Upcoming Events

In this workshop, participants will learn about the history of photography from Forsyth County Public Library Artist in Residence Jasmine Huff and create a photographic art print, called a cyanotype.

Would you like to learn how to paint with acrylics?  Local artist Donna Calloway is offering free monthly acrylic painting classes for beginners. Seats are limited, so registration is required. 

Join the Forsyth County Public Library on a new adventure filled with literacy and technology with the STREAMLab Mobile Makerspace Bookmobile.

Join us as we learn some basic crochet techniques and what it takes to make a bracelet! Tweens and teens are invited to join us and will be able to take their project home to complete if not finished at the branch.

The Bluegrass 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 listen.

This group welcomes all needlework artists at any skill level to chat and work on individual needlework projects and peruse needlework books from the library’s collection. Bring your work in progess and join us every fourth Tuesday at 2pm.

Join the Forsyth County Public Library on a new adventure filled with literacy and technology with the STREAMLab Mobile Makerspace Bookmobile.

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

Join the Forsyth County Public Library on a new adventure filled with literacy and technology with the STREAMLab Mobile Makerspace Bookmobile.

This program recommended for teens ages 12-18.

Learn to make fantastical animal-inspired masks from Betsy, a teen artist whose masks will be on display in Teen Central in October.

Create a simple craft with us based on the Storytime theme of the week.  Recommended for ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

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. 

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. 

Dive into your memories and transform them into a journal that tells a story during Junk Journaling, a program with Jasmine Huff, one of our Artists in Residence. The program is Saturday, Oct. 26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Relax, socialize and color. Meets the 4th Monday of the month. Materials provided. 

Create a spooky masterpiece. With instruction by Paint, Palette, Pizzazz, you will paint your own pumpkin piece of art. On Tuesday, October 29 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Central Library Makerspace. This is an 18+ program. Spots are limited.

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

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.

Create a simple craft with us based on the Storytime theme of the week.  Recommended for ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Looking for a new hobby that will help you relax and meet new people? Why not try coloring? Add some color to your day on the first Friday of the month, 10 a.m. - noon and enjoy the free coffee and cocoa, too.  

The Bluegrass 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 listen.

Join the Forsyth County Public Library on a new adventure filled with literacy and technology with the STREAMLab Mobile Makerspace Bookmobile.

Schedule some time just for you and join us for our Moms' Craft Night Out program. We will meet every first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. for conversation, crafts, and snacks.

Registration is required.

Come and join yarn crafters who like to knit, crochet, embroider and such. Share each other’s company and maybe a tip or two about a project. Bring your own project to work on or use some simple supplies and patterns we have on hand.