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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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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The WSSU Curiosity Exchange -- A Community Speaker Series

Wednesday, March 18, 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.

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Zumba

Monday, March 23, 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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Tricky Traps: Craft Your Own Venus Flytrap

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southside Auditorium at Southside Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Snap to it during Forsyth Creek Week and join us at the library for a fun and funky craft where kids can create their own Venus flytraps! Learn cool facts about this bug-catching plant and leave with a chompy creation of your own.  

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Book Babies

10:00am–10:30am
Babies
Storytime
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Read and sing with your baby while exposing them to new sights, sounds, and expressions during this fun and lively Storytime.  

Recommended for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. 

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Main Floor
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.

 

Preschool Storytime

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

Sensory Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch for a Sensory Storytime tailored for children with autism, ADHD, or other sensory processing challenges.

Chair Yoga

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chair yoga boosts strength, flexibility, and mental well-being from the comfort and stability of a chair. This class is led by Registered Yoga Instructor Jane Holtje. All equipment is provided. 

Open Hours Referral Service with Jose Perez

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Other
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Peer Support Outreach Specialist Jose Perez will be available to direct anyone in need to essential services such as housing assistance, medical services, mental health counseling and financial assistance. For more information, call

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons 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 ages 18 months through 3 years and their caregivers.

Preschool Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Southside Branch
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. 

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.

Hooks & Books

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

Looking for a creative, welcoming space to connect and craft? Our inclusive fiber arts club, Hooks & Books is open to all ages and skill levels — whether you're just picking up a needle or you're a seasoned stitcher!

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities.

Recommended for children ages 3-6.

 

Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 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 ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. 

Tai Chi

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Forsyth Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Tai Chi is a form of gentle exercise, a method of moving meditation and a means of cultivating health and well-being. Tai Chi is suitable for all ages and abilities, so it's never too late to start. 

Witchy Washi & Whatnot Crafting

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

Our monthly Witchy Washy and Whatnot Crafting group is a great way to meet other crafters and learn to make all sorts of fun projects, many of which include the use of washi tape! 

Music & Movement

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Music & Movement

11:00am–11:45am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us weekly for our Music & Movement Storytime! Children will engage in songs, movement activities, and stories that reinforce early reading skills. 

Recommended for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers.

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.

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.

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.

June's theme is Italian cuisine.

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. 

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.

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.

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.