, SCANA *Learn what it is like to work in Information

Technology at SCANA. An ‘IT’ specialist will

discuss the skills, education and experience

needed to work for one of Columbia’s

largest companies.

11:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 11

Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills: Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC *

Rebuild your resume and improve your

interviewing skills. You’ll be able to assess the

requirements of a position, demonstrate poise

during the screening process and apply the STAR

interview technique.

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Thursday, October 27

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supporting rcpl

Friends Host Pulitzer Prize Winning AuthorLeonard Pitts, Jr. to Speak at Friends’Annual Meeting

6 p.m., Thursday, September 8Bostick Auditorium, Main

Books Across the World!With the Friends of RCPLBookCrossing is an international program where people “catch and

release” books and then track the books as they travel around the

world. You may see a book on a park bench or in a restaurant. You

pick it up, read it and then leave it somewhere else for someone to

discover and enjoy.

The Lost World by Michael Crichton was released at the Columbia

Metropolitan airport. It was picked up, read and made it all the way

to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Be on the lookout for books around Richland County. Wonder where

they will go? The books are all released now and feature a sticker

with the image below. Learn more at myRCPL.com/friends or at

BookCrossing.com.


Friends of RCPL to Host a Celebrity Housewife

Do you love the Real Housewives reality series? Join the Friends of RCPL for a special guest appearence and Q&A with the Real Housewives of New Jersey star, Teresa Giudice! Stay tuned for more information!

The Friends Get

REAL

Save the Date!6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 25

supporting rcpl

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

9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, October 15130 Lancewood Rd. | RCPL Operations Center

Preview Sale For Friends’ Members:6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, October 14Join for only $25 at the booksale!

Half-Price Inventory Reduction Sale2-5 p.m., Sunday, October 16

Dates to Remember

Friends’ Board Meetings12:30 p.m., Fridays, September 9 and October 7Bostick Board Room, Main

Foundation Board MeetingNoon, Wednesday, October 19Bostick Board Room, Main

Friends’ Fall Book Sale

Visit myRCPL.com/ friends and myRCPL.com/foundation for more information on how you can make your library even better!

Support Your Library


We couldn’t do the work we do without the support of our vol-unteers. This summer we had more than 150 junior and teen volunteer at library locations. On August 6, we hosted an ice cream party for them and their families to show our apprecia-tion.

Teen Spotlight VolunteersElizabeth Thompson, Ballentine Branch

Jayme Keefer, Blythewood Branch

Jared Woodard, Children’s Room

Claire Burgher, Cooper Branch

Felicia Finney, North Main Branch

Zac McFarlan, Northeast Regional Branch

Derek Gutierrez, Sandhills Branch

Taylor Simon, Southeast Regional Branch

Tulsi Patel, St. Andrews Regional Branch

Junior Spotlight VolunteersJordan Stanley, Ballantine Branch

Sarayu Parise, Blythewood Branch

Mary Kelley Allen, Children’s Room

Nathan Stockwell, Cooper Branch

Mychella Askew, Eastover Branch

Mya McPhatter, North Main Branch

Lakyn Lanigan, Southeast Regional Branch

Kameren Stewart, St. Andrews Regional Branch

Markayla Platt, Wheatley Branch

RCPL Volunteers are

Superheroes!

Want to volunteer? Visit myRCPL.com/volunteer or call 929-3436.

