Week Calendar

 Read and sing with your baby while exposing them to new sights, sounds, and expressions during this fun and lively Storytime.  

 Recommended for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. 

Children will enjoy stories and activities that promote a love for books and reading with family and friends. 

Recommended for children ages 7 and under and their caregivers.

Whether you are a seasoned crafter or just want to learn, consider joining Triad Sip & Stitch, our library’s weekly knitting and crochet group.

Children will build language skills, explore letters and sounds, and discover new words through stories, music, rhymes, and interactive play.

Recommended for children ages 18 months through 3 years and their caregivers.

Join us as we explore board books, finger plays and lap-bounce activities that help encourage language development, brain stimulation, and socialization.

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. 

“Eat Smart, Live Strong” is a fun, engaging nutrition education program designed for older adults (age 60 and above) who are low-income and eligible for SNAP benefits.

Join Miss Priscilla weekly on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for Preschool Storytime. Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs and more. Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

Children will build language skills, explore letters and sounds, and discover new words through stories, music, rhymes, and interactive play.  

Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. 

Read and sing with your baby while exposing them to new sights, sounds, and expressions during this fun and lively Storytime. 

Recommended for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers.

Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities.  

Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. 

Join us at the Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch for a Sensory Storytime tailored for children with autism, ADHD, or other sensory processing challenges.

LIFT is an evidence-based physical activity and nutrition program for older adults (ages 65+), designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility, and social connection.

Join your mind and body in this beginner-level yoga class led by Registered Yoga Teacher Jane Holtje.  All equipment is provided. All you need are comfortable clothes (that allow movement), maybe a water, and let's get started.

Peer Support Outreach Specialist Jose Perez will be available to direct anyone in need to essential services such as housing assistance, medical services, mental health counseling and financial assistance. For more information, call

Children will build language skills, explore letters and sounds, and discover new words through stories, music, rhymes, and interactive play.

Recommended for children ages 18 months through 3 years and their caregivers.

Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities.

Recommended for children ages 3-6.

Bingocize® is a fun exercise program designed to increase physical activity, nutrition knowledge, and social engagement. It’s a powerful way to bring health education to life in a joyful and inclusive setting.

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. 

Children will build language skills, explore letters and sounds, and discover new words through stories, music, rhymes, and interactive play.

Recommended for children up to 24 months.

Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities. Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities. 

Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Bingocize® is a fun exercise program designed to increase physical activity, nutrition knowledge, and social engagement. It’s a powerful way to bring health education to life in a joyful and inclusive setting.

Digging up the history of ancestors may reveal information that some would prefer to stay buried, but genealogists have ways to tackle sensitive information when they find it.  

Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities.  

Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. 

Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities. Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Unwind with a relaxing morning of coloring, coffee, and community. Coloring sheets, colored pencils, and coffee will be provided.  

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.

Children and their caregivers will enjoy songs, activities, and stories that reinforce early reading skills. 

Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. 

Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities.  

Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. 

Explore the power of voice assistants in this hands-on Computer Camp focused on Gemini. Learn how to use voice commands to send messages, set reminders, get directions, and more.

Children and their caregivers will enjoy songs, activities, and stories that reinforce early reading skills. 

Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities. Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Help your child prepare for the next step in their educational journey with Kickstart Kindergarten.

Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities

Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. 

Create a simple craft with us based on the Storytime theme of the week.  Recommended for ages 3-6 and their caregivers.

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. 

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.

Drop in to play Xbox and Meta Quest video games. Ride a virtual rollercoaster with Santa! Experience your Roblox games on the VR headset! Play Fortnite on the Xbox! Stop in for a Mario Kart battle with your friends!

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.

The Voices of Change book club is a supportive and community oriented literary space that brings together readers that want to hear stories told by individuals who have been underrepresented but still deserve the chance to be told.  

Every 4th Saturday of the month, we'll be showcasing a variety of films for your viewing pleasure. Whether you're a film buff or just looking for a fun weekend activity, our movie screenings offer something for everyone.

Join us every Monday from 1-3 PM at the Walkertown Branch Library for our weekly Crochet and Knitting Class! Whether you've always wanted to learn these timeless crafts or are looking to refresh your skills, this class is perfect for you.

