All programs are free and open to the public.

Please call 336-703-2940 for more information.

Forsyth County Public Library Closings

• Monday, Jan. 16, for 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 it will be taken 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.

Get Ready to Yeti
• Saturday, Jan. 14, starting at 11 a.m.
• Lewisville Branch Auditorium
Family film marathon focusing on Yetis. All ages are welcome. Family friendly. Call the branch at 336-703-2940 for movie details.

Family Films on Friday
• Friday, Jan. 27, at 4 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

Family Storytime
• Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Join in for stories, fingerplays, songs, and activities designed for small children. Recommended for children ages 18 months-5 years old and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome. Family Storytime will meet on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

Winter Photo Booth
• Jan. 1-31
During the month of January, stop by the Lewisville Branch and get silly with the winter photo booth. Wintery props will be available to make your photos unique.

Teen programs

Lewisville-Clemmons Teen Advisory Board Meeting
• Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 5 p.m.
• Lewisville Branch
The Lewisville-Clemmons Branch Teen Advisory Board is made up of teen volunteers from the Lewisville and Clemmons area. The board meets once a month, alternating between the Lewisville and Clemmons branches and we meet on the second Tuesday (during the school year) each month to discuss ways to improve both branches. The Teen Advisory Board helps to plan programs, create displays and suggests resources that the library should purchase. Call 336-703-2940 or 336-703-2930 for more information on volunteering at either library branch.

Adult programs

Yoga for Beginners (in-person and virtual)
• Thursday, Jan. 5 and 19, at noon
• 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.

Belly Dancing for Beginnings
• Friday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m.
• Lewisville Branch Auditorium
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. Contact the library at 336-703-2940 for more information. Recommended for ages 18 and up but all ages are welcome.

Lewisville Historical Society Presents …
• Monday, Jan. 9, at 6 p.m.
• Mary Alice Warren Community Center
7632 Warren Park Dr.
In partnership with the Lewisville Branch, the Lewisville Historical Society will present bimonthly to the community on topics ranging from local history to information about historical sites to antiquities. Participants do not need to be members of the society to attend. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact the library at 336-703-2940 or the Lewisville Historical Society at 336-766-5842.

Creating Family Recipe Books
• Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 2 p.m.
Take a new approach to family history by documenting your family’s recipes. You could gather them for family gifts, incorporate them into a family history or even start a blog. Grace May, special collections librarian from the North Carolina Collection, will be at the Lewisville Branch to show you how to start your project, provide examples of family recipe books, and talk about the variety of recipes that can be included and how to preserve them. Registration is encouraged. To register, email Sue at deguzmse@forsyth.cc or call the branch at 336-703-2940.

Time for a Great Getaway Series – make summer travel plans now
• Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m.
• Lewisville Branch Auditorium
Join in as local travel agent Gale Adouli shares her travel expertise in this fourth session that focuses on the advantages of planning far in advance. Participants will also learn about the benefits of tours, including some particular destinations of interest and more. Registration is encouraged. To register, email Sue at deguzmse@forsyth.cc or call the branch at 336-703-2940.

Color & Coffee
• Friday, Jan. 13 and 27, at 10 a.m.
• Lewisville Branch Auditorium
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. Call the branch at 336-703-2940 for more information.

Gardening Series: Secrets of Succulents
• Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m.
• Lewisville Branch Auditorium
Succulents are popping up in stores everywhere and promise a delightful experience as a container plant. What’s their appeal? Join this class to learn from Betty Ann Faulkner, a long-time gardener and the owner of SereneScapes Gardens, who will teach about the secrets of successful growth, what blooms and many other interesting facts. Beware, you may be bitten by the succulent bug! Registration is encouraged. To register or for more information, email Sue at deguzmse@forsyth.cc or call the Lewisville Branch at 336-703-2940.

The series also includes:
• Saturday, Feb. 11 — Gardening for Newbies
• Tuesday, March 14 — Right Plant, Right Place
• Tuesday, April 11 — Fresh Food in Your Backyard
(Break for tending to the garden)
• Tuesday, Sept. 12 — Container Gardening
• Tuesday, Oct. 10 — Perennials & Herbs
• Tuesday, Nov. 14 — Creating Your Own SereneSpace

Witchy Washi & What Not Crafts
• Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 10 a.m.
• Lewisville Branch Auditorium
Join in to learn how to make fun crafts with washi tape and 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, call the branch at 336-703-2940.

Friends Book Club (in-person and virtual)
• Tuesday, Jan. 24, 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 is “Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization” by Neil deGrasse Tyson. Call 336-703-2940 for more information or to reserve a copy.