Event appropriate for adults 18+.

Upcoming Adults Events

Taxes Presentation with Pisgah Legal Services
02/06/2025 , 2:00 PM at PCPL Columbus

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS JUST A PRESENTATION, AND PISGAH LEGAL WILL NOT BE DOING ANY TAX PREP AT THIS PROGRAM.

Taxes Presentation with Pisgah Legal Services
Thursday, February 6 @ 2pm
Columbus Library

Tax season is upon us! Income tax returns don’t have to be intimidating. Join us for this special presentation by Pisgah Legal Services, as their experts guide you through the tax preparation process.

Reading Trees
02/11/2025 , 2:00 PM at PCPL Saluda

Reading Trees
Tuesday, Feb 11 @ 2pm
Saluda Library

Join us to learn about trees! Carrie Blair, founder of Tree Lovers School, will discuss ways to help you identify trees by their various characteristics, their habitats, branch patterns, leaves, flowers, seeds, thorns, buds, and leaf scars. She’ll also teach some of the terms you should know when learning about and discussing trees. Carrie has passionately studied the plants of the mid-Atlantic for over four decades. Register for the program here.

Please note that the elevator at Saluda Library is not currently working, so attendees may need to climb one flight of stairs for the program.

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.

 

Galentine’s Day Cookie Decorating
02/13/2025 , 5:30 PM at PCPL Columbus

Galentine’s Day Cookie Decorating
Thursday, Feb 13, 5:30-7pm
Columbus Library

Grab your besties and celebrate Galentine’s Day with some sweet treats! Learn how to decorate cookies like a pro with Bambi Morgan from Cookies by Bambi, and create four adorable, Galentine’s-themed cookies. 

This program is intended for adults. Registration is required and space is limited. Email Allie at asnyder@polklibrary.org by February 10th to register.

Cookbook Club
02/20/2025 , 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)

Intro to Watercolor
02/27/2025 , 10:00 AM at PCPL Columbus

Intro to Watercolor
Thursday, Feb 27, 10am-12pm
Columbus Library

Get creative as the pros from Tryon Painters & Sculptors guide you through the ins and outs of watercolor painting! All supplies will be provided.

This program is intended for adults. Registration is required and space is limited. Email Allie at asnyder@polklibrary.org by February 21st to register.

 

Cookbook Club
03/20/2025 , 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)

Cookbook Club
04/17/2025 , 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)

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)

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)