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A Perfect Frenzy with author Andrew Lawler

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Forsyth Reading Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Forsyth Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, join us for a discussion and book-signing with North Carolina author Andrew Lawler about his 2025 book A Perfect Frenzy: A Royal Governor, his Black Allies, and the Crisis tha

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Literaissance Faire

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Central Offsite at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games, Special Event, Other

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Offsite
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Join the Forsyth County Public Library for our inaugural Literaissance Faire, a vibrant celebration of fantasy, fables, and fiction tailored for tweens and teens!

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Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch

Program Type:

Storytime, Other

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Other
Event Details:

Drop off your favorite stuffed animal friend at the library by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17 for an overnight adventure!  

craft supplies

Tricky Traps: Craft Your Own Venus Flytrap

Thursday, September 18, 2025 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 and join us at the library for a fun and funky craft where kids can create their own Venus flytrap! Learn cool facts about this bug-catching plant and leave with a chompy creation of your own. 

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Record Breakers Challenge

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lewisville Auditorium at Lewisville Branch

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can YOU break a world record? 

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Spice Club Meetup

11:30am–1:30pm
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.

Clemmons Cookbook Club Meeting

12:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Book Club, Cooking
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, 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.

Healthy Cooking for Teens

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Cooking
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Event Details:

Learn to make healthy snacks from professional chef Floyd Davis. This month, we'll be making deviled eggs.

Spice Club Meetup

11:30am–1:30pm
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.

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.

September’s theme is foods of your heritage.

Spice Club Meetup

11:30am–1:30pm
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.

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.

October’s theme is Oktoberfest.

Healthy Cooking for Teens

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Cooking
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Event Details:

Learn to make healthy snacks from professional chef Floyd Davis. This month, we'll be making kale and chickpea Caesar salad.

Spice Club Meetup

11:30am–1:30pm
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.

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.

November’s theme is Thanksgiving dishes.

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.

December’s theme is festive appetizers.