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TEENtober-Book Face

All Day 10/7 - 10/12
Lewisville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

The Lewisville Branch Library is celebrating teens the whole month of October!  Come in weekly to see what’s up! This week, find a book with a face on the cover or use one of ...

Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Lewisville Branch Library is celebrating teens the whole month of October!  Come in weekly to see what’s up! This week, find a book with a face on the cover or use one of our preselected books. Try to line it up with your own face.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Clemmons Preschool Crafts

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Clemmons Storytime Room at Clemmons Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Create a simple craft with us based on the Storytime theme of the week.  Recommended for ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a simple craft with us based on the Storytime theme of the week.  Recommended for ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

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

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.

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

Lego STEM Challenge

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Makerspace at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Unleash your inner architect and build STEM skills with our STEM Lego Challenge! This program is recommended for children 5 years old and up.

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

Unleash your inner architect and build STEM skills with our STEM Lego Challenge! 

This program is recommended for children 5 years old and 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.

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 "Teens" group.

TEENtober-Origami

All Day 10/14 - 10/19
Lewisville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

The Lewisville Branch Library is celebrating teens the whole month of October!  Come in weekly to see what’s up! This week, try your hand at the art of paper folding. Origami ...

Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Event Details:

The Lewisville Branch Library is celebrating teens the whole month of October!  Come in weekly to see what’s up! This week, try your hand at the art of paper folding.

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

Lego STEM Challenge

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Makerspace at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Unleash your inner architect and build STEM skills with our STEM Lego Challenge! Ages five and up. 

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

Unleash your inner architect and build STEM skills with our STEM Lego Challenge! Ages five and up. 

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.

Craft Club

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Carver School Road Conference Room at Carver School Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Kids are invited to join our monthly craft group. Meet other crafters and learn to make all sorts of fun projects! In October, we'll be painting pumpkins. Supplies will be provided...

Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids are invited to join our monthly craft group. Meet other crafters and learn to make all sorts of fun projects! In October, we'll be painting pumpkins. Supplies will be provided. 

 

 

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 "Children" group.

Kids' Art Hour

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

 Children will complete a different art project each month. The craft for October is Yayoi Kusama-inspired pumpkins.Recommended for children ages 6-12.  

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

 Children will complete a different art project each month. The craft for October is Yayoi Kusama-inspired pumpkins.

Recommended for children ages 6-12. 

 

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

Literary Pumpkin Decorating Contest

All Day 10/16 - 10/30
Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enter Rural Hall Library’s Literary Pumpkin Decorating Contest beginning October 16, 2024. Patrons are invited to decorate a pumpkin that references a children’s book. Carved or pu...

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

Enter Rural Hall Library’s Literary Pumpkin Decorating Contest beginning October 16, 2024. Patrons are invited to decorate a pumpkin that references a children’s book. Carved or punctured pumpkins will not be accepted.

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

Builders Club

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lewisville Storytime Room at Lewisville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Do you love to build? Join the Builders Club at Lewisville Library! Builders will hear a great story and then build a project related to the story with LEGOs, K'NEX, or the many ot...

Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Storytime
Event Details:

Do you love to build? Join the Builders Club at Lewisville Library! Builders will hear a great story and then build a project related to the story with LEGOs, K'NEX, or the many other building supplies that we have!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Clemmons Preschool Crafts

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Clemmons Storytime Room at Clemmons Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Create a simple craft with us based on the Storytime theme of the week.  Recommended for ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a simple craft with us based on the Storytime theme of the week.  Recommended for ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

DIY Handprint Keychain

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southside Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Let’s make handprint key chains together using shrinky dinks! This program is designed for parents and their children ages 0-5. This program will take place in the Children's Area ...

Library Branch: Southside Branch
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let’s make handprint key chains together using shrinky dinks! This program is designed for parents and their children ages 0-5. This program will take place in the Children's Area of the library. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Community Scan Day

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Want to preserve your personal histories by digitizing photographs, documents, and other heirlooms? Want to help the North Carolina Collection grow its local history collections? C...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Workshop, Other
Event Details:

Want to preserve your personal histories by digitizing photographs, documents, and other heirlooms? Want to help the North Carolina Collection grow its local history collections? Come to the Forsyth County Central Library’s Community Scan Day!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Clay Ghost Craft

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us at Rural Hall to make an adorable ghost tealight holder from air-dry clay. Most suitable for ages 12-18. Registration is not required.    

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

Join us at Rural Hall to make an adorable ghost tealight holder from air-dry clay. 

Most suitable for ages 12-18. Registration is not required.