FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2026 Books meet pumpkins in annual library contest COLUMBUS, N. C., (September 21, 2026) Polk County Public Libraries invite the community to participate in a Literary Pumpkin Challenge this October! All ages are welcome to join the fun by decorating a pumpkin that represents a favorite book or book character. [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 14, 2026 Local artist Lori Loftus displays works at Saluda Library SALUDA, N. C., (August 14, 2026) Local artist Lori Loftus is displaying her nature printing creations at Saluda Library from August 17th through October 3rd. Come to a special reception on Friday, August 21st from 2-4pm to enjoy light refreshments [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2026 Library receives grant for Community Read Series COLUMBUS, N. C., (July 30, 2026) Polk County Public Libraries is pleased to announce it has been awarded a grant for a Community Read Series from the Lillian E. and Earl A. Bettinger Charitable Fund at the Polk County Community Foundation. Over [...]

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 [...]