Upcoming Events

Featured 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.

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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

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,

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,

Spring Break: Lit in the Library

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Special Event, STEM, Other
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event, STEM, Other
Event Details:

Our Spring Break week continues with a special edition of Lit in the Library program! Join us for an afternoon of books, arts and crafts, activities, snacks, and more! Our books include Wings of Fire by Tui T.

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,

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,

Spring Break: Creek Critters

3:30pm–4:30pm
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! 

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,

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,

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,

Creek Week Bingo

All Day 3/21–3/28
Adults
Special Event
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Want to learn how to help local waterways? Pick up a Forsyth Creek Week bingo card, complete a set of water-friendly tasks, and return the completed card for a small prize by Saturday, March 28.

Creek Week Critters with Salem Lake

2:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Special Event
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Celebrate Forsyth Creek Week and bring the family for an up-close-and-personal visit with some of our local creek critters. Cody Orman from Salem Lake will bring several of his friendly critters for a meet and greet.

Paint & Pop: Creek Week Edition

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dive into creativity during Forsyth Creek Week! Join us for a nature-inspired painting class where we’ll capture the beauty of our local waterways while learning fun painting techniques.

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,

Every Drop Counts

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Special Event, STEM
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event, STEM
Event Details:

Celebrate Forsyth Creek Week by exploring the importance of water and learning about the effects of pollution on our environment.

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,

Every Drop Counts

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Special Event, STEM
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event, STEM
Event Details:

Celebrate Forsyth Creek Week by exploring the importance of water and learning about the effects of pollution on our environment.

Grow with the Flow: Rain Gardening for Beginners

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Special Event, STEM
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event, STEM
Event Details:

Celebrate Creek Week by learning how to turn stormwater into a garden asset in this beginner-friendly class. We’ll cover simple design tips, plant choices, and practical steps to help you “grow with the flow” at home.

Forsyth Creek Week Preschool Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Special Event, Storytime
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

To celebrate Forsyth Creek Week, children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities, including making a paper toy frog. 

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: 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,