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TEENtober-Book Face

All Day 10/7 - 10/12
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Lewisville Branch Library is celebrating teens the whole month of October!  Come in weekly to see what’s up! This week, find a book with a face on the cover or use one of our preselected books. Try to line it up with your own face.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Clemmons 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 3-5 and their caregivers.

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

Upcycle Sewing

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

In this class you will learn how to improve your sewing skills by taking old clothing to make sustainable fashion that’s both creative and eco-friendly. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Color & Coffee

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

Color & Coffee is a morning to relax, color, be with others and enjoy a cup of coffee on the house. Coloring sheets, colored pencils and coffee will be available for participants. 

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

Lego STEM Challenge

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Games
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Unleash your inner architect and build STEM skills with our STEM Lego Challenge! 

This program is recommended for children 5 years old and up.

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

Crochet Class

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

This class is for beginners they will learn how to start a project, work basic stitches, rows and rounds, change colors, determine gauge and sizing, and read instructions.

Space is limited for this event. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Clemmons Christmas Crafterday

11:00am - 4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Get your Christmas card and homemade gift-making completed by coming to Christmas Crafterday at Clemmons Library on Oct. 12 anytime between 11 a.m. to  4 p.m.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

TEENtober-Origami

All Day 10/14 - 10/19
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Event Details:

The Lewisville Branch Library is celebrating teens the whole month of October!  Come in weekly to see what’s up! This week, try your hand at the art of paper folding.

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

Lego STEM Challenge

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM
Event Details:

Unleash your inner architect and build STEM skills with our STEM Lego Challenge! Ages five and up. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adults' Art Hour

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Take time for monthly self-care and relax through low-stakes art projects. We will spend time creating beautiful art and enjoying a low-stress environment. Materials will be provided.

In October, we'll be painting a spooky ghost.

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

Craft Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch
Room: Carver School Road Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids are invited to join our monthly craft group. Meet other crafters and learn to make all sorts of fun projects! In October, we'll be painting pumpkins. Supplies will be provided. 

 

 

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

STREAMLab Mobile Makerspace: Southside Branch

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM, Other
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM, Other
Event Details:

Join the Forsyth County Public Library on a new adventure filled with literacy and technology with the STREAMLab Mobile Makerspace Bookmobile.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids' Art Hour

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

 Children will complete a different art project each month. The craft for October is Yayoi Kusama-inspired pumpkins.

Recommended for children ages 6-12. 

 

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

STREAMLab Mobile Makerspace: Neighborhood Visits

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM, Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM, Other
Event Details:

Join the Forsyth County Public Library on a new adventure filled with literacy and technology with the STREAMLab Mobile Makerspace Bookmobile.

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

Literary Pumpkin Decorating Contest

All Day 10/16 - 10/30
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Enter Rural Hall Library’s Literary Pumpkin Decorating Contest beginning October 16, 2024. Patrons are invited to decorate a pumpkin that references a children’s book. Carved or punctured pumpkins will not be accepted.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Witchy Washi & Whatnot Crafting

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Witchy Washi & Whatnot Crafting

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tatting:  An Introduction to Creating Handmade Lace

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Tatting is an art technique that involves tying knots to make lace.

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

Builders Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, STEM, Storytime
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Storytime
Event Details:

Do you love to build? Join the Builders Club at Lewisville Library! Builders will hear a great story and then build a project related to the story with LEGOs, K'NEX, or the many other building supplies that we have!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Classic Gold Music Jam

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Performance, Other
Library Branch: Reynolda Manor Branch
Room: Reynolda Manor Story Time/Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
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 "Children" group.

Clemmons 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 3-5 and their caregivers.

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

DIY Handprint Keychain

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Babies, Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let’s make handprint key chains together using shrinky dinks! This program is designed for parents and their children ages 0-5. This program will take place in the Children's Area of the library. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Community Scan Day

10:00am - 2:00pm
Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Workshop, Other
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Workshop, Other
Event Details:

Want to preserve your personal histories by digitizing photographs, documents, and other heirlooms? Want to help the North Carolina Collection grow its local history collections? Come to the Forsyth County Central Library’s Community Scan Day!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Clay Ghost Craft

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at Rural Hall to make an adorable ghost tealight holder from air-dry clay. 

Most suitable for ages 12-18. Registration is not required.