supporting rcplMr. Wilhelm E. FringsMr. Herman R. FullerMr. Charles E. FulmerMr. Charles R. Funk IIIMs. Elizabeth GaetanMs. Marilyn GaitherMs. Blanche C. GandyMr. and Mrs. Jason GarnerMs. Margaret L. GarrettMr. and Mrs. Ryan O. GaskinThe Honorable Belinda F. GergelMr. and Mrs. James R. GettysMr. and Mrs. James J. GibsonMr. and Mrs. Victor GiurgiutiuMr. Richard R. GleissnerMr. and Mrs. John W. GlennMr. and Mrs. Franklin R. GlunzMr. and Mrs. George E. GlymphMr. and Mrs. Wayne E. Godfrey Sr.Mr. S. Ronald GodshallMs. Monique G. GolodMr. and Mrs. Franklin R. GoodwinMr. John GoughMrs. Anita T. GrahamMr. Robert K. GrahamMr. and Mrs. Jack S. GraybillMr. and Mrs. Wesley M. GraybillMs. Maureen S. GullionMr. Gerald W. HagenmaierDr. and Mrs. Milton E. HahnMr. J.K. HaneMs. Sibyl HareMrs. Georgia H. HartMs. Lois C. HasanMr. H. Charles HasselDr. Samantha HastingsMr. Theodore B. HayneMr. Alonzo L. HaynesMs. Marianne HaynesMr. and Mrs. John W. HaysDr. Robert V. HeckelMr. Robert J. HesterMr. Donald A. HillMs. Maggie HoeferMs. Judith B. HolfordMr. and Mrs. Paul E. HoltMr. and Mrs. Randall A. HrechkoDr. Janet G. Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Theodore H. HudsonMr. William R. HuntMs. Elizabeth B. HunterFreddie HunterMs. Mary T. IrvingWillie Mae JacksonMr. Hugh S. JacobsMr. and Mrs. C. Rees JenkinsMs. Ann D. JohnsonMs. Cynthia L. JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Harry D. JohnsonMr. and Mrs. C. Robert Jones Jr.Mr. Guy Jones and Ms. Cynthia C. Flynn Ms. Doni S. JordanMs. Dorothy H. JordanMr. Timothy W. KanaMs. Eleanore V. Karvois

Gifts to the Friends of RCPLCoastalStates BankDorothy D. Smith Charitable Foundation

In memory of Fannie Pugh Haynes Ms. Gertie AlstonMs. Delores HookMs. Connie JenkinsMr. Joey LeRoyMrs. Susan M. LyonMrs. Heather H. McCueMs. Jennifer MeadMs. Patricia MitchellNiA CompanyMr. Quincy PughMs. DeBarbara R. RobinsonMs. Angela SmithMrs. Leslie B. TetreaultMs. Allison ThiessenMs. Jennifer F. WalkerMs. Margaret M. WempeMrs. Teresa T. Windham

Gifts-In-KindColumbia Garden Club CupcakeGaribaldi CaféHunter GathererImmaculate Consumption Ruth’s Chris Steak HouseSaluda’s South Carolina State Park ServiceTiffany’s Bakery & EateryTwo Men and A Truck Westside Ice

Gifts to the RCPL FoundationDr. Stephen H. AckermanDr. and Mrs. Harvey A. AllenMr. and Mrs. David J. AmrolMrs. Gail AnastasionMs. Mary L. BallouMr. Max L. BarkerMr. and Mrs. William F. BarlowDr. and Mrs. William M. BarrMr. R. Randy BasingerMrs. Judith S. BaughmanMs. Lisa BeckettMs. Karen BeidelGale K. BellMs. Lenora BellMs. Barbara BenedettoMs. Beth H. BennettMs. Dorothy B. BentonMrs. Mary Louise BentonCydney G. BerryMr. Bruce BiernaskiMr. and Mrs. Robert L. BlackwellMrs. Betty L. BlakeDr. and Mrs. Gerald E. BlanchardMr. and Mrs. Tommy D. Blanchette

