Free event. Thursday, July 9, 2pm. Get Down Underground with Jennifer Armstrong at Columbus Library. Jennifer Armstrong is a local singer, storyteller, piper, and poet. In this lively and participatory program, we will enjoy songs and stories set to the fiddle and banjo! A free ticket is required for admission to this event. Get a […]
Chimney Rock State Park Wildlife Programs for Kids 4th Tuesdays @ 4pm Columbus Library January 28: Radical Raptors – Learn about birds of prey, understand the role they play in our ecosystem, and discover how we can help protect them. Meet special winged ambassadors and hear about what makes them unique among our native species. […]
Free. Tuesday, May 12, 5pm. Connect & Create with Cherry Mo at Columbus Library. Join Cherry Mo, author and illustrator of the Caldecott honor book Home in a Lunchbox, as we get creative and unwind in this hands-on art experience all about wellness and self expression. Create a drawing or painting and connect with others […]
Free. Thursday, May 7, 4:30-6:30pm. Miniature Libraries at Columbus Library. Think big, build small. Transform a tiny tin into a pocket-sized library complete with books, shelves and charming details. Drop in from 4:30-6:30pm. This program is for teens and adults (ages 13+.)
Free. Tuesday, May 5, 3:30pm. Cartooning Workshop at Columbus Library. Steve Barr, local cartoonist and founder of Drawn to Help, will teach how to draw cartoons. Steve uses a simple step-by-step technique that makes it easy for anyone to follow along. Everyone will learn how to create their very own cartoon characters while they're encouraged […]
Free, Thursday, April 30, 1pm. Functional Fungi. Columbus Library. From teas to tinctures, mushrooms are powerful tools in the world of wellness. Join mycologist Lizza Bixby and discover the healing […]
Free. Tuesday, April 21, 4:30-6:30pm. Book Brick Painting at Columbus Library. Paint a brick to look like a classic book.Take it home to use as a decoration or place in […]
Free. Tuesday, April 14, 5:30pm. Bright Star Theatre presents "American Songbook" at Columbus Library. Celebrate American history through a timeline of music. From tribal songs of the early Native Americans, to influential anthems of the civil rights movement, this show leaves few songs unsung. Audience interaction abounds with sing-alongs in this original concert. Designed for […]
Free. Thursday, April 9, 5pm. Learn Sashiko: Japanese Embroidery at Columbus Library Join textile artist Gail Clements as she covers 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. Email asnyder@polklibrary.org to register.
Free. Tuesday, March 31 at 4pm. The Amazing World of Plants at Columbus Library. This program is designed for ages 5-13. Enjoy an educational program with the NC Arboretum to learn all about the many different plants that call Western NC their home. Make a DIY plant press together, go on a plant scavenger hunt, […]