Shhh we're reading... Came here with my bonus mom for her…read moreladies group weekly canasta game. I don't know how as an adult I had no idea how much local libraries have to offer. Came here a couple times during my vacation and enjoyed the many duly activity days they had.

I love this library. They have private rooms you can reserve for studying. It's mostly quiet…read more Clean. The staff is helpful. I have never had an issue. I wish they were open later at night.

I really enjoy this local library, they always have what I need or they can order from another…read morelibrary. The customer service is great, facility is always clean and welcoming. For the most part quiet and people keep their kiddos in control. They have two floors, classrooms, quiet areas, and rooms that you can reserve for gatherings/meetings. Lots of magazines and books for sale also. Check online for classes and the event schedules. I have taken several free classes at this location. Columbia library offers more classes, hopefully in the near future they will offer more here. I highly recommend that you use your local libraries...tax dollars in good use!

Best library ever. Makers space, fabrication studio, library of things, author events, music…read moreevents, awesome kids area and the list goes on.

Hands down, this library has to be my favorite of all the libraries I've been to!!! The selection…read moreand options are endless! There's 3 floors including an underground level for children. The underground level has trees planted and it gives the area such a refreshing look and smell. I admire that there is a help section for jobseekers. There's rooms for meetings, there studios for people to work and there's a theater room?! The opportunity this library provides for people to advance in your careers and or businesses is amazing! This library is so cool and I'm in shock of how great it looks as well as what it offers!

The Chapin Library has a wide variety of activities for all ages. I participate in the Summer…read moreReading Challenge yearly. There are book clubs, craft opportunities, and author talks, to name a few. Furthermore, you have access to eBooks, magazines, and audiobooks. If you need any help, the staff is more than happy to help you. If you haven't dropped in lately, I strongly encourage you to check it out!

Not going to lie the libraries in this county are top tier!!! I had no idea libraries host so many…read morecommunity events for free and low cost until coming to South Carolina this past month. With that said todays library trip brought my stepmom and I to this library and what a fun treat. To start the staff was amazingly friendly and helpful. You can tell when people genuinely enjoy what they do and these ladies gave that vibe. They were very attentive to all of my group and even made sure to let them know about some of the upcoming events being hosted. The crafts and activists my mom is involved with at this particular library are pottery WHAT? A book club and this particular day's activity was making Christmas eye apt ornament. To say I was not excited about going to craft at the library would be an understatement but I had so much fun. The library itself was well stocked clean and well organized

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!

I really like this library because they have most everything book I need. I got this book that I…read morewant to read and now I got to chance to reading it. I highly recommend this library if you want to look for a specific book

This is my son's favorite place in the whole world. The staff are incredible! They take the time to…read moreassist their patrons and genuinely care for those who walk through their doors.

This place was a treasure trove of fun finds! Books of all types - genres for all genders, ages and…read morelovers of literature! Sometimes they run a BOGO sale and I was able to catch this on Mystery/Suspense Novels and hooked a Hitchcock! Can't beat snagging 2 books for eight books! Great deal! They even take books in on trade to boot. The ladies that work there were very helpful and we found some neat things. They even have a nice selection or rare and first edition novels.

I've been to the book dispensary twice now and I will say, I love how many different types of books…read morethere are. I do have some problems, though. Firstly, the latest time I went, there were boxes of books everywhere, making it impossible to get into most sections. The childrens' section is quite small. The service is ok, but they are very unorganised, they said they had a book that I needed for school but they didn't end up having it. Their book trade in system is quite sloppy, I gave them $200 worth of old books and they gave me $15 worth of book credits. the value is terrible as well. A very rough looking book about Athens, Greece that I bought was $25, originally $25.50. Other than that, I love the place, I just wish it had better organisation and value.

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.

The REAL "USC" and the REAL "Carolina" if you ask anyone from South Carolina! :) Great SEC school…read morethat is located in the center of the state, Columbia SC. Ranked #1 undergraduate international business major, # 1 International MBA and many more accolades. About 25,000 undergrads, 6,000 grad students, 2,000 professional. The Horseshoe part of the campus is the "old" part and it is lovely. The rest of the University has mushroomed up all around it and includes a mix of old and new buildings, architectural styles and green spaces. Biggest in state rival is Clemson University, and the rivalry has been intense for generations!

GO COCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…read more Anyone who grew up in Columbia know what I mean when I talk about the USC/Clemson love/hate that gets drilled into their brains. My loyalties fell under USC. This is a great school. Certainly not a high-end Harvard place. Certainly not a low-end, unknown school. According to everyone, USC's got the best school of business in the South or something. Classes are normal. Some too big. Some too small. And... Campus is in the heart of downtown Columbia, walking distance to the nightlife. All in all, I love USC. A great school with great history, a great instate rivalry, FOOTBALL (!!!!!!!!!!), and... yeah.