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Harriet Jacobs and the Attic

All Day 2/11 - 3/14
Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for an immersive audiovisual experience as we illuminate Harriet Jacobs, a fugitive North Carolina enslaved person who hid in a tiny attic garret for seven years.

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Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful Tree Program

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Reynolda Manor Auditorium at Reynolda Manor Branch

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Learn how to plant and care for a new tree seedling with Andy Szabat of Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful.  

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Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful Tree Program

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center Offsite at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Learn how to plant and care for a new tree seedling with Andy Szabat of Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful. Free tree seedlings will be available for to take home. One tree per family.

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Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful Tree Program

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Learn how to plant and care for a new tree seedling with Andy Szabat of Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful. 

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The WSSU Curiosity Exchange -- A Community Speaker Series

Wednesday, February 25, 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.

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Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MJEWHC Auditorium at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday. We will make crafts and enjoy an animated read aloud of a Dr. Seuss story. 

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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The WSSU Curiosity Exchange -- A Community Speaker Series

Wednesday, March 4, 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.

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Zumba

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

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
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, March 18, 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.

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Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/1–2/28
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: Heart Edition

All Day 2/1–2/28
All Ages
Other
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Love is in the air! Stop by the Reynolda Manor Branch Library during the month of February and take part in our Heart scavenger hunt just to see how much love is around. If you can find all 10 of the hidden hearts, you will win a small prize.

Black History Month Escape Room

All Day 2/2–2/28
Teens, Adults
Games
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Get ready to take flight as Malloy/Jordan celebrates Black History Month and pays tribute to African American female aviators. Team up with your family and friends and use your skills to solve the clues and escape ...

Harriet Jacobs and the Attic

All Day 2/11–3/14
All Ages
Special Event
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for an immersive audiovisual experience as we illuminate Harriet Jacobs, a fugitive North Carolina enslaved person who hid in a tiny attic garret for seven years.

Early Voting at Clemmons Branch Library

02/23/2026 @ 8:00am–02/27/2026 @ 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Clemmons Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Feb. 12-Saturday, Feb. 28. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

Early Voting at Lewisville Branch Library

02/23/2026 @ 8:00am–02/27/2026 @ 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Lewisville Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Feb. 12-Saturday, Feb. 28. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

Early Voting at Paddison Memorial Branch Library

02/23/2026 @ 8:00am–02/27/2026 @ 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Clemmons Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Feb. 12-Saturday, Feb. 28. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

Early Voting at Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library

02/23/2026 @ 8:00am–02/27/2026 @ 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Feb. 12 through Saturday, Feb. 28. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

Early Voting at Southside Branch Library

02/23/2026 @ 8:00am–02/27/2026 @ 7:30pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Southside Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Feb. 12-Saturday, Feb. 28. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

AARP WS Tax-Aide by appointment

9:00am–4:30pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

AARP Foundation WS Tax-Aide will be providing free tax assistance by appointment only.

Book Babies

9:30am–10:00am
Babies
Storytime
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

 Read and sing with your baby while exposing them to new sights, sounds, and expressions during this fun and lively Storytime.  

 Recommended for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. 

Walkertown Family Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children will enjoy stories and activities that promote a love for books and reading with family and friends. Recommended for children ages 7 and under and their caregivers.

Triad Sip & Stitch

9:30am–12:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you are a seasoned crafter or just want to learn, consider joining Triad Sip & Stitch, our library’s weekly knitting and crochet group.

Book Babies

10:00am–10:30am
Babies
Storytime
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we explore board books, finger plays and lap-bounce activities that help encourage language development, brain stimulation, and socialization.

Family Storytime

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

Children will enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that promote a love for books and reading with family and friends.  

Recommended for children ages 6 and under and their caregivers. 

Color & Coffee

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unwind with a relaxing morning of coloring, coffee, and community! Coloring supplies and coffee will be provided.  

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Story Time/Conference Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Priscilla weekly on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for Preschool Storytime. Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs and more. Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville 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 ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. 

Bingocize

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
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. 

Cover to Cover Book Club

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel.  Copies are available at the desk. Contact 336-703-2960 with questions.

Crochet and Knitting Class

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Monday from 1-3 PM at the Walkertown Branch Library for our weekly Crochet and Knitting Class! Whether you've always wanted to learn these timeless crafts or are looking to refresh your skills, this class is perfect for you.

Makerspace Open Lab

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

The Library's Makerspace at Paddison Memorial Branch Library has a 3D printer and other technology as well as space and worktables for large creative projects. Access to Makerspace equipment is first come, first served. 

Chess Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Games
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join us as we celebrate and play the age old game of chess. Open to experienced and beginner players alike.

STEAM Train

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
STEM
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Hop aboard the STEAM train to make learning fun! From robotics and coding to arts and crafts, enjoy exciting hands-on activities for curious minds every week.