Saluda Storytime
04/30/2024 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Saluda
Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.
Saluda Library: Tuesdays @ 10:30
Columbus Library: Wednesdays @ 10:30
Dance Party w/ Polk County Parks & Rec – 3rd week of the month following storytime
Saluda Library: April 16, May 21
Columbus Library: April 17, May 22
Bilingual Storytime (books in English and Spanish)
Saluda Library: April 23
Columbus Library: April 24
Spring Weather Storytime w/ Partnership for Children of the Foothills
Saluda Library: April 30
Columbus Library: May 1
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Columbus Storytime
05/01/2024 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Columbus
Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.
Saluda Library: Tuesdays @ 10:30
Columbus Library: Wednesdays @ 10:30
Dance Party w/ Polk County Parks & Rec – 3rd week of the month following storytime
Saluda Library: April 16, May 21
Columbus Library: April 17, May 22
Bilingual Storytime (books in English and Spanish)
Saluda Library: April 23
Columbus Library: April 24
Spring Weather Storytime w/ Partnership for Children of the Foothills
Saluda Library: April 30
Columbus Library: May 1
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Kids in the Kitchen
05/01/2024 , 4:00 PM at PCPL Columbus
Kids in the Kitchen
for K-5th graders
Alternating Wednesdays @ 4pm
Columbus Library
We will learn about food safety and nutrition at this family cooking program using our mobile kitchen! Please note that the minimum age requirement is five years old. Register for the series by April 12th with jdickenson@polklibrary.org (space is limited). This program was made possible by a generous grant from Carolina Foothills Foundation.
April 17: Avocado Toast
May 1: Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
May 15: Bahn-Mi
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Kids Craft: Fancy Flamingo
05/02/2024 , 12:00 AM
May Take & Make
Kids (preK-5th grade): Fancy Flamingo
Video demo: May 2nd
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Saluda Storytime
05/07/2024 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Saluda
Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.
Saluda Library: Tuesdays @ 10:30
Columbus Library: Wednesdays @ 10:30
Dance Party w/ Polk County Parks & Rec – 3rd week of the month following storytime
Saluda Library: April 16, May 21
Columbus Library: April 17, May 22
Bilingual Storytime (books in English and Spanish)
Saluda Library: April 23
Columbus Library: April 24
Spring Weather Storytime w/ Partnership for Children of the Foothills
Saluda Library: April 30
Columbus Library: May 1
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Columbus Storytime
05/08/2024 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Columbus
Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.
Saluda Library: Tuesdays @ 10:30
Columbus Library: Wednesdays @ 10:30
Dance Party w/ Polk County Parks & Rec – 3rd week of the month following storytime
Saluda Library: April 16, May 21
Columbus Library: April 17, May 22
Bilingual Storytime (books in English and Spanish)
Saluda Library: April 23
Columbus Library: April 24
Spring Weather Storytime w/ Partnership for Children of the Foothills
Saluda Library: April 30
Columbus Library: May 1
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Saluda Storytime
05/14/2024 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Saluda
Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.
Saluda Library: Tuesdays @ 10:30
Columbus Library: Wednesdays @ 10:30
Dance Party w/ Polk County Parks & Rec – 3rd week of the month following storytime
Saluda Library: April 16, May 21
Columbus Library: April 17, May 22
Bilingual Storytime (books in English and Spanish)
Saluda Library: April 23
Columbus Library: April 24
Spring Weather Storytime w/ Partnership for Children of the Foothills
Saluda Library: April 30
Columbus Library: May 1
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Columbus Storytime
05/15/2024 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Columbus
Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.
Saluda Library: Tuesdays @ 10:30
Columbus Library: Wednesdays @ 10:30
Dance Party w/ Polk County Parks & Rec – 3rd week of the month following storytime
Saluda Library: April 16, May 21
Columbus Library: April 17, May 22
Bilingual Storytime (books in English and Spanish)
Saluda Library: April 23
Columbus Library: April 24
Spring Weather Storytime w/ Partnership for Children of the Foothills
Saluda Library: April 30
Columbus Library: May 1
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Kids in the Kitchen
05/15/2024 , 4:00 PM at PCPL Columbus
Kids in the Kitchen
for K-5th graders
Alternating Wednesdays @ 4pm
Columbus Library
We will learn about food safety and nutrition at this family cooking program using our mobile kitchen! Please note that the minimum age requirement is five years old. Register for the series by April 12th with jdickenson@polklibrary.org (space is limited). This program was made possible by a generous grant from Carolina Foothills Foundation.
