July Teen Book Club & Movie Night

By Jen | Published: June 25, 2014

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The club meets on the third Thursday of every month at 4pm. For our July book, we’re reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Come to the meeting on July 17 to discuss and you’ll also get a free copy of August’s book. Stick around after book club (or come even if you aren’t in the book club) for the film version of The Book Thief at 5pm! Popcorn and drinks will be served.

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The LEGO Movie

By Jen | Published: June 23, 2014

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Come to the Main Library at on Tuesday, June 24 for a movie matinee as part of our Summer Reading Program!

We will watch The LEGO Movie at 2pm and enjoy popcorn and drinks. As always, it’s FREE!

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Friends of the Library June/July Silent Auction & Book Club

By Jen | Published: June 19, 2014

Bid on the following auction books in the library lobby until July 31:
Visions of the American West People by Logan Ames
Our First Century – Great and Memorable Events by R. M. De Vens
The Works of Alan Ramsey (3 vol. set) by George Chalmers
Garden Style, Better Homes and Gardens by Linda Hallan
The American Horticulture Society Encyclopedia of Garden Plants by Christopher Beckell

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The Friends of the Polk County Public Library Book Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month in the Community Room at PCPL. On June 25 at 2pm, Sara’s Key by Tatiana De Rosnay will be discussed.

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Wildlife of WNC

By admin | Published: June 16, 2014

opossum Fionna webOur first Summer Reading Program event is Tuesday, June 17! Chimney Rock Park presents “Wildlife of Western North Carolina” at 3pm in Saluda and 6pm in Columbus. They will bring creatures native to the area for us to meet and explain the different characteristics and adaptations of these animals. Kids and adults of all ages will enjoy this fun, FREE program!

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Foothills Humane Society Book Buddies

By admin | Published: June 12, 2014

Foothills Humane Society has a new program called Book Buddies, where kids in grades 1-8 read to shelter cats! This program will help children improve their reading skills while also helping the shelter animals by providing socialization and human interaction. Participants also earn prizes such as a coupon for a free ice cream scoop or cone at O’Duggan’s Ice Cream and a Book Buddies tote bag! For more information, contact Foothills Humane Society at 828-863-4444.

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Summer Reading @ PCPL

By admin | Published: June 9, 2014

summer-reading-fizz-boom-readCalling all mad scientists!  Join us as we explore science topics from turtle conservation to liquid nitrogen and more.  Spend your summer reading and earn prizes and opportunities for grand prizes.

Youth (ages birth-18) can now register for our Summer Reading Program. Click here to sign up. *If you would like to sign up for one of the programs that requires registration, contact Jen Pace, Youth Services Librarian, at 828-894-8721 x227 or jpace@polklibrary.org.*

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