Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Harriet Jacobs and the Attic

All Day 2/11 - 3/14
Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for an immersive audiovisual experience as we illuminate Harriet Jacobs, a fugitive North Carolina enslaved person who hid in a tiny attic garret for seven years.

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Early Literacy Workshop for Parents & Caregivers

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Storytime Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Special Event, Workshop

Age Group:

Children, Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Youth Services librarians will be hosting a workshop to teach parents and caregivers how reading to, and later with, children from the time they’re babies through toddlerhood and preschool engages children’s curiosity and lays a f

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Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful Tree Program

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Reynolda Manor Auditorium at Reynolda Manor Branch

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Learn how to plant and care for a new tree seedling with Andy Szabat of Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful.  

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Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful Tree Program

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center Offsite at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Learn how to plant and care for a new tree seedling with Andy Szabat of Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful. Free tree seedlings will be available for to take home. One tree per family.

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Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful Tree Program

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Learn how to plant and care for a new tree seedling with Andy Szabat of Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful. 

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The WSSU Curiosity Exchange -- A Community Speaker Series

Wednesday, February 25, 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.

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Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MJEWHC Auditorium at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday. We will make crafts and enjoy an animated read aloud of a Dr. Seuss story. 

Forsyth County Board of Elections

Election Day voting

All Day 3/3
Paddison Auditorium at Paddison Memorial Branch

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Paddison Memorial Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Election voting location on Tuesday, March 3 from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. This may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch. 

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The WSSU Curiosity Exchange -- A Community Speaker Series

Wednesday, March 4, 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.

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Zumba

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MJEWHC Auditorium at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
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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Color & Coffee

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Storytime Room
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.  

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. 

Tai Chi for Beginners

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Register
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Offsite 2
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. 

Black History Month Family Movie Screening

3:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Movie
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Family Film Afternoon: The Wiz (rated G)

Save the Planet with STEM: Worm Discovery Bin

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

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

Early Voting at Paddison Memorial Branch Library (8-3)

All Day
Adults
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Clemmons Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Feb. 12-Saturday, Feb. 28. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

Early Voting at Clemmons Branch Library

8:00am–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Clemmons Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Feb. 12-Saturday, Feb. 28. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

Early Voting at Lewisville Branch Library

8:00am–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Lewisville Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Feb. 12-Saturday, Feb. 28. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

Early Voting at Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library

8:00am–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Feb.12 through Saturday, Feb. 28. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

Early Voting at Southside Branch Library

8:00am–3:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Southside Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Feb. 12-Saturday, Feb. 28. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

Beginner Birding

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Special Event
Register
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Offsite 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of birding from the Forsyth Audubon Society.

Crochet for Everyone

10:30am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Forsyth Reading Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you’re brand new to crochet or already have some experience, Crochet for Everyone is a welcoming space to learn, share, and enjoy fellowship with others who love to create.

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. 

Alliance Book Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Book Club
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Offsite
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Alliance Book Club is dedicated to reading and discussing diverse books by and/or about members of the LGBTQ+ community. Meetings are held at the NorthStar LGBTQ+ Community Center.

Winter Painting Program

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint a winter-themed masterpiece with instruction from Kevin Casteel. No art experience necessary. This program is for adults 18 and over. Email Tory if you have questions. Space is limited.

Voices of Change Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Voices of Change book club is a supportive and community oriented literary space that brings together readers that want to hear stories told by individuals who have been underrepresented but still deserve the chance to be told.  

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. 

Lit in the Library: Mega Bash!

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens
Other
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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. 

Books & Brews Book Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

If you appreciate great beer and great books, meet us at Gypsy Road Brewing Company to enjoy a pint while discussing our book of the month. 

Froggy Scavenger Hunt - Creek Week

All Day 3/1–3/31
Children
Other
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Explore the library, discover new books and resources, and enjoy a friendly challenge with our monthly Scavenger Hunt. 

Scavenger Hunt: Shamrock Edition

All Day 3/1–3/31
All Ages
Other
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Feeling lucky?! Stop by the Reynolda Manor Branch Library during the month of March and take part in our Shamrock scavenger hunt just to see how lucky you are. If you can find all 10 of the hidden shamrocks, you will win a small prize.

Escape Room

All Day
Teens, Adults
Games
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Get ready to take flight as Malloy/Jordan celebrates Women's History Month and pays tribute to African American, female aviators. Team up with your family and friends and use your skills to solve the clues and escape ... before time runs out!

Project Build

All Day 3/2–3/31
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

In honor of World Engineering Day on March 4, Malloy/Jordan will salute the spirit of innovation and the dedication of engineers during the entire month of March. Stop by and help us create houses made of straws.

AARP WS Tax-Aide by appointment

9:00am–4:30pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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