Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.
Saluda Library: Tuesdays @ 10:30
Columbus Library: Wednesdays @ 10:30

Summer 2024 Kids Programs
Wednesdays @ 2pm
The 2024 Summer Learning Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries.

June 12 @ Columbus Library: Chimney Rock presents Animals of Appalachia
Get up close with animal ambassadors while learning about the wildlife that roams our region.

June 19 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Didgeridoo Adventure Down Under
Join us on an epic adventure to the Land Down Under with Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, storytelling, and audience participation.

June 26 @ Columbus Library: Sigmon Theatrical presents Dragon Quest
This thrilling stage show puts the audience into the heart of the action featuring larger-than-life dragons, sword fights, wizarding illusions, and circus feats!

July 3 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Gems, The World’s Wisdom Stories
Doug Berky uses classic styles of storytelling including masks, mime, and puppetry to introduce this collection of wisdom stories from around the world.

July 10 @ Columbus Library: April C. Turner presents Dancing Stories
This fun, high-energy, inspiring journey through traditional West African culture combines stories, songs, and dances.

July 17 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Professor Whizzpop’s Rumble in the Jungle!
There are jungle animals and lots of books in this magic show. You’ll roar and howl with laughter as we make an elephant disappear and tame a tiger!

July 24 @ Columbus Library: B-Rad, The Kids Magician
A unique blend of magic and comedy with plenty of audience participation! B-Rad’s amazing tricks will leave everyone wondering “how did he do that?”

July 31 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Critter Keeper
Creepy crawling creatures! Explore the amazing world of arthropods and reptiles, incorporated with geography, math, history, and more.

Trivia Night
2nd Wednesdays @ 6pm
The Rural Seed, Columbus

Teams can have up to six players. There will be gift card prizes for 1st and 2nd place, and a consolation prize for last place!

June 12: Decades
July 10: Around the USA
August 14: TV & Movies