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Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

02/01/2025 @ 8:00am to 02/28/2025 @ 8:00pm
Southside Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Hidden in the Southside Branch Library’s children’s area are 10 different photos of influential African American labor leaders. Once you've found all of them, turn in your decoded ...

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 influential African American labor leaders. Once you've found all of them, turn in your decoded message and retrieve a prize.

For ages 0-13.

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DIY Valentine's Box

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southside Auditorium at Southside Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This fun, hands-on program invites young patrons to create their own personalized Valentine’s boxes, perfect for collecting cards and treats! 

Register
Required
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

This fun, hands-on program invites young patrons to create their own personalized Valentine’s boxes, perfect for collecting cards and treats! 

calculator paper and coins

AARP WS Tax-Aide by appointment

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:30pm
Southside Auditorium at Southside Branch
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: Southside Branch
Room: Southside 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

Music and Movement

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southside Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Children will engage in songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories while building gross-and fine-motor skills, coordination, and phonological awareness. For ages 3-5.

Library Branch: Southside Branch
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Children will engage in songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories while building gross-and fine-motor skills, coordination, and phonological awareness. For ages 3-5.

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Create the Date Craft

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Southside Auditorium at Southside Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Using materials supplied by the library, you will create a jar of creative date ideas for yourself and your partner or friend. Curate the adventures to your tastes, budget and inte...

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Required
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Using materials supplied by the library, you will create a jar of creative date ideas for yourself and your partner or friend. Curate the adventures to your tastes, budget and interests, then enjoy the unique date-night ideas all year long!

Southside Book Club

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southside Auditorium at 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 who...

Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
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 letters A, B, and C

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southside Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
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 ag...

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.

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Rock Garden

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southside Auditorium at Southside Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This event is for children ages 6-11 to enjoy a hands-on art activity together. Participants will choose their favorite stones and transform them into colorful, whimsical pieces of...

Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This event is for children ages 6-11 to enjoy a hands-on art activity together.

calculator paper and coins

AARP WS Tax-Aide by appointment

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:30pm
Southside Auditorium at Southside Branch
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: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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

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Chair Yoga

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Southside Auditorium at Southside Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Chair yoga boosts strength, flexibility, and mental well-being from the comfort and stability of a chair. This class is led by Registered Yoga Instructor Jane Holtje. All equipment...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Chair yoga boosts strength, flexibility, and mental well-being from the comfort and stability of a chair. This class is led by Registered Yoga Instructor Jane Holtje. All equipment is provided.

The letters A, B, and C

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southside Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
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 ag...

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.

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Gardening for Well-Being

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southside Auditorium at Southside Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Research shows that gardening can reduce stress, improve mood, and increase feelings of happiness. It provides a sense of accomplishment and can help individuals feel more connecte...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Research shows that gardening can reduce stress, improve mood, and increase feelings of happiness. It provides a sense of accomplishment and can help individuals feel more connected to the natural world.

pot with gardening tools

Tree Planting with 'Keep W-S Beautiful'

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Southside Auditorium at Southside Branch
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

 

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

 

calculator paper and coins

AARP WS Tax-Aide by appointment

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:30pm
Southside Auditorium at Southside Branch
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: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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

Welcome to Medicare

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Southside Auditorium at Southside Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Shepherd's Center trained volunteers can help answer your questions about Medicare, Prescription Drug Plans, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans and long-term care insur...

Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Event Details:

Shepherd's Center trained volunteers can help answer your questions about Medicare, Prescription Drug Plans, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans and long-term care insurance.

The letters A, B, and C

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southside Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
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 ag...

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.

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Healthy Cooking for Teens

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southside Auditorium at Southside Branch
Program Type:
Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Want to learn to how to prepare and cook healthy foods?Then come to the Southside Branch on Feb. 25 at 5:00 p.m. to learn how to make chicken salad with professional chef, Chef Flo...

Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Want to learn to how to prepare and cook healthy foods?

Then come to the Southside Branch on Feb. 25 at 5:00 p.m. to learn how to make chicken salad with professional chef, Chef Floyd! 

LEGOs

LEGO Club

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Southside Auditorium at Southside Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Embark on a creative journey with our LEGO Club, which brings children together to explore the wonderful world of LEGO building. Recommended for children ages 6-11.

Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Embark on a creative journey with our LEGO Club, which brings children together to explore the wonderful world of LEGO building. Recommended for children ages 6-11.

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Financial Literacy with the North Carolina Extension

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southside Auditorium at Southside Branch
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an information filled evening with Rhett Kyle with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension as we learn about financial literacy. This program is designed for those age...

Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Event Details:

Join us for an information filled evening with Rhett Kyle with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension as we learn about financial literacy. This program is designed for those ages 13-18. 

calculator paper and coins

AARP WS Tax-Aide by appointment

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:30pm
Southside Auditorium at Southside Branch
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: Southside Branch
Room: Southside 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

Music and Movement

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southside Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children will engage in songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories while building gross-and fine-motor skills, coordination, and phonological awareness. For ages 3-5.

Library Branch: Southside Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Children will engage in songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories while building gross-and fine-motor skills, coordination, and phonological awareness. For ages 3-5.

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Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt

03/01/2025 @ 8:00am to 03/31/2025 @ 8:00pm
Southside Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Hidden in the Southside Branch Library’s children’s area are 8 different photos of influential female leaders. Once you've found all of them, turn in your decoded message and retri...

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 8 different photos of influential female leaders. Once you've found all of them, turn in your decoded message and retrieve a prize.

For ages 0-13.

The letters A, B, and C

Family Storytime

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southside Auditorium at Southside Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

This storytime offers families the opportunity to enjoy quality time together through interactive read-aloud sessions, songs, and age-appropriate activities. 

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

This storytime offers families the opportunity to enjoy quality time together through interactive read-aloud sessions, songs, and age-appropriate activities. 

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Science Saturdays at Southside

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southside Auditorium at Southside Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all young scientists ages 6-11! Join us for Science Saturday at the library, where we'll explore exciting experiments, hands-on activities, and fascinating discoveries. It'...

Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Calling all young scientists ages 6-11! Join us for Science Saturday at the library, where we'll explore exciting experiments, hands-on activities, and fascinating discoveries. It's the perfect way to spark curiosity and have fun with science!