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph BockMr. and Mrs. Anthony BogdanowiczMr. and Mrs. Jack A. BoggsMr. and Mrs. Lawrence H. BokorMr. and Mrs. Harold E. Bomar Jr.Ms. Virginia P. BowersMs. Ann M. BraithwaiteLt. Col. and Mrs. John S. BrockingtonMs. Jacqueline G. BrodyMr. Douglas C. BrownMrs. Margaret J. BrownDr. Warren H. Brune and Ms. Faith G. StephensonMs. Mary R. BullMr. and Mrs. Ronald H. BurkettMr. and Mrs. Ronald G. BurnsMr. Marion Burnside IIIMs. Beverly A. BytnarMs. Janice L. CarlsonMrs. Rose T. ChaiMr. and Mrs. Marion C. Chandler Jr.Ms. Doris D. CheekMr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. ChildsMr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Clarkson Jr.Rozela ClevelandMs. Mary A. CollinsMs. Betty E. ColquhounMr. and Mrs. Kent W. ComeauMs. Sidnah J. ConnerMr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Coogler Jr.Ms. Ellen H. CooperDr. and Mrs. Edward F. CorcoranMr. and Mrs. Gerard M. CrawleyMr. Paul H. CrouchMr. Charles W. CrumboMr. and Mrs. Charles S. CupoliCyberwovenMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. DahlinMr. Robert DavisMs. Louise Y. DavisMs. Nancy D. DavisMs. Bettye L. DeesMs. Concepcion Del CastilloMs. Lucy O. DillardMs. Ann Crawford DreherDr. Hugh H. DuBoseMr. William E. DuffordMs. Lucille D. DuttonMr. and Mrs. James M. EargleMr. Luther M. EargleMr. Jimmy B. EdwardsMs. Lisa A. EichhornDr. and Mrs. Thomas H. EleazerMr. Riley W. EubankMs. Sara W. FaulksMs. Willie Mae FergusonMs. Dorothy D. FlandersMrs. Ida F. FogleMs. Muriel P. FordMr. Crosby Foster Mr. Robert W. FosterMrs. Dorothea B. FrankMr. E. Douglas FranklinMr. Carl B. FreedmanMrs. Elizabeth French

Mr. and Mrs. R. Lynn KelleyColonel Henry B. KempMr. and Mrs. Steven P. KimballMr. and Mrs. Frank E. KinardMs. Linda KingMr. Robert P. KingMs. Josephine N. King-PetersonMs. Grace S. KirkMs. Shirley M. KnoxMr. and Mrs. James D. KoskiLee KotyMrs. Nancy N. KraftMr. Kevin J. KrivacsyDr. Jessica KrossMs. Betty LadeleMr. and Mrs. Frederick L. LamphereMr. R. Thomas LangeCheves C. LangstonMr. and Mrs. Charles J. Lee IIMrs. Mildred W. LemondMs. Emily LettsMr. and Mrs. James C. LeventisMr. and Mrs. Thomas R. LewandowskiMs. Gayle J. LoeberMr. and Mrs. Harry G. LorickMr. and Mrs. Robert S. LoryeaMr. and Mrs. Abraham M. LourieMr. Herbert W. Louthian Jr.Dr. Louis B. LynnDr. and Mrs. Rod MacdonaldMs. Dolores MaceyMr. and Mrs. Henry MaineDr. Betty MandellMs. Jacqueline S. MandevilleMr. Oscar MarshallMs. Janet L. MartinMr. Frederick MasadMs. Cynthia MasonMr. and Mrs. Roderick B. Mathews Jr.Ms. Patricia P. MatsenMr. Robert E. MattickMs. Ann McAndrewsMs. Rosamond D. McClureMrs. Kelly McCookMs. Jamie Young McCullochMs. Betty R. McCurryMr. and Mrs. Frank D. McDonaldDr. Bob A. McIlwainMr. and Mrs. Julius W. McKayDr. and Mrs. David J. MeadowMr. T. Travis MedlockMs. Marguerite A. MeyerMr. Leon Middleton Jr.Mr. and Mrs. I. Fred MillerMr. and Mrs. Malcolm A. MitchellMr. and Mrs. Jose G. Montoya Jr.Dr. and Mrs. William J. MoodyMr. John H. MooreMrs. Polly F. MorrisonLee MorrissMs. Mary E. MoyeMs. Alice MuhammadMs. Elissa P. NashMs. Jessica L. Nelson

