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Lewisville Branch Library Monthly Newsletter April 2026 |
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Lewisville Branch Library 6490 Shallowford Road Lewisville, NC 27023 336-703-2940 Public Hours: 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. Library Closed: Friday, April 3 - Good Friday Printable Calendar |
Library Movie Matinee: The Public (PG-13)
Wednesday, April 22 at 5:30 p.m.
Auditorium A librarian helps a group of homeless people take refuge from a brutal winter night by staging a sit-in at the free public library. A misunderstanding causes his noble act to wrongly escalate into a hostage situation with a political candidate and a TV reporter stoking the drama for their own agendas. The Public stars Alec Baldwin, Emilio Estevez, Jena Malone. Ⓒ2018 Universal Pictures. All rights reserved. Snacks are welcome. |
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Library Escape Room
Saturday, April 25 from 1-3 p.m. Can you escape the librarian's office with the candy before you get shushed? Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test in this library-themed escape room! Work with friends to uncover clues, crack codes, and beat the clock before the librarian returns. Celebrate National Library Week with a fun, brain-bending challenge just for tweens and teens! We will run three sessions of the escape room between 1-3 p.m.: - 1-1:30 p.m.
- 1:40-2:10 p.m.
- 2:20-2:50 p.m.
Please note in your registration which session you would prefer and we will do our best to accommodate your request. Recommended for children and teens ages 10-18. |
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Hook & Loop Group
Wednesday, April 1 at 11 a.m.
Auditorium 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 we have on hand. All skill levels are welcome. Email Raegen Luntz or call 336-703-2940 for more information. |
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Yoga for Beginners Thursday, April 2 and 16 at noon Auditorium Help uplift your mind and body with yoga classes facilitated by Registered Yoga Teacher Tracy O’Neill. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lewisville Library. Signed waiver required. Call the branch at 336-703-2940 for more information. |
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Books for Dudes Book Club
Thursday, April 9 at 6 p.m. 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 us 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. |
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Color & Coffee Friday, April 10 and 24 at 10 a.m. Auditorium Unwind with a relaxing morning of coloring, coffee, and community. Coloring sheets, colored pencils, and coffee will be provided. Call 336-703-2940 for more information. |
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Witchy Washi & Whatnot Crafting
Wednesday, April 15 at 10 a.m. Auditorium Our monthly Witchy Washy & Whatnot Crafting group is a great way 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, and registration is required. |
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Belly Dancing for Beginners
Friday, April 17 at 11 a.m. Auditorium Get your shimmy on! Put on some comfortable clothes and shoes and join us at Belly Dancing for Beginners. learn the basic moves of this beautiful dance form as we bring people of all ages together to promote health, happiness, and community. The classes are recommended for adults 55+ and suitable for all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels. A signed waiver is required to participate. Call the library at 336-703-2940 for more information. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lewisville Library. |
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Computer Training Bridge: Introduction to Facebook Wednesday, April 22 at 1 p.m.
Multipurpose Room Have you wondered what all the hype is over Facebook? Come to this workshop-style class and see for yourself! Call 336-703-2940 or visit the Computer Training Bridge site to register. |
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FCPL Lewisville Branch Reading Contest Logs due Dec. 13
Take part our yearlong reading contest for your chance to win a $25 gift card to Bookmarks. The contest has two levels: Beginner and Aficionado. You can choose to read one or both levels. Beginner entries are entered once. Aficionado entries are entered twice, and if both levels are completed, you're entered four times to win. Submit entries by Saturday, Dec. 12. The winner will be announced on Monday, Dec. 14. |
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Tuesday at Two Book Club Tuesday, April 7 at 2 p.m. National Poetry Month Reader's Choice |
The Friends Book Club
Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. Heartless by Marissa Meyer |
Book Babies Mondays at 9:30 a.m.
Read and sing with your baby while exposing them to new sights, sounds, and expressions during this fun and lively Storytime.
Recommended for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. |
Toddler Storytime Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
Children will build language skills, explore letters and sounds, and discover new words through stories, music, rhymes, and interactive play.
Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. |
Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Children will grow into successful readers through stories, songs, and activities.
Recommended for children ages 3-5 years and their caregivers. |
Family Storytime Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. Children will enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that promote a love for books and reading with family and friends. Recommended for children ages 6 and under and their caregivers. |
Pokémon Club
Wednesday, April 1 at 4 p.m.
Auditorium Play battle games, meet up with other fans, trade cards, and more at the Pokémon Club. The Lewisville Branch chapter of the club meets every first Wednesday, and the Clemmons Branch Chapter meets on the third Wednesday of the month. Players of all abilities are welcome. Program is recommended for children, teens, tweens, and families. |
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Family-Friendly Film: Elio (PG)
Wednesday, April 1 at 5:30 p.m.
Auditorium Elio struggles to fit in until he is transported by aliens and becomes the chosen one to be Earth's galactic ambassador while his mother Olga works on the top secret project to decode alien messages. Elio stars Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldana, and Brad Garrett. Ⓒ2025 Disney Pixar. All rights reserved. Snacks are welcome. |
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Dungeons & Dragons Meetup Group for Teens
Monday, April 6 and 20 from 4-5:30 p.m. Auditorium 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 game board, dice, and character sheets will be provided. This program is recommended for teens, but all are welcome. Light snacks will be provided. Signed food waiver required. For more information, email Heather McCutchen. |
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STEAM for Tweens: Who Will Win? Kid vs. Egg
Wednesday, April 8 at 4 p.m.
Auditorium Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math at our monthly STEAM programs. See how strong you are compared to an egg. You might be surprised! Recommended for children 6-12. |
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Mini Masters Pop-up Art Adventures for Kids
Saturday, April 11 at 1 p.m.
Storytime Room Calling all young artists! Join us one afternoon each month for Mini Masters, a fun and hands-on arts and crafts program designed especially for kids. This month, celebrate Earth Day by making some cool are with recyclable materials. |
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Builders' Club
Wednesday, April 15 at 4 p.m.
Auditorium
Bring your creative building skills and come play! We have many building supplies, including LEGOs, K’NEX, and more! Email |
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Make & Take Crafts for Kids April 6-11
Kids will be able to butterfly bracelets this month. Available while supplies last.
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Farm Animal Search & Find April 20-25 Can you find all the hidden farm animal images in the Children’s Room at the Lewisville Branch Library? Find them all and you win a prize! While supplies last. |
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Friends Annual Meeting Join the Friends on Saturday, May 16 at 10:30 a.m. for their annual meeting. Meet the board, learn about their services and find out how to get involved. Members and nonmembers are welcome. Light refreshments provided. Friends Ongoing Book Sale The Friends ongoing book sale is always open during library hours. PRICES: Hardbacks - $2 Paperbacks - $1 Children's books - $.50 Movies, music, audiobooks - $2 Magazines - $.25 Become a Friends Board Member The Friends of the Lewisville Library Board is looking for new members. As a board member, you'd take an active role in shaping the future of the organization, allocating funds, fundraising and recruiting new members. If you're looking for a way to volunteer in your community and support the library at the same time, then this is a perfect place to start. The board meets at the Lewisville Branch Library every third Monday at 2 p.m. except in January, July and December. The next meeting will be on Monday, March 16 at 2 p.m. The Friends of the Lewisville Library is an independent nonprofit organization and not a department, division, or agent of the County or the Library. |
The Friends are accepting donations of new, used, or broken fashion jewelry Join the Friends and support your local library If you'd like to know more about the Friends of the Lewisville Library or how to become a member, please stop by the library to pick up a brochure. You can also join their Facebook page, even if you're not a member. All funds raised by the Friends support the Lewisville Branch Library in many wonderful ways--providing new books, audiobooks, DVDs, library supplies, programs and other much-needed items. Friends Membership Forms Membership forms are always available at the Lewisville Branch Library. Forms can be dropped off at the library or mailed to: FOLL, P.O. Box #464, Lewisville, NC 27023 Membership levels: Individual - $10 Family - $20 Senior or Student - $5 Lifetime - $200 |
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