Polk County Public Libraries

08/27/2026

When life gives you lemons, you make a lemon-themed dish to bring to Cookbook Club! We enjoyed everything from lemon ricotta dip to lemon herb chicken to lemon curd cups at August's potluck lunch.

08/27/2026

Join us at Columbus Library on September 4th to watch a new science fiction thriller!

Due to our movie licensing agreement, we're not permitted to publicly advertise the title of the film. Find the details on our website events calendar.

08/27/2026

Hoopla has a curated Dolly Parton collection that brings her movies and music together in one place. Free with your PCPL card!
hoopladigital.com/collection/dolly-parton/239932

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

See what's new this week at Polk County Public Libraries at:

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There are thirteen new movies, one new audiobook, 24 new children's books, and 21 other new books, including one that is available online.

The new movies this week include "Project Hail Mary," "The Mandalorian and Grogu," and "Disclosure Day."

08/26/2026

Storytime starts back next week!
This fall, we will have four-week storytime sessions (with two-week breaks between each session).

08/25/2026

R.I.P. to Dolly Parton, a beloved champion for childhood literacy and the founder of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which has put books into the hands of millions of children around the world. Her incredible legacy of generosity, music, and storytelling will continue to inspire generations. Celebrate her amazing life by checking out one of her books, movies, or albums.

08/25/2026

Thanks so much to everyone who has donated during our Diaper Drive this month!

We are still accepting new and unopened diapers, Pull-Ups, wipes, and diaper ointment, at both libraries through Saturday, September 5th.

Donations will be given to the Partnership for Children of the Foothills Diaper Bank and distributed to local families in need.

08/25/2026

Kids ages 5 and up are invited to get messy and discover the magic of mushrooms with mycologist Lizza Bixby, next week at Saluda Library!

Sign up at polklibrary.libcal.com/event/17330334.

08/24/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out for the first event in our Community Read Series with author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle!
This program was supported by a grant from the Lillian E. and Earl A. Bettinger Charitable Fund at the Polk County Community Foundation.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 8th at 4pm for a discussion of Annette's novel Even As We Breathe at Columbus Library.