Events – Polk County Public Libraries

Foothills Chess Club 10/15/2018 , 12:30 PM at PCPL Columbus Do you know how to play chess? Players of all ages and experience ranges are invited to join! Learn the basics and then challenge yourself by playing with someone new.
Elementary Explorers 10/15/2018 , 4:00 PM at PCPL Saluda For kids in grades K-5 and their families! October 2018 Theme: Science Mondays @ 4pm, Saluda Library Oct 1: Rainforest AdventuresLearn about the plant and animal diversity in tropical rainforests with KidSenses. Oct 8: Magnet Magic We'll learn what items are magnetic and do magnet painting, mazes, and more! Oct 15: Grossology Ewww! Let's get disgusting with gooey, yucky science experiments. Oct 22: Halloween ScienceFun with 3D monsters, ghost balloons, and glowing playdough! Oct 29: Scary AnimalsLearn all about spiders, bears, snakes, and ticks from a Chimmey Rock ranger. Note: There will not be live animals. Upcoming themes: November – Food December – Community January – Fitness
Teen Pumpkin Carving 10/15/2018 , 4:00 PM at PCPL Columbus Teen program for grades 6-12 only! Carve a ghoulish face on a pumpkin using a template or make your own design! Apple cider and cookies will be served. Register by October 12 and we'll provide the pumpkin! Sign up with Amelia at (828) 894-8721 x283 or ahill@polklibrary.org.

Foothills Chess Club
10/15/2018 , 12:30 PM at PCPL Columbus

Do you know how to play chess? Players of all ages and experience ranges are invited to join! Learn the basics and then challenge yourself by playing with someone new.

Elementary Explorers
10/15/2018 , 4:00 PM at PCPL Saluda

For kids in grades K-5 and their families!
October 2018 Theme: Science

Mondays @ 4pm, Saluda Library
Oct 1: Rainforest AdventuresLearn about the plant and animal diversity in tropical rainforests with KidSenses.
Oct 8: Magnet Magic We'll learn what items are magnetic and do magnet painting, mazes, and more!
Oct 15: Grossology Ewww! Let's get disgusting with gooey, yucky science experiments.
Oct 22: Halloween ScienceFun with 3D monsters, ghost balloons, and glowing playdough!
Oct 29: Scary AnimalsLearn all about spiders, bears, snakes, and ticks from a Chimmey Rock ranger. Note: There will not be live animals.

Upcoming themes:
November – Food
December – Community
January – Fitness

Teen Pumpkin Carving
10/15/2018 , 4:00 PM at PCPL Columbus

*Teen program for grades 6-12 only!*
Carve a ghoulish face on a pumpkin using a template or make your own design! Apple cider and cookies will be served. Register by October 12 and we'll provide the pumpkin! Sign up with Amelia at (828) 894-8721 x283 or ahill@polklibrary.org.