Events – Polk County Public Libraries

Friends of PCPL Book Sale 04/10/2019 - 04/13/2019 , 12:00 AM at PCPL Columbus Special Preview Day (for Friends only): Wednesday, April 10 from 3-7pm Public Sale: Thursday, April 11 from 9am-7pm Public Sale: Friday, April 12 from 9am-5pm (select books free starting at 3pm) Public Sale: Saturday, April 13 from 9am-3pm ($5 bag sale from 9am-12pm) Columbus Library On Wednesday, April 10, current members of the Friends and those who join that day will have exclusive access to the book sale and the first opportunity to peruse and purchase from the thousands of books, CDs, and DVDs featured at the sale. Come take advantage of the Special Preview Day and bring a friend to join the Friends. Annual memberships with the nonprofit Friends group are $10 for individuals and $15 for families living in the same household. Individual lifetime memberships are $100. Membership forms will be at the book sale and also can be downloaded here. The sale will feature thousands of gently used items including a wide array of fiction and nonfiction titles in hardcover and paperback as well as DVDs and CDs. Items have been donated by members of the community or withdrawn from circulation at Polk County Public Libraries. Most items at the sale will be priced at $1 or less. The Friends book sales are the primary fundraisers for the nonprofit Friends group with all proceeds going to support library projects and initiatives such as summer reading programs, special events, professional development opportunities for library staff, appreciation events for library volunteers, and free programs for adults and children. Connect with the Friends on Facebook and learn more here.
Baby Bookworms Storytime 04/11/2019 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Columbus Children ages 0-2 will enjoy stories, songs, and sensory playtime!
Harry Potter Movie Marathon 04/11/2019 , 3:30 PM at PCPL Saluda Free snacks! Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone – March 7 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – March 14 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – March 21 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – March 28 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix – April 4 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince – April 11 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 – April 18 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 – April 25
Saluda Chess Club 04/11/2019 , 4:00 PM at PCPL Saluda 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.

Friends of PCPL Book Sale
04/10/2019 - 04/13/2019 , 12:00 AM at PCPL Columbus

Special Preview Day (for Friends only): Wednesday, April 10 from 3-7pm
Public Sale: Thursday, April 11 from 9am-7pm
Public Sale: Friday, April 12 from 9am-5pm (select books free starting at 3pm)
Public Sale: Saturday, April 13 from 9am-3pm ($5 bag sale from 9am-12pm)
Columbus Library

On Wednesday, April 10, current members of the Friends and those who join that day will have exclusive access to the book sale and the first opportunity to peruse and purchase from the thousands of books, CDs, and DVDs featured at the sale. Come take advantage of the Special Preview Day and bring a friend to join the Friends. Annual memberships with the nonprofit Friends group are $10 for individuals and $15 for families living in the same household. Individual lifetime memberships are $100. Membership forms will be at the book sale and also can be downloaded here.

The sale will feature thousands of gently used items including a wide array of fiction and nonfiction titles in hardcover and paperback as well as DVDs and CDs. Items have been donated by members of the community or withdrawn from circulation at Polk County Public Libraries. Most items at the sale will be priced at $1 or less.

The Friends book sales are the primary fundraisers for the nonprofit Friends group with all proceeds going to support library projects and initiatives such as summer reading programs, special events, professional development opportunities for library staff, appreciation events for library volunteers, and free programs for adults and children. Connect with the Friends on Facebook and learn more here.

Baby Bookworms Storytime
04/11/2019 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Columbus

Children ages 0-2 will enjoy stories, songs, and sensory playtime!

Harry Potter Movie Marathon
04/11/2019 , 3:30 PM at PCPL Saluda

Free snacks!

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone – March 7
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – March 14
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – March 21
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – March 28
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix – April 4
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince – April 11
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 – April 18
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 – April 25

Saluda Chess Club
04/11/2019 , 4:00 PM at PCPL Saluda

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.