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Harriet Jacobs and the Attic

All Day 2/2 - 2/28
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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Black History Hall of Fame

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month and join Bright Star Touring Theatre on an amazing journey through Black History as they introduce us to the great Dr. Maya Angelou, Aretha Franklin, Mae Jemison, the Buffalo Soldiers, and more. 

instructor and students

Rootwork & Hoodoo: African American Folk Traditions

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Walkertown Auditorium at Walkertown Branch

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month with a fascinating look into the history and meaning of African American folk magic and herbal traditions.

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African American Read-In

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
MJEWHC Auditorium at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month by being part of the African American Read-In, a lively, welcoming celebration of stories, poetry, and voices from African American authors.  

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African American Read-In Chain

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

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

Celebrate Black History Month and the rich tradition of African American literature by attending or participating in the African American Read-In Chain.

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NEW DATE STEAM for Tweens: Black History Month Space Rockets

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carver School Road Main Floor at Carver School Road Branch

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Main Floor
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.

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Cowrie Shells and the African Diaspora

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lewisville Offsite 2 at Lewisville Branch

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Offsite 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how the cowrie shell, which was used as currency throughout Africa as far back as the 14th century, helps anthropologists trace the African diaspora.

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Black History Month Trivia

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Black History Month celebrates the contributions of Black Americans to the world and our legacy looking to the future and beyond. 

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Gee's Bend Quiltmaking History

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Carver School Road Conference Room at Carver School Road Branch

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Learn about the history of the Gee's Bend quiltmaking tradition during this special Black History Month program. 

Hosted by Peggy Moore of the Delta Arts Center. 

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Quilting on the Underground Railroad

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carver School Road Conference Room at Carver School Road Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Special Event

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Event Details:

During this special Black History Month program, kids will learn about the history of quilting during the Underground Railroad and complete a simple quilting project.  

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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 2/2–2/28
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.

Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-ins

12:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Special Event
Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Conference 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,

Men Talk Too!: A Discussion Series

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Cancelled
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Forsyth Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join other men in supportive discussions regarding topics such as health, community, and fatherhood.  These meetings are hosted in cooperation with the Forsyth County Department of Public Health.   

Pajama Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Babies, Children
Storytime
Cancelled
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come in your pajamas and enjoy stories, songs, and bedtime-themed crafts that promote a love for books and reading with family and friends.

Recommended for children 6 and under and their caregivers.

AARP Foundation WS Tax Aide by appointment

9:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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

Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-Ins

9:00am–5:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Special Event
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
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 Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Recommended for children ages 3-6.

 

Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 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

10:00am–10:45am
Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Story Time/Conference Room
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. 

Tai Chi

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Forsyth Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Tai Chi is a form of gentle exercise, a method of moving meditation and a means of cultivating health and well-being. Tai Chi is suitable for all ages and abilities, so it's never too late to start. 

Music & Movement

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

Children and their caregivers will enjoy songs, activities, and stories that reinforce early reading skills.

Music & Movement

11:00am–11:45am
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 us weekly for our Music & Movement Storytime! Children will engage in songs, movement activities, and stories that reinforce early reading skills. 

Recommended for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers.

Hook & Loop Group

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come and join yarn crafters who like to knit, crochet, embroider and such. Share each other’s company and maybe a tip or two about a project. Bring your own project to work on or use some simple supplies and patterns we have on hand.

Growing Together (Learn, Grow, Eat, and Go)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
STEM
Cancelled
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Children will grow, learn, and connect as a community while learning essential skills including as planting, maintaining, and harvesting a garden.

Pokémon Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Games
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Do you play the Pokémon battle game, or would you like to learn how? Do you want to meet with other Pokémon lovers? Love trading your Pokémon cards? Join our Pokémon club! Beginners are welcome. For children and teens of all ages.

 

Gaming Hour

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

Kids and teens are invited to drop in to play multiplayer video games on the Nintendo Switch with other kids.

Tween STEAM Lab

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

The arts meet the sciences in hands-on fun at the Tween STEAM Lab! Join us each week for exciting experiments, technology exploration, building challenges, and beautiful art projects.

Makerspace Open Lab

4:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

The Library's Makerspace at Forsyth County Central Library has 3D printers, sewing machines, and other technology as well as space and worktables for large creative projects. Access to Makerspace equipment is first come, first served. 

Alvarez Serna

5:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting.

Teen Nintendo Switch Game Night

5:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Games
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Teens are invited to drop in to play Nintendo Switch games.

Recommended for teens ages 12-18.

Family-Friendly Films

5:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages
Movie
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us and fellow movie lovers at the Lewisville Branch as we show a family-friendly film once a month. Participants may bring their own snacks and drinks. We’ll see you at the library!