Lewisville Branch Library events for August

Published 12:00 am Thursday, July 29, 2021

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All programs are free and open to the public. Please call 336-703-2940 for more information. For more information on programs or to sign up, email Mia Jordan at jordanmc@forsyth.cc .

Children’s programs

Storytime (virtual)
Thursdays from 10-10:30 a.m.
Join in for stories, rhymes, songs and activities designed to improve early literacy. Recommended for children ages 2-5 years and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome.

Lego Building Contest

Aug. 1- 19

Email a photo of your Lego creation to jordanmc@forsth.cc by Aug. 19. Pictures will be posted on Lewisville Branch Library’s website and you may vote for your favorite creation via an online form from Aug. 20-29. A winning photo will be announced on Aug. 30. The winner will get a gift card. The Friends of the Lewisville Branch Library provided the prize.

Teen programs

Teen Advisory Board Meeting (virtual)
Monday, Aug. 2, 5-6 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Library’s Teen Advisory Board is made up of Lewisville Branch Library’s teen volunteers (ages 12-18). The board meets to discuss ways to improve the Lewisville Branch Library’s service to teens. The Teen Advisory Board helps to plan programs, create displays, and suggests resources that the library should purchase.

Learn About Coral Reefs and How You Can Help Protect Them (virtual)

Monday, Aug. 2, 6-7 p.m.
Bryce Corbett and Reanna Jeanes, graduate students in the Department of Marine Biology at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, will present virtually via Zoom on their research into coral reefs, how you can help protect coral reefs, and how to get started in marine biology as a career. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Email Mia Jordan (jordanmc@forsyth.cc) to sign up or register in advance for this meeting:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqf-yrpz0oHdT7wEPpOvUI0WmSrbo_A5h6

College Application Essay Writing (virtual)
Monday, Aug. 30, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
A lot of really good kids write really bad college essays; essays about how soccer taught them the importance of teamwork, or how they struggled to adapt to strange cultures during a trip to Paris. It’s not their fault; most kids have just never been taught what college admissions officers actually want to read about, or that great college essays need to be written very differently from the essays assigned in high school English classes. That’s why this seminar was created — to teach kids how to find and write their best stories for college essays. The program will explain what admissions officers actually want (and don’t want) to read, reveal the five most overused essay topics on which far too many kids rely, and teach writing techniques that will help any student write more engaging and effective college essays. Presented by Jenny Peacock from CollegeWise. All programs are free and open to the public and everyone is welcome.

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqdOippzwqEtGUcBu3uY1oS-NM9YLqC42B

Adult programs

Tuesdays at Two Book Club (virtual)
Tuesday, Aug. 3, at 2 p.m.
The Tuesday at Two book club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. August title is “Anxious People” by Fredrik Backman. Call 336-703-2940 for more information.

Yoga for Beginners (in-person outdoors and virtual)

Friday, Aug. 6 and 20, 9 a.m.

Join in outside at the Joanie Moser Memorial Park covered shelter or from home for two free yoga sessions to help uplift your mind and body during this stressful time. The class is facilitated by a local yoga instructor, Tracy O’Neill of YogaCentrix. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lewisville Library. In the event of rain, class will be virtual only. Call 336-703-2940 for more information.

Lewisville Library open house tours
Monday-Friday, Aug. 16-20, 3-4 p.m.
Would you like to drop in for a tour of the library and a chance to ask questions about services, how to find items in the catalog, or learn about the resources that are available? If so, then this tour is for you. Call 336-703-2940 for more information.

Witchy Washi Tape Crafters (virtual)
Tuesday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m.
Join in to learn how to make fun crafts with washi tape. Some supplies will be provided. Supplies limited. Please contact the library at 336-703-2940 to register and reserve your packet of supplies. Craft: party time — cupcake toppers

Friends of the Lewisville Library Book Club (virtual)
Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2 p.m.
The Friends of the Lewisville Library invite adults to participate in interesting discussions of timely titles.
August title: “Warlight” by Michael Ondaatje
Call 336-703-2940 for more information.