Yogi Bears: Yoga for Kids
Monday, April 20 @ 3:30pm
Columbus Library

Join Allie for a fun, themed session of kids' yoga! Through song, mindfulness, and movement, we will stretch our bodies and calm our minds. April's theme will be Moo, Neigh, Namaste – A Farmyard Flow!

Please wear comfy clothes to move in – yoga mats will be provided. Recommended for ages 5-9. Registration is required and space is limited. Email Allie at asnyder@polklibrary.org to reserve your spot.

Spring 2026 Storytime Session
March 31 – May 20
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!

Bookish Craft Series: Book Brick Painting
Tuesday, April 21
Columbus Library

Paint a brick to look like a classic book. Take it home to use as a decoration or place in your garden! Drop in from 4:30-6:30pm. This program is for teens and adults only (ages 13+).

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.

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 20
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!

Library Lab: 3D Printing
Wed, April 22 @ 1pm
Columbus Library

Have an idea for a statue or quality-of-life item? Want to take the stuff from your mind and make it real? Participants will learn how to use Tinkercad (an online 3D modeling program) and Thingiverse (online library of 3D models), and will be provided with clay that they can scan into a 3D model.

Teen Scene
Alternating Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm
Columbus Library
6th-12th graders only!

March 11: Hang Out
Relax with your friends, play video and board games, and eat snacks. We will also have an international snack taste test and make string art.

March 25: Anime Afternoon
Food and activities from your favorite fandoms! Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by March 19th to register.

April 8: Hang Out
Relax with your friends, play video and board games, and eat snacks. We will also have an international snack taste test and make buttons.

April 22: Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate our planet with an afternoon of eco-friendly fun!

May 6: Hang Out
Relax with your friends, play video and board games, and eat snacks. We will also have an international snack taste test and make perler bead creations.

May 20: Culinary Challenge
Combine random food items into a creative dish! All supplies provided. Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by May 14th to register.

Teen Scene is sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries!

Please note that adults other than library staff, volunteers, and presenters are not permitted to stay in the meeting room during teen programs.

Spring 2026 Storytime Session
March 31 – May 20
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!

Cooking Up Stories
4th Tuesdays @ 4pm
Saluda Library

This program for K-5th graders combines picture books with delicious dishes! Registration required as space is limited. Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by the Thursday before each session to sign up. Sessions may be cancelled if not enough participants register.

Jan 27: Gazpacho for Nacho
READ: about a boy named Nacho who likes to eat only one thing
MAKE: cold tomato & cucumber soup

Feb 24: Pickle Words
READ: a book of poetry that takes you on a global tour of pickled foods
MAKE: quick dill pickles

March 24: When We Gather
READ: about a Cherokee family's spring tradition of wild onion dinners
MAKE: eggs & wild onions

April 28: Foodie Faces
READ: a book of emotions made out of everything from bananas to pita bread
MAKE: your own foodie face

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries.