Library Lab: Community Memory Project Wed, April 8 @ 1pm Columbus Library Do you have old vinyls, slides, or VHS tapes, and want to relive and preserve those memories? Curious what's on that old cassette? Participants will learn the processes for our community memory project equipment, and get hands-on time with devices. Bring your own [...]
Teen Scene Alternating Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm Columbus Library 6th-12th graders only! March 11: Hang Out Relax with your friends, play video and board games, and eat snacks. We will also have an international snack taste test and make string art. March 25: Anime Afternoon Food and activities from your favorite fandoms! Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by March 19th [...]
NC SciFest: Space Jammin' Thursday, April 9, 10am-2pm Isothermal Community College: Polk Campus (1255 West Mills Street, Columbus, NC) A free, hands-on science event designed for 1st-6th graders! Snacks Science Binder Mars Rover Omega Byte Robots Fun NASA Station Straw Rockets Polk County Public Libraries (books, library cards, create your own bookmarks) Black Hole Video [...]
Learn Sashiko: Japanese Embroidery Thursday, April 9 @ 5pm Columbus Library Join textile artist Gail Clements as we cover the basics of sashiko, practice creating classic patterns on fabric, and leave with a small project. Beginners welcome! This program is for adults only. Registration is required and space is limited. Email asnyder@polklibrary.org to register.
Linda Seagroves Artist Reception Saturday, April 11, 10am-12pm Saluda Library Join Linda Seagroves for a special reception at the Saluda Library. Enjoy light refreshments while viewing and listening to hrt discuss her displayed artwork. Linda is a local painter and artist known for her one-of-a-kind, glass-on-glass mosaic creations. Using scrap pieces of stained glass generously [...]
Spring 2026 Storytime Session March 31 - May 27 Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library Join us for books, songs, and a craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5. The 4th week of the month are “A Sprinkle of Spanish” storytimes. Partnership for Children of the Foothills also hold [...]