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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Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful Tree Program

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Reynolda Manor Auditorium at Reynolda Manor Branch

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Learn how to plant and care for a new tree seedling with Andy Szabat of Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful.  

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Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful Tree Program

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center Offsite at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Learn how to plant and care for a new tree seedling with Andy Szabat of Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful. Free tree seedlings will be available for to take home. One tree per family.

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Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful Tree Program

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Learn how to plant and care for a new tree seedling with Andy Szabat of Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful. 

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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.

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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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The WSSU Curiosity Exchange -- A Community Speaker Series

Wednesday, March 4, 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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Zumba

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MJEWHC Auditorium at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Move, groove, and dance your way to feeling great. No experience needed. Just bring your enthusiasm! Registration required. Register at the circulation desk.

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The WSSU Curiosity Exchange -- A Community Speaker Series

Wednesday, March 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.

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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 ...

Chess Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Games
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join us as we celebrate and play the age old game of chess. Open to experienced and beginner players alike.

Healthy Cooking for Teens

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Cooking, STEM
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to make vegetarian chili from professional chef Floyd Davis. No experience in the kitchen required. Program waivers are required.

Computer Camp Facebook

11:00am–12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Computer Training Bridge Class
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Computer Training Bridge Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computer Training Bridge Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class gives a quick overview of the popular social media source, Facebook then guide participants through the Setup process.

FYI: Must bring working cell phone to class.

Computer Camp Facebook

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Computer Training Bridge Class
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Computer Training Bridge Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computer Training Bridge Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class gives a quick overview of the popular social media source, Facebook then guide participants through the Setup process.

FYI: Must bring working cell phone to class.

Makerspace Open Lab

4:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

The Library's Makerspace at Forsyth County Central Library has 3D printers, sewing machines, and other technology as well as space and worktables for large creative projects. Access to Makerspace equipment is first come, first served. 

Crochet for Everyone

10:30am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Forsyth Reading Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you’re brand new to crochet or already have some experience, Crochet for Everyone is a welcoming space to learn, share, and enjoy fellowship with others who love to create.

Alliance Book Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Book Club
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Offsite
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Alliance Book Club is dedicated to reading and discussing diverse books by and/or about members of the LGBTQ+ community. Meetings are held at the NorthStar LGBTQ+ Community Center.

Escape Room

All Day
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 Women's 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 ... before time runs out!

Project Build

All Day 3/2–3/31
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

In honor of World Engineering Day on March 4, Malloy/Jordan will salute the spirit of innovation and the dedication of engineers during the entire month of March. Stop by and help us create houses made of straws.

LEGO Club for Teens

4:00pm–4:45pm
Teens
STEM
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join fellow LEGO enthusiasts to build themed LEGO projects. 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.

Escape Room

All Day
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 Women's 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 ... before time runs out!

Forsyth County Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board (Virtual)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Other
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

First Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m.
This program for teens ages 12-18.

Escape Room

All Day
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 Women's 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 ... before time runs out!

Pokémon Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Games
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
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! Beginners are welcome. For children and teens of all ages.

 

Gaming Hour

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Games
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Kids and teens are invited to drop in to play multiplayer video games on the Nintendo Switch with other kids.

Makerspace Open Lab

4:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

The Library's Makerspace at Forsyth County Central Library has 3D printers, sewing machines, and other technology as well as space and worktables for large creative projects. Access to Makerspace equipment is first come, first served. 

Teen Nintendo Switch Game Night

5:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Games
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Teens are invited to drop in to play Nintendo Switch games.

Recommended for teens ages 12-18.

Escape Room

All Day
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 Women's 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 ... before time runs out!

Yoga for Beginners

12:00pm–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Help uplift your mind and body with yoga classes facilitated by Registered Yoga Teacher Tracy O’Neill. 

Signed waiver required. Call the branch for more information. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Lewisville Library.

Escape Room

All Day
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 Women's 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 ... before time runs out!

Escape Room

All Day
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 Women's 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 ... before time runs out!

Escape Room

All Day
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 Women's 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 ... before time runs out!