Main Library

A picture of the Main Library at night(803) 799-9084
1431 Assembly Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Hours:
Mon. - Thurs., 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Fri., Sat., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Main Library

Mother Goose Storytime 10:30 am, Tuesday, March 16

Introduce stories, rhymes and songs to your baby. Call 929-3434 to register.

Main Library | Babies
Computer Basics: Basic Internet 6:30 pm, Tuesday, March 16

Learn basic Internet skills. Call 988-0887 to register.

Main Library | Adults
Mayoral Forum on Homelessness 7:00 pm, Tuesday, March 16

Join us for a forum focusing on the homeless in Columbia. Find out what is being done and what can be done to combat this ever growing problem. All declared mayoral candidates are invited to attend. This forum is cosponsored by the United Way of the Midlands, Central Carolina Community Foundation and the Midlands Interfaith Homelessness Action Council.

Main Library | Adults
Now I Am One! 9:30 am, Wednesday, March 17

Sit, look and listen to stories and songs that are just right for you and your one-year-old. To register, call 929-3434.

Main Library | One-Year-Olds
Let’s Speak English 10:00 am, Wednesday, March 17

Attention international adults! This program allows you to meet with local adult volunteers to practice speaking English. It’s free and there’s no studying involved. Meet people and exchange ideas! Call 929-3457 to register.

Main Library | Adults
Now I Am One! 10:30 am, Wednesday, March 17

Sit, look and listen to stories and songs that are just right for you and your one-year-old. To register, call 929-3434.

Main Library | One-Year-Olds
Hey! Listen to This! 10:30 am, Thursday, March 18

Stories, songs and much more await you at the library.

Main Library | All Ages
Lunch & Listen 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm, Thursday, March 18

Bring your lunch to the library and enjoy traditional folk Irish music from Corner House. Coffee’s on us!

All Ages | Main Library
Southern Writers Series with Pamela Duncan 6:00 pm, Thursday, March 18

Join the Friends of RCPL and the University of South Carolina Institute for Southern Studies for a book discussion and signing by Pamela Duncan, the fourth in the Southern Writers Series. Duncan has written three novels, The Big Beautiful (2007), Plant Life (2003) and Moon Women (2001). Duncan lives and teaches in Cullowhee, N.C. Visit www.pameladuncan.com for more information.

Main Library | Adults
Computer Basics: Typing 6:30 pm, Thursday, March 18

Improve your speed and accuracy by completing self-paced lessons and activities using the library’s computers. Call 988-0887 to register.

Main Library | Adults
Saturday Storytime 10:30 am, Saturday, March 20

Stories, songs and fingerplays for the whole family to enjoy.

Main Library | All Ages
Wii Are the Champions 3:00 pm, Saturday, March 20

Challenge your friends to video games to find out who’s the best player, dancer and more! To register, please call 929-3434.

Main Library | Ages 6-8 | Ages 9-12
Columbia Guitar Orchestra 3:00 pm, Sunday, March 21

Listen to the music of classical guitarists of the Columbia Guitar Orchestra under the direction of USC graduate student Steve Sloan.

All Ages | Main Library
Get Connected Online 3:00 pm, Sunday, March 21

Want to learn more about how to use social networking tools? Join us for a special hands-on workshop about Twitter. Call 929-3457 to register.

Main Library | Adults
Toddler Storytime 10:30 am, Monday, March 22

Stories and fun for you and your child. Please call 929-3434 to register.

Main Library | Two-Year-Olds
Writing Your Family History: Researching the Family Land 6:00 pm, Monday, March 22

The third in a series of hands-on workshops led by author and cultural historian Vennie Deas Moore and RCPL’s Local History Manager Debbie Bloom. Please call 929-3457 to register.

Main Library | Adults
Teen Otaku Association 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Monday, March 22

Tired of the same old anime on TV? Want to meet more fans like you? Join our anime club for viewings of anime videos, refreshments and fun.

Anime | Main Library | Teens
Tuesday Morning Literary Discussion Group 10:00 am, Tuesday, March 23

Join RCPL Literary Resident Dr. Rosemary Reisman for a discussion of The Cradle by Patrick Somerville.  New members welcome.  Please call 929-3457 to register.

Main Library | Tuesday Morning Literary Discussion Group | Adults | Seniors
Mother Goose Storytime 10:30 am, Tuesday, March 23

Introduce stories, rhymes and songs to your baby. Please call 929-3434 to register.

Main Library | Babies
Computer Basics: E-mail Basics 6:30 pm, Tuesday, March 23

Create a free Web based e-mail account and learn how to use it. Call 988-0887 to register.

Main Library | Adults
Old Tom and Young Bob: Encounters with Two Golfing Legends 7:00 pm, Tuesday, March 23

Take a swing with RCPL Literary Resident Howard Burnham as he presents a witty explanation of golf. From its misty Scottish origins to the creation of the Augusta National, Burnham will entertain with the adventures of golf legends Tom Morris and Bobby Jones.

Main Library | Adults
Now I Am One! 9:30 am, Wednesday, March 24

Sit, look and listen to stories and songs that are just right for you and your one-year-old. Please call 929-3434 to register.

Main Library | One-Year-Olds
Let’s Speak English 10:00 am, Wednesday, March 24

Attention international adults! This program allows you to meet with local adult volunteers to practice speaking English. It’s free and there’s no studying involved. Meet people and exchange ideas! Please call 929-3457 to register.

Main Library | Adults
Now I Am One! 10:30 am, Wednesday, March 24

Sit, look and listen to stories and songs that are just right for you and your one-year-old. Please call 929-3434 to register.

Main Library | One-Year-Olds
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