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Monthly Scavenger Hunt

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Babies, Children, Tweens
Other
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This passive program is held within the children’s area of the library. It allows younger patrons to familiarize themselves with the library while completing the hidden message.

Celebration Wednesday

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Special Event, Other
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Have you ever wished for more fun holidays to celebrate, while also learning interesting facts and trivia? Then you should attend Celebration Wednesdays at 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Tween Gaming

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

Join us for an hour of video games every Wednesday and sample a variety of games appropriate for ages 8 to 12. 

Kernersville Writers Group

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Other
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join local author and Library Assistant Bianca Jones as she guides aspiring writers in crafting and promoting their writing. 

Email Bianca for more information.

Skeletons in the Closet

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Special Event, Other
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Every family history has secrets and surprises.

Music and Movement

11:00am - 11:30am
Children
Other
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Children will engage in songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories while building gross-and fine-motor skills, coordination, and phonological awareness. For ages 3-5.

Washington Bark Club

10:00am - 10:45am
Adults
Health & Wellness, Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

The Southside Branch Library is hosting a meetup group for introverted people with extroverted dogs. We meet in front of the Washington Dog Park at 10 a.m. select Saturdays for a friendly dog meet-up.

Saturday Gaming Meetup

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Other
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Room: Paddison Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Adults and teens ages 15+ are invited to get together to play tabletop and strategy games in a friendly, inclusive environment. 

Game On!

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Conference Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Patrons can enjoy playing board games. Games provided or patrons can bring their own.

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.

True Crime for Teens

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Other
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Recommended for teens 14-18. 

Central Library Makerspace (second floor)

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.

Spider Scavenger Hunt

All Day 10/16 - 10/31
Babies, Children, Tweens
Other
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Participate in Southside's monthly scavenger hunt! 

In the month of October, participants will find all the hidden spiders that are in the Children's Area. 

Clemmons 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:

While building gross and fine motor skills, coordination and phonological awareness through rhyming, participants will engage in songs, movement activities and stories that promote the skills needed for reading and writing.

Open Hours Referral Service

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Study Room A
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
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.

Pokémon Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Book Club, STEM, Workshop, Other
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, STEM, Workshop, Other
Event Details:

Do you play the Pokémon battle game, or would you like to learn how? Do you want to meet with other Pokémon lovers? Love trading your Pokémon cards? Join our Pokémon club!

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.

Early Voting

All Day 10/17 - 11/2
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch
Room: Rural Hall Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Nov. 2. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

Early Voting

All Day 10/17 - 11/2
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Walkertown Branch
Room: Walkertown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Walkertown Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Nov. 2. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

Early Voting

All Day 10/17 - 11/2
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Lewisville Branch
Room: Lewisville Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Lewisville Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Nov. 2. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

Early Voting

All Day 10/17 - 11/2
Other
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Room: Southside Auditorium
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Southside Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Nov. 2. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

Early Voting

All Day 10/17 - 11/2
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Paddison Memorial Branch Library's Auditorium will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Elections early voting location from Thursday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Nov. 2. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.

Paws and Claws: Children's Voting

All Day 10/17 - 11/2
Babies, Children, Tweens
Other
Library Branch: Southside Branch
Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for "Paws and Claws Election Day" at the Southside Branch! Bring your little ones for a mock voting booth to choose between cats or dogs! Let's celebrate the power of voting! For ages 0-13.

Early Voting

10/17/2024 @ 7:30am - 11/02/2024 @ 8:30pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Clemmons Branch
Room: Clemmons Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Clemmons Branch Library will serve as a Forsyth County Board of Election early voting location from Thursday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Nov. 2. This schedule may affect some regularly scheduled programs at this branch.