Library News
September 2026
September 21, 2026: Books meet pumpkins in annual library contest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2026 Books meet pumpkins in annual library contest COLUMBUS, N. C., (September 21, 2026) Polk County Public Libraries invite the community to participate in a Literary Pumpkin Challenge this October! All ages are welcome to join the fun by decorating [...]
August 2026
August 25, 2026: Kids mycology program at Saluda Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2026 Kids mycology program at Saluda Library SALUDA, N. C., (August 25, 2026) Kids ages 5 and older are invited to Saluda Library on Thursday, September 3rd for a “Mushroom Makers” program with mycologist Lizza Bixby! Space is limited and [...]
August 14, 2026: Local artist Lori Loftus displays works at Saluda Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 14, 2026 Local artist Lori Loftus displays works at Saluda Library SALUDA, N. C., (August 14, 2026) Local artist Lori Loftus is displaying her nature printing creations at Saluda Library from August 17th through October 3rd. Come to a special reception [...]
July 2026
July 30, 2026: Library receives grant for Community Read Series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2026 Library receives grant for Community Read Series COLUMBUS, N. C., (July 30, 2026) Polk County Public Libraries is pleased to announce it has been awarded a grant for a Community Read Series from the Lillian E. and Earl A. [...]
July 2, 2026: Learn about warblers of the western Carolinas at Saluda Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2026 Learn about warblers of the western Carolinas at Saluda Library SALUDA, N. C., (July 2, 2026) Learn about warblers of the western Carolinas on Tuesday, The mountains of North and South Carolina are rich in bird diversity. Every spring [...]
June 2026
June 25, 2026: Free kids events at Columbus Library in July
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2026 Free kids events at Columbus Library in July COLUMBUS, N. C., (June 25, 2026) There will be several free events for children and families at Columbus Library in July, sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries. [...]