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Snacks and Facts

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Learn about nutrition and simple, healthy recipes from community nutritionist Kerry Leonard.

This event is in the "Children" group

Shadow Play: Make Your Own Silhouette

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This family-friendly program invites children and their caregivers to create art together. After tracing children’s profiles onto paper, we’ll cut and mount the silhouettes on cardstock for a beautiful keepsake.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Walkertown Well-Read Readers

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as we read a mixture of older and newer fiction titles from all genres. Maybe you didn’t get a chance to discuss an older title the first time you read it. Let’s find out if the new books are worth all the hype.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books for Dudes Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Are you a dude who likes to read? Are you a dude who is curious what other dudes are reading? Are you a dude who wants to get back into reading, but doesn’t know where to start?

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Gardening for Everyone (PM class)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Health & Wellness, STEM, Other
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM, Other
Event Details:

Join us as Bob LePere, NC State Master Gardener volunteer, explains best practices for managing a successful garden from start to finish.  Bob will discuss everything from planning your garden for each season and planting from seed to maintaining

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

AARP Foundation WS Tax-Aide will be providing free tax assistance by appointment only.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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,

This event is in the "Children" group

Pre-K Exploration Play

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Other
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us once a month for Pre-K Exploration Play! Children and caregivers are encouraged to move freely between themed centers and activity stations and learn through play at their own pace. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Color & Coffee

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unwind with a relaxing morning of coloring, coffee, and community. Coloring sheets, colored pencils, and coffee will be provided.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sewing Club

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join our Sewing Club and get stitching with fellow creators! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, bring your current project, or start something new with us. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Space Open Lab

10:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Creative Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

The Library’s Creative Space at Clemmons Branch Library has a 3D printer as well as space and worktables for large creative projects. Access to Creative Space equipment is first come, first served.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginner's Sewing

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this class you'll learn the basics of using your sewing machine. You'll learn how to thread your machine and bobbin, use the different features of your machine, and feel comfortable continuing to sew at home. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together (LIFT)

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Movie Madness: "Freakier Friday"

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Movie
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Enjoy a free movie screening of Freakier Friday (rated PG, 110 minutes).

22 years after magically switching bodies, a mother and daughter find themselves swapped into the bodies of of the daughter's children.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Sittercise

1:30pm–2:30pm
All Ages
Health & Wellness
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi for Beginners

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the calming practice of Tai Chi at the Lewisville Branch Library. This form of low-impact exercise and deep breathing is known to reduce stress and improve balance, strength, and flexibility. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

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! 

This event is in the "Children" group
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.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books & Brunch Book Club

10:30am–1:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for this #Booktok-driven program perfect for fans of anything that has gone viral on social media. Club members enjoy themed snacks related to the titles being discussed. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Saturday Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Gaming Saturday

11:30am–3:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Games, STEM
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games, STEM
Event Details:

Drop in to play Xbox and Meta Quest video games. Ride a virtual rollercoaster with Santa! Experience your Roblox games on the VR headset! Play Fortnite on the Xbox! Stop in for a Mario Kart battle with your friends!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Saturday Crafterday

11:30am–3:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the library for a crafty afternoon! Different supplies will be out each month so you can always be creative, have fun, and make something new.

Children, tweens, and teens of all ages are welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bingocize

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Conference Room
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Lit in the Library

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Other
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
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.