April 17: Avocado Toast
May 1: Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
May 15: Bahn-Mi
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Reptile & Amphibian Encounters
05/16/2024 , 4:00 PM at PCPL Saluda
Reptile & Amphibian Encounters
Thursday, May 16 @ 4pm
Saluda Library
Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different herptiles that call Western North Carolina their home! What’s a herptile you ask? Herptiles are reptiles and amphibians! Come ready to hear about the ecoEXPLORE program, find out what distinguishes herptiles from other animals, where different herptiles live, what they eat, how they breathe, plus much more! This program is designed for kids ages 5-13.
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Saluda Storytime
05/21/2024 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Saluda
Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.
Saluda Library: Tuesdays @ 10:30
Columbus Library: Wednesdays @ 10:30
Dance Party w/ Polk County Parks & Rec – 3rd week of the month following storytime
Saluda Library: April 16, May 21
Columbus Library: April 17, May 22
Bilingual Storytime (books in English and Spanish)
Saluda Library: April 23
Columbus Library: April 24
Spring Weather Storytime w/ Partnership for Children of the Foothills
Saluda Library: April 30
Columbus Library: May 1
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Columbus Storytime
05/22/2024 , 10:30 AM at PCPL Columbus
Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.
Saluda Library: Tuesdays @ 10:30
Columbus Library: Wednesdays @ 10:30
Dance Party w/ Polk County Parks & Rec – 3rd week of the month following storytime
Saluda Library: April 16, May 21
Columbus Library: April 17, May 22
Bilingual Storytime (books in English and Spanish)
Saluda Library: April 23
Columbus Library: April 24
Spring Weather Storytime w/ Partnership for Children of the Foothills
Saluda Library: April 30
Columbus Library: May 1
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Kids Summer Program
06/12/2024 , 2:00 PM
Summer 2024 Kids Programs
Wednesdays @ 2pm
The 2024 Summer Learning Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries.
June 12 @ Columbus Library: Chimney Rock presents Animals of Appalachia
Get up close with animal ambassadors while learning about the wildlife that roams our region.
June 19 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Didgeridoo Adventure Down Under
Join us on an epic adventure to the Land Down Under with Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, storytelling, and audience participation.
June 26 @ Columbus Library: Sigmon Theatrical presents Dragon Quest
This thrilling stage show puts the audience into the heart of the action featuring larger-than-life dragons, sword fights, wizarding illusions, and circus feats!
July 3 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Gems, The World’s Wisdom Stories
Doug Berky uses classic styles of storytelling including masks, mime, and puppetry to introduce this collection of wisdom stories from around the world.
July 10 @ Columbus Library: April C. Turner presents Dancing Stories
This fun, high-energy, inspiring journey through traditional West African culture combines stories, songs, and dances.
July 17 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Professor Whizzpop’s Rumble in the Jungle!
There are jungle animals and lots of books in this magic show. You’ll roar and howl with laughter as we make an elephant disappear and tame a tiger!
July 24 @ Columbus Library: B-Rad, The Kids Magician
A unique blend of magic and comedy with plenty of audience participation! B-Rad’s amazing tricks will leave everyone wondering “how did he do that?”
July 31 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Critter Keeper
Creepy crawling creatures! Explore the amazing world of arthropods and reptiles, incorporated with geography, math, history, and more.
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Kids Summer Program
06/19/2024 , 2:00 PM
Summer 2024 Kids Programs
Wednesdays @ 2pm
The 2024 Summer Learning Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries.
June 12 @ Columbus Library: Chimney Rock presents Animals of Appalachia
Get up close with animal ambassadors while learning about the wildlife that roams our region.
June 19 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Didgeridoo Adventure Down Under
Join us on an epic adventure to the Land Down Under with Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, storytelling, and audience participation.
June 26 @ Columbus Library: Sigmon Theatrical presents Dragon Quest
This thrilling stage show puts the audience into the heart of the action featuring larger-than-life dragons, sword fights, wizarding illusions, and circus feats!
July 3 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Gems, The World’s Wisdom Stories
Doug Berky uses classic styles of storytelling including masks, mime, and puppetry to introduce this collection of wisdom stories from around the world.
July 10 @ Columbus Library: April C. Turner presents Dancing Stories
This fun, high-energy, inspiring journey through traditional West African culture combines stories, songs, and dances.
July 17 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Professor Whizzpop’s Rumble in the Jungle!
There are jungle animals and lots of books in this magic show. You’ll roar and howl with laughter as we make an elephant disappear and tame a tiger!
July 24 @ Columbus Library: B-Rad, The Kids Magician
A unique blend of magic and comedy with plenty of audience participation! B-Rad’s amazing tricks will leave everyone wondering “how did he do that?”
July 31 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Critter Keeper
Creepy crawling creatures! Explore the amazing world of arthropods and reptiles, incorporated with geography, math, history, and more.
