ABC Summer Reading Bucket List

All Day
Babies, Children
Storytime
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Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let the alphabet inspire your summer days. For 26 days, children can read a short book and do an activity related to a different letter of the alphabet. 

The books cannot be checked out, but the activity can be taken home. 

Cancelled

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Children
Storytime
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Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, 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 children ages 3-6.

 

Toddler Storytime

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

Join Librarian Jason for a 30 minute toddler storytime every Wednesday, 10am, at the Central Library. This celebration of early literacy skills features picture books, songs, rhymes and one bilingual English/Spanish book every week. 

Tai Chi

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Health & Wellness
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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. 

Computer Camp Computer Basics

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Computer Training Bridge Class
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Computer Training Bridge Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computer Training Bridge Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

This beginner-friendly two day camp is designed for individuals with little or no experience using computers. Over two days, you will learn fundamental computer skills, including how to use a mouse, navigate and browse the Internet.

Reservation

Meshawn Chalmers

11:00am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Study Room 1

Music and Movement

11:30am–12:00pm
Babies, Children
Storytime, Other
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Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime, Other
Event Details:

While building gross and fine motor skills, coordination and phonological awareness through rhyming, participants will engage in songs, movement activities and stories that promote the skills needed for reading and writing.

Cookbook Club

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Cooking
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Event Details:

Do you want to show off your culinary expertise? Or pick up some new cooking tips and tricks? Or just sample a lot of delicious, homemade food? Then you ought to join the Cookbook Club!

Reservation

Batts, Yolanda

1:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Study.

Fold and Fun: Origami Hour

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

Boost your creativity and focus by learning the art of paper folding to create various shapes and figures. We’ll also have books and materials available to you to help you continue the fun at home. Recommended for children ages 6-11.

Summer STEM Series

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
STEM
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us Wednesday afternoons for our Summer STEM Series! Each week we will explore a different element of science, technology, engineering, and math through play and experimentation. Ages 5-8.

Open Hours Referral Service

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Other
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Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Learn about places that help with health, shelter, food, and more with Jose Perez, peer support specialist.

 

Cancelled

Poetry Workshop

3:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a poet? Do you know it? Does poetry have to rhyme? Is poetry cool? Does anything rhyme with orange? Answer these and other burning questions in this fun multi-day workshop for ages 12-18 at the Central Library. 

Mosaic Magic: Teen Tile Art

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 12-18.

Join us for an artistic-filled summer this year as we Color Our World during Summer Reading Program. Each week we will tackle a different avenue of art and create a unique project. 

Color Your World with Mad Science of the Triad

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Special Event, STEM
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Special Event, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mad Science of the Triad is headed to the Forsyth County Public Libraries! Enjoy exciting science experiments that Color Your World!

Computer Camp Computer Basics

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Computer Training Bridge Class
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Computer Training Bridge Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computer Training Bridge Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

This beginner-friendly two day camp is designed for individuals with little or no experience using computers. Over two days, you will learn fundamental computer skills, including how to use a mouse, navigate and browse the Internet.

STEAM's Greatest Hits

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children aged 4 through tweens are invited to do fun (and MESSY!) STEAM activities. We are repeating some of the most popular STEAM activities this summer.

Kernersville Writers' Group

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Other
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Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join local author and Library Assistant Bianca Jones as she guides aspiring writers in crafting and promoting their writing. 

Email Bianca for more information.

Makerspace Open Lab

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
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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. 

Diamond Art Painting

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a new new hobby? Learn how to create mosaic-style pictures. Participants may take home their artwork.