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Richland Library St. Andrews

Open Mic Night (April 2019)

  • Lindsey T.
  • Thursday, April 18
More than 15 performers came out to St. Andrews to celebrate National Poetry Month!
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Richland Library St. Andrews

Open Mic Night (March 2019)

  • Lindsey T.
  • Wednesday, March 20
Check out the local teen talent from March's Open Mic Night at St. Andrews!
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Richland Library Main

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Seal

  • Laura Bliss Morris
  • Friday, February 22
A quick, yet insightful breakdown of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Seal designed in 1974 by the internationally known artist Lev Mills.
The One and Only Ivan
The Question of Miracles
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Great Books for Ages 9-10-11

  • Morgan R.
  • Friday, January 11
Hand selected by the Children's Room staff, these books are sure to appease the late elementary students who are wading their way to middle school. Be sure to ask your local librarian for even more suggestions. You can check out 60 books with your library card!
Tall
Oh, Cats!
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Books for Very Beginning Readers

  • Morgan R.
  • Friday, January 11
Do you have a budding reader? This list is for new readers who are just starting to grasp the concept of matching letters to sounds. Make reading a fun part of everyday life and you will see your child's skills flourish. Your local librarian can give you even more recommendations, and you can check out up to 60 books with your library card!
The Phoenix Colossal Comics Collection. Volume 1.
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda
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If You Like Dog Man...

  • Morgan R.
  • Thursday, January 10
If you love the wildly popular series Dog Man by Dav Pilkey but are craving more titles faster than he can crank them out, try these! Some will have your sides in stitches, others will satisfy the quest for comics. You can check out 60 books with your Richland Library card. Ask your local librarian for even more great suggestions!
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Richland Library Main

Most Checked-Out Children's Books (2018)

  • Emily Stoll
  • Monday, February 25
Richland Library is recapping what caught the attention of our customers in 2018. It's your access to the most checked-out items over the last year.
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Richland Library Ballentine

Spotting Birds at Ballentine

  • Kelly Jones
  • Thursday, March 24
Recently, library staff have spotted a Cooper's Hawk, a Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and a Red-Bellied Woodpecker, among many others. Stop by to watch birds yourself or to find out what birds we have spotted recently.
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Richland Library Main

DIY Wine Cork Pumpkins

  • Laura Bliss Morris
  • Monday, November 26
Create the perfect Thanksgiving centerpiece with these easy, DIY Wine Cork Pumpkins!
Inspector Flytrap
Willa of the Wood
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Mysteries for Ages 8-12

  • Morgan R.
  • Tuesday, July 10
Over Magic Tree House? Done with The A-Z Mysteries? Looking for something more meaty? Here is a list perfect for 8-12 year olds who love a good mystery.
Fly Guy Presents
Tiny Titans Vs. the Fearsome Five
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Popular Titles for Reluctant Readers

  • Diana K.
  • Wednesday, February 14
For new readers, finding a book that hooks them in makes all the difference when it's time to practice their developing reading skills. A fast plot, a healthy dose of silliness, and a few furry characters go a long way in making reading fun. Try out these titles and you might be surprised to find your reluctant reader asks for more. Special thanks to Children's Room staff members Emily Johansson, Morgan Ryan, and Heather McCue for their recommendations.