FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2026 Kids birding program at Columbus Library COLUMBUS, N. C., (January 12, 2026) Staff from the North Carolina Arboretum will present an educational Birding for Kids program on Tuesday, January 20th at 4pm at Columbus Library. Children ages 5-13 and their families are invited to learn all about birds, and [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2025 Learn about local snakes at Saluda Library SALUDA, N. C., (December 29, 2025) Learn about the 18 non-venomous and two venomous species of snakes that inhabit Polk and Henderson Counties at Saluda Library on Tuesday, January 13th at 2pm. This includes some aspects of their life history, reproduction, dealing [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2025 Grant supports early literacy in our community COLUMBUS, N. C., (December 18, 2025) Thanks to a grant from the Carolina Foothills Foundation, Polk County Public Libraries were recently able to add more early literacy Launchpad tablets into circulation and a new AWE Early Learning Literacy Station to the Saluda [...]
Pick up the Bookopoly 2026 Reading Challenge form at the library, or print the images below. To complete this challenge, read books that fit the prompts on at least 20 squares on the Bookopoly board. All books must be read within the year of 2026. Reading Challenge forms must be turned in at Columbus Library [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2025 Free Christmas event at Columbus Library COLUMBUS, N. C., (December 8, 2025) Sigmon Theatrical will present Mouse Saves Christmas on Monday, December 22nd at 2pm at Columbus Library. This holiday celebration for the entire family is free to attend, and sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2025 Cherokee Tales at Columbus Library COLUMBUS, N. C., (November 13, 2025) Bright Star Touring Theatre will present Cherokee Tales on Monday, November 24th at 4pm at Columbus Library. This program is designed for K-6th graders, but anyone is welcome to attend. The Cherokee People have a rich history of [...]
