Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Zumba

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MJEWHC Auditorium at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Move, groove, and dance your way to feeling great. No experience needed. Just bring your enthusiasm! Registration required. Register at the circulation desk.

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The WSSU Curiosity Exchange -- A Community Speaker Series

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Forsyth Reading Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Special Event, Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Forsyth Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Other
Event Details:

 Winston-Salem State University’s O’Kelly Library, in partnership with the Forsyth County Central Library, is hosting a community lecture series called The WSSU Curiosity Exchange. Each Wednesday from Jan.

two people exercising

Bingocize

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Walkertown Auditorium at Walkertown Branch

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Bingocize combines fun and familiar Bingo games and light physical activity (seated or standing) with nutrition and health education to create a joyful and inclusive setting for social engagement. 

two people exercising

Zumba

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MJEWHC Auditorium at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Move, groove, and dance your way to feeling great. No experience needed. Just bring your enthusiasm! Registration required. Register at the circulation desk.

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STEAM for Tweens: Black History Month Space Rockets

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carver School Road Conference Room at Carver School Road Branch

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math at our monthly STEAM programs. Recommended for children ages 8-12.

two people exercising

Zumba

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MJEWHC Auditorium at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Move, groove, and dance your way to feeling great. No experience needed. Just bring your enthusiasm! Registration required. Register at the circulation desk.

two people exercising

Zumba

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MJEWHC Auditorium at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Move, groove, and dance your way to feeling great. No experience needed. Just bring your enthusiasm! Registration required. Register at the circulation desk.

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Lit in the Library: Mega Bash!

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

We're reading some amazing books in the Central Children's Library that we want to share! Join us to hear snippets of some of our favorite reads that we think you will love too and enjoy fun activities and crafts based on the books. 

two people exercising

Zumba

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MJEWHC Conference Room at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Move, groove, and dance your way to feeling great. No experience needed. Just bring your enthusiasm! Registration required. Register at the circulation desk.

Forsyth County Board of Elections

Election Day voting

All Day 3/3
Paddison Auditorium at Paddison Memorial Branch

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Paddison Memorial Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Election voting location on Tuesday, March 3 from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. This may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch. 

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Online Trivia for Teens

All Day 1/20–1/31
Teens
Games
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Teens, test your knowledge on a variety of topics from pop culture and animals to sports and library trivia. 

Penguin Scavenger Hunt

All Day 1/20–1/31
Children
Other
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Explore the library, discover new books and resources, and enjoy a friendly challenge with our monthly Scavenger Hunt. 

Scavenger Hunt: Mitten Edition

All Day 1/20–1/31
All Ages
Other
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Help! I seem to have lost the matches to my mittens! Can you help me find them? Stop by the Reynolda Manor Branch Library during the month of January to help Miss Priscilla find her mitten matches.

Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:15am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children will build language skills, explore letters and sounds, and discover new words through stories, music, rhymes, and interactive play.

Recommended for children up to 24 months.

 

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities. Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities. 

Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Storytime
Cancelled
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities.  

Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. 

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities. Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Preschool Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities. Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Kickstart Kindergarten

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Storytime
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help your child prepare for the next step in their educational journey with Kickstart Kindergarten.

Preschool Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities

Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. 

Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-ins

11:00am–7:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Special Event
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Study Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Event Details:

Forsyth County Department of Social Services (DSS) staff members will be on site one day per week to answer residents’ questions, provide information, and help people apply for DSS services including energy programs, food and nutrition assistance,

Preschool Crafts

11:15am–12:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Cancelled
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a simple craft with us based on the Storytime theme of the week.  Recommended for ages 3-6 and their caregivers.

Paint and Pop

11:30am–1:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a winter themed masterpiece. With instruction by Kevin Casteel, you will paint your own piece of art. Supplies are limited. Registration is required.

Wood Carving Demonstration

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by for a wood carving demonstration by the Triad Woodcarvers Club.

Movie Day: "Sonic the Hedgehog 3"

4:30pm–6:00pm
Children, Tweens
Movie
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Unwind from the school day with a screening of a G or PG movie. 

Introduction to Google Sheets

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Computer Training Bridge Class
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Training Bridge Class
Event Details:

Learn to create and edit spreadsheets directly in your web browser—no special software is required. Multiple people can work simultaneously, you can see people’s changes as they make them, and every change is saved automatically.

Soap Making Basics

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of creating melt-and-pour soap. Participants will get to make and take home their own soap bar using molds. 

Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-ins

9:00am–5:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Special Event
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Event Details:

Forsyth County Department of Social Services (DSS) staff members will be on site one day per week to answer residents’ questions, provide information, and help people apply for DSS services including energy programs, food and nutrition assistance,

Color & Coffee

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unwind with a relaxing morning of coloring, coffee, and community. Coloring sheets, colored pencils, and coffee will be provided.  

Movie Madness: "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale"

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Movie
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Enjoy a free movie screening of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (rated PG, 123 minutes).

Sittercise

1:30pm–2:30pm
All Ages
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Forsyth Reading Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at Central Library for Sittercise, an exercise program that helps with strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and overall improved function. 

Tai Chi for Beginners

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the calming practice of Tai Chi at the Lewisville Branch Library. This form of low-impact exercise and deep breathing is known to reduce stress and improve balance, strength, and flexibility. 

Fourth Friday Family Film

3:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Movie
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us at the Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library for Fourth Friday Family Films. Enjoy a G- or PG-rated film with the family. Snacks will be provided.

January's film is Dog Man (rated PG).