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Saluda Library is currently featuring painted wall sculptures of spirit animals by local artist R. Brad Schwartz. 

A retired architect, Schwartz is a graduate of Pratt Institute, where he studied painting and design. His love of all things in nature drew him to western North Carolina.

Visitors can stop by the library through September 15 to view and purchase his artwork during regular business hours. Saluda Library is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

If you are interested in having your art displayed at Saluda Library, review the Displays & Exhibits Policy at polklibrary.org/policies and contact Saluda Library at 828-894-8721 x294.

Polk County Public Libraries has two libraries, Columbus Library and Saluda Library, with books, movies, music, audiobooks, and downloadable eBooks and audiobooks available for checkout, as well as public computers and wireless internet access. PCPL also offers regularly scheduled virtual and in-person programs for all ages. To learn more, visit www.polklibrary.org.