February 2026
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Kids Science: Balloon Blasters 02/03/2026 , 4:00 PM at PCPL Columbus Balloon Blasters: Build & Race Your Own Airships In this fast-paced, hands-on STEM adventure presented by Zaniac Learning, kids will design, build, and test their very own balloon-powered airships! As they race their creations down a track, they'll discover how air pressure, propulsion, friction, and aerodynamics combine to create motion. Through playful experimentation and friendly competition, participants will develop creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills all while watching physics come to life. This program is designed for kids in grades K-5. Registration is required and space is limited. Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org to sign up. Thanks to the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries for sponsoring this program!
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Circle of Parents 02/04/2026 , 9:30 AM at PCPL Columbus Circle of Parents This program, led by Partnership for Children of the Foothills, is for parents of children from birth to five years old. Come share the challenges and successes of parenting with other parents just like you, while gaining and sharing useful information and tips on how to strengthen your family. Experienced child care teachers provide on-site age appropriate activities, supervision, and fun (including the weekly library storytime when in session) for children up to five years of age, while parents and guardians are busy in group discussion and activities. Healthy snacks are also provided. Enjoy the support of a network of new friends, while accessing resources that you and your family can use! For more information, email polkcop@pfcfoothills.org.
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Columbus Storytime 02/04/2026 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Columbus Columbus Storytime Join us for books, songs, and a craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5. The 4th week of the month are "A Sprinkle of Spanish" storytimes. Partnership for Children of the Foothills also hold their free Circle of Parents program in the Columbus Library meeting room from 9-11am on Wednesdays!
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Trivia Night @ Saluda Mexican Grill 02/04/2026 , 6:00 PM at Saluda Mexican Grill Trivia Night @ Saluda Mexican Grill The theme is Disney! 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. Arrive early to guarantee a seat! Thanks to the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries for sponsoring this program!
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Saluda Storytime 02/10/2026 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Saluda Saluda Storytime Join us for books, songs, and a craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5. The 4th week of the month are "A Sprinkle of Spanish" storytimes. Partnership for Children of the Foothills also hold their free Circle of Parents program in the Columbus Library meeting room from 9-11am on Wednesdays!
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Monarchs of Michoacán 02/10/2026 , 2:00 PM at PCPL Saluda Monarchs of Michoacán Join us for a discussion of the Monarch life cycle that allows the butterflies to fly north from Mexico through multiple life cycles until they reach southern Canada, then return to their wintering grounds in southern Mexico in one long, hazard-filled "super generation." Presenter Heyward Douglass has worked as a naturalist at Oconee and Table Rock State Parks and with the Clemson Cooperative Extension Services, and as the Executive Director of the Foothills Trail Conservancy. He has an M.S. in Entomology and visited the Monarch Butterfly Mexican wintering grounds in February 2020. Register for the program here. The Saluda Library Speaker Series is held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 44 West Main Street, Saluda, NC. This program series is made possible thanks to Polk County Public Libraries' partnership with Conserving Carolina. Contact Pam Torlina at pam@conservingcarolina.org with questions or for more information.
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Valentine's Day Crafternoon for Kids 02/10/2026 , 3:30 PM at PCPL Columbus Valentine's Day Crafternoon for Kids Kids and their families are invited to drop in and make Valentine's Day themed crafts!
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Circle of Parents 02/11/2026 , 9:30 AM at PCPL Columbus Circle of Parents This program, led by Partnership for Children of the Foothills, is for parents of children from birth to five years old. Come share the challenges and successes of parenting with other parents just like you, while gaining and sharing useful information and tips on how to strengthen your family. Experienced child care teachers provide on-site age appropriate activities, supervision, and fun (including the weekly library storytime when in session) for children up to five years of age, while parents and guardians are busy in group discussion and activities. Healthy snacks are also provided. Enjoy the support of a network of new friends, while accessing resources that you and your family can use! For more information, email polkcop@pfcfoothills.org.
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Columbus Storytime 02/11/2026 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Columbus Columbus Storytime Join us for books, songs, and a craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5. The 4th week of the month are "A Sprinkle of Spanish" storytimes. Partnership for Children of the Foothills also hold their free Circle of Parents program in the Columbus Library meeting room from 9-11am on Wednesdays!
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Teen Scene 02/11/2026 , 3:30 PM at PCPL Columbus Teen Scene Jan 14: Hang Out Jan 28: Anime Afternoon Feb 11: Hang Out Feb 25: Super Smash Bros Tournament Teen Scene is sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries! Please note that adults other than library staff, volunteers, and presenters are not permitted to stay in the meeting room during teen programs.
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