Event List

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. 

Join us at Central Library for Sittercise, an exercise program that helps with strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and overall improved function. 

Join the Walking Read with Southside Branch Library’s Fright Club. This horror book club meets monthly outside the Cobblestone Farmers Market to walk-and-talk around Washington Park.

Join us as Bob LePere, NC State Master Gardener volunteer, explains best practices for managing a successful garden from start to finish.  Bob will discuss everything from planning your garden for each season and planting from seed to maintaining

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. 

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?

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

Email Bianca for more information.

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?

Join us as Bob LePere, NC State Master Gardener volunteer, explains best practices for managing a successful garden from start to finish.  Bob will discuss everything from planning your garden for each season and planting from seed to maintaining

Join us at Central Library for Sittercise, an exercise program that helps with strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and overall improved function. 

Join us for this #Booktok-driven program perfect for fans of anything that has gone viral on social media. Club members enjoy themed snacks related to the titles being discussed. 

Unwind with a relaxing morning of coloring, coffee, and community! Coloring supplies and coffee will be provided.  

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 Lovers' Book Club reads a variety of titles, including some nonfiction. Book Club members take turns facilitating.   

Titles are selected six months to a year in advance.

Peer Support Outreach Specialist Jose Perez will be available to direct anyone in need to essential services such as housing assistance, medical services, mental health counseling and financial assistance. For more information, call

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. 

Do you love cooking and learning about new seasonings, flavors, and herbs? Each month we share a new spice sample, along with some history and suggested recipes.Check back soon for more details.

Join us for an adult book club where members can read books by African American authors. Attendees can participate in-person or virtually.

Do you love reading a good murder mystery? This book club will read a selection from the genre each month.

We select our books a few months at a time, so watch this space for updates. 

Come to the fall concert of the Fun Fatale Trio to hear the sounds of this acoustic band of vocal harmonies, guitar, fiddle, and upright bass.

Join us at Central Library for Sittercise, an exercise program that helps with strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and overall improved function. 

Register for the class at www.forsythcomputertraining.org.

Please contact Sonya Rice at 336-703-3079 if you have questions.

Chess is a game that brings different generations together. Come play the age-old game of chess, take a look at the library’s collection of chess boards, and maybe check out a book to improve your skills.