Babies and toddlers up to 24 months old will enjoy books, songs, and playtime with special sensory toys. Parents and caregivers can learn fun techniques for encouraging early literacy at home.

The teen Summer Reading Program is for rising 6th-12th graders. Sign ups begin June 13… Read all summer long to earn awesome prizes! Who is the best Mario Kart player on the Nintendo Wii U? Enter the tournament and you could win the trophy!

Do you want to increase your confidence in using technology? Visit the Polk County Public Library in Columbus and learn basic computer skills. This month's lesson will include information on how to use your email account. Please bring your email username and password with you to this class.

Do you know how to play chess? Players of all ages and experience ranges are invited to join the Foothills Chess Club on Monday afternoons at the Columbus Library. Learn the basics and then challenge yourself by playing with someone new.

The teen Summer Reading Program is for rising 6th-12th graders. Sign ups begin June 13… Read all summer long to earn awesome prizes! Who is the best Just Dance player on the Nintendo Wii U? Enter the tournament and you could win the trophy!

Come read to a dog from the Foothills Humane Society this summer! Dogs will be at the library for 15-minute reading sessions. Reading with animals is therapeutic and beneficial! Here’s why: Dogs are non-judgmental, so children are less self-conscious Most children have a natural affinity and bond with dogs Children can improve their reading skills [...]