Karen Johnson Artist Reception
Friday, August 2nd, 2-4pm
Saluda Library

Enjoy light refreshments while viewing and listening to Karen discuss her displayed artwork.

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.

July 9: Take to the Sea! (marine settings)
August 13: Back to the 80s (set in the 80s)

The Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas
Tuesday, August 13 @ 2pm
Saluda Library

Dr. Laurie Hamon, Conservation Biologist for The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, will present about tracking and conserving our native bumble bees with community science! Nearly half of southeastern bumble bee species are at risk of extinction. To protect our bees, conservationists need more information about our rare bumble bees and their habitat requirements. This presentation will cover the background of the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas, their findings so far, and how you can get involved.

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.

Trivia Night
2nd Wednesdays @ 6pm
The Rural Seed, Columbus

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!

June 12: Decades
July 10: Around the USA
August 14: TV & Movies

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 18: Copycat Recipes
August 15: Back to School
September 19: Apples
October 17: Under the Tuscan Sun
November 21: Heritage Eats

Bigfoot: Insights from a Bigfoot Field Researcher
Tuesday, August 20 @ 5:30pm
Columbus Library

Hear from Rick Reles, a Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization investigator and author of Field Guide to Bigfoot Stick Structures, as he shares his insight and expertise on this renowned cryptid. Having led dozens of expeditions, been a frequent guest speaker at conferences and podcasts, and been interviewed in Bold Life magazine and The New York Post, Rick is the ideal expert to share his research and firsthand experience with Bigfoot.

Wills, Advanced Directives, & Powers of Attorney
Thursday, August 29 @ 2pm
Saluda Library

Join us for a special presentation by Pisgah Legal Services, as their experts guide you through the ins and outs of wills, advanced directives, and powers of attorney.

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 18: Copycat Recipes
August 15: Back to School
September 19: Apples
October 17: Under the Tuscan Sun
November 21: Heritage Eats

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 18: Copycat Recipes
August 15: Back to School
September 19: Apples
October 17: Under the Tuscan Sun
November 21: Heritage Eats

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 18: Copycat Recipes
August 15: Back to School
September 19: Apples
October 17: Under the Tuscan Sun
November 21: Heritage Eats