Event appropriate for grades K-5th.
Upcoming Kids Events
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Columbus Storytime 10/29/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Columbus Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2 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. There will be no storytimes the week of Thanksgiving.
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FULLY BOOKED Spooktacular Science 10/30/2025 , 4:00 PM at PCPL Columbus ***This program is now FULLY BOOKED! Spooktacular Science 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.
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Stearns Park StoryWalk 11/03/2025 , 12:00 AM at Stearns Park Check out the latest book in the Stearns Park StoryWalk®, We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga, written by Traci Sorell and illustrated by Frane Lessac! The word otsaliheliga is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences. The StoryWalk® begins at the playground and continues counter-clockwise on the path around the park. We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga will be available to read in November and December.
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Saluda Storytime 11/04/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Saluda Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2 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. There will be no storytimes the week of Thanksgiving.
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Columbus Storytime 11/05/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Columbus Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2 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. There will be no storytimes the week of Thanksgiving.
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Mammals of WNC 11/06/2025 , 4:00 PM at PCPL Columbus Mammals of WNC Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different types of mammals that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered why some wild mammals hibernate and some don’t? Or how to tell if a wild mammal has visited an area? At this program we’ll answer these questions and more! Come ready to hear about the ecoEXPLORE program, get up close and personal with some mammal artifacts such as skulls and skins, find out what makes a mammal a mammal, plus much more! This program is for ages 5-13.
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Saluda Storytime 11/11/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Saluda Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2 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. There will be no storytimes the week of Thanksgiving.
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Columbus Storytime 11/12/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Columbus Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2 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. There will be no storytimes the week of Thanksgiving.
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Nintendo Switch Hang Out 11/13/2025 , 3:30 PM at PCPL Columbus Nintendo Switch Hang Out Kids in 5th grade and younger are invited to bring their own Nintendo Switch/controllers to play at the library with new friends, or play Mario Kart on the library’s Switch. This is a drop-in program, so come for all three hours, or just a bit!
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Saluda Storytime 11/18/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Saluda Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2 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. There will be no storytimes the week of Thanksgiving.
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Cooking Up Stories 11/18/2025 , 4:00 PM at PCPL Saluda Cooking Up Stories 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 Oct 21: Pizza! A Slice of History by Greg Pizzoli Nov 18: Nacho’s Nachos by Sandra Nickel Dec 16: Carla and the Christmas Cornbread by Carla Hall
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Columbus Storytime 11/19/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Columbus Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2 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. There will be no storytimes the week of Thanksgiving.
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Cherokee Tales 11/24/2025 , 4:00 PM at PCPL Columbus Bright Star Touring Theatre presents Cherokee Tales The Cherokee People have a rich history of myths, legends, and folktales explaining everything from the creation of the world to how the plants and animals around us came to look and behave the way they do today. Developed in partnership with the Cherokee Historical Association, this play introduces young audiences to the Cherokee people through a series of fun and engaging stories. This program is designed for K-6th graders, but anyone is welcome to attend.
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Saluda Storytime 12/02/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Saluda Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2 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. There will be no storytimes the week of Thanksgiving.
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Columbus Storytime 12/03/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Columbus Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2 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. There will be no storytimes the week of Thanksgiving.
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Saluda Storytime 12/09/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Saluda Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2 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. There will be no storytimes the week of Thanksgiving.
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Columbus Storytime 12/10/2025 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Columbus Fall 2025 Storytime Session #2 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. There will be no storytimes the week of Thanksgiving.
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Cooking Up Stories 12/16/2025 , 4:00 PM at PCPL Saluda Cooking Up Stories 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 Oct 21: Pizza! A Slice of History by Greg Pizzoli Nov 18: Nacho’s Nachos by Sandra Nickel Dec 16: Carla and the Christmas Cornbread by Carla Hall
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