Richland Library Ballentine Location Monthly Adult Book Club. Book group discussion of this month’s title, Lafayette in the Somewhat United States by Sarah Vowell. "Chronicling General Lafayette's years in Washington's army, Vowell reflects on the ideals of the American Revolution versus the reality of the Revolutionary War. Riding shotgun with Lafayette, Vowell swerves from the […]
Elizabeth & Ann Timothy: America's First Female Journalists in Colonial and Revolutionary Times In 1738, Elizabeth Timothy of Charleston become the first female newspaper publisher in America. Though her young son Peter was listed as publisher of the South Carolina Gazette, Elizabeth managed the business until he came of age. During the Revolutionary War, tragedy […]
The Broader Bookshelf Reading Challenge encourages readers to expand their bookshelves and seek out new authors and challenging subjects. Ms. Vowell will speak about her book Lafayette in the Somewhat United States, which responds to the 2026 Broader Bookshelf prompt "Read a book about the American Revolution," as well as the 250th anniversary of the […]
Columnist and New York Times bestselling author Sarah Vowell will discuss her works as part of Richland Library's Broader Bookshelf program. The author talk will be followed by a reception, book sale, and book signing. The Broader Bookshelf Reading Challenge encourages readers to expand their bookshelves and seek out new authors and challenging subjects. Ms. […]
What role did African Americans play in the quest for liberty? This presentation of period artwork, illustrations, and historical documentation addresses the little-known, yet significant, impact African Americans made in […]