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

Monthly Scavenger Hunt

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Southside Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

This passive program is held within the children’s area of the library. It allows younger patrons to familiarize themselves with the library while completing the hidden message. Ea...

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

This passive program is held within the children’s area of the library. It allows younger patrons to familiarize themselves with the library while completing the hidden message.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Skeletons in the Closet

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Paddison Auditorium at Paddison Memorial Branch
Program Type:
Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Every family history has secrets and surprises. If you are interested in discovering your own family skeletons, please join us as Special Collections Librarian Grace May shares all...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Every family history has secrets and surprises.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Music and Movement

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southside Auditorium at 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
Room: Southside Auditorium
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Washington Bark Club

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Offsite
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Southside Branch Library is hosting a meetup group for introverted people with extroverted dogs. We meet in front of the Washington Dog Park at 10 a.m. select Saturdays for a f...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

The Southside Branch Library is hosting a meetup group for introverted people with extroverted dogs. We meet in front of the Washington Dog Park at 10 a.m. select Saturdays for a friendly dog meet-up.

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

Saturday Gaming Meetup

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Paddison Storytime Room at Paddison Memorial Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Adults and teens ages 15+ are invited to get together to play tabletop and strategy games in a friendly, inclusive environment. 

Register
Required
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Adults and teens ages 15+ are invited to get together to play tabletop and strategy games in a friendly, inclusive environment. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Game On!

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Walkertown Conference Room at Walkertown Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Patrons can enjoy playing board games. Games provided or patrons can bring their own.

Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Conference Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Patrons can enjoy playing board games. Games provided or patrons can bring their own.

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 "Teens" group.

True Crime for Teens

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Makerspace at Central Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Recommended for teens 14-18. Central Library Makerspace (second floor)Do you think you could catch a killer? Come learn about a true North Carolina murder and see if you can f...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Recommended for teens 14-18. 

Central Library Makerspace (second floor)

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

Spider Scavenger Hunt

All Day 10/16 - 10/31
Southside Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Participate in Southside's monthly scavenger hunt! In the month of October, participants will find all the hidden spiders that are in the Children's Area. Once the hunt i...

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 October, participants will find all the hidden spiders that are in the Children's Area. 

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

Clemmons Music and Movement

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Clemmons Storytime Room at Clemmons Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

While building gross and fine motor skills, coordination and phonological awareness through rhyming, participants will engage in songs, movement activities and stories that promote...

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

While building gross and fine motor skills, coordination and phonological awareness through rhyming, participants will engage in songs, movement activities and stories that promote the skills needed for reading and writing.

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

Open Hours Referral Service

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemmons Study Room A at Clemmons Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Need assistance finding organizations that help with health, shelter, food and more? Attend our monthly open hours referral service to talk to Jose Perez, peer support specialist. ...

Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Study Room A
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Need assistance finding organizations that help with health, shelter, food and more? Attend our monthly open hours referral service to talk to Jose Perez, peer support specialist.

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

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Clemmons Storytime Room at Clemmons Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, STEM, Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Do you play the Pokémon battle game, or would you like to learn how? Do you want to meet with other Pokémon lovers? Love trading your Pokémon cards? Join our Pokémon club! We meet ...

Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, STEM, Workshop, Other
Event Details:

Do you play the Pokémon battle game, or would you like to learn how? Do you want to meet with other Pokémon lovers? Love trading your Pokémon cards? Join our Pokémon club!

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 "Adults" group.

Early Voting

All Day 10/17 - 11/2
Rural Hall Auditorium at Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Nov. 2. This schedule may affect som...

Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Nov. 2. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Early Voting

All Day 10/17 - 11/2
Walkertown Auditorium at Walkertown Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Walkertown Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Nov. 2. This schedule may affect some regularly s...

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

Walkertown Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Nov. 2. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Early Voting

All Day 10/17 - 11/2
Lewisville Auditorium at Lewisville Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Lewisville Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Nov. 2. This schedule may affect some regularly s...

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

Lewisville Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Nov. 2. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

Early Voting

All Day 10/17 - 11/2
Southside Auditorium at Southside Branch
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:

Southside Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Nov. 2. This schedule may affect some regularly sc...

Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Southside Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Nov. 2. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Early Voting

All Day 10/17 - 11/2
Paddison Memorial Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Paddison Memorial Branch Library's Auditorium will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Nov. 2. This schedule may aff...

Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Paddison Memorial Branch Library's Auditorium will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Nov. 2. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

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

Paws and Claws: Children's Voting

All Day 10/17 - 11/2
Southside Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for "Paws and Claws Election Day" at the Southside Branch! Bring your little ones for a mock voting booth to choose between cats or dogs! Let's celebrate the power of votin...

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

Join us for "Paws and Claws Election Day" at the Southside Branch! Bring your little ones for a mock voting booth to choose between cats or dogs! Let's celebrate the power of voting! For ages 0-13.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Early Voting

10/17/2024 @ 7:30am to 11/02/2024 @ 8:30pm
Clemmons Auditorium at Clemmons Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Clemmons Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Election early voting location from Thursday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Nov. 2. This schedule may affect some regularly sche...

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

Clemmons Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Election early voting location from Thursday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Nov. 2. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

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.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Central Library Teen Central (second floor)This program recommended for teens ages 12-18.Show off your skills in this friendly competition. Winners will get small prizes. Waiver (s...

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Central Library Teen Central (second floor)
This program recommended for teens ages 12-18.

Show off your skills in this friendly competition. Winners will get small prizes. Waiver (see attachments) required for snacks.

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: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch

Monday, October 21, 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.Join the STREAMLab as we recognize var...

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.