Sep 28 3:00 p.m.

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Richland Library Northeast

Teen Anime and Manga Club

All Anime lovers are invited to Come out to the Library and meet up to discuss, watch and recommend Anime in a welcoming Indoor environment.

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Movies

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Teens (12-18 years)

Aug 31 3:00 p.m.

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Richland Library Northeast

Teen Anime and Manga Club

All Anime lovers are invited to Come out to the Library and meet up to discuss, watch and recommend Anime in a welcoming Indoor environment.

Event Type(s):

Movies

Audience(s):

Teens (12-18 years)

Jul 27 3:00 p.m.

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Richland Library Northeast

Teen Anime and Manga Club

All Anime lovers are invited to Come out to the Library and meet up to discuss, watch and recommend Anime in a welcoming Indoor environment.

Event Type(s):

Movies

Audience(s):

Teens (12-18 years)

Jun 29 3:00 p.m.

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Richland Library Northeast

Teen Anime and Manga Club

All Anime lovers are invited to Come out to the Library and meet up to discuss, watch and recommend Anime in a welcoming Indoor environment.

Event Type(s):

Movies

Audience(s):

Teens (12-18 years)

May 25 3:00 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Northeast

Teen Anime and Manga Club

All Anime lovers are invited to Come out to the Library and meet up to discuss, watch and recommend Anime in a welcoming Indoor environment.

Event Type(s):

Movies

Audience(s):

Teens (12-18 years)
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Richland Library Ballentine

Public Art: Birds of Ballentine

  • Melissa Sprenne
  • Thursday, November 30
Explore one of the two grant-funded projects at Richland Library Ballentine: Birds of Ballentine
Akane-banashi. Vol. 01, On That Day
Oshi No Ko. Vol. 01
Staff Picks

2023 Manga Debuts For Teens

  • Monday, November 27
Check out some of the newest manga series taking bloom, and start what may become a long-lasting reading relationship.
Frontera
Frontera
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2023 Graphic Novels For Teens

  • Monday, November 27
These are just some of the comics that readers have enjoyed and come back looking for readalikes.
Spice Road
Transmogrify!
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2023 Teen Science Fiction and Fantasy

  • Monday, November 27
Magic and technology, two powerful forces for worldbuilding and imagination, can be found in these titles. Turn the page and find something extraordinary.
Play the Game
The Long Run
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2023 Teen Fiction Debut Authors

  • Monday, November 27
Every year brings a treasure trove of new voices in young adult literature, and 2023 is no exception. There's nothing like discovering a rising star while they're still starting out. Find your new favorites here.
Rising Class
Ab(solutely) Normal
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2023 Issue-Driven Teen Titles

  • Monday, November 27
Contemporary issues of race, class, sex, gender, and climate drive the real and fictional stories behind these books. Seeing new perspectives, how others take action, and what can be done now are important windows books can open.
She is a Haunting
All These Sunken Souls
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2023 Teen Fiction Horror

  • Monday, November 27
Which kind of horror is more your style? Murder mystery thrillers, supernatural transformations, evil influences, or anthologies that offer all of the above? You will find all that and more in this unnerving list.
The Beasts in Your Brain
Where to Start
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2023 Teen Nonfiction Favorites

  • Monday, November 27
Stories of survival, stereotypes, and self-improvement are not limited to fiction. Sometimes the most amazing journey to read about comes from real life, or even discovering yourself.
The Silver Eyes
Shadow and Bone
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2023 Page To Screen Teen Titles

  • Monday, November 27
Some of the hottest shows and movies coming out this year are based on teen fiction titles. Reading a story first before watching its adaptation can be a rewarding way to experience a story.
Stars and Smoke
No Place Like Home
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2023 Teen Fiction For Younger Teens

  • Monday, November 27
"Young adult" can be a pretty broad category when it comes to age groups. These are some good picks for teens that are more "young" and less "adult."
This Winter
Manifest
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2023 Teen Series Additions

  • Monday, November 27
Keep the love of a good book going by sharing its sequel, too. These series additions came out in 2023 and may come as a surprise to their fans.
We Deserve Monuments
Victory. Stand!
Staff Picks

