Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Harriet Jacobs and the Attic

All Day 2/11 - 3/14
Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for an immersive audiovisual experience as we illuminate Harriet Jacobs, a fugitive North Carolina enslaved person who hid in a tiny attic garret for seven years.

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NEW DATE STEAM for Tweens: Black History Month Space Rockets

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carver School Road Main Floor at Carver School Road Branch

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Main Floor
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math at our monthly STEAM programs. Recommended for children ages 8-12.

instructor and students

Cowrie Shells and the African Diaspora

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lewisville Offsite 2 at Lewisville Branch

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Offsite 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how the cowrie shell, which was used as currency throughout Africa as far back as the 14th century, helps anthropologists trace the African diaspora.

board game, board game piece, and die

Black History Month Trivia

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Black History Month celebrates the contributions of Black Americans to the world and our legacy looking to the future and beyond. 

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The WSSU Curiosity Exchange -- A Community Speaker Series

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Forsyth Reading Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Special Event, Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Forsyth Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Other
Event Details:

 Winston-Salem State University’s O’Kelly Library, in partnership with the Forsyth County Central Library, is hosting a community lecture series called The WSSU Curiosity Exchange. Each Wednesday from Jan.

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Gee's Bend Quiltmaking History

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Carver School Road Conference Room at Carver School Road Branch

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Learn about the history of the Gee's Bend quiltmaking tradition during this special Black History Month program. 

Hosted by Peggy Moore of the Delta Arts Center. 

knitting needles and a ball of yarn

Quilting on the Underground Railroad

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carver School Road Conference Room at Carver School Road Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Special Event

Age Group:

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

During this special Black History Month program, kids will learn about the history of quilting during the Underground Railroad and complete a simple quilting project.  

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The WSSU Curiosity Exchange -- A Community Speaker Series

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Forsyth Reading Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Special Event, Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Forsyth Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Other
Event Details:

 Winston-Salem State University’s O’Kelly Library, in partnership with the Forsyth County Central Library, is hosting a community lecture series called The WSSU Curiosity Exchange. Each Wednesday from Jan.

craft supplies

Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MJEWHC Auditorium at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday. We will make crafts and enjoy an animated read aloud of a Dr. Seuss story. 

Forsyth County Board of Elections

Election Day voting

All Day 3/3
Paddison Auditorium at Paddison Memorial Branch

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

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

Paddison Memorial Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Election voting location on Tuesday, March 3 from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. This may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch. 

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Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/1–2/28
Children
Other
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Explore the library, discover new books and resources, and enjoy a friendly challenge with our monthly Scavenger Hunt. 

Scavenger Hunt: Heart Edition

All Day 2/1–2/28
All Ages
Other
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Love is in the air! Stop by the Reynolda Manor Branch Library during the month of February and take part in our Heart scavenger hunt just to see how much love is around. If you can find all 10 of the hidden hearts, you will win a small prize.

Black History Month Escape Room

All Day 2/2–2/28
Teens, Adults
Games
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Get ready to take flight as Malloy/Jordan celebrates Black History Month and pays tribute to African American female aviators. Team up with your family and friends and use your skills to solve the clues and escape ...

Harriet Jacobs and the Attic

All Day 2/11–3/14
All Ages
Special Event
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for an immersive audiovisual experience as we illuminate Harriet Jacobs, a fugitive North Carolina enslaved person who hid in a tiny attic garret for seven years.

Early Voting at Clemmons Branch Library

02/16/2026 @ 8:00am–02/20/2026 @ 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Clemmons Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Feb. 12-Saturday, Feb. 28. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

Early Voting at Lewisville Branch Library

02/16/2026 @ 8:00am–02/20/2026 @ 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Lewisville Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Feb. 12-Saturday, Feb. 28. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

Early Voting at Paddison Memorial Branch Library

02/16/2026 @ 8:00am–02/20/2026 @ 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Clemmons Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Feb. 12-Saturday, Feb. 28. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

Early Voting at Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library

02/16/2026 @ 8:00am–02/20/2026 @ 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Feb. 12 through Saturday, Feb. 28. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

Early Voting at Southside Branch Library

02/16/2026 @ 8:00am–02/20/2026 @ 7:30pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Southside Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Feb. 12-Saturday, Feb. 28. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-ins

9:00am–5:00pm
Health & Wellness, Special Event
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Conference Room
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Event Details:

Forsyth County Department of Social Services (DSS) staff members will be on site one day per week to answer residents’ questions, provide information, and help people apply for DSS services including energy programs, food and nutrition assistance,

Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-ins

11:00am–7:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Special Event
Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Event Details:

Forsyth County Department of Social Services (DSS) staff members will be on site one day per week to answer residents’ questions, provide information, and help people apply for DSS services including energy programs, food and nutrition assistance,

Craft Crew

4:00pm–5:30pm
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Join us in the Central Library Makerspace every Tuesday evening for a crafty extravaganza! Every other week will have a featured craft, with freeform crafting during the weeks between.

NEW DATE STEAM for Tweens: Black History Month Space Rockets

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
STEM
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Main Floor
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math at our monthly STEAM programs. Recommended for children ages 8-12.

LEGO Storytime

6:00pm–6:45pm
Babies, Children
STEM, Storytime
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a preschool Storytime that uses LEGOs and books to promote language and pre-reading skill development. Registration is required. 

Recommended for children ages 2-5.

Cowrie Shells and the African Diaspora

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Special Event
Register
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Offsite 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how the cowrie shell, which was used as currency throughout Africa as far back as the 14th century, helps anthropologists trace the African diaspora.

Billy Hairston: A Walkertown Legacy

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join the Walkertown Area Historical Society and the library for a special Black History Month tribute honoring Billy Hairston, who made history as the first and only Black member of the Walkertown Town Council. Mr.

Hooks & Books

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for a creative, welcoming space to connect and craft? Our inclusive fiber arts club, Hooks & Books is open to all ages and skill levels — whether you're just picking up a needle or you're a seasoned stitcher!

Men Talk Too!: A Discussion Series

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Forsyth Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join other men in supportive discussions regarding topics such as health, community, and fatherhood.  These meetings are hosted in cooperation with the Forsyth County Department of Public Health.   

Pajama Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come in your pajamas and enjoy stories, songs, and bedtime-themed crafts that promote a love for books and reading with family and friends.

Recommended for children 6 and under and their caregivers.

AARP Foundation WS Tax Aide by appointment

9:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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

Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-Ins

9:00am–5:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Special Event
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Event Details:

Forsyth County Department of Social Services (DSS) staff members will be on site one day per week to answer residents’ questions, provide information, and help people apply for DSS services including energy programs, food and nutrition assistance,

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities.

Recommended for children ages 3-6.

 

Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children will build language skills, explore letters and sounds, and discover new words through stories, music, rhymes, and interactive play.  

Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. 

Bingocize

10:00am–10:45am
Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Story Time/Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Bingocize combines fun and familiar Bingo games and light physical activity (seated or standing) with nutrition and health education to create a joyful and inclusive setting for social engagement.