Event appropriate for adults 18+.

Upcoming Adults Events

Cookbook Club
09/18/2025 , 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.

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

Wick or Treat
09/23/2025 , 3:30 PM at PCPL Saluda

Wick or Treat
Tuesday, Sept 23, 3:30-5:30pm
Saluda Library

Adults and teens are invited to drop in during this two-hour session to craft a candle for spooky season! Try your hand at wax paint, transfer film, or pressed flowers to create your own autumnal motif.

Circle of Parents
09/24/2025 , 9:30 AM at PCPL Columbus

Circle of Parents
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am
Columbus Library

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.

Clothing Exchange
09/30/2025 , 4:00 PM at PCPL Columbus

Pop Up Thrift: Clothing Exchange
Columbus Library
Clothing Drop Off: Monday, Sept 29, 9am-6pm
Pop Up Thrift: Tuesday, Sept 30, 4-6pm

Refresh your wardrobe with this budget-conscious, eco-friendly clothing exchange! Drop off up to 10 items of gently worn, clean clothing and receive a voucher for each item donated. Then return the next day to trade your vouchers for new-to-you items and a fresh look as we head into fall! Those with vouchers have first dibs from 4-5pm, then anyone may attend from 5-6pm. Leftovers will be donated.

Circle of Parents
10/01/2025 , 9:30 AM at PCPL Columbus

Circle of Parents
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am
Columbus Library

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.

Circle of Parents
10/08/2025 , 9:30 AM at PCPL Columbus

Circle of Parents
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am
Columbus Library

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.

Green Riverkeeper with MountainTrue Update
10/14/2025 , 2:00 PM at PCPL Saluda

Green Riverkeeper with MountainTrue Update
Tues, Oct 14 @ 2pm
Saluda Library

Erica Shanks, Green Riverkeeper and Watershed Outreach Coordinator with MountainTrue, will present an update on the status of the Lower Green River after Hurricane Helene. You can expect to hear updates about the cleanup process, bank stabilization ideas and projects moving forward, volunteer opportunities, and what the future of the Green River looks like this season for recreation. You will also hear about water sampling efforts and how to get involved! 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.

Circle of Parents
10/15/2025 , 9:30 AM at PCPL Columbus

Circle of Parents
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am
Columbus Library

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.

Cookbook Club
10/16/2025 , 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.

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

Circle of Parents
10/22/2025 , 9:30 AM at PCPL Columbus

Circle of Parents
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am
Columbus Library

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.

Spooky Trivia Night
10/27/2025 , 6:00 PM at Saluda Mexican Grill

Spooky Trivia Night
Mon, Oct 27 @ 6pm
Saluda Mexican Grill

Just in time for Halloween, join us for a spine-tingling night of trivia filled with eerie questions, haunting fun, and a touch of fright. Gather your team—only the bravest minds will survive the challenge! 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.

Circle of Parents
10/29/2025 , 9:30 AM at PCPL Columbus

Circle of Parents
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am
Columbus Library

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.

Cookbook Club
11/20/2025 , 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.

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

Cookbook Club
12/18/2025 , 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.

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