<description>&lt;p&gt;Mayor Daniel Rickenmann sits down with Tamara King, newly appointed Executive Director of Richland Library, to explore how this 13-branch system is redefining what a public library can be. From free classes and social work services to kitchen equipment, fabrication studios, and even fresh produce, Richland Library is delivering more than just books — it’s providing real-world support to the Columbia community.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you want to launch a small business, learn how to sew, or just grab a sweet potato pie recipe, your library card unlocks far more than you might expect.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To discover everything the library has to offer, visit &lt;a href="http://richlandlibrary.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;richlandlibrary.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Around Town with @ColaMayor

Daniel Rickenmann

The Modern Library: Empowering Columbia Through Access and Opportunity with Tamara King

NOV 5, 202550 MIN
Around Town with @ColaMayor

The Modern Library: Empowering Columbia Through Access and Opportunity with Tamara King

NOV 5, 202550 MIN

Description

Mayor Daniel Rickenmann sits down with Tamara King, newly appointed Executive Director of Richland Library, to explore how this 13-branch system is redefining what a public library can be. From free classes and social work services to kitchen equipment, fabrication studios, and even fresh produce, Richland Library is delivering more than just books — it’s providing real-world support to the Columbia community.

Whether you want to launch a small business, learn how to sew, or just grab a sweet potato pie recipe, your library card unlocks far more than you might expect.

To discover everything the library has to offer, visit richlandlibrary.com