Gifts to RCPLMay 1 – June 30, 2011


Mr. and Mrs. R. Lynn KelleyColonel Henry B. KempMr. and Mrs. Steven P. KimballMr. and Mrs. Frank E. KinardMs. Linda KingMr. Robert P. KingMs. Josephine N. King-PetersonMs. Grace S. KirkMs. Shirley M. KnoxMr. and Mrs. James D. KoskiLee KotyMrs. Nancy N. KraftMr. Kevin J. KrivacsyDr. Jessica KrossMs. Betty LadeleMr. and Mrs. Frederick L. LamphereMr. R. Thomas LangeCheves C. LangstonMr. and Mrs. Charles J. Lee IIMrs. Mildred W. LemondMs. Emily LettsMr. and Mrs. James C. LeventisMr. and Mrs. Thomas R. LewandowskiMs. Gayle J. LoeberMr. and Mrs. Harry G. LorickMr. and Mrs. Robert S. LoryeaMr. and Mrs. Abraham M. LourieMr. Herbert W. Louthian Jr.Dr. Louis B. LynnDr. and Mrs. Rod MacdonaldMs. Dolores MaceyMr. and Mrs. Henry MaineDr. Betty MandellMs. Jacqueline S. MandevilleMr. Oscar MarshallMs. Janet L. MartinMr. Frederick MasadMs. Cynthia MasonMr. and Mrs. Roderick B. Mathews Jr.Ms. Patricia P. MatsenMr. Robert E. MattickMs. Ann McAndrewsMs. Rosamond D. McClureMrs. Kelly McCookMs. Jamie Young McCullochMs. Betty R. McCurryMr. and Mrs. Frank D. McDonaldDr. Bob A. McIlwainMr. and Mrs. Julius W. McKayDr. and Mrs. David J. MeadowMr. T. Travis MedlockMs. Marguerite A. MeyerMr. Leon Middleton Jr.Mr. and Mrs. I. Fred MillerMr. and Mrs. Malcolm A. MitchellMr. and Mrs. Jose G. Montoya Jr.Dr. and Mrs. William J. MoodyMr. John H. MooreMrs. Polly F. MorrisonLee MorrissMs. Mary E. MoyeMs. Alice MuhammadMs. Elissa P. NashMs. Jessica L. Nelson

Ms. Margo NewtonMr. Harold H. Niekamp Sr.Mr. Ben L. NortonMr. and Mrs. Wayne U. NuttMr. David M. O’RossMr. and Mrs. Paul OkoniewskiMs. Rhoetta A. OlivaMs. Shirley A. OliverMs. Patti OstrowskiPalmetto Acupuncture ClinicMr. and Mrs. J. Aubrey ParrottMs. Bernice L. PatrickThe Honorable Kay PattersonMr. Jeffrey R. PattonMs. Wendy PaulMr. and Mrs. Donald C. PearceMr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Pearson Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. PeeblesMr. and Mrs. Ronald H. PentecostMs. Phyllis M. PerdueColonel and Mrs. Angelo PerriMr. and Mrs. Robert J. PigeonMr. David M. Pitts Jr.Mr. and Mrs. William L. PopeDr. W.R. PoseyMs. Georgia N. PoulosMs. Peggy R. PrickettDr. Edward PulverMr. and Mrs. James R. RabonDr. Miriam F. RawlMs. Mary T. ReardonMs. Virginia ReedMr. Richard W. ReeseMs. Charlenda D. RichardsMr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. RichstadMr. and Mrs. Samuel D. RobertsMrs. Kathleen B. RogersMs. Suzanne M. RoseMr. James R. Roseberry IIIMr. Foster M. RouthMs. Florine R. RoweDr. Thomas C. RowlandMrs. Hannah P. RubinMr. John E. RumphMr. and Mrs. John L. Safko Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Isaac S. Savitz Jr.Ardis M. SavorySchneider Electric/Square D Foundation Matching Gifts Mr. and Mrs. Arnold SchraibmanMs. Constance B. SchulzMr. and Mrs. Michael J. SeezenMs. Judith V. ShawMr. J. Kenneth ShealyMr. and Mrs. Smiley O. ShealyMr. and Mrs. William C. Sheely Jr.Mr. F. Kelly ShuptrineMrs. Helen SilverMr. and Mrs. Elbert P. SimpsonJessie F. SimsMs. Thelma J. SizemoreMr. and Mrs. Robert P. SmartMs. Ann R. SmithMr. Edward L. SmithMs. Sabra H. SmithMr. Harry F. Smithson