2023 Teen Book Award Winners

  • Monday, November 20
The critics have spoken and these are the cream of the youth lit crop, at least until next year's awards.
She is a Haunting
The Dream Weaver
Staff Picks

2023 Best Middle Grade and Teen Books featuring Diverse Characters or Experiences

  • Richland Library
  • Friday, November 17
Selected by Richland Library staff, these books represent some of our favorite stories (and non-fiction) featuring diverse characters published in 2023--plus a few older titles that we wanted to make sure you didn't miss. Looking for even more good books? Check out our personalized recommendations or call us at 803-799-9084.
Seoulmates
Gorgeous Gruesome Faces
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Gift Guide: Books for Your K-Pop Obsessed Teen

  • Alex B.
  • Friday, November 10
In a same vein as the "British Invasion" cultural phenomenon of the 1960's, Korean culture has significantly influenced Gen Z's tastes and trends . From K-dramas (Korean soap operas), K-beauty (Korean beauty products), to K-pop (Korean pop music), Korean cultural influence has been all the rage with the youth. If you have a young person in your life who loves K-pop, these might be some good titles to extend that interest into reading.
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Richland Library Main

Queer Authors and Intersectionality: A Reading List

  • Adele C.
  • Monday, October 30
This blog post introduces some queer authors who explore intersectionality. Whether you are looking for poetry, fiction, nonfiction, or graphic novels, this reading list will provide works that resonate.
Cinderella is Dead
A Thousand Beginnings and Endings
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Fairy Tale Retellings in Teen Fiction

  • Thomas M.
  • Saturday, October 28
Fairy tales, myths, and legends have endured for centuries. They are passed down across generations, with each new storyteller adding their own twist or putting a familiar story in a new setting. This list is for readers who love fairy tales while wanting to see something new or different from them. These stories have long roots from the past that have grown into new branches in the present.
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Richland Library Main

#OwnVoices Honoring Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary: Cassie's Top 5 Artist

  • Cassie G.
  • Wednesday, October 25
It doesn't matter if it's the lyrics "I can't stand the rain, Against my window, I can't stand the rain" from Missy Elliot or the lyrics "Who you calling a B....!" from Queen Latifah blare out of radio. Once they do, listeners will automatically begin to vibe and finish the lyrics.
The Changing Man
All These Sunken Souls
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Teen Horror & Thrillers | 2023 Releases

  • Ashley S.
  • Monday, October 16
In the mood for something a little scary and/or thrilling? Check out these 2023 releases to find the perfect title for this Halloween season!
The Sleepover
Scary Summer
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Spooky Comics For Tween Readers

  • Thomas M.
  • Sunday, October 01
Spooky season is here, and with it comes - whoa, hey, I didn't mean to scare you. Here, let's turn on some more lights. These horror comics have frights and spectacle, but they're not quite as intense or gratuitous as more mature comics out there.
Black Stars Above
The Silver Coin. Volume 1, Issue 1-5
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Horror Comics To Keep You Up At Night

  • Thomas M.
  • Sunday, October 01
Spooky season is here, and with it comes a horrific host of graphic novels to make your skin crawl via print and digital. These titles may include death, gore, and/or disturbing imagery - the stuff nightmares are made of!
Gender Queer
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian
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Most Challenged Books Since 2020

  • Sarah C.
  • Thursday, September 28
According to a recently released report from the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom, there has been a 20% increase in the number of unique titles challenged since this time last year. Most of the books challenged in that period were written by or about members of the LGBTQIA+ community or people of color.
Hip Hop Speaks to Children
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Honoring Hip Hop's 50th Anniversary: Youth Titles

  • Wednesday, September 13
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop emerging from the streets of the Bronx in New York City. Over the last 50 years Hip-Hop's influence has reached music lovers world wide, creating a culture and life style of its own. These titles bring the music and rich culture of Hip-Hop to life for young audiences.
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Richland Library Main

