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Buzz into the library and learn about the incredible lives of bees while enjoying stories, songs, and activities. Discover how these essential pollinators help sustain the landscapes and communities that shape our stories. Then make your own pollinator watering station. Recommended for children ages 7 and under and their caregivers. [Happy Land book cover] About Happy Land: When Nikki visits her estranged grandmother in Western North Carolina, she uncovers a hidden legacy tied to a forgotten kingdom of freed people, unraveling her family’s secrets and her own identity while fighting to protect their endangered heritage. Happy Land is both an inspiring exploration of the resilience and vision of freed African Americans during the 19th century. It is also a transporting novel about the significance of land and the echoes it has through generations when it is lost. Pick up a program guide or check out On The Same Page on forsythlibrary.org.
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, 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.
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 grow into successful readers through stories, songs and more. Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Use your STEM skills while discovering more about our planet and how to protect it through a program from the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center. This month we’ll learn about the science behind hydroponics by growing food in plastic bottles using only water. Program recommended for children and tweens ages 6-12.
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 3-5 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.
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.
Stay after preschool storytime for Craft & Play! Children can create a simple themed craft or explore fun play activities like games, building toys, flannel boards, and more. A perfect mix of creativity, play, and early learning at the library!
Help your child prepare for the next step in their educational journey with Kickstart Kindergarten. We’ll combine a Storytime with learning skills they’ll use in the classroom including taking turns and playing well with others, recognizing letters and numbers, and more. Attendance is limited to children ages 3-5.
Join us at Family STEAM Time to make learning fun! From robotics and coding to arts and crafts, we have exciting hands-on activities for curious minds every week. How many constellations can you point out in the sky? Together, we will explore different constellations and make pipe cleaner models of our favorites! Program recommended for ages 5 to 12. Caregivers welcome to attend.
*This program is canceled due to the library's HVAC replacement. Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities. Recommended for children ages 3-6.
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 and their caregivers will enjoy songs, activities, and stories that reinforce early reading skills. Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Children and their caregivers will enjoy songs, activities, and stories that reinforce early reading skills. Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Embark on a creative journey with our LEGO Club, which brings children together to explore the wonderful world of LEGO building. Recommended for children ages 6-11.
Children will grow, learn, and connect as a community while learning essential skills including planting, maintaining, and harvesting a garden. They’ll also explore what makes a garden thrive, try new fruits and vegetables, and discover how the food we grow helps nourish our bodies. As this is an outdoor program, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for gardening activities Closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are required. While we’ll do our best to keep mess to a minimum, some dirt and soil are to be expected! Program recommended for children ages 8-11. Sign up for the program on the Forsyth County Department of Public Health website.
What do you call a werewolf with a fever? Grab a clue sheet and write down the letter next to each Halloween character in the Children’s Department to find the answer to this joke. Then turn in your completed sheet to the circulation desk to receive a sticker. Participation is limited to once per month per child. Recommended for ages 5-10.
Explore the library, discover new books and resources, and enjoy a friendly challenge with our monthly Scavenger Hunt. Hidden in the Southside Branch Library’s children’s area are 10 pumpkins. Once you've found all clues, turn in your decoded message and retrieve a prize. Program recommended for children and tweens ages 3-13.
*This program is canceled due to the library's HVAC replacement. 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.
Create a simple craft with us based on the Storytime theme of the week. Recommended for ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
Take your tastebuds on an international adventure! We will be sampling snacks from a different country every month while challenging ourselves with trivia and food facts. Unable to attend? Programs are also available at the Clemmons Branch Library and the Lewisville Branch Library Recommended for children ages 8-12. Registration and signed food waiver required.
Join us twice a month to play, create and practice your LEGO building skills. Each creation will then be displayed in the children's department for everyone to admire until our next build session. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Children are invited to decorate rocks for a rock garden. They’ll choose their favorite stones and transform them into colorful, whimsical pieces of art that can be added to the Southside Branch Library’s rock garden or taken home as unique keepsakes. Recommended for children ages 6-11.