Dr. and Mrs. Karl SnyderMs. Minnie SpenceMr. Paul L. SperryMr. E.H. Stanley Jr.Ms. Charmelle StaplesMr. Sherwood and Dr. Susan StarkMr. and Mrs. William SteifMr. and Mrs. Carl H. StellingDr. John R. StevensonMrs. Bobbie G. StockerMs. Janie H. StoneMr. C. Braden Stoneburner Jr.Ms. Kyra StrasbergMr. and Mrs. Arthur H. StreichMr. and Mrs. Michael StrongMs. Mary W. SturtevantMr. and Mrs. William R. TaberMr. and Mrs. John TarrantMr. and Mrs. Arnold G. TaylorDr. William G. TaylorMs. Susan D. TerryMr. Joseph E. ThoensenMrs. Catherine ThomasMr. Stephen L. ThomasMs. Elinor P. ThompsonMs. Peggy A. ThompsonMr. and Mrs. J. Hagood TigheMr. and Mrs. Kevin L. TinchMr. and Mrs. Norman M. TisdaleMs. Sabrina C. ToddMr. and Mrs. Robert TolbertMr. and Mrs. Thomas E. TruittMr. Robert G. TunellMr. and Mrs. Ernest Turner Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Leslie E. TweedMs. Frances W. VaughanMr. and Mrs. Christopher VlahoplusMr. and Mrs. Frank VolinMr. Steve Von FangeMs. Susan E. WaitesMs. Laurie B. WaldenRobert D. Walker, M.D.Ms. Virginia C. WalkerMs. Ann J. WarnerMs. Patricia WatsonMs. Brendalyn WaymerMs. Elizabeth E. WellsMr. and Mrs. Charles L. WentworthMr. and Mrs. Hugh M. WestburyDr. and Mrs. Richard J. WeymouthDr. Lois D. WhitakerMr. and Mrs. Jon D. WhiteMs. Margaret B. WhiteMs. Janie R. WiddifieldMs. Betty M. WildsMr. Les E. Wilson and Ms. Sarah BoydMr. Willie Wilson IIIMs. Lettie C. WilsonMs. A. Valerie WingoMrs. Clara WintersMr. Earl C. WoodsMs. Edith D. WoolbrightMr. and Mrs. William P. WrightMr. and Mrs. John E. WrisleyMs. Joan E. Young

Ms. Shirley H. YoungIn memory of Madelyn CameronMs. Helen Ann Rawlinson

In memory of Bruce D. CarricoStaff Association of RCPLMrs. Teresa T. Windham

In memory of Martha Claire HarperMs. Helen Ann Rawlinson

In memory of Fannie Pugh HaynesMs. Helen Ann Rawlinson

In memory of Maureen H. LackeyMs. Glenda H. Bunce

In memory of Betty McReynolds LaysonMrs. C.L. Harkey

In memory of Colleen P. RobinsonDr. William Robinson

In memory of Jack R. StillingerMr. and Mrs. Thomas E. BleaseMr. and Mrs. Robert L. HookMr. and Mrs. Bobby W. Petty

In memory of Summer Louise Smith TaylorMs. Helen Ann Rawlinson

In support of the Walker Local History RoomAsbury Memorial United Methodist MenMr. and Mrs. F.C. Dent Jr.Ms. Peggy W. Norris

Rasaki Adewale

Ms. Robin Blume and Mr. Rick Ellis

Mr. Lee Burton

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Clark

Mr. and Mrs. T. Mark Cotterill

Mrs. Emily Ebinger

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Edwards

Mrs. Cynthia Ferjani

Mr. Jeremy Floyd

Ms. Sarah Fox

Ms. Carol Gelhaus

Mr. and Mrs. Francis P. Goldstein

Mr. Job L. Grant

Mr. Michael Kessel

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Leclair

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Littlejohn

Mr. and Mrs. David N. Lyon

Mr. and Mrs. Dibble Manning

Mrs. Sarah Martin

Ms. Rachel Mehard

Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. Mungo

Mr. Rex Poole

Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Powers

Mrs. Dianne Sands

Ms. Betty A. Schroeder

Ms. Christy Smith

Mr. Thomas Thompson

Reverend Elissa M. Thorpe

Ms. Kathleen Warthen

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