- By: Brian Emerson
- In: Library
Join us for a Kwanzaa Celebration at the Central Library!
We will be holding a Kwanzaa social at the Forsyth County Central Library on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 2-5.
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TumbleBookLibrary is back!
Want on-the-go access to books for early readers? The Forsyth County Public Library now has TumbleBookLibrary for your family to access for free from any device with a Forsyth County Public Library card.
Need Legal Documents? Try NUWAV!
Want a will? Need a contract? The Forsyth County Public Library’s got you covered! NUWAV Legal Documents is an online tool that lets you create professional-quality documents in three simple steps.
- By: Nicole Harterink
- In: Library
Reminder: Library branches to close for Christmas, New Year's Holidays
Please be aware of the Library's holiday closures the week of Christmas 2024 and New Year's Day 2025.
- By: Tony McCloud
- In: Library
Pick up a good book and join us with the Alliance Book Club
The Alliance Book Club is a library book club dedicated to reading and discussing books by and/or about members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The next meeting will be Saturday, December 28 at 11 a.m. The Club meets at the NorthStar LGBTQ+ Community Center. The address is 930 Burke St. Winston-Salem, N.C 27101
- By: Tony McCloud
- In: Library
Get Celestial at Central with a Night Under The Stars
Come to the Central Library from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5 to experience the stars with the Forsyth Astronomical Society. We will also have snacks, crafts, and a storytime! All are welcome.
- By: Nicole Harterink
- In: Library
STREAMLab connects community to Library services, STEM programs, and more
There’s a new bookmobile in town, and it’s one of a kind. The Forsyth County Public Library’s STREAMLab Mobile Makerspace will be out and about with books, a makerspace, and more to expand the Library’s services throughout Forsyth County.
- By: Nicole Harterink
- In: Library
FORSYTH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES ITS 2024 ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
The Forsyth County Public Library has selected Jasmine Huff and Katie Wolf as its 2024 Artists in Residence who will be sharing their creative processes with the Forsyth County community through the end of 2024.
- By: Mia Jordan
- In: Library
Games for Teens
Drop-in to play board, card, and video games in Teen Central. Gaming computers and a VR headset are also available. For ages 12-18. Program waiver is required to enjoy refreshments at gaming programs.
- By: Mia Jordan
- In: Library
Join Forsyth County Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board 2024-2025
We need your advice! Join Forsyth County Public Library's Teen Advisory Board and help make the library a better place for teens.
- By: Tony McCloud
- In: Library
Forsyth Astronomical Society to host solar observation program on Central Library lawn.
Get to know the brightest star in our solar system and have fun doing it on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 10 a.m.-noon. It’s an event for the whole family.
- By: Tory Darling
- In: Library
Level Up: an adult gamer society
Bring games, friends, games and friends, or come play our games and make new friends on the first and third Tuesday of every month with our Level Up Adult Gamer Society.
- By: Tony McCloud
- In: Library
Free Tai Chi at Central Library
Held every Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Central Library
- By: Tony McCloud
- In: Library
Get fit at Sittercise
Held every Friday starting March 15th from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Central Library
- By: Nicole Harterink
- In: Library
Take care of (your) business with the Small Business Resource Center
The Forsyth County Central provides free access to a wide variety of resources, services, programs, and facilities that are useful to aspiring and established small business owners.
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Central Library
660 West Fifth StreetWinston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336 703 BOOK (2665)
Fax: 336 727 2549
Email: Contact Us
Hours of Operation
Limited Browsing and Borrowing
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Holiday Closings
Monday, January 1 - New Year's Day
Monday, January 15 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
Friday, March 29 - Good Friday
Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day
Thursday, July 4 - Independence Day
Monday, September 2 - Labor Day
Monday, November 11 - Veteran's Day
Thursday, November 28 - Thanksgiving
Friday, November 29 - Thanksgiving
Friday, December 13 - Staff Engagement Day
Tuesday, December 24 - Christmas holiday begins
Wednesday, December 25 - Christmas
Thursday, December 26 - Christmas