Join Steps to Hope facilitator Sam Etheredge for a six week conversation series. Free coffee and refreshments will be provided. Sam will lead group discussions for parents of teenagers, youth leaders, and anyone else interested in mentoring youth. Week 1 (Jan. 17): Development of Family Rules Week 2 (Jan. 24): Effective Communication Week 3 (Jan. [...]

AARP Foundation Tax Aide offers free, individualized tax preparation. Sign up for this free service! Call (828) 894-8721 x221 or stop by the Columbus Library circulation desk to make an appointment. This service is offered Wednesdays from February 1-April 12 as well as two Saturdays, March 11 and 25.

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

For kids from preschoolers to fifth graders! Enjoy fun activities on Thursday afternoons at the Columbus Library. February 9: Valentine’s Crafts Celebrate the holiday of love by making fun crafts with lots of hearts!

Gather your friends and head to Black Coffee in Tryon for a fun night of team trivia! This month’s theme is “love” and the questions will be about couples in history, film, and literature. Study up and win awesome prizes!

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.