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Upcycle Sewing

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Makerspace at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In this class you will learn how to improve your sewing skills by taking old clothing to make sustainable fashion that’s both creative and eco-friendly. Please note: You must ...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

In this class you will learn how to improve your sewing skills by taking old clothing to make sustainable fashion that’s both creative and eco-friendly. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Skeletons in the Closet

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Paddison Auditorium at Paddison Memorial Branch
Program Type:
Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Every family history has secrets and surprises. If you are interested in discovering your own family skeletons, please join us as Special Collections Librarian Grace May shares all...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Every family history has secrets and surprises.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books for Dudes

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lewisville Multi-purpose Room at Lewisville Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a dude who likes to read? Are you a dude who is curious what other dudes are reading? Are you a dude who wants to get back into reading, but doesn’t know where to start? Th...

Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Are you a dude who likes to read? Are you a dude who is curious what other dudes are reading? Are you a dude who wants to get back into reading, but doesn’t know where to start?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Color & Coffee

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Lewisville Auditorium at Lewisville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Color & Coffee is a morning to relax, color, be with others and enjoy a cup of coffee on the house. Coloring sheets, colored pencils and coffee will be available for participan...

Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Color & Coffee is a morning to relax, color, be with others and enjoy a cup of coffee on the house. Coloring sheets, colored pencils and coffee will be available for participants. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Washington Bark Club

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Offsite
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Southside Branch Library is hosting a meetup group for introverted people with extroverted dogs. We meet in front of the Washington Dog Park at 10 a.m. select Saturdays for a f...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

The Southside Branch Library is hosting a meetup group for introverted people with extroverted dogs. We meet in front of the Washington Dog Park at 10 a.m. select Saturdays for a friendly dog meet-up.

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

Crochet Class

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Makerspace at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This class is for beginners they will learn how to start a project, work basic stitches, rows and rounds, change colors, determine gauge and sizing, and read instructions.Space is ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

This class is for beginners they will learn how to start a project, work basic stitches, rows and rounds, change colors, determine gauge and sizing, and read instructions.

Space is limited for this event. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Chess Enrichment with Coach Tony

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Clemmons Storytime Room at Clemmons Branch
Program Type:
Games, Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Chess Enrichment with Coach Tony is a series of TWO FREE chess workshops for anyone who wants to learn chess strategies from a professional player.  All ages are welcome! ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games, Special Event, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Chess Enrichment with Coach Tony is a series of TWO FREE chess workshops for anyone who wants to learn chess strategies from a professional player.  All ages are welcome!  Please register here at the calendar site or at the Clem

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Reynolda Manor Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Mystery Book Club invites members to put their detective skills to work as they discuss a new mystery every month. Meets the second Saturday of each month virtually via Zoom. E...

Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Mystery Book Club invites members to put their detective skills to work as they discuss a new mystery every month. Meets the second Saturday of each month virtually via Zoom.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books & Brunch Book Club

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 2:15pm
Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for this #Booktok-driven program perfect for fans of anything that has gone viral on social media. Each month, participants will select a popular title and meet to discuss....

Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for this #Booktok-driven program perfect for fans of anything that has gone viral on social media. Each month, participants will select a popular title and meet to discuss.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Clemmons Christmas Crafterday

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Clemmons Conference Room at Clemmons Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Get your Christmas card and homemade gift-making completed by coming to Christmas Crafterday at Clemmons Library on Oct. 12 anytime between 11 a.m. to  4 p.m. Use the stamps, ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Get your Christmas card and homemade gift-making completed by coming to Christmas Crafterday at Clemmons Library on Oct. 12 anytime between 11 a.m. to  4 p.m.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Gaming Saturday

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 3:30pm
Clemmons Branch
Program Type:
Games, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Grade schoolers, tweens, teens, and adults are invited to play video games and use the Metaquest headsets at the Clemmons Branch library on select Saturdays from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p....

Register
Required
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Grade schoolers, tweens, teens, and adults are invited to play video games and use the Metaquest headsets at the Clemmons Branch library on select Saturdays from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Ride a virtual rollercoaster with Santa!

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

Saturday Gaming Meetup

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Paddison Storytime Room at Paddison Memorial Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Adults and teens ages 15+ are invited to get together to play tabletop and strategy games in a friendly, inclusive environment. 

Register
Required
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Adults and teens ages 15+ are invited to get together to play tabletop and strategy games in a friendly, inclusive environment. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adults' Art Hour

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Take time for monthly self-care and relax through low-stakes art projects. We will spend time creating beautiful art and enjoying a low-stress environment. Materials will be provid...

Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Take time for monthly self-care and relax through low-stakes art projects. We will spend time creating beautiful art and enjoying a low-stress environment. Materials will be provided.

In October, we'll be painting a spooky ghost.

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

STREAMLab Mobile Makerspace: Southside Branch

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Southside Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join the Forsyth County Public Library on a new adventure filled with literacy and technology with the STREAMLab Mobile Makerspace Bookmobile.Join the STREAMLab as we recognize var...

Library Branch: Southside Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM, Other
Event Details:

Join the Forsyth County Public Library on a new adventure filled with literacy and technology with the STREAMLab Mobile Makerspace Bookmobile.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Southside Book Club

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southside Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is an eclectic book club, hosted by the Southside Branch Library. Expect dynamic conversations and excellent snacks. We have book choices that incorporate the tastes of the wh...

Library Branch: Southside Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This is an eclectic book club, hosted by the Southside Branch Library. Expect dynamic conversations and excellent snacks. We have book choices that incorporate the tastes of the whole group. The book lineup has been chosen throughout 2024.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Training Bridge: Introduction to Google Docs

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Carver School Road Conference Room at Carver School Road Branch
Program Type:
Computer Training Bridge Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn to create and edit text documents right in your web browser—no special software is required. Even better, multiple people can work at the same time, you can see people’s chan...

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 text documents right in your web browser—no special software is required. Even better, multiple people can work at the same time, you can see people’s changes as they make them, and every change is saved automatically.

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

STREAMLab Mobile Makerspace: Neighborhood Visits

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join the Forsyth County Public Library on a new adventure filled with literacy and technology with the STREAMLab Mobile Makerspace Bookmobile.Join the STREAMLab as we recognize var...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM, Other
Event Details:

Join the Forsyth County Public Library on a new adventure filled with literacy and technology with the STREAMLab Mobile Makerspace Bookmobile.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Level Up: Adult Gamer Society

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Central Makerspace at Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Level Up: Adult Gamer Society is an 18+ program where you can bring your games, your friends, or just yourself, and play an array of games including a Nintendo Switch, tabletop gam...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Level Up: Adult Gamer Society is an 18+ program where you can bring your games, your friends, or just yourself, and play an array of games including a Nintendo Switch, tabletop games, card games, board games, and more.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Clemmons Cookbook Club Meeting

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Clemmons Conference Room at Clemmons Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Clemmons Cookbook Club members choose a recipe from a preselected book, make the recipe, and bring it in for tasting. Everyone is welcome, but you must bring a dish to share. Selec...

Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Cooking
Event Details:

Clemmons Cookbook Club members choose a recipe from a preselected book, make the recipe, and bring it in for tasting. Everyone is welcome, but you must bring a dish to share.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Witchy Washi & Whatnot Crafting

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Our monthly Witchy Washy and Whatnot Crafting group is a great way to meet other crafters and learn to make all sorts of fun projects, many of which include the use of washi tape!&...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Our monthly Witchy Washy and Whatnot Crafting group is a great way to meet other crafters and learn to make all sorts of fun projects, many of which include the use of washi tape! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Witchy Washi & Whatnot Crafting

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Lewisville Offsite at Lewisville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Our monthly Witchy Washy and Whatnot Crafting group is a great way to meet other crafters and to learn to make all sorts of fun projects, many of which include the use of washi tap...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Our monthly Witchy Washy and Whatnot Crafting group is a great way to meet other crafters and to learn to make all sorts of fun projects, many of which include the use of washi tape!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tatting:  An Introduction to Creating Handmade Lace

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Paddison Makerspace at Paddison Memorial Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tatting is an art technique that involves tying knots to make lace. The knots are made of rings and chains and can be used to make a wide variety of items including jewelry, orname...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Tatting is an art technique that involves tying knots to make lace.

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

Open Hours Referral Service

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemmons Study Room A at Clemmons Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Need assistance finding organizations that help with health, shelter, food and more? Attend our monthly open hours referral service to talk to Jose Perez, peer support specialist. ...

Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Study Room A
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Need assistance finding organizations that help with health, shelter, food and more? Attend our monthly open hours referral service to talk to Jose Perez, peer support specialist.

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

Classic Gold Music Jam

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Reynolda Manor Story Time/Conference Room at Reynolda Manor Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Performance, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

The Classic Gold Music Jam provides a welcoming venue for musicians at all levels to enjoy fellowship and music. Bring an instrument to play or grab a chair and watch.

Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Story Time/Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance, Other
Event Details:

The Classic Gold Music Jam provides a welcoming venue for musicians at all levels to enjoy fellowship and music. Bring an instrument to play or grab a chair and watch.