June 3, 2019 For more information, contact: Jen Pace Dickenson Phone: 828-894-8721 x284 jdickenson@polklibrary.org Blast off into A Universe of Stories this summer COLUMBUS, N. C., (June 3, 2019) ­– Polk County Public Libraries encourages continued literacy for all throughout the summer with the annual Summer Reading Program. The theme for 2019 is “A Universe of [...]

February 18, 2019 For more information, contact: Jen Pace Dickenson Phone: 828-894-8721 x284 jdickenson@polklibrary.org Clean out your closet for the clothing swap COLUMBUS, N. C., (February 18, 2019) ­– Are your old clothes and accessories not bringing you joy? It’s time to clean out your closet! Come to Columbus Library next week to trade your gently [...]

September 18, 2018 For more information, contact: Jen Pace Dickenson Phone: 828-894-8721 x284 jdickenson@polklibrary.org On the path to success, one book at a time COLUMBUS, N. C., (September 18, 2018) ­– Families are invited to join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at Polk County Public Libraries! 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 11, 2018 For more information, contact: Jen Pace Dickenson Phone: 828-894-8721 x284 jdickenson@polklibrary.org Lynda.com now available to PCPL patrons COLUMBUS, N. C., (September 11, 2018) ­– Lynda.com, an online training website where you can learn skills in a wide variety of topics, is now available free of charge through [...]

September 3, 2018 For more information, contact: Jen Pace Dickenson Phone: 828-894-8721 x284 jdickenson@polklibrary.org StudentAccess coming to Polk County COLUMBUS, N. C., (September 3, 2018) ­– Starting in October, students enrolled at Polk County Schools can become instant members of Polk County Public Libraries through a new program called StudentAccess. As part of [...]