Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Craft Crew

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Makerspace at Central Library

Program Type:

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.

pot with gardening tools

Growing Together (Learn, Grow, Eat, and Go)

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MJEWHC Auditorium at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Children will grow, learn, and connect as a community while learning essential skills including as planting, maintaining, and harvesting a garden.

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Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-ins

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 7:00pm
Clemmons Study Room A at Clemmons Branch

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
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,

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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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Gateways Music Festival: Paul J. Burgett Lecture feat. Mira Walker, Pianist

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Performance, Special Event

Age Group:

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

Dr. Paul J. Burgett Lecture and Community Conversation: Mira Walker, Piano

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Teen Writers' Group

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Paddison Storytime Room at Paddison Memorial Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join fellow teen writers and published teen author Bianca Jones to share feedback, learn about the publishing process and more. 

Program recommended for teens ages 12 to 18. 

An open book

Virginia Evans in Conversation with Charlie Lovett

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Offsite at Central Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

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

NOTE: Anyone who successfully registered or was placed on the waitlist on April 1 will be automatically registered for the event at First Baptist Church.

calculator paper and coins

Money Smart Boot Camp: Your Spending & Saving Plan

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Reynolda Manor Storytime/Conference Room at Reynolda Manor Branch

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Storytime/Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Want to build your financial confidence score along with your credit report score? Looking to make informed money decisions for today as well as tomorrow? If you answered yes, then Money Smart Boot Camp is the program for you.  

calculator paper and coins

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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LEGO Club

11:00am–12:30pm
Children
STEM
Cancelled
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Children are invited to join in on the fun at our monthly LEGO Club. This program will promote your child’s creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, all while building relationships and having fun.

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!

Paddison Technology Hour

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
STEM
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Do you need help getting access to e-books, using online library resources, creating an email account, creating online documents, setting up your tablet, or safely browsing the internet?

LEGO Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
STEM
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Children are invited to our monthly LEGO club to build, create, and explore with LEGOs. We will build based on a pre-determined theme and then show off our awesome creations to all our friends. 

Makerspace Open Lab

4:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

The Library's Makerspace at Forsyth County Central Library has 3D printers, sewing machines, and other technology as well as space and worktables for large creative projects. Access to Makerspace equipment is first come, first served. 

Makerspace Open Lab

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

The Library's Makerspace at Paddison Memorial Branch Library has a 3D printer and other technology as well as space and worktables for large creative projects. Access to Makerspace equipment is first come, first served. 

Makerspace Open Lab

4:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

The Library's Makerspace at Forsyth County Central Library has 3D printers, sewing machines, and other technology as well as space and worktables for large creative projects. Access to Makerspace equipment is first come, first served. 

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. 

 

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 use our microscope to play a microscope guessing game. Registration is required.

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 ages 4-8 and families.

Makerspace Open Lab

4:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

The Library's Makerspace at Forsyth County Central Library has 3D printers, sewing machines, and other technology as well as space and worktables for large creative projects. Access to Makerspace equipment is first come, first served. 

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.

LEGO Club

11:00am–12:30pm
Children
STEM
Cancelled
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Children are invited to join in on the fun at our monthly LEGO Club. This program will promote your child’s creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, all while building relationships and having fun.

Science Saturday at Southside

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
STEM
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Science Saturday at Southside is a fun, hands-on way for children to explore exciting STEM concepts through experiments and activities.

STEAM for Teens

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

Join us monthly for STEAM programs for ages 12-18. This month we welcome First Tech Challenge Team 10195, The Night Owls, and they'll present a hands-on program on robotics. Registration is required.

Gardening for Everyone (morning class)

10:00am–11:30am
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

Builders' Club

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

Get creative and build with LEGOs, KEVA planks, Strawbees, marble runs, and more! Drop in for free play or try our fun monthly building challenge. No registration required—just bring your imagination!

Recommended for children ages 5-11.

Makerspace Open Lab

4:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

The Library's Makerspace at Forsyth County Central Library has 3D printers, sewing machines, and other technology as well as space and worktables for large creative projects. Access to Makerspace equipment is first come, first served. 

Gardening for Everyone (evening 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

LEGO Club for Kids

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

Build a LEGO project on a given theme and meet fellow LEGO enthusiasts. 

Recommended for children ages 6-11. 

LEGO Storytime

6:00pm–6:45pm
Babies, Children
STEM, Storytime
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a preschool Storytime that uses LEGOs and books to promote language and pre-reading skill development. Registration is required. 

Recommended for children ages 2-5.

Paddison Technology Hour

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
STEM
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Do you need help getting access to e-books, using online library resources, creating an email account, creating online documents, setting up your tablet, or safely browsing the internet?

LEGO Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
STEM
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Children are invited to our monthly LEGO club to build, create, and explore with LEGOs. We will build based on a pre-determined theme and then show off our awesome creations to all our friends. 

Makerspace Open Lab

4:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

The Library's Makerspace at Forsyth County Central Library has 3D printers, sewing machines, and other technology as well as space and worktables for large creative projects. Access to Makerspace equipment is first come, first served.