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Music and Movement

11:30am–12:00pm
Babies, Children
Storytime, Other
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime, Other
Event Details:

Children and their caregivers will enjoy songs, activities, and stories that reinforce early reading skills. 

Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Spice Club Meetup

11:30am–1:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Cooking, Health & Wellness, Other
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Cooking, Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Do you love cooking and learning about new seasonings, flavors, and herbs? Each month we share a new spice sample, along with some history and suggested recipes.Check back soon for more details.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Clemmons Cookbook Club

12:30pm–2:00pm
Adults
Cooking
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Event Details:

Clemmons Cookbook Club members choose a recipe from a preselected book, make the recipe, and bring it in for tasting. Everyone is welcome, but you must bring a dish to share.

July's theme is Middle Eastern cuisine.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Hours Referral Service

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Study Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Need assistance finding organizations that help with health, shelter, food and more? Attend our monthly open hours referral service to talk to Jose Perez, peer support specialist. 

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

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.

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

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.

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

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.

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

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.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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. 

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Only Murders in This Book Club

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

Do you love reading a good murder mystery? This book club will read a selection from the genre each month.

We select our books a few months at a time, so watch this space for updates. 

 

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

Family Storytime

6:30pm–7:30pm
Babies, Children, Tweens
Storytime
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens
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 "Adults" group

Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-ins

9:00am–5:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Multi-purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Fun Film Friday

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Movie
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a fun film every week! See recent movie releases as well as old favorites and enjoy an afternoon of entertainment with the whole family!

This week we will be watching The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Rated PG). 

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 "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

Mini Masters: Art Adventures for Kids

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all young artists! Join us one afternoon each month for Mini Masters, a fun and hands-on arts and crafts program designed especially for kids.

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

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 third Saturday and fourth Thursday of each month from 2-4:30 p.m.