Richland Library Cooper
Richland Library Cooper offers a variety of services including children's activities, a makerspace, quiet reading areas, and access to computers. It aims to inspire lifelong learning and provide a welcoming atmosphere.
Sensory Accommodations
Community Insights
Based on a sample of recent Google reviews
Overall: Recommended
Richland Library Cooper is a well-loved community library with a dedicated, separated children's area and consistently helpful staff. Described as calming, clean, and quiet with reservable rooms. The storytime program is praised regardless of group size. Currently temporarily closed for renovations with a bookmobile serving the community.
Highlights
- +Dedicated children's section separated from adults for a calmer experience
- +Described as "very calming, clean, and quiet"
- +Staff consistently praised as helpful, eager, and professional
- +Reservable rooms for private use
- +Excellent children's librarian specifically mentioned
- +Story time well-done regardless of group size
Heads Up
- !Currently temporarily closed for renovations (bookmobile available)
- !Can be noisy at times — noise volume "more than usual" for a library
- !Limited parking
Best time to visit: Check current renovation status before visiting. The bookmobile parks at 4711 Forest Dr during the week as a temporary alternative.
Last updated: 2026-04-01
Details
- Address
- 5317 Trenholm Rd, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
- Phone
- (803) 787-3462
- Website
- www.richlandlibrary.com
- Rating
- ★ 4.7(79 reviews)↗
- Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday: Closed
- Admission
- Free
Last verified: 2026-03-31