Upcoming 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 SERVICE AT CENTRAL LIBRARY: Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-Ins

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Central Study Room 3 at Central Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Study Room 3
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,

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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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NEW SERVICE AT CENTRAL LIBRARY: Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-Ins

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Central Study Room 3 at Central Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Study Room 3
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,

two people exercising

Zumba

Monday, March 23, 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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NEW SERVICE AT CENTRAL LIBRARY: Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-Ins

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Central Study Room 3 at Central Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Study Room 3
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,

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Tricky Traps: Craft Your Own Venus Flytrap

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southside Auditorium at Southside Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Snap to it during Forsyth Creek Week and join us at the library for a fun and funky craft where kids can create their own Venus flytraps! Learn cool facts about this bug-catching plant and leave with a chompy creation of your own.  

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Women's History Month Career Day

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

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

Celebrate Women's History Month by stopping by the Central Library to speak with some truly amazing women representing a variety of careers in our community!

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NEW SERVICE AT CENTRAL LIBRARY: Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-Ins

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Central Study Room 3 at Central Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Study Room 3
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,

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Froggy Scavenger Hunt - Creek Week

All Day 3/1–3/31
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: Shamrock Edition

All Day 3/1–3/31
All Ages
Other
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Feeling lucky?! Stop by the Reynolda Manor Branch Library during the month of March and take part in our Shamrock scavenger hunt just to see how lucky you are. If you can find all 10 of the hidden shamrocks, you will win a small prize.

AARP Foundation WS Tax-Aide walk-ins

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 is fully booked for the remaining 2025 tax season. A limited number of walk-in appointments will be available from 10 a.m.-noon.

Gardening for Everyone (morning class)

10:00am–11:30am
Teens, Adults
Health & Wellness, STEM, Other
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM, Other
Event Details:

Join us as Bob LePere, NC State Master Gardener volunteer, explains best practices for managing a successful garden from start to finish.  Bob will discuss everything from planning your garden for each season and planting from seed to maintaining

AARP Foundation WS Tax-Aide walk-ins

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 is fully booked for the remaining 2025 tax season. A limited number of walk-in appointments will be available from 10 a.m.-noon.

Music and Movement

11:30am–12:00pm
Babies, Children
Storytime, Other
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime, Other
Event Details:

Children and their caregivers will enjoy songs, activities, and stories that reinforce early reading skills. 

Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

Kernersville Writers' Group

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Other
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join local author and Library Assistant Bianca Jones as she guides aspiring writers in crafting and promoting their writing. 

Email Bianca for more information.

AARP Foundation WS Tax-Aide walk-ins

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

AARP Foundation WS Tax-Aide is fully booked for the remaining 2025 tax season. A limited number of walk-in appointments will be available from 10 a.m.-noon.

Gardening for Everyone (evening class)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Health & Wellness, STEM, Other
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM, Other
Event Details:

Join us as Bob LePere, NC State Master Gardener volunteer, explains best practices for managing a successful garden from start to finish.  Bob will discuss everything from planning your garden for each season and planting from seed to maintaining

AARP Foundation WS Tax Aide by appointment

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

AARP Foundation WS Tax-Aide is fully booked for the remaining 2025 tax season. A limited number of walk-in appointments will be available from 10 a.m.-noon.

AARP WS Tax-Aide by appointment

9:00am–4:30pm
Adults
Other
Cancelled
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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

Spring Break: Creek Critters

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Special Event, Other
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Come and spend time with different critters you can find at local creeks. Learn all about their habitats and habits from the City of Winston-Salem, and if you’re lucky, you might even get to hold one! 

AARP WS Tax-Aide walk-ins

9:00am–4:30pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

AARP Foundation WS Tax-Aide is fully booked for the remaining 2025 tax season. A limited number of walk-in appointments will be available through Monday, April 13 between 10 a.m.-noon and 1:30-3:30 p.m.

AARP Foundation WS Tax-Aide walk-ins

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 is fully booked for the remaining 2025 tax season. A limited number of walk-in appointments will be available from 10 a.m.-noon.

Open Hours Referral Service with Jose Perez

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Other
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Peer Support Outreach Specialist Jose Perez will be available to direct anyone in need to essential services such as housing assistance, medical services, mental health counseling and financial assistance. For more information, call

AARP Foundation WS Tax-Aide walk-ins

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 is fully booked for the remaining 2025 tax season. A limited number of walk-in appointments will be available from 10 a.m.-noon.

Music and Movement

11:30am–12:00pm
Babies, Children
Storytime, Other
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime, Other
Event Details:

Children and their caregivers will enjoy songs, activities, and stories that reinforce early reading skills. 

Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

Spice Club Meetup

11:30am–1:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Cooking, Health & Wellness, Other
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Cooking, Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Do you love cooking and learning about new seasonings, flavors, and herbs? Each month we share a new spice sample, along with some history and suggested recipes.

Open Hours Referral Service

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Study Room A
Age Group: Adults
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. 

The WSSU Curiosity Exchange -- A Community Speaker Series

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Special Event, Other
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.

Classic Gold Music Jam

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Performance, Other
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Story Time/Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
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.

AARP Foundation WS Tax-Aide walk-ins

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

AARP Foundation WS Tax-Aide is fully booked for the remaining 2025 tax season. A limited number of walk-in appointments will be available from 10 a.m.-noon.

AARP Foundation WS Tax Aide by appointment

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

AARP Foundation WS Tax-Aide is fully booked for the remaining 2025 tax season. A limited number of walk-in appointments will be available from 10 a.m.-noon.

Peters Creek Cleanup in Hanes Park

10:00am–2:00pm
All Ages
Other
Register
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Forsyth County Creek Week by cleaning up Peters Creek in Hanes Park. We will meet at 719 West End Blvd. in Winston-Salem to collect trash and recyclable materials from Peters Creek through Hanes Park.