Celebrate National Book Month with a cozy Book & Mug Swap designed for connection, discovery, and fall comfort. Bring a gently used book or mug and exchange it for something new-to-you while enjoying a relaxed, drop-in atmosphere. Guests can also enjoy complimentary hot beverages—including coffee, tea, hot cider, and hot cocoa—making it the perfect seasonal stop to unwind, browse, and find your next favorite read. All ages welcome.
Build, tinker, experiment, and invent your way through STEM challenges designed just for teens. From simple machines to nature experiments, each session gives you something real to create and test.
Join us for a Storytime in the great outdoors. Recommended for children ages 6 and under. This Storytime is presented in partnership with the Town of Kernersville's Parks and Recreation Department. For weather updates, please call 336-703-2930.
Fall into a good book this season with your local library for our fall community storytime series. 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.
Children's author Kelly Starling Lyons is coming to the library! Come hear Kelly read from her books and conduct a mini writers' workshop. The event will close with a fun fall craft. Program recommended for families with children ages 3-11. Registration required and begins Friday, Sept. 11. The first 100 kids to register get a free copy of Riding Magic. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Central Library.
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.
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.
The crew of Winston-Salem Fire Department will visit the library so children can check out the fire truck and learn about fire safety. Recommended for children ages 4-7.
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 grow into successful readers through stories, songs and more. Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Enjoy a relaxing hour of music, coloring pages, and lemonade. Recommended for ages 6-18.
Join fellow LEGO enthusiasts to build themed LEGO projects. Recommended for teens ages 12-18.
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 3-5 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.
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.
Stay after preschool storytime for Craft & Play! Children can create a simple themed craft or explore fun play activities like games, building toys, flannel boards, and more. A perfect mix of creativity, play, and early learning at the library!
Help your child prepare for the next step in their educational journey with Kickstart Kindergarten. We’ll combine a Storytime with learning skills they’ll use in the classroom including taking turns and playing well with others, recognizing letters and numbers, and more. Attendance is limited to children ages 3-5.
Join us monthly for STEAM programs for ages 8-11. This month we're celebrating On the Same Page and decorating bird feeders. Registration is required. [Happy Land book cover] About Happy Land: When Nikki visits her estranged grandmother in Western North Carolina, she uncovers a hidden legacy tied to a forgotten kingdom of freed people, unraveling her family’s secrets and her own identity while fighting to protect their endangered heritage. Happy Land is both an inspiring exploration of the resilience and vision of freed African Americans during the 19th century. It is also a transporting novel about the significance of land and the echoes it has through generations when it is lost. Pick up a program guide or check out On The Same Page on forsythlibrary.org.
Children and tweens are invited to use their imaginations and problem-solving skills while building with blocks, LEGOs, Cubelets, Play-Doh, and more. Recommended for children ages 4-8 and families.
Join us at Family STEAM Time to make learning fun! From robotics and coding to arts and crafts, we have exciting hands-on activities for curious minds every week. Do you enjoy playing video games? Join us for an after-school afternoon of gaming time on some of our consoles! Program recommended for ages 5 to 12. Caregivers welcome to attend.
Learn how to make spaghetti with pecorino romano and black pepper from professional chef Floyd Davis. No experience in the kitchen required. Program waivers are required. If you have allergies or food restrictions, please let us know when you register and we will try to accommodate them.
Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities. Recommended for children ages 3-6.
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.
Get ready to play, create, and make a mess! This hands-on program for toddlers and their caregivers that celebrates learning through sensory play, process art, and open-ended exploration. Each session features themed activity stations where little ones can paint, scoop, squish, build, and discover at their own pace while developing important early learning skills. Dress for mess and join us for a fun-filled hour of creativity, curiosity, and play! Spots limited. Registration required.
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 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, learn, and connect as a community while learning essential skills including planting, maintaining, and harvesting a garden. They’ll also explore what makes a garden thrive, try new fruits and vegetables, and discover how the food we grow helps nourish our bodies. As this is an outdoor program, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for gardening activities Closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are required. While we’ll do our best to keep mess to a minimum, some dirt and soil are to be expected! Program recommended for children ages 8-11. Sign up for the program on the Forsyth County Department of Public Health website.
Teens are invited to drop in to play Nintendo Switch games. Recommended for teens ages 12-18.
