Cookbook Club
3rd Thursdays @ 12pm
Columbus Library

Each month, try your hand at a new recipe! Bring a dish related to our theme and a copy of your recipe to share at a potluck lunch.

July 17: Retro Recipes

August 21: Bookish Bites

September 18: Comfort Classics

October 16: Orange is the New Snack (Orange Food or Drink)

November 20: The Three Sisters (Recipes Featuring Corn, Beans, or Squash)

December 18: Cookie Exchange

Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2
Oct 28 – Dec 10
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! The 4th week of the month will be "A Sprinkle of Spanish" storytimes. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.

Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2
Oct 28 – Dec 10
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! The 4th week of the month will be "A Sprinkle of Spanish" storytimes. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.

Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2
Oct 28 – Dec 10
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! The 4th week of the month will be "A Sprinkle of Spanish" storytimes. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.

Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2
Oct 28 – Dec 10
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! The 4th week of the month will be "A Sprinkle of Spanish" storytimes. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.

Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2
Oct 28 – Dec 10
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! The 4th week of the month will be "A Sprinkle of Spanish" storytimes. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.

Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2
Oct 28 – Dec 10
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! The 4th week of the month will be "A Sprinkle of Spanish" storytimes. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.

Cooking Up Stories
3rd Tuesdays @ 4pm
Saluda Library

This new program for K-5th graders combines picture books with delicious dishes! Registration required as space is limited. Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by the Thursday before each session to sign up. Sessions may be cancelled if not enough participants register.

Sept 16: Kalamata's Kitchen by Sarah Thomas
READ: a story about a girl and her stuffed alligator, who learn that food and memory have the power to make you feel comforted and brave
MAKE: South Indian dal

Oct 21: Pizza! A Slice of History by Greg Pizzoli
READ: the hilarious and mouth-watering history of pizza
MAKE: mini English muffin pizzas

Nov 18: Nacho's Nachos by Sandra Nickel
READ: the delicious true story of an inventive chef and the events that led to the creation of the world's favorite snack
MAKE: nachos

Dec 16: Carla and the Christmas Cornbread by Carla Hall
READ: a story about a girl who visits her grandparents' house for the holiday
MAKE: cornbread with cinnamon butter

Cookbook Club
3rd Thursdays @ 12pm
Columbus Library

Each month, try your hand at a new recipe! Bring a dish related to our theme and a copy of your recipe to share at a potluck lunch.

July 17: Retro Recipes

August 21: Bookish Bites

September 18: Comfort Classics

October 16: Orange is the New Snack (Orange Food or Drink)

November 20: The Three Sisters (Recipes Featuring Corn, Beans, or Squash)

December 18: Cookie Exchange