Central Library

9:00am-8:00pm

660 W 5th
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
United States

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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

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Pre-K Exploration Play

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Children

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Auditorium

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!

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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!

pot with gardening tools

Sprouting Minds

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Carver School Road Conference Room at Carver School Road Branch

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

Library Branch: Carver School Road Branch

Room: Carver School Road Conference Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: STEM

Event Details:

Carver School Road Branch Library is partnering with the local non-profit Hope to Thrive to teach children about gardening and help strengthen their reading skills.

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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

Upcoming

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

Upcoming

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?

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (5/11)	Mon (5/12)	Tue (5/13)	Wed (5/14)	Thu (5/15)	Fri (5/16)	Sat (5/17)
9 am		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Triad Sip & Stitch 9:30am–12:00pm Adults, All Ages Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch Room: Paddison Auditorium Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you are a seasoned crafter or just want to learn, consider joining Triad Sip & Stitch, our library’s weekly knit and crochet group.
10 am			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Gardening for Everyone (AM class) 10:00am–11:30am Teens, Adults, All Ages Health & Wellness, Other This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch Room: Paddison Auditorium Age Group: Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other Event Details: Join us at 10 a.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month or at 6 p.m.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Tai Chi 10:00am–11:00am All Ages Health & Wellness This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Forsyth Reading Room Age Group: All Ages 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Tai Chi at Walkertown 10:00am–11:00am Adults, All Ages Health & Wellness This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Walkertown Branch Room: Walkertown Auditorium Age Group: Adults, All Ages 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.
11 am							This event is in the "All Ages" group Walkertown Ukulele Circle 11:00am–1:00pm All Ages Other This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Walkertown Branch Room: Walkertown Auditorium Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Join us for a fun and relaxed Ukulele Circle at the Walkertown Branch Public Library! This program is perfect for beginners and experienced players alike who want to enjoy playing the ukulele with others in a friendly, supportive environment. 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 "All Ages" group Cancelled Gaming Saturday 11:30am–3:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Games, STEM 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 "All Ages" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clemmons Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Games, STEM Event Details: Grade schoolers, tweens, teens, and adults are invited to drop in and play video games and use the MetaQuest headsets at the Clemmons Branch library on select Saturdays from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 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 "All Ages" group Cancelled Saturday Crafterday 11:30am–3:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Arts & Crafts 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 "All Ages" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clemmons Branch Room: Clemmons Conference Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the library for a crafty afternoon! Different supplies will be out each month so you can always be creative, have fun, and make something new. Children, tweens, and teens of all ages are welcome.
12 pm
1 pm						This event is in the "All Ages" group Sittercise 1:30pm–2:30pm All Ages Health & Wellness This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Forsyth Reading Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Central Library Forsyth Reading Room or Auditorium (depending on the weather)	This event is in the "All Ages" group Ukulele Circle 1:30pm–4:30pm All Ages Performance This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clemmons Branch Room: Clemmons Auditorium Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performance Event Details: Come listen to lively ukulele music performed by the Ukulele Circle! Performers of all levels are welcome to participate in the jam session and listeners of all ages are invited to a wonderful musical experience.
2 pm
3 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Game On! Board Games 3:00pm–4:30pm Adults, All Ages Games This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Walkertown Branch Room: Walkertown Conference Room Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Love playing board games and cards? So do we! Join us at the Walkertown Branch library for fun and games.
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Bluegrass Jam Session 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults, All Ages Performance This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clemmons Branch Room: Clemmons Auditorium Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Performance Event Details: If you are in the mood for some tranquil or vibrant sounds, bring an instrument to play or grab a chair and listen to the Bluegrass Jam Sessions in the Clemmons Library Auditorium.
6 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Gardening for Everyone (PM class) 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults, All Ages Health & Wellness, STEM, Other This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Paddison Memorial Branch Room: Paddison Auditorium Age Group: Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM, Other Event Details: Join us at 10 a.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month or at 6 p.m.