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The World of Bonsai at Columbus Library

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

Free program at the Polk County Library in Columbus, NC. Learn about the bonsai at Columbus Library on Thursday, September 12 at 2pm. Join Judith Nourse from the North Carolina Arboretum as she walks us through the world of bonsai! This Japanese art of growing and shaping miniature trees spans over 1,000 years, and is […]

Insights from a Bigfoot Field Researcher

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

Free event. Bigfoot investigator speaks at the Columbus Library on Tuesday, August 20 at 5:30pm. Author Rick Reles is an investigator with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization and the author of the "Field Guide to Bigfoot Stick Structures". He will share his insight and expertise on this renowned cryptid. He has led dozens of expeditions, […]

Teen Paint & Sip at Columbus Library

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

Free. Local artist Becky Rickenbaker guides teens step-by-step in creating a colorful forest painting on canvas. Advance registration is required. Email Jen at jdickenson@polklibrary.org to sign up. This is for rising 6th-12th graders only. Free snacks will be provided.

“A Journey through the National Geographic Herbal” Author at Columbus Library

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

Free event. Author Mimi Prunella Hernandez discusses her book "A Journey through the National Geographic Herbal" and introduces nine favorite herbs from her book, each revealing a unique facet of herbal wisdom.  Herbs being discussed will include Peach Leaf, Prickly Pear Cactus, Sumac Berry, Sunflower, Self-heal, Kudzu, Saw Palmetto, Damiana, and Rooibos.