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Kids Summer Program
06/26/2024 , 2:00 PM
Summer 2024 Kids Programs
Wednesdays @ 2pm
The 2024 Summer Learning Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries.
June 12 @ Columbus Library: Chimney Rock presents Animals of Appalachia
Get up close with animal ambassadors while learning about the wildlife that roams our region.
June 19 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Didgeridoo Adventure Down Under
Join us on an epic adventure to the Land Down Under with Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, storytelling, and audience participation.
June 26 @ Columbus Library: Sigmon Theatrical presents Dragon Quest
This thrilling stage show puts the audience into the heart of the action featuring larger-than-life dragons, sword fights, wizarding illusions, and circus feats!
July 3 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Gems, The World’s Wisdom Stories
Doug Berky uses classic styles of storytelling including masks, mime, and puppetry to introduce this collection of wisdom stories from around the world.
July 10 @ Columbus Library: April C. Turner presents Dancing Stories
This fun, high-energy, inspiring journey through traditional West African culture combines stories, songs, and dances.
July 17 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Professor Whizzpop’s Rumble in the Jungle!
There are jungle animals and lots of books in this magic show. You’ll roar and howl with laughter as we make an elephant disappear and tame a tiger!
July 24 @ Columbus Library: B-Rad, The Kids Magician
A unique blend of magic and comedy with plenty of audience participation! B-Rad’s amazing tricks will leave everyone wondering “how did he do that?”
July 31 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Critter Keeper
Creepy crawling creatures! Explore the amazing world of arthropods and reptiles, incorporated with geography, math, history, and more.
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Kids Summer Program
07/03/2024 , 2:00 PM
Summer 2024 Kids Programs
Wednesdays @ 2pm
The 2024 Summer Learning Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries.
June 12 @ Columbus Library: Chimney Rock presents Animals of Appalachia
Get up close with animal ambassadors while learning about the wildlife that roams our region.
June 19 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Didgeridoo Adventure Down Under
Join us on an epic adventure to the Land Down Under with Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, storytelling, and audience participation.
June 26 @ Columbus Library: Sigmon Theatrical presents Dragon Quest
This thrilling stage show puts the audience into the heart of the action featuring larger-than-life dragons, sword fights, wizarding illusions, and circus feats!
July 3 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Gems, The World’s Wisdom Stories
Doug Berky uses classic styles of storytelling including masks, mime, and puppetry to introduce this collection of wisdom stories from around the world.
July 10 @ Columbus Library: April C. Turner presents Dancing Stories
This fun, high-energy, inspiring journey through traditional West African culture combines stories, songs, and dances.
July 17 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Professor Whizzpop’s Rumble in the Jungle!
There are jungle animals and lots of books in this magic show. You’ll roar and howl with laughter as we make an elephant disappear and tame a tiger!
July 24 @ Columbus Library: B-Rad, The Kids Magician
A unique blend of magic and comedy with plenty of audience participation! B-Rad’s amazing tricks will leave everyone wondering “how did he do that?”
July 31 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Critter Keeper
Creepy crawling creatures! Explore the amazing world of arthropods and reptiles, incorporated with geography, math, history, and more.
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Kids Summer Program
07/10/2024 , 2:00 PM
Summer 2024 Kids Programs
Wednesdays @ 2pm
The 2024 Summer Learning Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries.
June 12 @ Columbus Library: Chimney Rock presents Animals of Appalachia
Get up close with animal ambassadors while learning about the wildlife that roams our region.
June 19 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Didgeridoo Adventure Down Under
Join us on an epic adventure to the Land Down Under with Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, storytelling, and audience participation.
June 26 @ Columbus Library: Sigmon Theatrical presents Dragon Quest
This thrilling stage show puts the audience into the heart of the action featuring larger-than-life dragons, sword fights, wizarding illusions, and circus feats!
July 3 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Gems, The World’s Wisdom Stories
Doug Berky uses classic styles of storytelling including masks, mime, and puppetry to introduce this collection of wisdom stories from around the world.
July 10 @ Columbus Library: April C. Turner presents Dancing Stories
This fun, high-energy, inspiring journey through traditional West African culture combines stories, songs, and dances.
July 17 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Professor Whizzpop’s Rumble in the Jungle!
There are jungle animals and lots of books in this magic show. You’ll roar and howl with laughter as we make an elephant disappear and tame a tiger!
July 24 @ Columbus Library: B-Rad, The Kids Magician
A unique blend of magic and comedy with plenty of audience participation! B-Rad’s amazing tricks will leave everyone wondering “how did he do that?”
July 31 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Critter Keeper
Creepy crawling creatures! Explore the amazing world of arthropods and reptiles, incorporated with geography, math, history, and more.
