Rising Readers is our storytime for children ages 2-5. Enjoy books, songs, and a special craft or activity every week!

Interactive Adult Book Club & Discussion Group

A free book will be given to the first 15 participants to sign up. Email ahill@polklibrary.org or call (828) 894-8721 x226 to register.
Complimentary food and drinks will be served.

Pushing the Limits of Knowledge – August 22nd
Book: Land of the Painted Caves by Jean Auel
Learn about foraging and wild foods with Todd Elliott, biologist and primitive skills specialist.

Pushing the Limits of Nature – September 19th
Book: When the Killing's Done by T.C. Boyle
Learn about and meet birds of prey native to our area with Emily Walker, Chimney Rock Park naturalist.

Pushing the Limits of Survival – October 24th
Book: Arctic Drift by Clive Cussler
Aaron and Nicole Bradley, owners of Bradley Farms, will discuss the local farm-to-table movement and environmental sustainability.

Pushing the Limits of Connection – November 28th
Book: Thunderstruck by Erik Larson
ASL interpreter Jennifer Langdon will teach basic American Sign Language words and phrases.