Kids
Children’s services are offered for children from birth to 5th grade as well as their parents and caregivers. Services include workshops, storytimes, books, and activities to nurture a love of reading and learning.
Teachers: Looking to bring your class to the library for a field trip? Contact Jen at jdickenson@polklibrary.org. A minimum of two weeks advance notice is required.
Elementary Explorers
Elementary Explorers Mondays @ 4pm, Saluda Library Tuesdays @ 4pm, Columbus Library For kids in grades K-5 and their families Jan 6 & 7: Illusionology Learn about illusion art, then make your [...]
Bilingual Storytime
Bilingual Storytime 4th Wednesdays 10:30am Saluda Library Join us with special guest Colleen Abril for a monthly bilingual storytime! Ms. Colleen has a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish and has tutored students in [...]
Dance Party w/ Parks & Rec
Dance Party w/ Parks & Rec 4th Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Columbus Library 2nd Wednesdays @ 10:30am, Saluda Library Ms. Laura from Polk County Parks & Rec Department will visit our libraries every [...]
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. Reading to children from an early age provides [...]
ecoEXPLORE
ecoEXPLORE Scientists need your help! Kids in grades K-8 can become ecoEXPLORERs and share wildlife observations to earn points, badges, and prizes. Learn more here! Columbus Library is both a HotSpot (special [...]
Read Aloud 15 Minutes
Read Aloud 15 Minutes Commit to reading aloud 15 minutes a day with your child or children in your care! Reading aloud improves your child's chances at school, strengthens the parent-child bond, [...]
Chess Club
Chess Club Mondays @ 12:30pm, Columbus Library Thursdays @ 4pm, Saluda Library Do you know how to play chess? Players of all ages and experience levels are invited to join! Learn the [...]
Family Fun Storytime
Family Fun Storytime Columbus Library: Tuesdays at 10:30am Saluda Library: Wednesdays at 10:30am Listen to stories, sing songs, and get hands-on with art projects! Best for ages 18 months to 5 years [...]
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library FREE BOOKS! All children who live in Polk County can receive one free book per month from the time they are born until they turn five years old. [...]