Upcoming Events

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Zumba

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MJEWHC Auditorium at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
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, January 28, 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.

two people exercising

Bingocize

Monday, February 2, 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:

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. 

two people exercising

Zumba

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MJEWHC Auditorium at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
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.

lightbulb and gears

STEAM for Tweens: Black History Month Space Rockets

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carver School Road Conference Room at Carver School Road Branch

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Conference Room
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.

The letters A, B, and C

Black History Hall of Fame

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month and join Bright Star Touring Theatre on an amazing journey through Black History as they introduce us to the great Dr. Maya Angelou, Aretha Franklin, Mae Jemison, the Buffalo Soldiers, and more. 

two people exercising

Zumba

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

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
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.

two people exercising

Zumba

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

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
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.

craft supplies

Lit in the Library: Mega Bash!

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

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

We're reading some amazing books in the Central Children's Library that we want to share! Join us to hear snippets of some of our favorite reads that we think you will love too and enjoy fun activities and crafts based on the books. 

two people exercising

Zumba

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MJEWHC Conference Room at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
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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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,

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.

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,

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. Each Wednesday from Jan.

Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-ins

11:00am–7:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Special Event
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Study Room A
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,

Gee's Bend Quiltmaking History

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Special Event
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. 

Quilting on the Underground Railroad

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
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.  

Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-ins

9:00am–5:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Special Event
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Multi-purpose 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,

Early Literacy Workshop for Parents & Caregivers

11:00am–1:00pm
Children, Adults
Special Event, Workshop
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Youth Services librarians will be hosting a workshop to teach parents and caregivers how reading to, and later with, children from the time they’re babies through toddlerhood and preschool engages children’s curiosity and lays a f

Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful Tree Program

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Special Event
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.  

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,

Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful Tree Program

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Special Event
Offsite Event
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.

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,

Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful Tree Program

5:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
Special Event
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. 

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. Each Wednesday from Jan.

Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-ins

11:00am–7:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Special Event
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Study Room A
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,

Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-ins

9:00am–5:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Special Event
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Multi-purpose 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,

Beginner Birding

10:00am–11:00pm
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 the basics of birding from the Forsyth Audubon Society.

Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-ins

9:00am–5:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Special Event
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison 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,

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,

Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-Ins

9:00am–5:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Special Event
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
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,

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. Each Wednesday from Jan.

Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-ins

11:00am–7:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Special Event
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Study Room A
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,