Events – Polk County Public Libraries

Mary Lou Diekmann Artist Reception 06/13/2024 , 2:00 PM at PCPL Saluda Mary Lou Diekmann Artist Reception Thursday, June 13, 2-4pm Saluda Library Mary Lou Diekmann of Tryon creates abstract, landscape, and portrait paintings. Portraits include traditional commissioned work of humans and animals as well as "vacation portraits," capturing people in more natural poses. She also makes multi-media works incorporating stones, metal, fabric, photos, and anything she finds interesting. View her artwork at Saluda Library from June 7th to July 17th, or at this special reception with the artist where light refreshments will be served.
Teen Summer Program 06/13/2024 , 2:00 PM Summer 2024 Teen Programs Alternating Thursdays, 2-4pm Columbus Library **Rising 6th-12th graders only! Free snacks!* The 2024 Summer Learning Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries. June 13: Choose Your Own Adventure + 3D Printing Spend time with your friends and choose what activity you want to participate in: video games, board games, 3D printing, or just hang out! June 27: Paint & Sip Join local artist Becky Rickenbaker as she guides us step-by-step in creating a colorful forest painting. Registration is REQUIRED for this event and space is limited – email Jen at jdickenson@polklibrary.org to sign up. The June 27th class is now FULLY BOOKED. Due to popularity, we have added a second class on Monday, July 1st from 2-4pm. July 11: Choose Your Own Adventure + Card Games Spend time with your friends and choose what activity you want to participate in: video games, board games, classic card games, or just hang out! July 25: Fashion Design Workshop Learn the fundamentals of fashion design and explore the essentials of sketching, fabric selection, color theory, and mood boards. From brainstorming initial concepts to bringing your vision to life on paper, you will be encouraged to let your imagination run wild as you craft unique and inspired designs. You'll gain practical skills and insights into the art of fashion illustration and design. Whether dreaming up avant-garde runway looks or a new kit for the soccer team, this workshop offers a supportive and inclusive environment for budding designers to explore their creativity and express their individual style. Registration is REQUIRED for this event and space is limited – email Jen at jdickenson@polklibrary.org to sign up.

Mary Lou Diekmann Artist Reception
06/13/2024 , 2:00 PM at PCPL Saluda

Mary Lou Diekmann Artist Reception
Thursday, June 13, 2-4pm
Saluda Library

Mary Lou Diekmann of Tryon creates abstract, landscape, and portrait paintings. Portraits include traditional commissioned work of humans and animals as well as "vacation portraits," capturing people in more natural poses. She also makes multi-media works incorporating stones, metal, fabric, photos, and anything she finds interesting. View her artwork at Saluda Library from June 7th to July 17th, or at this special reception with the artist where light refreshments will be served.

Teen Summer Program
06/13/2024 , 2:00 PM

Summer 2024 Teen Programs
Alternating Thursdays, 2-4pm
Columbus Library
***Rising 6th-12th graders only!
Free snacks!
The 2024 Summer Learning Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries.

June 13: Choose Your Own Adventure + 3D Printing
Spend time with your friends and choose what activity you want to participate in: video games, board games, 3D printing, or just hang out!

June 27: Paint & Sip
Join local artist Becky Rickenbaker as she guides us step-by-step in creating a colorful forest painting. Registration is REQUIRED for this event and space is limited – email Jen at jdickenson@polklibrary.org to sign up. The June 27th class is now FULLY BOOKED. Due to popularity, we have added a second class on Monday, July 1st from 2-4pm.

July 11: Choose Your Own Adventure + Card Games
Spend time with your friends and choose what activity you want to participate in: video games, board games, classic card games, or just hang out!

July 25: Fashion Design Workshop
Learn the fundamentals of fashion design and explore the essentials of sketching, fabric selection, color theory, and mood boards. From brainstorming initial concepts to bringing your vision to life on paper, you will be encouraged to let your imagination run wild as you craft unique and inspired designs. You'll gain practical skills and insights into the art of fashion illustration and design. Whether dreaming up avant-garde runway looks or a new kit for the soccer team, this workshop offers a supportive and inclusive environment for budding designers to explore their creativity and express their individual style. Registration is REQUIRED for this event and space is limited – email Jen at jdickenson@polklibrary.org to sign up.