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Family Storytime

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lewisville Auditorium at Lewisville Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies, Children, Tweens
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.

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Alliance Book Club

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Offsite at Central Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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.

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STEAM for Kids

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clemmons Storytime Room at Clemmons Branch

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make new friends and do fun (and messy!) experiments while learning science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts. 

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Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Storytime Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies, Children
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The Central Children's Library is excited to offer a new, pajama-themed Storytime for families. Come in your pajamas and enjoy stories, songs, and bedtime-themed crafts that promote a love for books and reading with family and friends.

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Introduction to Computer Basics

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Carver School Road Branch

Program Type:

Computer Training Bridge Class

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Training Bridge Class
Event Details:

Learn how a computer works, from turning it on to basic computer commands and more! Registration is Required. 

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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

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 - Santa's Visit

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy a magical story, make an ornament, and take a picture with Santa!

Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. 

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.

Tween Gaming

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens
Games
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Stop by to join us for some fun, family-friendly video games! Try your hand at Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and others. Work as a team or play against one another. 

Recommended for children ages 8-12.

Movie Day

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

Unwind from the school day with a screening of a G or PG movie. On Dec. 11, we'll be showing Elf (Rated PG).

Stitch & Switch Sewing Class

5:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this fun and creative sewing class, you’ll learn how to make brand-new projects while also giving old clothing a second life.

Computer Basics

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Computer Training Bridge Class
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Training Bridge Class
Event Details:

Learn how a computer works, from turning it on to computer commands. Registration is required. 

Walkertown Well-Read Readers

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as we read a mixture of older and newer fiction titles from all genres. Maybe you didn’t get a chance to discuss an older title the first time you read it. Let’s find out if the new books are worth all the hype.

African American Oral History WS

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Library Branch: Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Room: MJEWHC Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Event Details:

"Black Poetry and the Sound of Freedom" 

Books for Dudes Book Club

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

Are you a dude who likes to read? Are you a dude who is curious what other dudes are reading? Are you a dude who wants to get back into reading, but doesn’t know where to start?

Staff Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Carver School Road Branch, Central Library, Clemmons Branch, Lewisville Branch, Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, Paddison Memorial Branch, Reynolda Manor Branch, Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch, Southside Branch, Walkertown Branch, Outreach/Mobile, Offsite
Description:

The library will be closed on Friday, Dec. 12 for staff training. We will reopen on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m.

Sewing Club

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Cancelled
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join our Sewing Club and get stitching with fellow creators! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, bring your current project, or start something new with us. 

Creative Space Open Lab

10:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Cancelled
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.

PreK Exploration

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

Looking for a fun and educational experience for your little one? Bring your child to Pre-K Exploration Play!

Sittercise

1:30pm–2:30pm
All Ages
Health & Wellness
Cancelled
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. 

Movie Matinee

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Movie
Cancelled
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

The movie matinee series is carefully curated and thoughtfully selected for a diverse audience.

Elf Station

All Day 12/13–12/19
Teens, Adults
Special Event
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Attention Santa's helpers! 

Crochet for Everyone

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

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

Mystery Book Club

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Mystery Book Club invites members to put their detective skills to work as they discuss a new mystery every month. Email Jenny or call the branch for more information.