Richland Library Cafe

The Gem of downtown Columbia . Such an engaging and innovative library. Columbia honestly doesn't deserve it , but it really is a huge perk of living here . The kids downstairs is incredible and has creative activities and beautiful decorations. The staff is everything you could hope for as well. My family loves this library and I've been going here for decades

This is the stuff bookworm dreams are made of. If you have not been to the Richland Library (main location) then you are missing out! The location is newly renovated, and 4 floors of amazing. Seriously, they have an entire downstairs floor dedicated to kids, with a seperate area and lounge for teens. In the massive literary themed space, you'll find giant board games, shadow rooms, dollhouses amid real trees (growing inside) and seating sections to accommodate all of your needs. From lounging on floor pillows to booths conducive to discussion or perhaps the homework station for those serious about studying. Their massive selection of materials (books, videos, audio cds, portable mp3 format books, and mini dvd players) means that you could find something for even the most reluctant readers. Best part? It's free! As a mom of four, we go weekly, and even more often during the summer.

I love books, so of course I LOVE this library located centrally in Downtown Columbia. All of our libraries are being renovated and I've added pics of recent views of this library. There will be a Cafe opening soon and many areas to play chess and other board games, read, quiet visits, I even saw a young lady playing ping pong. 5+ stars!!

RCPL is THE best library hands down. I am there often and love the staff. They are always friendly and helpful. The main library has a music and photography studio. It has a woodworking shop in it. And gardeners can actually check out actual seeds from the “seed library”. You can also check out actual lawn tools, podcast, photography and vlogging equipment. The list goes on and on. Free access to streaming services, certification courses and foreign language apps are available just to name a few. The benefits are too many to list. It’s arguably the best library in the state and beyond.