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1431 Assembly St

Columbia, SC 29201

+1 (803) 799-9084

http://www.richlandlibrary.com

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Derek N.

9/19/2024

This is such a beautiful library! I would say that Richland Library Main is one of the crown jewels of Columbia, and one of the best contemporary libraries I've ever been to. Not only does it have...

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Rachel K.

4/14/2025

A fantastic spot to keep kids entertained for an hour or more! My two-year-old had a blast with the puzzles and the dollhouse featuring wooden furniture. For toddlers, there are also larger Lego...

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John B.

11/6/2023

This library which highlights South Carolina's capital city does invite the question of what a library even is these days. This one is very much a center for social services; indeed a dedicated...

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Dwayne A.

10/5/2023

My girls and I love coming to the library, especially this branch. It's very expansive and has a bit of something for everyone. We like to partake in the scavenger hunts in the kids area. In...

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Felicia L.

9/13/2023

This is such a great library. It's been a few years since I've seen a public library truly invest in their community and keep up to date with relatable activities. They have a large selection of...

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Founded in 1976, Thomas Cooper Library is the main library of the University of South Carolina. It has an area of more than 280,000 square feet with a seating capacity of over 2,530 students. The library houses nearly 1.5 million books. Thomas Cooper Library coordinates a program with trained volunteer tutors to assist adults in basic reading, writing and math skills, preparing for the GED test and learning English as a foreign language. The library provides an online full-text magazine, business and financial data, car repair instruction, college catalogs, biographies, statistics, health and medical information, newspaper articles, book recommendations and literary criticism. It offers homebound delivery services that enables homebound residents in the community to use the library s resources. Thomas Cooper Library is located in Columbia, S.C.