Event appropriate for grades K-5th.

Upcoming Kids Events

Chimney Rock Wildlife Program
02/25/2025 , 4:00 PM at PCPL Columbus

Chimney Rock State Park
Wildlife Programs for Kids
4th Tuesdays @ 4pm
Columbus Library

January 28: Radical Raptors – Learn about birds of prey, understand the role they play in our ecosystem, and discover how we can help protect them. Meet special winged ambassadors and hear about what makes them unique among our native species.

February 25: Marvelous Mammals – Join a park naturalist and animal ambassadors to learn all about the Appalachian Mountains’ many mammals. Discover all their special characteristics and what makes them thrive in Western North Carolina.

March 25: Nocturnal Animals – Get to know our native nocturnal species and what makes them all so very unique. Meet a couple special animal ambassadors and see the incredible characteristics of these creatures.

Columbus Storytime
02/26/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Columbus

Storytime
Wednesdays @ 10:30am
Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5. The fourth Wednesday of the month will be a bilingual storytime in English and Spanish.

 

Saluda Storytime
03/04/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Saluda

Storytime
Tuesdays @ 10:30am
Saluda Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5. The fourth Tuesday of the month is a bilingual storytime in English and Spanish.

Yogi Bears: Yoga for Kids
03/04/2025 , 4:30 PM at PCPL Columbus

Yogi Bears: Yoga for Kids
1st Tuesdays @ 4:30pm
Columbus Library

Join Allie every month for a fun, themed session of kids’ yoga! Through song, mindfulness, and movement, we will stretch our bodies and calm our minds. Please wear comfy clothes to move in – yoga mats will be provided. Recommended for ages 5-9.

February 4: Little Dinos – A Jurassic Journey

March 4: Zoo Adventure

April 1: Little Sprouts – A Garden Flow

May 6: Yoga Safari

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

Columbus Storytime
03/05/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Columbus

Storytime
Wednesdays @ 10:30am
Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5. The fourth Wednesday of the month is a bilingual storytime in English and Spanish.

The Amazing World of Plants
03/06/2025 , 4:00 PM at PCPL Saluda
The Amazing World of Plants
Thursday, March 6 @ 4pm
Saluda Library

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different plants that call Western North Carolina their home! We’ll answer all of our biggest plant questions, make DIY plant presses together, and venture outside to see what’s growing! Come ready to hear about the ecoEXPLORE program, find out what makes a plant a plant, how plants make their own food, where different plants can be found, plus much more! This program is designed for ages 5-13.

Saluda Storytime
03/11/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Saluda

Storytime
Tuesdays @ 10:30am
Saluda Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5. The fourth Tuesday of the month is a bilingual storytime in English and Spanish.

Columbus Storytime
03/12/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Columbus

Storytime
Wednesdays @ 10:30am
Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5. The fourth Wednesday of the month is a bilingual storytime in English and Spanish.

Saluda Storytime
03/18/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Saluda

Storytime
Tuesdays @ 10:30am
Saluda Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5. The fourth Tuesday of the month is a bilingual storytime in English and Spanish.

World Wanderings
03/18/2025 , 3:30 PM at PCPL Columbus

World Wanderings
3rd Tuesdays @ 3:30pm
Columbus Library

A program for kids ages 5+ and their families! Each month we will explore a new country and their holiday traditions through food and other activities. 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.

Feb 18: Mexico (Day of Love and Friendship)

March 18: Ireland (St. Patrick’s Day)

April 15: Thailand (Songkran)

Columbus Storytime
03/19/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Columbus

Storytime
Wednesdays @ 10:30am
Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5. The fourth Wednesday of the month is a bilingual storytime in English and Spanish.

Saluda Storytime
03/25/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Saluda

Storytime
Tuesdays @ 10:30am
Saluda Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5. The fourth Tuesday of the month is a bilingual storytime in English and Spanish.

Chimney Rock Wildlife Program
03/25/2025 , 4:00 PM at PCPL Columbus

Chimney Rock State Park
Wildlife Programs for Kids
4th Tuesdays @ 4pm
Columbus Library

January 28: Radical Raptors – Learn about birds of prey, understand the role they play in our ecosystem, and discover how we can help protect them. Meet special winged ambassadors and hear about what makes them unique among our native species.

February 25: Marvelous Mammals – Join a park naturalist and animal ambassadors to learn all about the Appalachian Mountains’ many mammals. Discover all their special characteristics and what makes them thrive in Western North Carolina.

March 25: Nocturnal Animals – Get to know our native nocturnal species and what makes them all so very unique. Meet a couple special animal ambassadors and see the incredible characteristics of these creatures.

Columbus Storytime
03/26/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Columbus

Storytime
Wednesdays @ 10:30am
Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5. The fourth Wednesday of the month is a bilingual storytime in English and Spanish.

Saluda Storytime
04/01/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Saluda

Storytime
Tuesdays @ 10:30am
Saluda Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5. The fourth Tuesday of the month is a bilingual storytime in English and Spanish.

Yogi Bears: Yoga for Kids
04/01/2025 , 4:30 PM at PCPL Columbus

Yogi Bears: Yoga for Kids
1st Tuesdays @ 4:30pm
Columbus Library

Join Allie every month for a fun, themed session of kids’ yoga! Through song, mindfulness, and movement, we will stretch our bodies and calm our minds. Please wear comfy clothes to move in – yoga mats will be provided. Recommended for ages 5-9.

February 4: Little Dinos – A Jurassic Journey

March 4: Zoo Adventure

April 1: Little Sprouts – A Garden Flow

May 6: Yoga Safari

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

Columbus Storytime
04/02/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Columbus

Storytime
Wednesdays @ 10:30am
Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5. The fourth Wednesday of the month is a bilingual storytime in English and Spanish.

Saluda Storytime
04/08/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Saluda

Storytime
Tuesdays @ 10:30am
Saluda Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5. The fourth Tuesday of the month is a bilingual storytime in English and Spanish.

Columbus Storytime
04/09/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Columbus

Storytime
Wednesdays @ 10:30am
Columbus Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5. The fourth Wednesday of the month is a bilingual storytime in English and Spanish.

Saluda Storytime
04/15/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Saluda

Storytime
Tuesdays @ 10:30am
Saluda Library

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5. The fourth Tuesday of the month is a bilingual storytime in English and Spanish.



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