Hip-Hop Highlights from the Local History Collection

  • Leslie L.
  • Friday, August 18
Columbia, SC, has played host to some of hip-hop's most iconic figures. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, let's take a stroll down memory lane and revisit some of the genre's defining moments in the city from Richland Library’s Local History Digital Collections.
Briarcliff Prep
Imogen, Obviously
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Back to School Titles for Teen Readers

  • Ashley S.
  • Friday, August 04
Starting a new school year is filled with so many new adventures and feelings. Check out these titles for teen readers to help prepare for the upcoming academic year!
No Filter and Other Lies
There Goes the Neighborhood
Staff Picks

Social Media in Teen Fiction

  • Thomas M.
  • Wednesday, August 02
Are you addicted to the world of likes and shares? Are comments and connections worth the toxicity and loss of privacy? Or are you keeping your distance and disregarding what the world thinks? Social media can be an all-consuming popularity contest full of posing and fake glamour. It can also be a lifeline, tutor, and rallying cry. The books on this list depict social media as all that and more, sometimes with extreme drama, other times with heart.
The Gilded Wolves
Red Rising
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"Where are your boy books for teens?" - Fantasy

  • Thomas M.
  • Friday, July 14
If you are looking for books with male protagonists across a variety of genres, then this series of booklists has plenty to recommend. This list features books about magic, kingdoms, and supernatural beings.
Sunny G's Series of Rash Decisions.
The New David Espinoza
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"Where are your boy books for teens?" - Contemporary

  • Thomas M.
  • Friday, July 14
If you are looking for books with male protagonists across a variety of genres, then this series of booklists has plenty to recommend. This list features books that take place away from spies, spaceships, and superheroes. Sometimes the real world is just more interesting.
The Loop.
Ship Breaker
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"Where are your boy books for teens?" - Sci Fi & Dystopian

  • Thomas M.
  • Friday, July 14
If you are looking for books with male protagonists across a variety of genres, then this series of booklists has plenty to recommend. This list features books about strange worlds, scientific phenomena, superpowers, and surviving the end of the world.
The Final Four
The Crossover
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"Where are your boy books for teens?" - Sports

  • Thomas M.
  • Friday, July 14
If you are looking for books with male protagonists across a variety of genres, then this series of booklists has plenty to recommend. This list features books about athletes and the role sports play in their lives.
Love from A to Z
Love from a to Z
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Teen Books for Disability Pride Month

  • Alex B.
  • Saturday, July 01
According to the American Bar Association, July is Disability Pride Month which "celebrates disabled persons embracing their disabilities as integral parts of who they are." Teens can enjoy these books centering and celebrating the experiences of disabled people.
Anything but Typical
Anything but Typical
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Disability Pride for Middle Grade Readers

  • Alex B.
  • Saturday, July 01
According to the American Bar Association, July is Disability Pride Month "a time for the disability community to come together, uplift, and amplify one another’s voices and be heard." These books for middle graders center disabled people's voices and celebrate their experiences.
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Richland Library St. Andrews

Safety Keith's Bucket List (Part 1)

  • Keith R.
  • Friday, December 29
Now that everything is back to normal, I offer you some of South Carolina’s iconic places and events that you should visit throughout the year.
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Richland Library St. Andrews

I'm With The Banned: Flamer

  • Lindsey T.
  • Tuesday, June 27
Flamer by Mike Curato is challenged in the Beaufort County School District in South Carolina. Learn more about this title here and why it might be banned.
The Luis Ortega Survival Club
Scout's Honor
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Teen Girl Gangs

  • Thomas M.
  • Wednesday, June 07
When a group of girls join together to take on the world, nothing can stop them. Overcoming horrors, villains, battles of the band, and misogyny will require solidarity, a kick-butt attitude, and unbreakable will. These girls have the moxie to assert themselves, stand up for one another, and upset age-old narratives and expectations.
The Mermaid Princesses
The Jumbies
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Books Featuring Black Mermaids & Sirens

  • Ashley S.
  • Thursday, May 25
In celebration of Disney's release of the live action version of The Little Mermaid, check out these amazing titles that feature Black mermaids and sirens. Mermaids and sirens are fantastical creatures; however, they have religious and historical importance to the Black community. Some of these titles are light-hearted while others explore more complex themes such as grief, racism, misogyny, slavery, and more. What they all have in common is the celebration of the impact that mermaids and sirens have had on the Black community for centuries.
Somebody That I Used to Know
Fresh Ink
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Exciting Adventures & Romantic Reads for Teens

