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Santa Slime Time

Polk County Public Library 1289 W Mills St, Columbus, United States

Santa Slime Time Thursday, December 21 @ 2pm Columbus Library Make your own slime to take home, just like our hero in this hands-on retelling of a haywire holiday tale, Santa’s Twin by Dean Koontz! This program is recommended for ages 5-10. Registration is required and space is limited. Email Allie at asnyder@polklibrary.org by December […]

Mammals of WNC

Polk County Public Library 1289 W Mills St, Columbus, United States

Thursday, November 2 @ 4pm Columbus Library Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about mammals of WNC! Kids ages 5-13 years old are encouraged to become ecoEXPLORERs

Adult Craft Class

Polk County Public Library 1289 W Mills St, Columbus, United States

Adult Craft Class Tuesday, September 26 @ 2pm Columbus Library “Whoa, Sandworms! You hate ’em, right?” Make your own Beetlejuice-inspired sandworm plant! Space is limited, so email Amelia at amedrano@polklibrary.org to secure your spot

Puzzles & Pie

Polk County Public Library 1289 W Mills St, Columbus, United States

Puzzles & Pie Tuesday, August 29 @ 2pm Columbus Library Enjoy delicious pie and a friendly puzzle competition! Work in groups of four adults to see what group can finish the same 500 piece puzzle the fastest. Registration for this event is required! Contact Amelia at 828-894-8721 x283 or amedrano@polklibrary.org by Thursday, August 24th to […]

Incredible Insects

Polk County Public Library 1289 W Mills St, Columbus, United States

Incredible Insects Wednesday, August 16 @ 4pm Columbus Library Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the world of insects during entomology season! Kids ages 5-13 years old are encouraged to become ecoEXPLORERs.  

Self-publishing Talk at Polk County Library

Polk County Public Library 1289 W Mills St, Columbus, United States

Local author Jerri Lincoln will be sharing her insights on self-publishing at the Polk County Library on July 18 at 5:30 p.m. The talk is hosted by the Writers Critique Group, a new organization that aims to provide support to writers in Polk County. The Writers Critique Group offers a unique approach to its members, […]

Event Series Film Fridays

Film Fridays

Polk County Public Library 1289 W Mills St, Columbus, United States

Fridays @ 1pm, Columbus Library New releases and free popcorn! March 1: A Star Is Born (rated R) starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga March 8: Mary Queen of Scots (rated R) starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie March 15: Green Book (rated PG-13) starring Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen March 22: LIBRARY CLOSED – NO […]

Event Series Film Fridays

Film Fridays

Polk County Public Library 1289 W Mills St, Columbus, United States

Fridays @ 1pm, Columbus Library FREE popcorn at each showing! Sept 7: Book Club Four friends in a book club are inspired to spice things up after reading Fifty Shades of Grey. With each of them in a different romantic situation, the women gather inspiration and tips for the bedroom and try new things later […]