Week Calendar

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

Forsyth County Department of Social Services (DSS) staff members will be on site one day per week to answer residents’ questions, provide information, and help people apply for DSS services including energy programs, food and nutrition assistance,

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.

Forsyth County Department of Social Services (DSS) staff members will be on site one day per week to answer residents’ questions, provide information, and help people apply for DSS services including energy programs, food and nutrition assistance,

Forsyth County Department of Social Services (DSS) staff members will be on site one day per week to answer residents’ questions, provide information, and help people apply for DSS services including energy programs, food and nutrition assistance,

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. 

Unwind with a relaxing morning of coloring, coffee, and community! Coloring supplies and coffee will be provided.  

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. 

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 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. 

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 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. 

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.

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

Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. 

Forsyth County Department of Social Services (DSS) staff members will be on site one day per week to answer residents’ questions, provide information, and help people apply for DSS services including energy programs, food and nutrition assistance,

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

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. 

Forsyth County Department of Social Services (DSS) staff members will be on site one day per week to answer residents’ questions, provide information, and help people apply for DSS services including energy programs, food and nutrition assistance,

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. 

Do you want to show off your culinary expertise? Or pick up some new cooking tips and tricks? Or just sample a lot of delicious, homemade food?

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

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!

We're reading some amazing books in the Central Children's Library that we want to share! Join us to hear snippets of some of our favorite reads that we think you will love too and enjoy fun activities and crafts based on the books. 

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.

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. 

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

Children will grow, learn, and connect as a community while learning essential skills including as planting, maintaining, and harvesting a garden.

Tweens and teens: challenge your brain with food facts and tasty trivia while you delight your taste buds with snacks from other countries. We'll learn about a different country each month.

Kids are invited to join our monthly craft group. They'll meet other crafters, use their creativity, and learn to make all sorts of fun projects! Supplies will be provided. Recommended for children ages 6-12. 

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. 

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

If you are in the mood for some tranquil or vibrant sounds, bring an instrument to play or grab a chair and listen

This is an eclectic book club hosted by the Southside Branch Library. Expect dynamic conversations and excellent snacks. We have book choices that incorporate the tastes of the whole group.

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?

Join us as Bob LePere, NC State Master Gardener volunteer, explains best practices for managing a successful garden from start to finish.  Bob will discuss everything from planning your garden for each season and planting from seed to maintaining