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National Library Week: For a Richer, Fuller Life, Read

All Day 4/20 - 4/25
Lewisville Branch

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

The Lewisville Branch Library wants to celebrate National Library Week (April 19-25) with its community through some fun and engaging events. Stop by the library and participant in one or more of the following activities: 

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Dollars & Decisions – Teen Financial Literacy Series

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southside Auditorium at Southside Branch

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Take control of your financial future and learn how to budget, save, be smart with your spending, and prepare for adulthood one dollar at a time. 

An open book

African American Reads Book Club

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

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for an adult book club where members can read books by African American authors. Attendees can participate in-person or virtually.

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Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together (LIFT)

Friday, April 24, 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:

LIFT is an evidence-based physical activity and nutrition program for older adults (ages 65+) that is designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility, and social connection.

The letters A, B, and C

May the Fourth Be With You

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rural Hall Auditorium at Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Star Wars Day with a short Storytime, crafts, activities, and a special scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged. 

Recommended for children ages 3-8. Supplies are limited. Registration required.

 

conversation bubbles

ESL Conversation Club

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southside Auditorium at Southside Branch

Program Type:

Other
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Improve your conversation skills with a certified English as a Second Language teacher and other intermediate English speakers in a relaxed, informal setting.

No sign-up is necessary.

lightbulb and gears

Save the Planet with STEM: Garden in a Glove

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southside Branch

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Use your STEM skills while discovering more about our planet and how to protect it through a program from the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center.  

An open book

Keep NC Weird with Liz Z Pardue

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

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

Keep NC Weird is a one-hour journey through the strangest history, most eccentric characters, and darkest folklore of the Old North State. 

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Age Group

Short Story Society

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you like your fiction short and sweet? Brief, but intriguing? Succinct, yet mysterious? Then you should join the Short Story Society! We meet on the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4
Closing
Branches:
Carver School Road Branch, Central Library, Clemmons Branch, Lewisville Branch, Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, Paddison Memorial Branch, Reynolda Manor Branch, Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch, Southside Branch, Walkertown Branch, Outreach/Mobile, Offsite

Sittercise

1:30pm–2:30pm
All Ages
Health & Wellness
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Forsyth Reading Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at Central Library for Sittercise, an exercise program that helps with strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and overall improved function. 

Book Babies

9:30am–10:00am
Babies
Storytime
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
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. 

Triad Sip & Stitch

9:30am–12:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you are a seasoned crafter or just want to learn, consider joining Triad Sip & Stitch, our library’s weekly knitting and crochet group.

Book Babies

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

Join us as we explore board books, finger plays and lap-bounce activities that help encourage language development, brain stimulation, and socialization.

Family Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
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

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

Join Miss Priscilla weekly on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for Preschool Storytime. Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs and more. Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
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 to 3 years and their caregivers. 

LEGO Club for Teens

4:00pm–4:45pm
Teens
STEM
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join fellow LEGO enthusiasts to build themed LEGO projects. Recommended for teens ages 12 to 18. 

 

Dungeons & Dragons Meetup

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Games
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons at your local library. Unleash your creativity, embark on epic quests, and forge new friendships in a fun, inclusive environment.

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.  

Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-Ins

9:00am–6:00pm
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,

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
Storytime
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
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. 

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.

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 County Genealogical Society

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

All are welcome to attend the nonprofit organization's programs of genealogical and historical interest.

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.