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Computer Camp Out Google Docs

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Computer Training Bridge Lab at Central Library
Program Type:
Computer Training Bridge Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come join the fun and camp out with us for two days and learn to create and edit spreadsheets directly in your web browser—no special software is required. 

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Computer Training Bridge Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computer Training Bridge Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Come join the fun and camp out with us for two days and learn to create and edit spreadsheets directly in your web browser—no special software is required. 

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AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Assistance by Appointment

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

AARP WS Tax-Aide will be providing free tax assistance by appointment only. View the Tax Flyer for a listing of free tax assistance locations throughout the county, a list of docum...

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

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

The letters A, B, and C

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and fun as we build reading and school readiness skills! Preschool age children and their caregivers welcome. Thursday's at 10am in the Central Library ...

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

Join us for stories, songs, and fun as we build reading and school readiness skills! Preschool age children and their caregivers welcome. Thursday's at 10am in the Central Library Children's Room. 

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Computer Camp Out Google Docs

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Central Computer Training Bridge Lab at Central Library
Program Type:
Computer Training Bridge Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come join the fun and camp out with us for two days and learn to create and edit spreadsheets directly in your web browser—no special software is required. 

Register
Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Computer Training Bridge Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computer Training Bridge Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Come join the fun and camp out with us for two days and learn to create and edit spreadsheets directly in your web browser—no special software is required. 

laptop computer

Computer Camp Out Google Docs

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Computer Training Bridge Lab at Central Library
Program Type:
Computer Training Bridge Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come join the fun and camp out with us for two days and learn to create and edit spreadsheets directly in your web browser—no special software is required. 

Register
Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Computer Training Bridge Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computer Training Bridge Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Come join the fun and camp out with us for two days and learn to create and edit spreadsheets directly in your web browser—no special software is required. 

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Tween Gaming

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Storytime Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Interested in playing video games with friends, but don't know where to start? Join us for tween video gaming at the Central Library every other week on Tuesday evenings. What vide...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Interested in playing video games with friends, but don't know where to start? Join us for tween video gaming at the Central Library every other week on Tuesday evenings. What video games would you like to see? Let us know!

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Starting a Nonprofit Organization

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the major steps and considerations in starting a nonprofit organization in North Carolina. This session is part of a series of programs in partnership with the Small Bus...

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

Learn the major steps and considerations in starting a nonprofit organization in North Carolina. 

Vickers

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Central Study Room 2 at Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Study Room 2

Sittercise

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Storytime Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Central Library Storytime Room or Auditorium (depending on the weather) Join us at Central Library for Sittercise. Sittercise is designed to help with strength, balance, coord...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Central Library Storytime Room or Auditorium (depending on the weather) 

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Movie Matinee

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The movie matinee series is carefully curated and thoughtfully selected for a diverse audience. It's designed to entertain, educate, and inspire viewers by showcasing films that pr...

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

The movie matinee series is carefully curated and thoughtfully selected for a diverse audience. It's designed to entertain, educate, and inspire viewers by showcasing films that provoke thought, spark conversation, and evoke powerful emotions.

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VITA Forsyth Free Tax Assistance by Appointment

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Computer Training Bridge Lab at Central Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

VITA Forsyth Free Tax Program will be providing free tax assistance by appointment only. View the Tax Flyer for a complete listing of free tax assistance locations throughout the c...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Computer Training Bridge Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

VITA Forsyth Free Tax Program will be providing free tax assistance by appointment only.

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Crochet Class

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 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.Please br...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Please bring your own supplies.

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Black History Read It Sing It Dance It!

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Central Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Families will hear stories, enjoy singing and dancing while learning about African American culture, stories, and music. Program recommended for children ages 6-8.This program is p...

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

Families will hear stories, enjoy singing and dancing while learning about African American culture, stories, and music. Program recommended for children ages 6-8.

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African- American Read In

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Performance, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The National African American Read-In was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National County of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance, Special Event, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

The National African American Read-In was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National County of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month.

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Black Heroes Take & Make Crafts

All Day 2/10 - 2/14
Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Kids and tweens: We are celebrating Black History Month with craft kits! Stop by the Central Children's Library to pick up a kit honoring African-American heroes! Available on a fi...

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids and tweens: We are celebrating Black History Month with craft kits! Stop by the Central Children's Library to pick up a kit honoring African-American heroes!

Homeless Caucus

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The homeless caucus convenes to strategically discuss and collaborate on services for the homeless population within our community.This gathering provides a platform for stakeholde...

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

The homeless caucus convenes to strategically discuss and collaborate on services for the homeless population within our community.

Book Babies

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Your little ones will explore board books, finger plays and lap-bounce activities to encourage language development, brain stimulation, and socialization. Engage your baby in new s...

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.

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Beginners Sewing

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Makerspace at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this class you'll learn the basics of using your sewing machine. You'll learn how to thread your machine and bobbin, use the different features of your machine, and feel comfort...

Waitlist Seats Available
Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In this class you'll learn the basics of using your sewing machine. You'll learn how to thread your machine and bobbin, use the different features of your machine, and feel comfortable continuing to sew at home.

Music and Movement

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
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 phonologi...

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.

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Grow Your Skillz: Knitting for Beginners

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Storytime Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Grow your skillz with our Knitting for Beginners for Tweens! Learn how to create beautiful knitted creations for you and your loved ones. All supplies provided. This program is int...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grow your skillz with our Knitting for Beginners for Tweens! Learn how to create beautiful knitted creations for you and your loved ones. All supplies provided. This program is intended for children ages 8-12.

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Healthy Cooking for Teens: Chicken Salad

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Central Servery at Central Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

This program is recommended for teens ages 12-18.Learn to make healthy snacks from professional chef Floyd Davis. In February, we'll be making chicken salad. No experience in the k...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Servery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

This program is recommended for teens ages 12-18.

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Container and Raised Bed Gardening Basics

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Explore the gateway to growing anywhere, in containers! Featuring a basic hands on look at indoor and outdoor, herbs, veggies, and flowers. Join N.C. Cooperative Extension at the F...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Explore the gateway to growing anywhere, in containers! Featuring a basic hands on look at indoor and outdoor, herbs, veggies, and flowers. Join N.C.

The letters A, B, and C

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
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, rhyme...

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. 

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Tai Chi

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
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 ne...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone
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.