Join a Chimney Rock State Park ranger to begin your adventure into the basics of black bears. What do bears eat? Where do they live? Do they hibernate during NC winters? And will they attack? Let’s answer these and other common questions about one of the largest mammals in our woods.

For preschoolers to fifth graders! Enjoy fun activities on Wednesday afternoons at the Columbus Library this fall. Oct 18: Buildamania Build awesome creations with the library’s 10,000 LEGOs and other fun bricks and blocks!

Lorna Dever leads this weekly exercise class using Body & Spirit Aerobics videos by Dick Nunez of the Black Hills Health and Education Center. Workout videos include Aerobics for the Elderly, Beginning Exercises, Joint Problems, Lower Body Challenged, and Upper Body Aerobics. Each session lasts for 30 minutes and is designed for all ages and [...]

Baby Bookworms is our storytime for children up to 24 months old. Enjoy books, songs, and playtime with special sensory toys every week!

Each month will challenge you to create a themed dish to share with friends at a potluck lunch. Be sure to bring a copy of the recipe too! Oct 19: Harvest Feast Make a dish from something that is currently in season (apples, pumpkins, etc.).

For teens in grades 6-12 only! Enjoy free fun activities on Thursday afternoons at the Columbus Library this fall. Oct 19: Hocus Pocus Movie Matinee Double, double, toil, and trouble! Stop by the library after school to watch Hocus Pocus. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.