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Upcycle Sewing

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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.

Skeletons in the Closet

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Special Event, Other
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Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Every family history has secrets and surprises.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books for Dudes

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Are you a dude who likes to read? Are you a dude who is curious what other dudes are reading? Are you a dude who wants to get back into reading, but doesn’t know where to start?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Color & Coffee

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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 "Adults" group.

Washington Bark Club

10:00am - 10:45am
Adults
Health & Wellness, Other
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.

Crochet Class

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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. 

 

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Chess Enrichment with Coach Tony

10:30am - 12:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Games, Special Event, Workshop
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Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games, Special Event, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Chess Enrichment with Coach Tony is a series of TWO FREE chess workshops for anyone who wants to learn chess strategies from a professional player.  All ages are welcome!  Please register here at the calendar site or at the Clem

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Mystery Book Club invites members to put their detective skills to work as they discuss a new mystery every month. Meets the second Saturday of each month virtually via Zoom.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books & Brunch Book Club

10:30am - 2:15pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for this #Booktok-driven program perfect for fans of anything that has gone viral on social media. Each month, participants will select a popular title and meet to discuss.

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Clemmons Christmas Crafterday

11:00am - 4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
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Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration 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 "Children" group.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Gaming Saturday

11:30am - 3:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Games, STEM
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Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Grade schoolers, tweens, teens, and adults are invited to play video games and use the Metaquest headsets at the Clemmons Branch library on select Saturdays from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Ride a virtual rollercoaster with Santa!

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

Saturday Gaming Meetup

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Other
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Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration 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 "Adults" group.

Adults' Art Hour

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

STREAMLab Mobile Makerspace: Southside Branch

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM, Other
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 "Adults" group.

Southside Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This is an eclectic book club, hosted by the Southside Branch Library. Expect dynamic conversations and excellent snacks. We have book choices that incorporate the tastes of the whole group. The book lineup has been chosen throughout 2024.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Training Bridge: Introduction to Google Docs

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Computer Training Bridge Class
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Training Bridge Class
Event Details:

Learn to create and edit text documents right in your web browser—no special software is required. Even better, multiple people can work at the same time, you can see people’s changes as they make them, and every change is saved automatically.

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

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM, Other
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 "Adults" group.

Level Up: Adult Gamer Society

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Games
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Level Up: Adult Gamer Society is an 18+ program where you can bring your games, your friends, or just yourself, and play an array of games including a Nintendo Switch, tabletop games, card games, board games, and more.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Clemmons Cookbook Club Meeting

9:00am - 3:00pm
Adults
Book Club, Cooking
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Cooking
Event Details:

Clemmons Cookbook Club members choose a recipe from a preselected book, make the recipe, and bring it in for tasting. Everyone is welcome, but you must bring a dish to share.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Witchy Washi & Whatnot Crafting

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Tatting is an art technique that involves tying knots to make lace.

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

Open Hours Referral Service

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Other
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Classic Gold Music Jam

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Performance, Other
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.