FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2026 Learn about warblers of the western Carolinas at Saluda Library SALUDA, N. C., (July 2, 2026) Learn about warblers of the western Carolinas on Tuesday, The mountains of North and South Carolina are rich in bird diversity. Every spring we see an influx of migratory birds, none more spectacular [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2026 Free kids events at Columbus Library in July COLUMBUS, N. C., (June 25, 2026) There will be several free events for children and families at Columbus Library in July, sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries. On Thursday, July 2nd at 2pm, Shepherd Shakespeare Company will [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2026 Free kids events in Saluda this month SALUDA, N. C., (June 8, 2026) There will be two free events for children in Saluda this month, presented by Polk County Public Libraries and sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries! Both events will be held in the auditorium of Saluda [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2026 Spend your summer at the library COLUMBUS, N. C., (May 26, 2026) There are lots of exciting things happening at Polk County Public Libraries this summer! Sign up for the 2026 Summer Learning Program starting June 8th at Columbus Library or Saluda Library. The learning incentive program runs for [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2026 Local artist Julie Arrington displays works at Saluda Library SALUDA, N. C., (May 11, 2026) Local artist Julie Arrington is displaying her one-of-a-kind creations at Saluda Library from May 20th through June 27th. Come to a special reception on Saturday, May 23rd from 10am-12pm to chat with the artist, [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2026 “Connect & Create” with author-illustrator Cherry Mo at Columbus Library COLUMBUS, N. C., (April 28, 2026) Join Cherry Mo, author and illustrator of the Caldecott Honor Book Home in a Lunchbox, at “Connect & Create” on Tuesday, May 12th at 5pm at Columbus Library. Participants will get creative and [...]