Do you know how to play chess? Players of all ages and experience ranges are invited to join! Learn the basics and then challenge yourself by playing with someone new.

Join us in October to make wooden pumpkins! All materials will be provided so advanced registration is strongly encouraged. To sign up, contact Amelia at (828) 894-8721 x283 or ahill@polklibrary.org.

For kids in grades K-5 and their families! October 2018 Theme: Science Mondays @ 4pm, Saluda Library Oct 1: Rainforest AdventuresLearn about the plant and animal diversity in tropical rainforests with KidSenses. Oct 8: Magnet Magic We’ll learn what items are magnetic and do magnet painting, mazes, and more! Oct 15: Grossology Ewww! Let’s get disgusting with [...]

Children ages 3-5 will enjoy stories, songs, and a special craft or activity! There will also be a dance party with Polk County Parks & Rec after Rising Readers on the 4th Tuesdays of the month!

For kids in grades K-5 and their families! October 2018 Theme: Science Tuesdays @ 4pm, Columbus Library Oct 2: Rainforest Adventures Learn about the plant and animal diversity in tropical rainforests with KidSenses. Oct 9: Magnet Magic We’ll learn what items are magnetic and do magnet painting, mazes, and more! Oct 16: Intro to Ornithology An ecoEXPLORE program, [...]

Mark your calendars and make plans to attend the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries’ Fall Book Sale from Wednesday, Oct. 10 through Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Columbus Library! The first day of the sale – Wednesday, Oct. 10 – is a Special Preview Day for Friends only from 3-7pm, exclusively for current [...]