Lewisville Branch Library events for week of July 20

Published 12:00 am Thursday, July 20, 2023

All ages programs

Summer Reading: Through Aug. 4

Go to www.forsyth.cc/library for details.

Family Films on Friday 

• Friday, July 21 at 3:30 p.m.

• Lewisville Branch Auditorium

Join in for the monthly family film. Call the library at 336-703-2940 for the movie title. Snacks are welcome.

Child programs

Toddler Storytime: 

• Mondays at 10 a.m.

Join in for stories, finger plays, songs and activities designed for small children. Recommended for children ages 0-2 and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome. Toddler Storytime will meet on Mondays at 10 a.m.  For more information, call 336-703-2940.

Preschool Storytime:

• Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

Join in for stories, fingerplays, songs and activities designed for small children. Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome. Preschool Storytime will meet on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.  For more information, call 336-703-2940.

Little Theatre of Winston-Salem presents: Theatre Games for Kids 

• Friday, July 21 at 12 p.m.

• Lewisville Branch Auditorium

Gain theatre skills with us as the group plays interactive theatre games. For more information, call 336-703-2940.

Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office – K9 Unit:

• Wednesday, July 26 at 2 p.m.

• Lewisville Branch Auditorium

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 Unit is taking time out of their busy crime fighting schedule to visit the library to explain their work. The police dogs of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 Unit and their human partners track criminals, search for illegal drugs and help make our city a safer place. 

Please remember that police dogs are working dogs; so, it may not be possible to pet them. Also, please be aware that police dogs are large dogs and small children may find them intimidating. For more information, call 336-703-2940.

Teen programs

Button-Making for Teens 

Throughout the summer, teens can drop in to the Lewisville Branch Library to make their own button. Create a collage, a mantra or bring in a photo to make a beautiful new button. Limit 2 buttons per person. Drop-in hours for button-making are 3-5 p.m. on Mondays. It ends Monday, Aug. 21. Contact Emily at emersoem@forsyth.cc or call 336-703-2942.

Fresh Ink: A Teen Writers’ Group 

• Saturdays at 11 a.m.

• Lewisville Multipurpose Room

Do you have a story to tell? Ever want to start a journal or learn more about how to tell a good story? Fresh Ink is a new teen writers’ group that will allow you to express yourself in a myriad of ways. Instructor Susan Lewis will guide writers through different writing exercises and prompts, encouraging all types of writing and giving writers insight into areas including publishing and filmmaking. For ages 12-16. For more information, contact Emily at emersoem@forsyth.cc or 336-703-2942.

Little Theatre of Winston-Salem presents: Theatre Games for Teens 

• Friday, July 21 at 1 p.m.

• Lewisville Auditorium

Ages 12-18. Use your imagination and creativity. Theatre games warm actors up, help them explore different people and places. Presented by The Little Theater of Winston Salem. Registration suggested. Call 336-703-2940 for more information and to register.

Adult programs

Witchy Washi & What Not Crafts 

• Wednesday, July 19, at 10 a.m.

• Lewisville Branch Auditorium

Join in to learn how to make fun crafts with washi tape and/or other supplies. Supplies will be provided. Space and supplies limited to first 12 registrants so be sure to call to reserve your spot. To register, email Sue at deGuzmse@forsyth.cc or call the branch at 336-703-2940. July craft: Pinwheels

Writing Workshop: From Word to Image: Writing Vivid Fiction, Memoir and Poetry 

• July 22 from 1–4 p.m.

• Lewisville Branch Auditorium

We write to transport our readers into the world of our characters and experiences. Sensory detail — temperature, texture, smell, taste, sight — is the door into your story, memoir or poem, bringing your writing to life. In this workshop, learn how to create writing that sings or sizzles, wails, rants or whispers by using sensory images. Diana Engel, Triad poet, author and writing facilitator will be the presenter. Engel is author of “Excavating Light” and is a former president of the Writer’s Group of the Triad. Registration is required. To register, email Sue at deGuzmse@forsyth.cc or call the Lewisville Branch at 336-703-2940.

Friends Book Club 

• July 25 at 6:30 p.m.

• Lewisville Branch Multipurpose Room

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. This month’s title: “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” by Robert Louis Stevenson. Call 336-703-2940 for more information or to reserve a copy.

Fruit Smoothie Demonstration with Chef Floyd Davis 

• July 27 at 11 a.m.

• Lewisville Branch Auditorium

Come out to see Chef Floyd demonstrate how to make fruit smoothies. Samples may be provided. For more information contact the branch at 336-703-2940.