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Tween Gaming

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Storytime Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Games, Other
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of video games every Wednesday and sample a variety of games appropriate for ages 8 to 12. 

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

Join us for an hour of video games every Wednesday and sample a variety of games appropriate for ages 8 to 12. 

W-S Writer's Group

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Dudley Room at Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Dudley Room
The letters A, B, and C

Storytime

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MJEWHC Auditorium at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Children
The letters A, B, and C

Storytime

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
MJEWHC Auditorium at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Children
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Clemmons Preschool Storytime--special guest Santa!

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Clemmons Auditorium at Clemmons Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Engage your preschoolers with stories, songs and activities that promote language and pre-reading skill development to help facilitate their growth into successful readers. To...

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

Engage your preschoolers with stories, songs and activities that promote language and pre-reading skill development to help facilitate their growth into successful readers. 

The letters A, B, and C

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rural Hall Auditorium at Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Age Group:
Children
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 2-6.

Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Children
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 2-6.

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Healthy Cooking for Teens

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Carver School Road Conference Room at Carver School Road Branch
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn about kitchen safety and healthy recipes from Chef Floyd Davis. In December, we will be making rainbow fruit skewers.A program waiver is required for children to enjoy r...

Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Event Details:

Learn about kitchen safety and healthy recipes from Chef Floyd Davis. 

In December, we will be making rainbow fruit skewers.

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Upcycle Sewing

Thursday, December 12, 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. 

An open book

Books for Dudes

Thursday, December 12, 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?

Staff Day

All Day
Carver School Road Branch, Central Library, Clemmons Branch, Lewisville Branch, Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, Paddison Memorial Branch, Reynolda Manor Branch, Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch, Southside Branch, Walkertown Branch, Outreach/Mobile, Offsite

The library will be closed on Friday, Dec. 13 for staff training. We will reopen at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 14. 

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Branches:
Carver School Road Branch, Central Library, Clemmons Branch, Lewisville Branch, Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, Paddison Memorial Branch, Reynolda Manor Branch, Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch, Southside Branch, Walkertown Branch, Outreach/Mobile, Offsite
Description:

The library will be closed on Friday, Dec. 13 for staff training. We will reopen at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 14. 

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Crochet Class

Saturday, December 14, 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. 

 

An open book

Mystery Book Club

Saturday, December 14, 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.

An open book

Books & Brunch Book Club

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 2:15pm
Rural Hall Auditorium at 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
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
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.

The letters A, B, and C

Family Storytime

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Walkertown Auditorium at Walkertown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for this intergenerational program filled with stories, songs and movement that encourages early literacy skill development while promoting a love for books and reading wit...

Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for this intergenerational program filled with stories, songs and movement that encourages early literacy skill development while promoting a love for books and reading with family and friends.  

The letters A, B, and C

Family Storytime

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Storytime Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

This intergenerational program is filled with stories, songs, and movement that encourage early literacy skill development.Recommended for children of all ages.

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

This intergenerational program is filled with stories, songs, and movement that encourage early literacy skill development.

Recommended for children of all ages.

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LEGO Club

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
MJEWHC Auditorium at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children will develop creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills by finding solutions to various LEGO engineering design challenges. This program is open to children...

Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Children will develop creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills by finding solutions to various LEGO engineering design challenges. This program is open to children ages 5-13. 

Flower of the Month Acrylic Painting Class

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Paddison Storytime Room at Paddison Memorial Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Would you like to learn how to paint with acrylics?  Local artist Donna Calloway is offering free monthly acrylic painting classes for beginners. Seats are limited, so registr...

Required
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Would you like to learn how to paint with acrylics?  Local artist Donna Calloway is offering free monthly acrylic painting classes for beginners. Seats are limited, so registration is required. 

Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt

All Day 12/15 - 12/23
Southside Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Participate in Southside's monthly scavenger hunt! In the month of December, participants will find all the hidden gingerbread in the Children's Area. Once the hunt is co...

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

Participate in Southside's monthly scavenger hunt! 

In the month of December, participants will find all the hidden gingerbread in the Children's Area. 

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Book Babies

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Lewisville Auditorium at Lewisville Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Little ones will explore board books, fingerplays, and lap-bounce activities to encourage language development, brainstimulation, and socialization. Connect with&nbs...

Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Little ones will explore board books, fingerplays, and lap-bounce activities to encourage language development, brain
stimulation, and socialization. Connect with other parents too!

The letters A, B, and C

Book Babies

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Rural Hall Auditorium at Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Join us as we explore board books, finger plays and lap-bounce activities that help encourage language development, brain stimulation, and socialization. Engage your baby in new si...

Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we explore board books, finger plays and lap-bounce activities that help encourage language development, brain stimulation, and socialization.

The letters A, B, and C

Preschool Storytime

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Reynolda Manor Story Time/Conference Room at Reynolda Manor Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Priscilla at the Reynolda Manor Branch Library weekly on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for a fun-filled 30 minutes of stories, songs, and more. Let’s engage your preschoolers wit...

Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Story Time/Conference Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Priscilla at the Reynolda Manor Branch Library weekly on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for a fun-filled 30 minutes of stories, songs, and more.

bear reading a book

Toddler Storytime

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewisville Auditorium at Lewisville Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Through stories and interactive play, toddlers will build language skills and discover new words while exploring letters and sounds. They'll learn with music, picture books, rhymes...

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

Through stories and interactive play, toddlers will build language skills and discover new words while exploring letters and sounds. They'll learn with music, picture books, rhymes, and even explore other languages.

STREAMLab Mobile Makerspace

STREAMLab Mobile Makerspace: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Rural Hall/Stanleyville 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.Math Around with Us this December on t...

Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville 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.

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Dungeons & Dragons Meetup

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lewisville Multi-purpose Room at Lewisville Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn to play Dungeons & Dragons? Are you an experienced player who would like a place to meet up and have adventures? Join the Lewisville Branch Dungeo...

Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn to play Dungeons & Dragons? Are you an experienced player who would like a place to meet up and have adventures? Join the Lewisville Branch Dungeons & Dragons Meetup Group!