Libraries Near Columbia
Libraries are a wonderful resource for finding reading material, music, movies, magazines, and so much more! They also offer classes of all sorts, from arts and crafts to classes geared toward children, they have it all for FREE! Find a library near you in the Columbia, SC area!
More Indoor Fun Near Columbia
The Kershaw County Library system has lots to offer residents, families, and kids. Most locations have a designated children’s area, as well.
The Newberry County Library is a great resource for families. There’s even a designated children’s area and story times.
Richland County Library
With over 10 locations, the Richland County Library system has lots to offer residents, families, and kids. Most locations have a designated children’s area, as well. Family friendly programming includes:
- Enriching story times in the mornings
- Family holiday events and programming
- Main Branch: 1431 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201
- Ballentine: 1200 Dutch Fork Rd., Irmo, SC 29063
- Blythewood: 218 McNulty St., Blythewood, SC 29016
- Cooper: 5317 North Trenholm Rd., Columbia, SC 29206
- Eastover: 608 Main St., Eastover, SC 29044
- Edgewood: 2101 Oak St., Columbia, SC 29204
- Lower Richland: 9019 Garners Ferry Rd., Hopkins, SC 29061
- North Main: 5306 North Main St., Columbia, SC 29203
- Northeast: 7490 Parklane Rd., Columbia, SC 29223
- Sandhills: 763 Fashion Dr., Columbia, SC 29229
- Southeast: 7421 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia, SC 29209
- St. Andrews: 2916 Broad River Rd., Columbia, SC 29210
- Wheatley: 931 Woodrow St., Columbia, SC 29205
The Orangeburg County Library system has lots to offer residents, families, and kids. Most locations have a designated children’s area, as well.
With over 10 locations, the Lexington County Library has lots to offer families and kids. Most locations have indoor play areas for children, too. For families, some of the weekly programs they offer include:
- Early literacy library storytimes
- Summer and winter reading challenges
- Art-based programming
- Science-based programming
- Main Library – Lexington: 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
- Batesburg-Leesville Branch: 203 Armory St, Batesburg, SC 29006
- Cayce-West Columbia Branch: 1500 Augusta Rd, West Columbia, SC 29169
- Chapin Branch Library: 129 Columbia Ave, Chapin, SC 29036
- Gaston Branch Library: 214 S Main St, Gaston, SC 29053
- Gilbert-Summit Branch: 405 Broad St, Gilbert, SC 29054
- Irmo Branch Library: 6251 St. Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29212
- Pelion Branch Library: 206 Pine St, Pelion, SC 29123
- South Congaree-Pine Ridge Branch: 200 Sunset Dr, West Columbia, SC 29172
- Swansea Branch Library: 199 N Lawrence Ave, Swansea, SC 29160
