Event appropriate for adults 18+.

Upcoming Adults Events

No Mistakes, Only Happy Accidents
05/08/2025 , 4:00 PM at PCPL Columbus

No Mistakes, Only Happy Accidents
Thursday, May 8, 4-6pm
Columbus Library

Please note that this program is for adults only! Let’s paint happy little trees… Drop in during this two hour program to relax, unwind, and discover the joy of art. Grab a glass of sherbet party punch and try your hand at acrylic, watercolor, or colored pencil! This unguided, paint-by-number afternoon is the perfect  opportunity to get creative with zero stress.

Bear Wise
05/13/2025 , 2:00 PM at PCPL Saluda

Bear Wise
Tuesday, May 13 @ 2pm
Saluda Library

Thanks to conservation efforts, black bears have made a dramatic comeback in North Carolina! As bears expand into areas with suitable habitat, it is important for communities to learn how to coexist with them. Living with bears is part of life in North Carolina. This program will be presented by Mark Ray, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) Engagement Program Specialist. Mark has been an advocate outdoorsman his entire life, being a native of the NC Appalachian Mountains. 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.

 

Cookbook Club
05/15/2025 , 12:00 PM at PCPL Columbus

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.

January 16: Something Sampled, Something New (New-to-You Recipes)

February 20: SOUPer Bowl (Soups)

March 20: Under the Tuscan Sun (Italian)

April 17: Botanical Bites (Recipes Featuring Florals)

May 15: Tea Party

June 19: BYOB (Bring Your Own Board)

Cryptogram Word Puzzles
05/27/2025 , 2:00 PM at PCPL Saluda

Cryptogram Word Puzzles
Tuesday, May 27 @ 2pm
Saluda Library

Ready for a challenge? Stretch your brain while solving cryptograms with Dan Dworkin. Cryptogram word puzzles are similar to card games and crossword puzzles. Completing challenges like these help to keep the mind sharp, teach perseverance, and provide considerable satisfaction when solving the puzzles.

Cookbook Club
06/19/2025 , 12:00 PM at PCPL Columbus

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.

January 16: Something Sampled, Something New (New-to-You Recipes)

February 20: SOUPer Bowl (Soups)

March 20: Under the Tuscan Sun (Italian)

April 17: Botanical Bites (Recipes Featuring Florals)

May 15: Tea Party

June 19: BYOB (Bring Your Own Board)