Upcoming events at Lewisville Library

Published 12:00 am Thursday, February 1, 2024

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All Ages Programs: 

Family Films – All Ages 

• First Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

• Feb. 7

In celebration of Black History Month, the library will be showing a documentary that highlights the life of ballerina Misty Copeland. Single event license required. Please call the Lewisville Branch for the title. Snacks are welcome. 

Child Programs: 

Toddler Storytime   

  • Mondays at 10 a.m.  
  • Lewisville Branch Auditorium

Ages 2 and under and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome. Join in for stories, fingerplays, songs and activities designed for small children. 

Preschool Storytime   

  • Tuesdays at 10 a.m.  
  • Lewisville Branch Auditorium

Ages 3-5 and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome. Join in for stories, fingerplays, songs, and activities designed for small children.

Search and Find  

  • Feb 19-24 
  • Lewisville Branch Children’s Room

February: Hearts 

Can you find all the hidden objects in the Children’s Room at the Lewisville Branch LibraryPick up an entry form and start looking. If you find all the objects, you win a prize. One entry per person. While supplies last.

Take and Make Crafts for Kids   

  • First week of the month 
  • Feb. 5-10

Kids can pick up kits to make their own unique craft. While supplies last.    

STEAM for Teens and Tweens  

  • Wed. Feb. 14 at 4:30 p.m.

Ages 11-17. Explore science, technology, engineering, art and math in STEAM programs. Registration is required. To register, call 336-703-2940.

Builders’ Club 

  • Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 3 p.m.
  • Lewisville Branch Auditorium

The Lewisville Branch Builders’ Club meets the third Wednesday of every month. Bring your creative building skills and come play. The library will have many building supplies, including LEGOs, K’Nex and more. All ages welcome. 

 

Teen Programs: 

Dungeons & Dragons Meetup Group  

  • Feb. 5 and 19
  • Lewisville Branch Multipurpose Room

Ages 13-17 recommended, but all are welcome. Have you ever wanted to learn to play Dungeons & Dragons? Are you an experienced player who would like a place to meet up and have adventures? Join the Lewisville Branch Dungeons & Dragons meetup group. The library will have an experienced Game Master to teach those who want to learn, and character sheets and dice will be provided.

Chess Club   

  • Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m.  
  • Feb. 14  and 28
  • Lewisville Branch Multipurpose Room

Ages 12-18. Learn to play or engage in friendly competition. Space is limited, so registration is required. For more information or to register, call 336-703-2940.

STEAM for Teens and Tweens   

  • Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m.  
  • Feb. 14
  • Lewisville Branch Auditorium

Ages 9-18. Explore science, technology, engineering, art and math in STEAM programs. Registration is required. Email Emily Emerson (emersoem@forsyth.cc) or call 336-703-2940 for more information or to register.

 

Adult Programs: 

Yoga for Beginners  

  • First and third Thursdays at noon
  • Feb. 1 and 15

Help uplift your mind and body with yoga classes facilitated by local yoga instructor Tracy O’Neill of YogaCentrix. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lewisville Library. Signed waiver required. 

Belly Dancing for Beginners 

  • First Fridays at 11 a.m.
  • Feb. 2

Get your shimmy on! Learn the basic moves of this beautiful dance form as people of all ages come together to promote health, happiness and community. Suitable for all shapes, sizes and fitness levels. Wear comfy clothes and shoes. This is a free monthly class. Recommended for ages 18 and up but all ages are welcome. 

Tuesday at Two Book Club 

  • First Tuesdays at 2 p.m.
  • Feb. 6

February’s title: River Sing Me Home by Elenor Shearer

Call 336-703-2940 to reserve a copy.

Hook and Loop Group  

  • First Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
  • Feb. 7

Come and join yarn crafters who like to knit, crochet, embroider and such. Share each other’s company and maybe a tip or two about a project. Bring your own project to work on or use some simple supplies and patterns that will be on hand. All skill levels are welcome.

Books for Dudes Book Club

  • Second Thursdays at 6 p.m.
  • Feb. 8

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? Then the Lewisville Branch Library has the perfect book club for you. Join in as dudes share, discuss and recommend their favorite books to other dudes. There will not be a pre-set reading list. The group is recommended for dudes, but all are welcome.

Color and Coffee 

  • Second and fourth Fridays from 10-11:30 a.m. 
  • Feb. 9 and 23

Color and Coffee is a morning to relax, color, be with others and enjoy a cup of coffee on the house. Coloring sheets, colored pencils and coffee will be available for participants. 

Welcome to Gardening in North Carolina 

  • Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 2-3 p.m.

Each region of the country has unique characteristics that make gardening interesting. If you are new to North Carolina gardening, come learn the challenges and rewards of growing in the Tarheel State from Betty Ann Falkner, a long-time gardener and the owner of SereneScapes Gardens. Registraion is encouraged. To register, call the Lewisville Branch at 336-703-2940. 

Eldercare Series: Emotional Wellness 

  • Saturday, Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

The Lewisville Branch Library and the Geriatric Adult Specialty Team of Partners Health Management continue their series of eldercare programs. This session looks at social isolation, depression, health challenges and other issues affecting the well-being of older adults. It offers several strategies for managing your mood and perspective. The session includes interactive activities as well as take-home worksheets and a list of local resources for help. Registration is requested. To register or for more information, call 336-703-2940. 

Witchy Washi and Whatnot Crafts  

  • Third Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
  • Feb. 21

Our monthly Witchy Washy and Whatnot Craft group is a great place to meet other crafters and learn to make all sorts of fun projects, many of which include the use of washi tape. Space and supplies are limited to first 12 registrants, so call the branch (336-703-2940) to reserve your spot.

Friends Book Club  

  • Fourth Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
  • Feb. 27

February’s title: River Sing Me Home by Elenor Shearer

The Friends of the Lewisville Library invite all adults to participate in interesting discussions of timely titles. Call 336-703-2940 to reserve a copy. Presented by the Friends of the Lewisville Library.

Lewisville Branch 2024 Reading Contest 

• Logs due by Saturday, Dec. 14

• Winner announced on Monday, Dec. 16

Take part in our yearlong reading contest for your chance to win a $25 gift card to Bookmarks bookstore. The contest 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 participants complete both, they are entered four times to win. Submit entries by Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. The winner will be announced on Monday, Dec. 16.