  • Kendal T.
  • Wednesday, May 24
Summer is a time for adventure. Whether it's a search for love, or a battle for survival, summer is an opportunity to travel to rich landscapes and meet extraordinary people. These books have been selected for their diverse characters, thrilling settings, and plots that will have you swiftly turning the pages.
Friday I'm in Love
Transmogrify!
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Pride Picks for 2023: LGBTQIA+ Teen Reads

  • Kei G.
  • Wednesday, May 24
June is Pride month! Uplift and celebrate diverse stories and voices of the LGBTQIA+ community by reading a young adult novel with queer representation.
Alba Series. Book 1, Lost
Alba Series. Book 2, The Plan
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Level 1 Decodable Chapter Books: Alba Series

  • Emily J.
  • Tuesday, May 16
This 12-book series follows the adventures of the feisty and determined Anna. She uses her super-sleuthing and problem-solving skills to battle the mighty superbugs who threaten to destroy her father’s scientific work.
Attack at Nightfall
A Cry in the Dark
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Decodable Chapter Books: Talisman Series

  • Emily J.
  • Tuesday, May 16
The night before his 14th birthday, Zak has a strange dream. A mysterious lady appears before him bearing an important message: "The Dark Master is creating a new talisman, even more powerful than the first. All of mankind is at risk. You must resume your quest and stop him!" she tells him. Together with Mim and a skinny, old mule, Zak sets off to Volcano Island to confront the Dark Master. Will he be able to reach him before it is too late? Will he be able to save humanity?
Chasing Henry
Cobweb the Cat
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Decodable Readers: All About Reading

  • Emily J.
  • Friday, May 12
All About Reading are designed for students in the first stages of reading. New readers feel empowered because they can sound-out unfamiliar words without guessing and steadily build their reading skills. These books are completely “decodable” meaning that they use simple words and only short vowel sounds as the first stepping stones into reading.
I Am Sam. Emergent Reader 1
Am I Lucky. Emergent Reader 34
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Decodable Readers: Flyleaf Beginning Readers

  • Emily J.
  • Thursday, May 11
Flyleaf Readers are designed for students in the first stages of reading. New readers feel empowered because they can sound-out unfamiliar words without guessing and steadily build their reading skills. These books are completely “decodable” meaning that they use simple words and only short vowel sounds as the first stepping stones into reading.
Dark Tunnels
Dog Sledding
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Decodable Readers: High Noon Sound-Out Chapter Books Level 5 & 6

  • Emily J.
  • Thursday, May 11
High Noon Chapter Books are designed for new readers who are ready to dive into chapter books. These stories are completely “decodable” meaning they use simple words and short vowel sounds as the first stepping stones into reading. Levels 5 and 6 are for new readers ready to tackle multisyllabic words and longer sentences.
Cole and Finn
Get the Vet
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Decodable Readers: High Noon Sound-Out Chapter Books for New Readers

  • Emily J.
  • Thursday, May 11
High Noon Chapter Books are designed for new readers who are ready to dive into chapter books. These stories are completely “decodable” meaning they use simple words and short vowel sounds as the first stepping stones into reading. Levels 1 & 2 build foundational reading skills that will prepare a reader for more challenging concepts in levels 3 & 4.
Urban Jungle
National Audubon Society Mushrooms of North America
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New in Science

  • Bland L.
  • Thursday, May 04
Ben Wilson is a historian and the subject of much acclaim for previous books such as Metropolis. Now he has ventured into science with Urban Jungle: The History and Future of Nature in the City, an intriguing look at how hu
Heartbreak Boys
No One Here is Lonely
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Best Friends Forever: YA Reads on Friendship

  • Kei G.
  • Monday, May 01
The bond between best friends is unique and powerful! These YA reads portray the highs and lows of the treasured BFF connection and what it means to have someone through thick and thin.