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Martin Luther King Jr. Scavenger Hunt

01/02/2025 @ 12:00am - 01/19/2025 @ 8:00pm
Babies, Children, Tweens
Other
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Hidden in the Southside Branch Library’s children’s area are 10 different photos of Martin Luther King Jr. Once you've found all of them, turn in your decoded message and retrieve a prize! 

For ages 0-13.

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This intergenerational program is filled with stories, songs, and movement that encourage early literacy skill development.

Recommended for children of all ages.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Walkertown Ukulele Circle

11:00am - 1:00pm
Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxed Ukulele Circle at the Walkertown Branch Public Library! This program is perfect for beginners and experienced players alike who want to enjoy playing the ukulele with others in a friendly, supportive environment.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Voices of Change Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

The Voices of Change book club is a supportive and community oriented literary space that brings together readers that want to hear stories told by individuals who have been underrepresented but still deserve the chance to be told.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Free Movie Screening: The Karate Kid

1:00pm - 3:15pm
Adults, Everyone
Movie
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Enjoy a free movie screening in the library's conference room.

The Karate Kid:
A bullied teen learns self-defense and self-confidence from a sage handyman.

Runtime is 2 hours 6 minutes. Rated PG.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Ukulele Circle

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Everyone
Performance
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Come listen to lively ukulele music performed by the Ukulele Circle! Performers of all levels are welcomed to participate in the jam session and listeners of all ages are invited to a wonderful musical experience. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Acrylic Nature Painting for Beginners

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist Seats Available
Registration
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Would you like to learn how to paint flowers, birds, and other denizens of nature? Local artist Donna Calloway will be offering beginners acrylic painting classes on the 3rd Saturday and 4th Thursday of each month from 2-4:30 p.m.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Talk with Latisha Stuckey

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Special Event
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join local author Latisha Stuckey as she discusses her inspirational memoir, Cast Down, But Not Destroyed: Destiny's Child.

Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Event Details:

All Libraries closed for MLK, Jr. holiday.

Martin Luther King Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Carver School Road Branch, Central Library, Clemmons Branch, Lewisville Branch, Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, Paddison Memorial Branch, Reynolda Manor Branch, Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch, Southside Branch, Walkertown Branch, Outreach/Mobile, Offsite
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

All libraries closed for MLK, Jr. holiday

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Martin Luther King Jr.

01/21/2025 @ 8:00am - 01/31/2025 @ 8:00pm
Babies, Children, Tweens
Other
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Hidden in the Southside Branch Library’s children’s area are 10 different photos of Martin Luther King Jr. Once you've found all of them, turn in your decoded message and retrieve a prize! 

For ages 0-13.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Snowball Science: STEM Launcher Challenge

9:30am - 10:00am
Children, Tweens
STEM
Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Ever dreamed of dominating snowball fights? Here's your chance to become a snow-throwing champion! In this exciting STEM program, you'll:

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:30am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Through stories and interactive play, toddlers will build language skills, discover new words, while exploring letters and sounds. Learn with music, picture books, rhymes and even explore other languages.

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Book Babies

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies
Storytime
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Your little ones will explore board books, finger plays and lap-bounce activities to encourage language development, brain stimulation, and socialization.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Preschoolers will develop language and pre-reading skills through stories and songs to help facilitate their growth into successful readers.

Recommended for 3-5-year-olds and their caregivers. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch for a Sensory Storytime tailored for children with autism, ADHD, or other sensory processing challenges.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga for Beginners

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join your mind and body in this beginner-level yoga class led by Registered Yoga Teacher Jane Holtje.  All equipment is provided. All you need are comfortable clothes (that allow movement), maybe a water, and let's get started.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Peer Support Outreach with Jose Perez

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Peer Support Outreach Specialist Jose Perez will be available to direct anyone in need to essential services such as housing assistance, medical services, mental health counseling and financial assistance. For more information, call

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Through stories and interactive play, toddlers will build language skills, discover new words, while exploring letters and sounds. Learn with music, picture books, rhymes and even explore other languages.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Music and Movement

11:00am - 11:30am
Children
Other
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Children will engage in songs, movement activities, and stories that promote the skills needed for reading and writing. They'll also build motor skills, coordination, and phonological awareness.

Recommended for children ages 2-6.

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Preschoolers will develop language and pre-reading skills through stories, songs, and activities to help facilitate their growth into successful readers.

Recommended for children ages 3-5.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Advance Care Planning Workshop

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Workshop
Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Expressing your wishes for healthcare that you may require in the future is the best way to ensure that your wishes will be honored.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Canva

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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 how to create professional-looking flyers, certificates, social media posts, and more. Must have a Gmail account and an electronic device.