Join us and fellow movie lovers at the Lewisville Branch as we show a family-friendly film once a month. Participants may bring their own snacks and drinks. We’ll see you at the library! This month we’re screening Frankenweenie. (PG) When a car hits young Victor's pet dog Sparky, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them that Sparky's still the good, loyal friend he was. Frankenweenie stars Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, and Martin Short. Ⓒ2006 Walt Disney Pictures. All rights reserved. (90 mins.)
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.
Join us for stories, songs, and fun designed to build early literacy skills. Program recommended for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers.
Celebrate Banned Books Week with a special preschool storytime featuring two beloved children's classics: Bathe the Cat by Alice B. McGinty and Walter the Farting Dog by William Kotzwinkle and Glenn Murray. Children and caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, movement activities, and plenty of laughter as we celebrate imagination, creativity, and the joy of reading. 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.
Learn about nutrition and simple, healthy recipes from community nutritionist Kerry Leonard. Each session, participants will learn about a different topic related to nutrition and food groups and eat a snack that exemplifies that month’s topic. Recommended for children ages 6-12. A program waiver is required for children to enjoy refreshments. You can pick one up at the circulation desk of any Forsyth County Public Library branch or download and print the attached file. Once signed, a program waiver is good for a year. If your participant has allergies or food restrictions, let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate them.
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.
Step into a world of creativity where every session we dabble with different art mediums — clay, resin, watercolor, colored pencils, and more. This is your chance to experiment, make a mess, and discover what sparks your imagination. No perfection, no pressure, and all supplies provided.
If you are unable to come to our Family Storytime Monday morning, don't fret! We now have a storytime in the afternoon on the second Friday! Same books, same activity and craft, now just later. Children will enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that promote a love for books and reading with family and friends. Recommended for children ages 7 and under and their caregivers.
Use your STEAM skills while discovering more about our planet and how to protect it through a program from the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center. This month we’ll learn about the science behind hydroponics by growing food in plastic bottles using only water. Program recommended for children and tweens ages 6-12. Registration recommended.
Children and their caregivers will enjoy songs, activities, and stories that reinforce early reading skills. Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Looking for a fun, family-friendly way to spend your Saturday afternoon? Join us at the library for our Saturday Family Movie Program! Bring the whole family and enjoy a great movie on the big screen. This month's Movie: Hotel Transylvania Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count's teenaged daughter. Rated PG
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.
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 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 grow into successful readers through stories, songs and more. Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Enjoy your day off from school with a day in the library! We'll be showing (rated PG) and enjoying popcorn and drinks. Recommended for children ages 6-11. Signed food waiver required.
Get creepy and creative while transforming old dolls into spooky zombie Barbies using paint, fabric, and your imagination. We'll also have a fun selection of horror books to inspire your spooky creations. Recommended for ages 10-18. Supplies are limited. Registration required.
What is renewable energy and how can you make lights work using a bicycle? Join us in the Central Library Children's Room to find out how from the Piedmont Environmental Alliance! Recommended for children ages 5 and up. Caregivers welcome to attend!
Join us monthly for STEAM programs for ages 12-18. This month we're celebrating On the Same Page and decorating bird feeders. Registration is required. About Happy Land: When Nikki visits her estranged grandmother in Western North Carolina, she uncovers a hidden legacy tied to a forgotten kingdom of freed people, unraveling her family’s secrets and her own identity while fighting to protect their endangered heritage. Happy Land is both an inspiring exploration of the resilience and vision of freed African Americans during the 19th century. It is also a transporting novel about the significance of land and the echoes it has through generations when it is lost. Pick up a program guide or check out On The Same Page on forsythlibrary.org.
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.
53 children’s events are on in Winston-Salem in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Forsyth County Public Library (16 branches, 607 upcoming programmes). Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
The same calendars serve Clemmons, Kernersville, Lewisville, Rural Hall and Walkertown, so searching any of those names finds the same events.
Yes and no. Every event, time, address and link is open to anyone. An account only lets you save outings you plan to go to.
Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in Winston-Salem’s own time zone.
Babies and toddlers, preschoolers, early grades, tweens and teens. Pick an age range above to narrow the list; leave them all off to see everything.
More in North Carolina: Asheville, Durham.