Event appropriate for adults 18+.
Upcoming Adults Events
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Circle of Parents 03/04/2026 , 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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Tea Blending 03/04/2026 , 4:00 PM at PCPL Columbus Tea Blending Let’s get cozy! Drop by anytime during this two-hour window and experiment with creating teas and tisanes (herbal infusions). Each participant will leave this relaxing, self-guided program with their very own, hand-blended tea sachet. This program is for adults only and is sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries.
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The Backyard Chorus 03/10/2026 , 2:00 PM at PCPL Saluda The Backyard Chorus Learn about the most common singing insects, with special reference to those in NC, and discuss the function and mechanisms of sound production for crickets, katydids, and cicadas. We will share species-specific songs that help you identify them and learn how the chorus in your backyard changes during the year. Presenter Tim Forrest is an Emeritus Professor of Biology at UNC-Asheville and has been studying and teaching about insect biology and behavior for over 40 years. 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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Circle of Parents 03/11/2026 , 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 03/18/2026 , 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 03/19/2026 , 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. January 15: Culinary Bucket List (a dish from a country on your travel bucket list)
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Circle of Parents 03/25/2026 , 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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Book Bedazzling 03/26/2026 , 4:30 PM at PCPL Columbus Bookish Craft Series: Book Bedazzling Bring your own book and turn it into a work of art! Decorate with rhinestones to create a sparkling cover. Drop in from 4:30-6:30pm. This program is for teens and adults only (ages 13+).
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Circle of Parents 04/01/2026 , 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 04/08/2026 , 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 04/15/2026 , 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 04/16/2026 , 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. January 15: Culinary Bucket List (a dish from a country on your travel bucket list)
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Book Brick Painting 04/21/2026 , 4:30 PM at PCPL Columbus Bookish Craft Series: Book Brick Painting Paint a brick to look like a classic book. Take it home to use as a decoration or place in your garden! Drop in from 4:30-6:30pm. This program is for teens and adults only (ages 13+).
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Circle of Parents 04/22/2026 , 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 04/29/2026 , 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 05/06/2026 , 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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Miniature Libraries 05/07/2026 , 4:30 PM at PCPL Columbus Bookish Craft Series: Miniature Libraries Think big, build small! Transform a tiny tin into a pocket-sized library complete with books, shelves, and charming details. Drop in from 4:30-6:30pm. This program is for teens and adults only (ages 13+).
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Circle of Parents 05/13/2026 , 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 05/20/2026 , 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 05/21/2026 , 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. January 15: Culinary Bucket List (a dish from a country on your travel bucket list)
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