Spring 2026 Storytime Session
March 31 – May 27
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5. The 4th week of the month are "A Sprinkle of Spanish" storytimes. Partnership for Children of the Foothills also hold their free Circle of Parents program in the Columbus Library meeting room from 9-11am on Wednesdays!

Environmentally Friendly Landscaping
Tuesday, May 12 @ 2pm
Saluda Library

Learn about environmentally friendly garden techniques that you can implement this spring to make your garden a friendly place for wildlife, including pollinating insects! Healthy environments can be achieved by reducing lawns, holistic tree health care and protection, and utilizing native plants. Presenter Steve Pettis is a Henderson County Extension Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains radio show and podcast. He has been in the plant business for 35 years and works with home gardeners, landscape professionals, and local municipalities to make our built environments more natural and environmentally friendly.

Register for the program here. The Saluda Library Speaker Series is held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 44 West Main Street, Saluda, NC. This program series is made possible thanks to Polk County Public Libraries' partnership with Conserving Carolina. Contact Pam Torlina at pam@conservingcarolina.org with questions or for more information.

Paws For Reading
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 4:30-5:45pm
Saluda Library

Sign up for a 15-minute reading session with a therapy dog!

This interactive reading program is aimed at encouraging kids to read aloud in a safe and positive environment. Sign up here! All participants must sign a waiver. Call 828-722-5218 or email ahill@polklibrary.org for more information.

Please note that this event will occur on May 12th (second Tuesday) instead of May 19th (third Tuesday).

Connect & Create w/ Cherry Mo
Tuesday, May 12 @ 5pm
Columbus Library

Join Cherry Mo, author and illustrator of the Caldecott honor book Home in a Lunchbox, as we get creative and unwind in this hands-on art experience all about wellness and self-expression! Create a drawing or painting and connect with others in a relaxed, supportive space. This program is for adults only – beginners welcome! Registration is required and space is limited. Email asnyder@polklibrary.org by May 8th to register. This program may be cancelled if minimum registration is not met.

Circle of Parents
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am
Columbus Library

This program, led by Partnership for Children of the Foothills, is for parents of children from birth to five years old. Come share the challenges and successes of parenting with other parents just like you, while gaining and sharing useful information and tips on how to strengthen your family. Experienced child care teachers provide on-site age appropriate activities, supervision, and fun (including the weekly library storytime when in session) for children up to five years of age, while parents and guardians are busy in group discussion and activities. Healthy snacks are also provided. Enjoy the support of a network of new friends, while accessing resources that you and your family can use! For more information, email polkcop@pfcfoothills.org.

Spring 2026 Storytime Session
March 31 – May 27
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5. The 4th week of the month are "A Sprinkle of Spanish" storytimes. Partnership for Children of the Foothills also hold their free Circle of Parents program in the Columbus Library meeting room from 9-11am on Wednesdays!

Bedazzling Bonanza
Wednesday, May 13, 3:30-5:30pm (drop-in)
Saluda Library

Create a rhinestone bookmark, coaster, or magnet! You can also bring your own book and make it a sparkling keepsake by decorating the cover. This program is for teens and adults only (ages 13+).

Pajama Storytime
Thursday, May 14 @ 6pm
Columbus library

Join us for a special evening storytime! All are welcome to wear pajamas and bring stuffed animals and blankets. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.

Spring 2026 Storytime Session
March 31 – May 27
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5. The 4th week of the month are "A Sprinkle of Spanish" storytimes. Partnership for Children of the Foothills also hold their free Circle of Parents program in the Columbus Library meeting room from 9-11am on Wednesdays!