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North Main Branch - (803) 754-7734

North Main Branch 5306 North Main Street
Columbia, SC 29203

Hours
Mon. - Thurs., 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Fri., Sat., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

 

What's Happening at North Main this month?

See the North Main events calendar.
Monday Morning Coffee Talk and Page Turners book clubs
Let's Speak English
Sew Divine

Directions and Map

The North Main Branch is located at 5306 North Main Street in the Eau Claire area. (Map)

Branch Services

  • An auditorium with a seating capacity of 50 (Request a Meeting Room Reservation)
  • A medium sized collection of books and materials
  • A self-help reference collection
  • Books-on-Tape
  • Music CDs and cassettes
  • Videos
  • Magazines and newspapers
  • Public access computers with online databases
  • Internet access (Wireless access is now available)
  • Word processing
  • Programs for children and adults are offered throughout the year.

If the materials you need are not located at the North Main Branch, you may place the items on hold and have them sent from the Main Library or any of the other branches to the North Main Branch.

About the Branch

The North Main Branch Library is a mid-sized library that originally opened in the spring of 1976 as the Northway Plaza Branch. In 1992, the branch moved to its current location.

Calendar of Events

Island Close By: A Summer Reading Club Celebration - for all ages
Learn about the history and origin of the Caribbean steel drum at a special performance and discussion by Dr. Chris Lee of the Island Close By steel drum group.
3 p.m., Thursday, July 10, North Main Branch


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icon Silver Screen  - for adults 55 and up
Grab a friend and watch a movie together. It's fun and it's free!
11 a.m., Friday, July 11, North Main Branch


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Consumer Savvy  - for adults
Make the most of your lunch break and get important tips on mortgage fraud, credit reports and more from Consumer Affairs expert Donna DeMichael. Refreshments provided.
12 p.m., Monday, July 14, North Main Branch


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May I Pet Your Dog? - for ages 5 - 12
Learn how to be safe around dogs at this hands-on workshop hosted by Teoti Anderson from Prescription Paws, and interact with her specially trained pooches.
3 p.m., Wednesday, July 16, North Main Branch


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Ongoing Events

Hey! Listen to This! - for all ages
North Main Branch
11 a.m., Tuesdays, June 3 - July 8
Hey! Listen to This Storytime Find out more about this program.
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Go Buggy for Stories and Crafts - for all ages
North Main Branch
9:30 a.m., Fridays, June 6 - August 15
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Catch the Movie Bug - for all ages
North Main Branch
12:30 p.m., Saturdays, June 7 - August 16
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P.E.E.R. Pressure!  - for girls ages 11 and up
North Main Branch
4 p.m., Tuesdays, July 8 - 29
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Bored? Games!  - for teens
North Main Branch
6 p.m., Wednesdays, July 9 - August 6
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Hey! Listen to This! - for all ages
North Main Branch
11 a.m., Tuesdays, July 15 - August 26
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