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Close to Home: North Carolina Summer 2025 |
The North Carolina Collection of the Forsyth County Public Library houses a broad range of non-circulating resources to suit your research needs. The room contains a wealth of local, state and federal information as well as archived issues of newspapers and magazines. Our knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you with your project, whether you are an experienced researcher or just getting started. For help with questions about North Carolina, local history, or genealogy, please come visit us on the second floor of the Central Library in Winston-Salem, NC or call 336-703-3070 during regular business hours. |
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The Sky Club by Terry RobertsThis is the saga of Jo Salter, a country woman from the North Carolina mountains who moves to Asheville after the death of her mother.
Once there, she sets about constructing a whole new life for herself,
a life that no one could have imagined. Along the way, she becomes fascinated by Levi Arrowood, the dark and dangerous manager of the Sky Club, the infamous speakeasy and jazz club on the mountain side above town. The Sky Club is the story of money, greed, and life after
the crash, told by Jo Salter in her own words, as she creates her own imagined life.
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Clover Garden: a Carolinian's Piedmont Memoir by Bland SimpsonNorth Carolina's Piedmont is among the largest in the United States, sitting along an environmental crossroads where northern and southern flora and fauna overlap, offering an incredibly rich natural diversity. Bland Simpson has earned a reputation as the bard of North Carolina's coasts and sound country. Now he has trained his attention on Clover Garden, the Piedmont community where he has lived for some fifty years. With a naturalist's eye, a storyteller's mind, and a poet's soul, Simpson guides readers into a deep engagement with the Piedmont, both as a material place and as an idea. |
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The Best of Me by David SedarisThe American humorist, author and radio contributor shares his most memorable work in a collection of stories and essays that feature him shopping for rare taxidermy, hitchhiking with a quadriplegic and hand-feeding a carnivorous bird. The stories in The Best of Me show Sedaris' delight in all the surprises life has to offer. |
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to a city with a rich history, a diverse culture, and an eye towards the future. Try any of the recommended galleries, restaurants, and local businesses, or one of the carefully crafted itineraries. Immerse yourself in Winston-Salem’s rich Moravian history through food, music, and time-honored traditions. First time visitors and locals alike will find can’t-miss activities, outdoor and family adventures, Black history and haunted history tours, along with an eclectic taste of the city from some of its most beloved restaurants. This comprehensive guide will inspire you to get out and explore the city all year long. |
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One-On-One Genealogy Help Drop-In Hours
Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4:30 pm Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:30 pm Call 336-703-3070 to make an appointment. North Carolina Room at the Central Library
Visit us for assistance with your genealogy research. Sessions are for 30 minutes a day. Bring your questions! |
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Summer Reading
May 30 - July 25, 2025 Forsyth County Public Library Summer Reading kicks off on Friday, May 30 with a party at Forsyth County Central Library and runs through Friday, July 25. All programs are free and open to the public, registration may be required for some of the programs. For more information on summer reading events, visit our online calendar.
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Forsyth County Public Library
660 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-703-2665forsythlibrary.org |
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