Lewisville Branch Library events for January

Published 12:00 am Thursday, January 6, 2022

All programs are free and open to the public. Please call 336-703-2940 for more information.

Forsyth County Public Library closings: 

Monday, Jan. 17 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All ages programs:

Give-a-Kid-a-Coat Drive 

• Jan. 3-Feb. 7

You may drop off a coat from Jan. 3 through Feb. 7 at the Lewisville Branch Library and we will take it to A Cleaner World. A Cleaner World will make minor repairs, clean the coats, and then send them to The Salvation Army for distribution to those in need.

Family Films 

• Friday, Jan. 28 at 3:30 p.m.

• Lewisville Branch

Join in for the monthly family movie night at the library. Please call the Lewisville Branch at 336-703-2940 for the movie title and more information. Snacks are welcome.

Children’s programs

Family Storytime / Music & Movement  

During the months of January and February, the library will be taking a programming break. Storytime will resume again soon. In the meantime, fun in-house activities and take-home crafts will be available. Thank you for your patience.

Snowy Photo Booth 

• Dec. 1- Jan. 31

• Lewisville Branch

Drop by the Lewisville Branch Library to take a photo at our Snowy Photo Booth. Props are provided.

Snowflake Search & Find (in-person, indoors) 

• Jan. 3-8

• Lewisville Branch

Search the Children’s Area for the hidden images. Find them all and get a prize. All ages. Prizes provided by The Friends of the Lewisville Library.

Crafts-to-Go: Lunar New Year 

• Jan. 24-31

• Lewisville Branch

Pick up a Lunar New Year’s craft from the Lewisville Branch Library. Available while supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lewisville Library.

Teen programs

Teen Advisory Board Meeting (Virtual) 

• Monday, Jan. 3, at 6 p.m.

Lewisville Branch’s Teen Advisory Board is made up of Lewisville Branch’s teen volunteers (ages 12-18). The board meets to discuss ways to improve the Lewisville Branch’s service to teens. The Teen Advisory Board helps to plan programs, create displays, and suggests resources that the library should purchase. Email Mia Jordan (jordanmc@forsyth.cc) for more information on volunteering at the Lewisville Branch.

High School Prep (virtual) 

• Monday, Jan. 10 at 6-7 p.m.

Recommended for middle school students and their families.

Do you have questions about what high school will be like? Get your questions answered by our panel of high school students. They will discuss their experiences at various local high schools and answer questions. Presented by the Lewisville Branch’s Teen Advisory Board. Email Mia Jordan (jordanmc@forsyth.cc) to register.

Adult programs

Tuesdays at Two Book Club (in-person and virtual) 

• Tuesday, Jan. 4, at 2 p.m.

The Tuesday at Two book club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. 

January title: “The Sanatorium” by Sarah Pearse

Call 336-703-2940 for more information.

Hook & Loop Group (in-person and virtual) 

• Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 11 a.m.

• Lewisville Branch auditorium

The Hook & Loop Group meets the first Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m.

Come and join yarn crafters who like to knit, crochet, embroider and such. Bring your own project to work on or use some simple supplies and patterns that will be on hand. All skill levels are welcome. The group shares each other’s company and maybe a tip or two about a project. No formal instruction. Limited to 14. Registration recommended. Call 336-703-2940 for more information or email Sue at deguzmse@forsyth.cc.

MED Instead of MEDS (in-person) 

• Six-week series continues on Thursdays from noon-1 p.m.

• Jan. 6, Jan. 13, Jan. 20

The Lewisville Branch joins with North Carolina Cooperative Extension agent Virginia Lopez to learn seven simple steps to eating the Mediterranean Way. This will include mindful eating, meal planning, label reading, right-sizing proportions, and being mindful about physical activity. There will also be a cooking demonstration by Forsyth County’s Chef Floyd Davis at the end of each session. Participants may attend in person in the library auditorium to view Lopez’s presentation on our projection screen. Either way, you won’t want to miss learning about the ‘Med Way’ to a healthier lifestyle. To register, call 336-703-2940.

Yoga for Beginners (in-person and virtual) 

• Friday, Jan. 7 and 21, 9 a.m.

• Lewisville Branch auditorium

Join in at the Lewisville Branch auditorium 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. Call 336-703-2940 for more information.

Color & Coffee (in-person) 

• Friday, Jan. 14 and 28, 10 a.m.

• Lewisville Branch

Color & Coffee meets the second and fourth Friday of each month at 10 a.m. except in November and December. A morning to relax, color, be with others, and enjoy a cup of coffee on the house. Call 336-703-2940 for more information.

Witchy Washi Tape Crafters (in-person) 

• Tuesday, Jan. 18,  at 10 a.m.

• Lewisville Branch auditorium

Join in to learn how to make fun crafts with washi tape. Some supplies will be provided. Supplies limited. Limited to 14. Registration recommended. Please contact the library at 336-703-2940 to register and reserve your packet of supplies.

January craft: Special occasion journals

Friends of the Lewisville Library Book Club (in-person and virtual) 

• Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 6:30 p.m.

• Lewisville Branch

The Friends of the Lewisville Library invite all adults to participate in interesting discussions of timely titles. You do not need to be a member of the Friends to participate.

January title: “The Clockmaker’s Wife” by Daisy Wood 

Call 336-703-2940 for more information.

Lewisville Branch’s 2022 Reading Challenge 

• Logs due Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022

Take the yearlong reading challenge for your chance to win a $25 gift card to Bookmarks. The challenge has two levels: Beginner and Aficionado. You can choose to read one or both challenges. Beginner entries are entered once. Aficionado entries are entered twice, and if you read both Beginner and Aficionado challenges, you’re entered three times to win. Submit entries by Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. The winner will be announced Monday, Dec. 12.