This is such a great little library, I love how small and compact it is, it makes for a cozy,…read morecoffee-shop style type of vibe.Obviously it doesn't have all of the trappings that the larger branches do, but it replaces that with convenience and ease. The staff is always very friendly and helpful as well! Love this little library!

I love coming here. Friendly staff and fun events. I have been to a book club meeting and an art…read moreevent here and had fun participating at both! It was great to socialize with women of all demographics at these community events.

This branch is a great resource for local organizations to have meetings. I love attending events…read moreat this branch and the staff is always helpful and friendly.

I used to come to this library if it wasn't the downtown location. This one is very hidden behind…read morethe forest so it is easy to miss. This location is usually not busy on the school days but on the weekend and summertime there's quite a bit of people. The have a lot of booksigning, story readings and events here so check out the bulletin near the entrance. They are currently remodeling so I can't wait to see what it looks like!

I don't know how much librarians get paid. And the only reason they get these 2 stars\n It's…read morebecause of the security staff that seems to help better. Than the staff that are employed to work at the library. It seems like they get so engrossed in Doing other things like searching on the computer or reading above whatever's on their mind, it aint on really helping people, I have a head injury, okay, and I take medication. And I also have personal letters to deal with when I go in there, I need their help. I don't care if I ask for help, 20 times while I'm in there, isn't it? Their job to do just that? Why do people get jobs working with the public? And they don't have the willingness to help you, they seem to be glued to their seat. Now, I'm not talking about all the stuff, but I'm talking about most of them, you have about 3 people there that have the willingness to get app and help you, they act like they don't want to be disturbed. And then they rotate Around, and when it's time to go to the main desk, if you're sitting at a certain computer, you can't see them up there because they're salt done, they're trying to hide away from the company from the people seeing that they don't have to help you, this is more than ridiculous, get off your dairy air and help people that need the help. If I need the help, then I wouldn't ask you for the help, this is totally ridiculous and it needs to be some type of System implement it, like maybe they need to put some lights and where you don't have to constantly get app, you can press the light, it'll light app saying you need help and then it could monitor them how many times people push the button for help and see who's gonna help you and who's not this is totally ridiculous. I've become so frustrated. I have an anxiety condition that you know, I have to break and get out and go to my car and then come back in and try to finish up it really needs to be something done about this. Even the manager of the library, he isn't so helpful. He gets frustrated insulin that sets me off with my frustration. You're there to do a job, do it? I'\nM not talking about all of the staff being bad as I've mentioned before, but most of them, they become attached to their chair are they just sit there and look at you?Well , maybe it's this , maybe it's that no , maybe perhaps if you get up and come see what i'm talking about , you can give me the assistance that I need , it would be great appreciated

Love this place! I have spent so much time in this library! They have small but amazing story time…read morefor young children! Tons of computers for those that need em! Great activities for teens after school to keep them out of trouble! It's a great library for whatever your needs are!

Located off Bull St right after Mental Health building going out of downtown…read more Large building from outside but vital records is small portion to left of entrance. Inside there are eight windows with a ticket booth giver similar to the DMV. Overhead computer voice announces numbers, average wait time in morning weekdays is 30-45 minutes. Smallish waiting room, extends on the side. Ticket giver is very cordial. Can get birth certificate, death certificate, marriage licenses, & divorce decrees.

This is a good (well, perhaps only) option to drop off mail after the 5:00 PM deadline for most…read moreretail Post Offices. It's way out in the middle of nowhere, but having it as an option is definitely better than nothing.

Time of waiting was less than 15min, I was in and out and the staff were friendly, everything was…read moreeasy to handle

I scheduled my appointment in Sumter in hopes that I could supply my original documents in a timely…read moremanner, since the SS office in my city only had appointments into September. I drove 1.5 hours to Sumter to my appointment that I scheduled WEEKS in advance only to find that their lobby was closed for new flooring. I received a confirmation email the day prior to my appointment, and received the check-in link one hour prior to my appointment. It would have been courteous for them to send an email to every person who had appointments scheduled that they would not be seeing anyone in the office. It could have saved me a 1.5 hour trip. I had to hear it from the flooring guys. This is horrible customer service and a HUGE inconvenience as I took a day off from work. It was also a waste of gas to get there and can't even enter the building. Needless to say, frustrated doesn't begin to explain how I felt this morning. If I could give this place zero stars, I would.

What a great library! They have such a great selection of books, but their excellence spans far…read morebeyond their collection of literature. They have great study rooms, desktop computers to use, a fax machine, printer, copier, etc. It also appears to have a great section for children, as well as an easy and convenient drive-thru way to return your books. Finally, the staff has never shown anything other than the utmost level of kindness and helpfulness. All-in-all, this is a great library that Forest Acres is lucky to have!

I loved going to this library! It's conveniently located in Forest Acres and is small and quaint…read more The location offers computers and study rooms. Additionally, there are tables where you can sit to read or work on your laptop. I found that if you needed a study room, you could secure one if you arrived early enough. I believe that there is a 2-hour time limit, but you can extend if no one else is waiting for me. The staff at this location is super friendly and helpful. I never needed any assistance, but I have seen them help individuals print or use computers. Another great perk of the Richland Library System is the free printing; if you have a library card, you can print up to a certain amount of pages per day. This printing perk comes in handy if you need to print something. There are also scanners if you need to scan anything. All in all, this small library is the perfect place to come and read a great book, study for an exam, or work on the computer.

This marker is located at the corner of Taylor Street and Main Street not far from the South…read moreCarolina State Capitol. It points out the history and how this street earned its name. On the front, "Named for the Taylor family, this street is one of the original streets in the 1786 Columbia plan. Thomas Taylor was a member of the first and second Provincial Congresses, the General Assembly, and was a trustee of S.C. College. In 1791 he escorted President Washington into Columbia. Taylor died in 1833. His son, John, was a planter. lawyer. Governor (1826-28), first intendant of Columbia, and a member of Congress (1807-16). He died in 1832." And on the reverse, "This street is named for the Taylor family, whose plantations were selected in 1786 as part of the site of the city of Columbia. Thomas Taylor, appointed by the state as one of the commissioners to plan the new town, served in the Revolution as captain and colonel in the militia under brigadier generals Sumter and Henderson. Captured at Fishing Creek, Taylor escaped, and took part in the defeat of Tarleton at Blackstock's." This is marker number 40-81 and it was erected in 1978 by the Richland County Bicentennial Commission. It was sponsored By IBM. [Review 2188 of 2024 - 1161 in South Carolina - 23206 overall]