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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African American Read-In

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
MJEWHC Auditorium at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month by being part of the African American Read-In, a lively, welcoming celebration of stories, poetry, and voices from African American authors.  

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African American Genealogy

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Carver School Road Conference Room at Carver School Road Branch

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

African American genealogy can be quite challenging when researching the years before emancipation. 

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African American Read-In Chain

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

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

Celebrate Black History Month and the rich tradition of African American literature by attending or participating in the African American Read-In Chain.

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NEW DATE STEAM for Tweens: Black History Month Space Rockets

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carver School Road Main Floor at Carver School Road Branch

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Main Floor
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.

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Cowrie Shells and the African Diaspora

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lewisville Offsite 2 at Lewisville Branch

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
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.

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Black History Month Trivia

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Black History Month celebrates the contributions of Black Americans to the world and our legacy looking to the future and beyond. 

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The WSSU Curiosity Exchange -- A Community Speaker Series

Wednesday, February 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. Each Wednesday from Jan.

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Gee's Bend Quiltmaking History

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Carver School Road Conference Room at Carver School Road Branch

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
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. 

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Quilting on the Underground Railroad

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carver School Road Conference Room at Carver School Road Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Special Event

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
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.  

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Moms' Craft Night Out

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Schedule some time just for you and join us for conversation, crafts, and snacks.

We select our crafts a few months at a time, so check back.

Supplies are limited. Registration is required.

 

Book Lovers' Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Book Lovers' Book Club reads a variety of titles, including some nonfiction. Book Club members take turns facilitating.  

Election Day voting

All Day
Adults
Other
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. 

primary election

All Day
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

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AARP Foundation WS Tax Aide by appointment

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 will be providing free tax assistance by appointment only.

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,

2026 Primary Election

9:00am–8:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other

Toddler Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children will build language skills, explore letters and sounds, and discover new words through stories, music, rhymes, and interactive play.

Recommended for children ages 18 months through 3 years and their caregivers.

Book Babies

10:00am–10:30am
Babies
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Babies
Event Details:

Read and sing with your baby while exposing them to new sights, sounds, and expressions during this fun and lively Storytime.  

Recommended for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. 

NEW PROGRAM AT CARVER SCHOOL ROAD BRANCH! Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Main Floor
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children will enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that promote a love for books and reading with family and friends. 

Recommended for children ages 6 and under and their caregivers.

 

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities.  

Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. 

Sensory Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch for a Sensory Storytime tailored for children with autism, ADHD, or other sensory processing challenges.

Yoga for Beginners

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Health & Wellness
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join your mind and body in this beginner-level yoga class led by Registered Yoga Teacher Jane Holtje.  All equipment is provided. All you need are comfortable clothes (that allow movement), maybe a water, and let's get started. 

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children will build language skills, explore letters and sounds, and discover new words through stories, music, rhymes, and interactive play.

Recommended for children ages 18 months through 3 years and their caregivers.

Preschool Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities.  

Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. 

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,

Tuesday at Two Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Tuesday at Two Book Club reads books selected by the members that are a mixture of fiction (all genre) and non-fiction. This is a perfect group to join to socialize and discuss books.  

Forsyth Co. Genealogical Society

2:15pm–5:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Forsyth County Genealogical Society meeting and program. Everyone welcome!

Rural Hall Book Club

2:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This long-standing book club covers a wide range of genres with each participant selecting a title for their assigned month. 

We select our books a few months at a time, so watch this space for updates. 

 

STEAM for Tweens

4:00pm–4:45pm
Tweens
STEM
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us monthly for STEAM programs for ages 8-11. This month we'll code and program Ozobots. Registration is required.

Craft Crew

4:00pm–5:30pm
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Join us in the Central Library Makerspace every Tuesday evening for a crafty extravaganza! Every other week will have a featured craft, with freeform crafting during the weeks between.

Tinker Tuesday

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
STEM
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Children and tweens are invited to use their imaginations and problem-solving skills while building with blocks, LEGOs, Cubelets, Play-Doh, and more.

Recommended for children and tweens ages 4-8 and families.

STEAM for Tweens: Women’s History Month Binary Code Bracelets

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
STEM
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.

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.