Upcoming Events

Featured Events

two people exercising

Bingocize

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Reynolda Manor Story Time/Conference Room at Reynolda Manor Branch

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Story Time/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. 

pot with gardening tools

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

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MJEWHC Conference Room at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Conference Room
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.

two people exercising

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.

conversation bubbles

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.

lightbulb and gears

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.

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. 

Filters
Age Group

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

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
STEM
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.

Pokémon Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Games
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Play battle games, meet up with other fans, trade cards, and more at the Pokémon Club.

Teen Chess Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Games
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Whether you're a beginner or a more experienced player, improve your game by playing with others.  

Program recommended for teens ages 12-18.

 

Gaming Hour

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

Kids and teens are invited to drop in to play multiplayer video games on the Nintendo Switch with other kids.

Tween STEAM Lab

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens
STEM
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

The arts meet the sciences in hands-on fun at the Tween STEAM Lab! Join us each week for exciting experiments, technology exploration, building challenges, and beautiful art projects.

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. 

Healthy Cooking for Teens

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Cooking
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about kitchen safety and healthy recipes from Chef Floyd Davis. In March, we will be making stuffed bell peppers.

Classic Gold Music Jam

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Performance, Other
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Story Time/Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance, Other
Event Details:

The Classic Gold Music Jam provides a welcoming venue for musicians at all levels to enjoy fellowship and music. Bring an instrument to play or grab a chair and watch.

AARP Foundation WS Tax Aide by appointment

9:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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

Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:15am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison 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 up to 24 months.

 

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
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.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
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. 

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
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.

Preschool Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC 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.

Kickstart Kindergarten

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help your child prepare for the next step in their educational journey with Kickstart Kindergarten.

Preschool Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall 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. 

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,

Preschool Crafts

11:15am–12:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a simple craft with us based on the Storytime theme of the week.  Recommended for ages 3-6 and their caregivers.

Yoga for Beginners

12:00pm–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Help uplift your mind and body with yoga classes facilitated by Registered Yoga Teacher Tracy O’Neill. 

Signed waiver required. Call the branch for more information. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Lewisville Library.

Acrylic Nature Painting for Beginners

2:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you like to learn how to paint flowers, birds, and other denizens of nature? Local artist Donna Calloway teaches acrylic painting classes on the 3rd Thursday and 3rd Saturday of each month from 2-4:30 p.m.

Movie Day: "Elio"

4:30pm–6:30pm
Children, Tweens
Movie
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Unwind from the school day with a screening of a G or PG movie. 

African American Reads Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Book Club
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.