A monthly cooking challenge to spice up your kitchen… Try something new! Each month, pick up a FREE spice sample and simple recipe.

May: Old Bay

This world famous Old Bay seasoning is sweet, spicy, and savory all at once, delivering a unique taste experience fresh from the Chesapeake Bay region. Old Bay perfectly blends 18 quality spices and herbs giving items an authentic and distinctive flavor. No longer used exclusively for seafood, this spice blend enhances everything. Shake over burgers, chicken sandwiches, and chicken tenders; sprinkle on fries and corn-on-the-cob; add a dash on steaming mashed potatoes; or whatever your heart desires!

Recipe: Coleslaw

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
• 7 cups cabbage, shredded
• 1 cup carrots, shredded

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, mix mayo, vinegar, sugar, and Old Bay until well blended.
2. Add cabbage and carrots. Toss to coat well then cover.
3. Refrigerate 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
4. Stir before serving. For a little extra “oomph,” add a sprinkle of Old Bay prior to serving.

Slow Flow Yoga
Thursdays in May @ 10am
Columbus Library

Join Leisa Foronda from Foothills Movement for a slow flow yoga class to wind down, tone up, and restore your body and spirit! Bring your own yoga mat. Weather permitting, class will be held on the outdoor deck.

Registration required and space is limited. Email Allie at asnyder@polklibrary.org to reserve your spot.

Linda Seagroves Artist Reception
Saturday, May 4, 10am-12pm
Saluda Library

Linda Seagroves of Saluda is well known for her art and love of nature and possums, along with a menagerie of cats, dogs, and other creatures she takes under her wing. She paints and creates tile art, stained-glass stepping stones and windows, and other unique one-of-a-kind pieces. She’s also worked in clay, a preferred medium for many years. Animals and spiritual themes are often part of whatever she makes.

You can contact Linda Seagroves about a commission or for information about her art at lindaseagrovesstudio@gmail.com.

View her artwork at Saluda Library through May 31st, or at this special reception with the artist where light refreshments will be served.

May Take & Make
Adults (ages 18+): Pressed Flower Candle
Video demo: May 6th

Slow Flow Yoga
Thursdays in May @ 10am
Columbus Library

Join Leisa Foronda from Foothills Movement for a slow flow yoga class to wind down, tone up, and restore your body and spirit! Bring your own yoga mat. Weather permitting, class will be held on the outdoor deck.

Registration required and space is limited. Email Allie at asnyder@polklibrary.org to reserve your spot.

For the Love of Bats!
Tuesday, May 14 @ 2pm
Saluda Library

Join us to learn about the only flying mammal, bats! Mark Ray, Engagement Program Specialist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, will discuss some of the bat species found in western North Carolina, where they live, and why they are beneficial to have around. He will also share the most recent research on White Nose Syndrome and the NCWRC’s bat conservation efforts.

Click here for more information and to register!

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, and a generous Free Community Events grant from Polk County Community Foundation. Contact Pam Torlina at pam@conservingcarolina.org with questions.

Read What You Want Book Club
2nd Tuesdays @ 2pm
Columbus Library

Read a book of your choice within the monthly theme, then discuss it with friends!
Light refreshments will be provided.
Please note that this program is for adults.

April 9: Folklore (myths, legends, and fairy tales)
May 14: Short Stories
June 11: Reading the Rainbow (books with a color in their title)

Slow Flow Yoga
Thursdays in May @ 10am
Columbus Library

Join Leisa Foronda from Foothills Movement for a slow flow yoga class to wind down, tone up, and restore your body and spirit! Bring your own yoga mat. Weather permitting, class will be held on the outdoor deck.

Registration required and space is limited. Email Allie at asnyder@polklibrary.org to reserve your spot.

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.

Jan 18: Dips & Spreads
Feb 15: Something Sweet
March 21: Asian Cuisine
April 18: Afternoon Tea
May 16: Middle Eastern Cuisine
June 20: Salads

Gluing Grief Together: The Art of Collage
Monday, May 20 @ 2pm
Columbus Library

Collage comes from a French word meaning “to stick together.” Creating a collage after the death of a loved one is an active and creative way to access, process, and cope with your grief. We will use watercolors, magazine clippings, and other media. Emphasis will be placed on the process rather than the final product. Participants will be introduced to strategies for collaging photos or other personal items, and adaptations for children will be shared. All materials will be provided. Please register with JGodfrey@FourSeasonsCFL.org or 828-692-6178 (ask for Grief Services).

Slow Flow Yoga
Thursdays in May @ 10am
Columbus Library

Join Leisa Foronda from Foothills Movement for a slow flow yoga class to wind down, tone up, and restore your body and spirit! Bring your own yoga mat. Weather permitting, class will be held on the outdoor deck.

Registration required and space is limited. Email Allie at asnyder@polklibrary.org to reserve your spot.

Slow Flow Yoga
Thursdays in May @ 10am
Columbus Library

Join Leisa Foronda from Foothills Movement for a slow flow yoga class to wind down, tone up, and restore your body and spirit! Bring your own yoga mat. Weather permitting, class will be held on the outdoor deck.

Registration required and space is limited. Email Allie at asnyder@polklibrary.org to reserve your spot.

Author Talk: Thomas Rain Crowe
Friday, May 31 @ 2pm
Saluda Library

Thomas Rain Crowe is an internationally-published and recognized author, editor, and translator of more than thirty books, including the multi-award winning nonfiction nature memoir of his years living in the woods outside of Saluda, Zoro’s Field: My Life in the Appalachian Woods, which he will discuss at this program.

Read What You Want Book Club
2nd Tuesdays @ 2pm
Columbus Library

Read a book of your choice within the monthly theme, then discuss it with friends!
Light refreshments will be provided.
Please note that this program is for adults.

April 9: Folklore (myths, legends, and fairy tales)
May 14: Short Stories
June 11: Reading the Rainbow (books with a color in their title)

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.

Jan 18: Dips & Spreads
Feb 15: Something Sweet
March 21: Asian Cuisine
April 18: Afternoon Tea
May 16: Middle Eastern Cuisine
June 20: Salads