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Preschool Storytime Southside’s Preschool Storytime aims to foster a love for reading and stimulate imagination in young minds. Through engaging stories, interactive activities, and creative play, this storytime aims to create an enjoyable and educational experience for children aged 3 to 5. |
Scavenger Hunt This passive program is held within the children’s area of the library. It allows younger patrons to familiarize themselves with the library while completing the hidden message. Each month there is a new theme, hidden objects and a message or quote for the children to decode. Once they have completed the hunt, they turn in their message, and retrieve a prize! |
Come to our tie-dye workshop to create your own colorful design on a pillowcase. We’ll provide all the needed materials, and you'll leave with a unique piece of art. Registration online required. |
July is Edgy Veggie Carrot Dog Month. Chef Davis will demonstrate how to transform a plain carrot into the star of your cookout. For ages 6 to 11. Registration is required. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. |
Science Saturdays Calling all young scientists ages 6-11! Join us for Science Saturday at the library, where we'll explore exciting experiments, hands-on activities, and fascinating discoveries. It's the perfect way to spark curiosity and have fun with science. |
Boost your creativity and focus by learning the art of paper folding to create various shapes and figures. We’ll also have books and materials available to you to help you continue the fun at home. Recommended for children ages 6-11. |
Children ages 3-11 are invited to design and paint their own canvas tote bags to use at the library. This fun, hands-on program encourages creativity and helps children to get excited about borrowing books. |
Encourage kids to read and be creative by making photo bookmarks. We’ll provide all the needed supplies, and they’ll leave with personalized keepsakes for their favorite books. Registration required. Recommended for children ages 3-11. |
Paddington in Peru"Paddington, the marmalade-loving bear gets lost in the jungle on an exciting, high-stakes adventure when he returns to visit his Aunt Lucy. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling journey ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected escapade through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru" Join us for a family movie night on Thursday, July 24, 5-7 p.m. where the whole community can come together and enjoy free, family-friendly films at the library. It's a perfect way to relax, have fun, and discover more about what our library collection has to offer. |
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Book Walk First Saturday of the Month 10 a.m.
Book Walk is a walking book club hosted by the Southside Branch Library that begins at the Cobblestone Farmers Market entrance and continues around Washington Park and back. Grab some comfortable shoes, a water bottle and join us as we discuss this month’s thriller or horror. Get your copy from the Southside Library front desk. Registration and RSVP is required online. Any changes due to weather conditions will be sent out the morning of the meeting. Use the link below to join! |
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Southside Book Club Second Monday of the Month at 6 p.m.
This traditional and well-established book club provides dynamic conversations and excellent snacks. We have eclectic book choices that incorporate the tastes of the whole group. Get your copy of this month’s title at the Southside Library front desk. Use the link below to find out more. |
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A free, guided painting class for adults on Saturday, June 21st. Register for a class through our online calendar (link above) or by calling the Southside Branch Library. |
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Yoga Classes Yoga classes every Tuesday at 10 a.m., starting July 1st. The classes will alternate between Yoga for Beginners and Chair Yoga. These classes are designed for all levels, abilities and mobility. All classes are led by Certified Yoga Teacher, Jane Holtje. All needed supplies including mats, blocks, straps and water are provided but each class is limited to 10 participants so be sure to register online (link above) or by calling the Southside Library. |
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Looking for Summer Reads? |
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Say you'll remember me by Abby Jimenez"There might be no such a thing as a perfect guy, but Xavier Rush comes disastrously close. A gorgeous veterinarian giving Greek god vibes-all while cuddling a tiny kitten? Immediately yes. That is until Xavier opens his mouth and proves that even sculpted gods can say the absolute wrong thing. But after one incredible and seemingly endless date-possibly the best in living history-Samantha is forced to admit the truth, that her family is in crisis and any kind of relationship would be impossible.
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Great big beautiful life
by Emily Henry
Avery, eager to break free from her uptight ways, turns to notorious flirt Taylor for lessons in confidence, but as their connection deepens, both must face their growing feelings and the risks of falling for each other
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One golden summer
by Carley Fortune
Charlie was 19 when Alice took his photo near her Nan's cottage in Barry's Bay, but now he's a grown-up flirt who makes Alice feel seventeen again—warm nights on the lake with Charlie are a balm for Alice's soul, but she begins to worry for her heart.
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Star-crossed egg tarts
by Jennifer J. Chow
As Felicity prepares for the Lum-Wu wedding at Pixie Park, she discovers groomsman Miles Wu dead beneath her egg tarts display, prompting her to investigate his murder and clear her best friend Kelvin, who is implicated, while also navigating her feelings for him and her family's tumultuous past. Original.
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Forsyth County Public Library
660 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-703-2665forsythlibrary.org |
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