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from the Director
Melanie Huggins
Executive Director of the Richland County Public Library
Thanks for using the Richland County Public Library. Regardless of how you use library resources or services, I want to be certain you find the library to be useful, usable and enjoyable!
Take a moment to search the catalog, download e-books, music and more or find a staff pick for you or your child’s next read. You can also find information on programs and art exhibits, or read the RCPL is Talking About blog.
RCPL’s bimonthly magazine includes my column, where I get to share stories, give reading recommendations and simply share my love of libraries. I hope the pieces inspire, inform and entertain you!
May/June 2012
Dear Friends, Every Tuesday morning during the school year, you’ll find me with my knees tucked under a child-sized desk, leaning in and patiently listening, as a young friend practices reading. Some of the children I’ve helped over the years have just needed to practice reading aloud to build their confidence; others never mastered the early...>> Read More
March/April 2012
Dear Friends, This may sound odd coming from a librarian but when I talk about RCPL, I rarely mention the “b” word. After all, a book is to the library as food is to the grocery store, right? But when I talk about what RCPL is and how we fulfill our mission to inspire, inform and entertain, I tell people that we’re in the learning business, not...>> Read More
January/February 2012
Dear Friends, I’m not big on making New Year’s resolutions. It’s not that I don’t have the resolve to make the changes they require. It’s not even the “resolution” that intimidates me; it’s the word “year.” Blame my very short attention span, but I’m more likely to make weekly resolutions, like “This week, I’ll stop drinking coffee before...>> Read More
November/December 2011
Dear friends, I love my home state of South Carolina. If there were a ranking for “Friendliest State” or “Most Natural Beauty,” we’d be at the top of the list. Unfortunately, however, the recently released Kids Count data tells a story that should be a call to action. South Carolina once again ranks among the bottom 10 states in terms...>> Read More
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