Environmentally Friendly Landscaping
Tuesday, May 12 @ 2pm
Saluda Library

Learn about environmentally friendly garden techniques that you can implement this spring to make your garden a friendly place for wildlife, including pollinating insects! Healthy environments can be achieved by reducing lawns, holistic tree health care and protection, and utilizing native plants. Presenter Steve Pettis is a Henderson County Extension Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains radio show and podcast. He has been in the plant business for 35 years and works with home gardeners, landscape professionals, and local municipalities to make our built environments more natural and environmentally friendly.

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.

Connect & Create w/ Cherry Mo
Tuesday, May 12 @ 5pm
Columbus Library

Join Cherry Mo, author and illustrator of the Caldecott honor book Home in a Lunchbox, as we get creative and unwind in this hands-on art experience all about wellness and self-expression! Create a drawing or painting and connect with others in a relaxed, supportive space. This program is for adults only – beginners welcome! Registration is required and space is limited. Email asnyder@polklibrary.org by May 8th to register. This program may be cancelled if minimum registration is not met.

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.

Bedazzling Bonanza
Wednesday, May 13, 3:30-5pm (drop-in)
Saluda Library

Create a rhinestone bookmark, coaster, or magnet! You can also bring your own book and make it a sparkling keepsake by decorating the cover. This program is for teens and adults only (ages 13+).

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
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.

January 15: Culinary Bucket List (a dish from a country on your travel bucket list)
February 19: Appalachian Eats
March 19: Tea Party
April 16: Brunch
May 21: Childhood Classics
June 18: BYO Board

Julie Arrington Artist Reception
Saturday, May 23, 10am-12pm
Saluda Library

Julie Arrington has called Saluda home for over 40 years. Inspired by her love of nature and gardening, Julie uses natural flora in her one-of-a-kind creations. Rustic wood, dried mushrooms, mosses, and recycled rusty tin are just a few of the supplies used to create her unique birdhouses, fairy dwellings, dried floral wreaths, and pine knot angels. Special orders can be created by request. View her artwork at Saluda Library May 18-June 27 or at this special reception with the artist where light refreshments will be served.

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.

Pop Up Thrift Clothing Exchange
Clothing Drop Off: Wednesday, May 27, 9am-6pm
Pop Up Thrift: Thursday, May 28, 4-6pm
Columbus Library

Step up your spring cleaning and refresh your wardrobe with this 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! Those with vouchers have first dibs from 4-5pm, then anyone may attend from 5-6pm. We will not accept more than 10 items or badly damaged clothing. Leftovers will be donated.

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
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
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
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.

January 15: Culinary Bucket List (a dish from a country on your travel bucket list)
February 19: Appalachian Eats
March 19: Tea Party
April 16: Brunch
May 21: Childhood Classics
June 18: BYO Board

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.