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Kids Summer Program
07/17/2024 , 2:00 PM
Summer 2024 Kids Programs
Wednesdays @ 2pm
The 2024 Summer Learning Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries.
June 12 @ Columbus Library: Chimney Rock presents Animals of Appalachia
Get up close with animal ambassadors while learning about the wildlife that roams our region.
June 19 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Didgeridoo Adventure Down Under
Join us on an epic adventure to the Land Down Under with Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, storytelling, and audience participation.
June 26 @ Columbus Library: Sigmon Theatrical presents Dragon Quest
This thrilling stage show puts the audience into the heart of the action featuring larger-than-life dragons, sword fights, wizarding illusions, and circus feats!
July 3 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Gems, The World’s Wisdom Stories
Doug Berky uses classic styles of storytelling including masks, mime, and puppetry to introduce this collection of wisdom stories from around the world.
July 10 @ Columbus Library: April C. Turner presents Dancing Stories
This fun, high-energy, inspiring journey through traditional West African culture combines stories, songs, and dances.
July 17 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Professor Whizzpop’s Rumble in the Jungle!
There are jungle animals and lots of books in this magic show. You’ll roar and howl with laughter as we make an elephant disappear and tame a tiger!
July 24 @ Columbus Library: B-Rad, The Kids Magician
A unique blend of magic and comedy with plenty of audience participation! B-Rad’s amazing tricks will leave everyone wondering “how did he do that?”
July 31 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Critter Keeper
Creepy crawling creatures! Explore the amazing world of arthropods and reptiles, incorporated with geography, math, history, and more.
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Kids Summer Program
07/24/2024 , 2:00 PM
Summer 2024 Kids Programs
Wednesdays @ 2pm
The 2024 Summer Learning Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries.
June 12 @ Columbus Library: Chimney Rock presents Animals of Appalachia
Get up close with animal ambassadors while learning about the wildlife that roams our region.
June 19 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Didgeridoo Adventure Down Under
Join us on an epic adventure to the Land Down Under with Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, storytelling, and audience participation.
June 26 @ Columbus Library: Sigmon Theatrical presents Dragon Quest
This thrilling stage show puts the audience into the heart of the action featuring larger-than-life dragons, sword fights, wizarding illusions, and circus feats!
July 3 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Gems, The World’s Wisdom Stories
Doug Berky uses classic styles of storytelling including masks, mime, and puppetry to introduce this collection of wisdom stories from around the world.
July 10 @ Columbus Library: April C. Turner presents Dancing Stories
This fun, high-energy, inspiring journey through traditional West African culture combines stories, songs, and dances.
July 17 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Professor Whizzpop’s Rumble in the Jungle!
There are jungle animals and lots of books in this magic show. You’ll roar and howl with laughter as we make an elephant disappear and tame a tiger!
July 24 @ Columbus Library: B-Rad, The Kids Magician
A unique blend of magic and comedy with plenty of audience participation! B-Rad’s amazing tricks will leave everyone wondering “how did he do that?”
July 31 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Critter Keeper
Creepy crawling creatures! Explore the amazing world of arthropods and reptiles, incorporated with geography, math, history, and more.
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Kids Summer Program
07/31/2024 , 2:00 PM
Summer 2024 Kids Programs
Wednesdays @ 2pm
The 2024 Summer Learning Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries.
June 12 @ Columbus Library: Chimney Rock presents Animals of Appalachia
Get up close with animal ambassadors while learning about the wildlife that roams our region.
June 19 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Didgeridoo Adventure Down Under
Join us on an epic adventure to the Land Down Under with Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, storytelling, and audience participation.
June 26 @ Columbus Library: Sigmon Theatrical presents Dragon Quest
This thrilling stage show puts the audience into the heart of the action featuring larger-than-life dragons, sword fights, wizarding illusions, and circus feats!
July 3 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Gems, The World’s Wisdom Stories
Doug Berky uses classic styles of storytelling including masks, mime, and puppetry to introduce this collection of wisdom stories from around the world.
July 10 @ Columbus Library: April C. Turner presents Dancing Stories
This fun, high-energy, inspiring journey through traditional West African culture combines stories, songs, and dances.
July 17 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Professor Whizzpop’s Rumble in the Jungle!
There are jungle animals and lots of books in this magic show. You’ll roar and howl with laughter as we make an elephant disappear and tame a tiger!
July 24 @ Columbus Library: B-Rad, The Kids Magician
A unique blend of magic and comedy with plenty of audience participation! B-Rad’s amazing tricks will leave everyone wondering “how did he do that?”
July 31 @ Saluda Elementary School Auditorium: Critter Keeper
Creepy crawling creatures! Explore the amazing world of arthropods and reptiles, incorporated with geography, math, history, and more.
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