Event appropriate for adults 18+.
Upcoming Adults Events
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Creating Trails & Greenways 07/08/2025 , 2:00 PM at PCPL Saluda Creating Trails & Greenways Conserving Carolina has permanently protected over 49,000 acres of forest, farmland, wetlands, and other significant landscapes in their service area which includes Polk County. Did you know that they also build trails and work with local communities to plan greenways? Kristin Cozza, Trails and Greenways Manager, will give an overview of Conserving Carolina’s existing trail and greenway projects and provide an update on their ongoing efforts to promote public access to the special places they help to protect, including their role in advancing greenway projects across the region. 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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FULLY BOOKED Tea Cup Succulent Gardens 07/10/2025 , 5:30 PM at PCPL Columbus *THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULLY BOOKED* Tea Cup Succulent Gardens Let’s get our hands dirty and create our very own teacup succulent gardens! Get creative as we adorn a selection of vintage tea cups with a gorgeous arrangement of succulents. This program is intended for adults. Registration is required and space is limited. Email asnyder@polklibrary.org to sign up.
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Toni DeCamp Garcia Artist Reception 07/14/2025 , 2:00 PM at PCPL Saluda Toni DeCamp Garcia Artist Reception It’s Christmas in July! Toni DeCamp Garcia is displaying her Christmas quilts at Saluda Library. Join her for a special reception and enjoy light refreshments while viewing and listening to Toni discuss her displayed artwork.
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Circle of Parents 07/16/2025 , 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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Cookbook Club 07/17/2025 , 12:00 PM at PCPL Columbus Cookbook Club 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
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FULLY BOOKED Sashiko: Japanese Embroidery 07/22/2025 , 3:00 PM at PCPL Saluda *THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULLY BOOKED* Sashiko: Japanese Embroidery Sashiko is a traditional mending and embroidery technique that combines functionality with striking geometric patterns. Join textile artist Gail Clements as we cover the basics of sashiko, practice creating classic patterns on fabric, and leave with a small project, like a coaster or patch. no prior sewing experience needed. This program is intended for adults. Registration is required and space is limited. Email asnyder@polklibrary.org to sign up.
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Circle of Parents 07/23/2025 , 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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Nostalgia Night 07/29/2025 , 4:00 PM at PCPL Columbus Nostalgia Night Drop in between 4-6 PM to craft your way through the 80s and 90s! Grab a glass of Pop Rocks Punch and try your hand at our nostalgic crafts – sand art, perler beads, shrinky dinks, and friendship bracelets. This program is intended for adults.
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Circle of Parents 07/30/2025 , 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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Circle of Parents 08/06/2025 , 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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Circle of Parents 08/13/2025 , 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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Circle of Parents 08/20/2025 , 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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Cookbook Club 08/21/2025 , 12:00 PM at PCPL Columbus Cookbook Club 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
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Circle of Parents 08/27/2025 , 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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Cookbook Club 09/18/2025 , 12:00 PM at PCPL Columbus Cookbook Club 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
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Cookbook Club 10/16/2025 , 12:00 PM at PCPL Columbus Cookbook Club 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
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Cookbook Club 11/20/2025 , 12:00 PM at PCPL Columbus Cookbook Club 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
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Cookbook Club 12/18/2025 , 12:00 PM at PCPL Columbus Cookbook Club 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
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