Learn to create and edit text documents right in your web browser—no special software is required. Even better, multiple people can work at the same time, you can see people’s changes as they make them, and every change is saved automatically.

Join us at Central Library for Sittercise, an exercise program that helps with strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and overall improved function. 

LIFT is an evidence-based physical activity and nutrition program for older adults (ages 65+), designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility, and social connection.

If you are struggling to learn computer basics or you have a specific computer subject you need help with sign up now for a one-on-one assistance. Please be aware that we do not assist you with your personal devices.

Would you like to learn how to paint flowers, birds, and other denizens of nature? Local artist Donna Calloway teaches acrylic painting classes on the third Saturday and fourth Thursday of each month from 2-4:30 p.m.

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

Children are invited to Kids’ Art Hour to create different art project each month.  

In October we’ll transform straws, cotton balls, and cardstock into dancing skeleton puppets. 

Do you need help getting access to e-books, using online library resources, creating an email account, creating online documents, setting up your tablet, or safely browsing the internet?

This afterschool activity will focus on one or two stories and then a STEM activity. This month's activity is causing a ghost to rise from the paper using static electricity. 

Join us at the Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library for Fourth Friday Family Films. Enjoy a G- or PG-rated film with the family. Snacks will be provided.

October's film is Hocus Pocus (rated PG). 

Calling all teens! Dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons at your local library. Unleash your creativity, embark on epic quests, and forge new friendships in a fun, inclusive environment.

Build a LEGO project on a given theme and meet fellow LEGO enthusiasts. 

Recommended for children ages 6-11. 

Explore the power of voice assistants in this hands-on Computer Camp focused on Gemini. Learn how to use voice commands to send messages, set reminders, get directions, and more.

Meet the creepy critters that call our local creeks home! Get up close with live aquatic insects —like wriggling larvae and crawling beetles —and learn how these tiny creatures help us understand water quality.

The Tea Time Cozies Book Club for anyone who enjoy a cozy mystery, a cup of tea, and a good discussion. 

Oct.'s selection is A Batter of Life and Death (Bakeshop Mystery) by Ellie Alexander.

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

October's experiments are invisible ink and melting witches.

Come join us as we celebrate and play the age old game of chess. Open to experienced and beginner players alike.

Children are invited to our monthly LEGO club to build, create, and explore with LEGOs. We will build based on a pre-determined theme and then show off our awesome creations to all our friends. 

The Library's Makerspace at Forsyth County Central Library has 3D printers, sewing machines, and other technology as well as space and worktables for large creative projects. Access to Makerspace equipment is first come, first served. 

Take control of your financial future and learn how to budget, save, be smart with your spending, and prepare for adulthood one dollar at a time. 

Learn about nutrition and simple, healthy recipes from community nutritionist Kerry Leonard.

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.

If you appreciate great beer and great books, meet us at Gypsy Road Brewing Company to enjoy a pint while discussing our book of the month. 

Got style? Got creativity? Join us to learn about the Cricut cutting machine and other sticker making techniques. Design and create your own stickers to bedazzle your laptop, water bottle, locker, bedroom door, or whatever! 

Enjoy a free movie screening of Little Shop of Horrors (rated PG-13, 94 minutes).

A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed.

Join us for a hands-on workshop on job skills and interview tips. Learn how to craft a great resume, make a positive impression, and ace your interview.

Program presented by Greater Winston-Salem Inc.

Recommended for ages 13-18.

Join us for a preschool Storytime that uses LEGOs and books to promote language and pre-reading skill development. Registration is required. 

Recommended for children ages 2-5.

From haunted televisions to killer apps, horror cinema has long turned our everyday technologies into sources of dread.

Looking for a creative, welcoming space to connect and craft? Our inclusive fiber arts club, Hooks & Books is open to all ages and skill levels — whether you're just picking up a needle or you're a seasoned stitcher!

Join other men in supportive discussions regarding topics such as health, community, and fatherhood.  These meetings are hosted in cooperation with the Forsyth County Department of Public Health.  

Get ready to move, groove, and feel great at The Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center Zumba® sessions, a fun, low-impact dance/fitness exercise party designed for adults and seniors!

Learn the major steps and considerations in starting a nonprofit organization in North Carolina from Calvin Patterson, chairman and CEO of Earnest Harvest LLC.  

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?