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National Library Week: For a Richer, Fuller Life, Read

All Day 4/20 - 4/25
Lewisville Branch

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

The Lewisville Branch Library wants to celebrate National Library Week (April 19-25) with its community through some fun and engaging events. Stop by the library and participant in one or more of the following activities: 

microphone and musical notes

Gateways Music Festival: Paul J. Burgett Lecture feat. Mira Walker, Pianist

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Performance, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance, Special Event
Event Details:

Dr. Paul J. Burgett Lecture and Community Conversation: Mira Walker, Piano

pencil

Teen Writers' Group

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Paddison Storytime Room at Paddison Memorial Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join fellow teen writers and published teen author Bianca Jones to share feedback, learn about the publishing process and more. 

Program recommended for teens ages 12 to 18. 

An open book

Virginia Evans in Conversation with Charlie Lovett Livestream

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

No ticket? No problem! Watch Virginia Evans in Conversation with Charlie Lovett via livestream. 

An open book

Virginia Evans in Conversation with Charlie Lovett Livestream

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rural Hall Auditorium at Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch

Program Type:

Book Club, Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Special Event
Event Details:

No ticket? No problem! Watch Virginia Evans in Conversation with Charlie Lovett via livestream. 

calculator paper and coins

Money Smart Boot Camp: Your Spending & Saving Plan

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Reynolda Manor Storytime/Conference Room at Reynolda Manor Branch

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Storytime/Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Want to build your financial confidence score along with your credit report score? Looking to make informed money decisions for today as well as tomorrow? If you answered yes, then Money Smart Boot Camp is the program for you.  

calculator paper and coins

Dollars & Decisions – Teen Financial Literacy Series

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southside Auditorium at Southside Branch

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Take control of your financial future and learn how to budget, save, be smart with your spending, and prepare for adulthood one dollar at a time. 

An open book

African American Reads Book Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MJEWHC Auditorium at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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

two people exercising

Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together (LIFT)

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Walkertown Auditorium at Walkertown Branch

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

LIFT is an evidence-based physical activity and nutrition program for older adults (ages 65+) that is designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility, and social connection.

The letters A, B, and C

May the Fourth Be With You

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rural Hall Auditorium at Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Star Wars Day with a short Storytime, crafts, activities, and a special scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged. 

Recommended for children ages 3-8. Supplies are limited. Registration required.

 

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Scavenger Hunt: Colorful Egg Edition

All Day 4/4–4/30
All Ages
Other
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Eggcellent news!! The eggs are rolling around the library! Stop by the Reynolda Manor Branch Library during the month of April and take part in our Colorful Egg scavenger hunt.

Butterfly Scavenger Hunt

All Day 4/6–4/30
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. 

Acrylic Nature Painting for Beginners

2:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you like to learn how to paint flowers, birds, and other denizens of nature? Local artist Donna Calloway teaches acrylic painting classes on the third Saturday and fourth Thursday of each month from 2-4:30 p.m.

National Library Week: For a Richer, Fuller Life, Read

All Day 4/20–4/25
All Ages
Special Event
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

The Lewisville Branch Library wants to celebrate National Library Week (April 19-25) with its community through some fun and engaging events. Stop by the library and participant in one or more of the following activities: 

Book Babies

9:30am–10:00am
Babies
Storytime
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

 Read and sing with your baby while exposing them to new sights, sounds, and expressions during this fun and lively Storytime.  

 Recommended for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. 

Walkertown Family Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children will enjoy stories and activities that promote a love for books and reading with family and friends. Recommended for children ages 7 and under and their caregivers.

Triad Sip & Stitch

9:30am–12:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you are a seasoned crafter or just want to learn, consider joining Triad Sip & Stitch, our library’s weekly knitting and crochet group.

Book Babies

10:00am–10:30am
Babies
Storytime
Cancelled
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.

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children will enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that promote a love for books and reading with family and friends.  

Recommended for children ages 6 and under and their caregivers. 

Computer Class - Computer Training Bridge

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Computer Training Bridge Class
Cancelled
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Training Bridge Class
Event Details:

Register for the class at www.forsythcomputertraining.org.

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Storytime/Conference Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Priscilla weekly on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for Preschool Storytime. Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs and more. Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, 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. 

Crochet and Knitting Class

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Monday from 1-3 PM at the Walkertown Branch Library for our weekly Crochet and Knitting Class! Whether you've always wanted to learn these timeless crafts or are looking to refresh your skills, this class is perfect for you.

Living Healthy with Diabetes series

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Cancelled
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you are among the one million people in North Carolina living with diabetes and want to learn best practices for managing the condition, please sign up for Living Healthy with Diabetes, the Piedmont Triad Regional Council's six-week course on m

Gateways Music Festival: Paul J. Burgett Lecture feat. Mira Walker, Pianist

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Performance, Special Event
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance, Special Event
Event Details:

Dr. Paul J. Burgett Lecture and Community Conversation: Mira Walker, Piano

Teen Writers' Group

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join fellow teen writers and published teen author Bianca Jones to share feedback, learn about the publishing process and more. 

Program recommended for teens ages 12 to 18. 

Dungeons & Dragons Meetup

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Games
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons at your local library. Unleash your creativity, embark on epic quests, and forge new friendships in a fun, inclusive environment.

Paint & Pop

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unleash your inner artist at the library! Join us for a relaxing painting class where creativity flows and no experience is required. All materials provided — just bring your imagination!

Registration is required.

 

Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-ins

9:00am–5:30pm
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,

Toddler Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, 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 through 3 years and their caregivers.

Day Activity and Arts for Special Needs Adults

9:45am–12:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Games, Movie
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, relaxed movie and craft program designed especially for adults with special needs! Enjoy a friendly, sensory aware film screening followed by an easy, guided craft activity.

Book Babies

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

Read and sing with your baby while exposing them to new sights, sounds, and expressions during this fun and lively Storytime.  

Recommended for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. 

NEW PROGRAM AT CARVER SCHOOL ROAD BRANCH! Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Main Floor
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children will enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that promote a love for books and reading with family and friends. 

Recommended for children ages 6 and under and their caregivers.

 

Preschool Storytime

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

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

Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.