The Kindness Squad does crafts and activities to help charities and other groups in need. For our October meeting, we will make cat toys and dog treats to benefit Foothills Humane Society.

Rising Readers is our preschool storytime program filled with stories, songs, crafts, and more. Each week features a unique theme. This program is designed for youth ages 2-5 and supports early literacy development. October 6 Theme: The letter B

Space is limited for our awesome kids math club! You must register in advance and are strongly encouraged to attend the entire 8-week series. To sign up, contact Jen, Youth Services Librarian, at 894-8721 x227 or jdickenson@polklibrary.org. Sept. 1 – Oct. 20: Kindergarten-2nd Grade Oct. 27 – Dec. 15: 3rd-5th Grade Oct. 6: Flying Marshmallows [...]

Naturalist and forager Todd Elliott will take you on a wander through the woods, looking at edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms on the nature trail behind the Polk County Public Library. Elliott will also share details and wild facts about the ecology and biodiversity of the Southern Appalachians.

Fun with free snacks for teens in grades 6-12! October 7: Fruit Art Contest & Nintendo Wii U

Parents and caregivers of infants up to 24 months are invited for stories, bouncy rhymes, and playtime with special sensory [...]