Fall 2025 Storytime Session #1
Sept 2 – Oct 8
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! The 4th week of the month will be “A Sprinkle of Spanish” storytimes. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.

Minecraft Masterminds: Building Brains with STEM Challenges
Tues, Sept 23 @ 4pm
Columbus Library

In this hands-on program with Zaniac, we will dive into the world of Minecraft to explore and apply key STEM concepts. We’ll engage in fun and challenging projects that encourage teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills while building in the Minecraft universe. This program will inspire young minds to explore the endless possibilities within the digital landscape of Minecraft! 1st-8th graders only! Space is limited – email jdickenson@polklibrary.org to register. Participants should be familiar with the Minecraft game and be able to use a computer mouse.

Fall 2025 Storytime Session #1
Sept 2 – Oct 8
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! The 4th week of the month will be “A Sprinkle of Spanish” storytimes. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.

Mario Kart Tournament
Monday, Sept 29
Columbus Library
K-5th graders @ 3:30pm
6th-12th graders @ 4:30pm

Registration is required – email jdickenson@polklibrary.org to sign up. Players are welcome to bring their own Nintendo Switch controllers. The winner
in each age group will get a trophy!

Fall 2025 Storytime Session #1
Sept 2 – Oct 8
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! The 4th week of the month will be “A Sprinkle of Spanish” storytimes. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.

Fall 2025 Storytime Session #1
Sept 2 – Oct 8
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! The 4th week of the month will be “A Sprinkle of Spanish” storytimes. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.

Kids Craft: Haunted House
Monday, Oct 6 @ 3:30pm
Columbus Library

Create a spooky cardboard house for Halloween using craft supplies and candy! Registration is required and space is limited. Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by Friday, October 3rd to sign up.

Fall 2025 Storytime Session #1
Sept 2 – Oct 8
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! The 4th week of the month will be “A Sprinkle of Spanish” storytimes. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.

Fall 2025 Storytime Session #1
Sept 2 – Oct 8
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! The 4th week of the month will be “A Sprinkle of Spanish” storytimes. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.

Cooking Up Stories
3rd Tuesdays @ 4pm
Saluda Library

This new program for K-5th graders combines picture books with delicious dishes! Registration required as space is limited. Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by the Thursday before each session to sign up. Sessions may be cancelled if not enough participants register.

Sept 16: Kalamata’s Kitchen by Sarah Thomas
READ: a story about a girl and her stuffed alligator, who learn that food and memory have the power to make you feel comforted and brave
MAKE: South Indian dal

Oct 21: Pizza! A Slice of History by Greg Pizzoli
READ: the hilarious and mouth-watering history of pizza
MAKE: mini English muffin pizzas

Nov 18: Nacho’s Nachos by Sandra Nickel
READ: the delicious true story of an inventive chef and the events that led to the creation of the world’s favorite snack
MAKE: nachos

Dec 16: Carla and the Christmas Cornbread by Carla Hall
READ: a story about a girl who visits her grandparents’ house for the holiday
MAKE: cornbread with cinnamon butter

Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2
Oct 28 – Dec 10
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! The 4th week of the month will be “A Sprinkle of Spanish” storytimes. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.

Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2
Oct 28 – Dec 10
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! The 4th week of the month will be “A Sprinkle of Spanish” storytimes. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.

Spooktacular Science
Thurs, Oct 30 @ 4pm
Columbus Library

Get ready for some frightfully fun science! In this hands-on STEM workshop with Zaniac, we’ll explore bubbling potions, creepy chemical reactions, invisible ink messages, and ghostly experiments that will amaze and delight. From foaming brews to secret writing, you’ll discover the science behind the spookiness! This program is for K-8th graders only. Space is limited and registration is required. Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org to sign up.

Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2
Oct 28 – Dec 10
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! The 4th week of the month will be “A Sprinkle of Spanish” storytimes. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.

Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2
Oct 28 – Dec 10
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! The 4th week of the month will be “A Sprinkle of Spanish” storytimes. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.

Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2
Oct 28 – Dec 10
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! The 4th week of the month will be “A Sprinkle of Spanish” storytimes. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.

Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2
Oct 28 – Dec 10
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! The 4th week of the month will be “A Sprinkle of Spanish” storytimes. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.

Cooking Up Stories
3rd Tuesdays @ 4pm
Saluda Library

This new program for K-5th graders combines picture books with delicious dishes! Registration required as space is limited. Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by the Thursday before each session to sign up. Sessions may be cancelled if not enough participants register.

Sept 16: Kalamata’s Kitchen by Sarah Thomas
READ: a story about a girl and her stuffed alligator, who learn that food and memory have the power to make you feel comforted and brave
MAKE: South Indian dal

Oct 21: Pizza! A Slice of History by Greg Pizzoli
READ: the hilarious and mouth-watering history of pizza
MAKE: mini English muffin pizzas

Nov 18: Nacho’s Nachos by Sandra Nickel
READ: the delicious true story of an inventive chef and the events that led to the creation of the world’s favorite snack
MAKE: nachos

Dec 16: Carla and the Christmas Cornbread by Carla Hall
READ: a story about a girl who visits her grandparents’ house for the holiday
MAKE: cornbread with cinnamon butter

Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2
Oct 28 – Dec 10
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! The 4th week of the month will be “A Sprinkle of Spanish” storytimes. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.

Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2
Oct 28 – Dec 10
Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library
Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! The 4th week of the month will be “A Sprinkle of Spanish” storytimes. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.