Programs & Storytimes

A Story! A Story! Storytime at RCPL

Hey! Listen to This! - for all ages.
Stories, songs and much more await you at the library.

Saturday Storytime - for all ages.
Bring the whole family for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Mother Goose Storytime - for babies up to 12 months.
Introduce stories, rhymes and songs to your baby.

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.

Toddler Storytime - for two-year-olds.
Stories and fun for you and your child.

Preschool Storytime - for ages 3-5.
Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays.

Registration is required

Upcoming Children's Events

Homeschool Morning @ RCPL  - for families
Bring your homeschoolers for a fun and informative morning at the library and celebrate South Carolina's Homeschool Awareness Week. Younger children will enjoy a storytime and tour of the Children's Room, while middle and high school students explore and discover the educational resources available at RCPL.
10 a.m., Tuesday, October 7, Main Library

The Big Red Engine  - for all ages
Learn fire safety tips and check out one of the Columbia Fire Department's trucks during Fire Prevention Week.
3:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 7, North Main Branch

Lights, Camera, Action: Spiderwick  - for ages 5 and up
Bring the whole family for a special screening of the Spiderwick Chronicles (PG).
6 p.m., Tuesday, October 7, Northeast Regional

Show Dogs  - for ages 6 and up
Meet some great show dogs and learn how the dogs are prepared for the show ring.
4 p.m., Thursday, October 9, Wheatley Branch

Friends' Fall Preview Book Sale  - for all ages
Join the Friends of RCPL at the door and shop the preview sale. Memberships sart at only $25. Questions? Call 929-3475.
6:30 p.m., Friday, October 10, Main Library

Friends' Fall Book Sale  - for all ages
Get great deals on good books and support the library! A Preview Sale for Friends' members only will be held from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Friday, October 10. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, October 11
9 a.m., Saturday, October 11, Main Library

Let the Wild Rumpus Begin!  - for all ages
Join us for a wild rumpus with stories, songs and art featuring the characters from Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are.
10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 11, Main Library