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Walkertown Branch Library March/April 2026 Newsletter
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2026 Primary Election at Walkertown Branch Library
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 6:30 am - 7:30 pm
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Family Storytime Mondays, 9:30 a.m.Walkertown Branch Library AuditoriumGet ready for a morning filled with wonder and discovery at Walkertown Branch Library's Toddler Storytime! Our engaging sessions are specially designed to nurture your little one's growing mind through the magic of storytelling.
Each week, we'll embark on new adventures through:
- Interactive stories that spark imagination
- Playful activities that develop language skills
- Fun exercises exploring letters and sounds
- Social interactions that build confidence
Watch your toddler bloom as they discover new words, make friends, and develop a lifelong love of reading. Our warm, welcoming environment ensures both caregivers and children feel comfortable exploring and learning together.
Join the fun! Bring your curious toddler and be part of our growing community of young readers. Please register.
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Afterschool Event: Jumping Bunnies
Wednesday, March 18, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Walkertown Branch Library Auditorium
Kids will explore the science of motion, energy, and simple machines as they design and build their very own jumping bunnies. Through hands-on experimentation and playful learning, they’ll discover how science makes things hop, launch, and leap! Join us for this exciting STEM Afterschool Activity designed just for kids 6-11! Please register.
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Afterschool Event: Air Fresheners
Wednesday, April 15, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Walkertown Branch Library Auditorium
Participants will explore how chemistry and evaporation work while creating their own homemade air fresheners to take home. As they mix ingredients, experiment with scents, and watch science in action, kids will discover how molecules and materials interact to release fresh fragrances over time. It’s the perfect blend of science, creativity, and fun — and everything you need is provided! Come explore the sweet side of STEM and make something that smells amazing! For kids 6 - 11. Please register.
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Wednesday, March 11, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Walkertown Branch Library Auditorium Calling all creative teens! Come to the public library and turn colorful paint chips into your very own masterpiece. This fun and unique craft lets you design eye-catching pictures using vibrant, recycled materials—perfect for decorating your space or gifting to someone special.. Please register. |
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E-Reader Covers
Wednesday, April 8, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Walkertown Branch Library Auditorium Give old books new life by turning their covers into one-of-a-kind e-reader or tablet cases. We’ll provide all the supplies and show you how to upcycle withdrawn library books into stylish, functional covers that reflect your personality. It’s the perfect mix of creativity, sustainability, and love for reading. Please register. |
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Crystal Meanings & Lapidary Folklore
Tuesday, March 10 at 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Walkertown Branch Library Auditorium Discover the fascinating stories behind crystals! Learn about the folklore, symbolism, and cultural history of stones from around the world. Then, create your own mini crystal grid or decorative display to take home. All supplies provided. Free and open to adults. Please register.
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You Rock! Rock Painting for Adults
Tuesday, March 24, 11 am - 12:30 pm
Walkertown Branch Library Auditorium
It's Forsyth Creek Week, so let us rock your world at the Walkertown Branch library. We will design and paint a rock to take home or leave at the library for our colorful display. All materials provided-just bring yourself and your imagination! Please register.
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Bingocize
Each Monday in March and ending Apr. 6 - 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Walkertown Branch Library Auditorium Bingocize combines fun and familiar Bingo games and light physical activity (seated or standing) with nutrition and health education to create a joyful and inclusive setting for social engagement. This program is recommended for older adults and people with limited mobility. |
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Family Movie Saturdays Saturday, Mar. 14 at 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 11 at 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Walkertown Branch Library Auditorium For all ages. |
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Forsyth County Dept. of Social Services Drop-ins Every Tuesday in Mar. and Apr. 2026, 11 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Forsyth County Department of Social Services (DSS) staff members will be on site at the Walkertown Branch library one day per week to answer residents’ questions, provide information, and help people apply for DSS services including energy programs, food and nutrition assistance, |
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One for the Money (Stephanie Plum #1)
by Janet Evanovich
Introducing the down-on-her-luck lingerie buyer turned bounty hunter in Trenton, New Jersey, who takes on her first case: apprehending her former flame, vice cop Joe Morelli, who is wanted for murder.
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Murder in G Major (Gethsemane Brown Mysteries #1)
by Alexia Gordon
Gethsemane Brown takes a job as an assistant music director but ends up house-sitting for a deceased musician whose ghost asks her to clear his name of murdering his wife. The book blends mystery, music, and paranormal elements, and it won the Lefty Award for Best Debut Novel.
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The Stars Are Fire
by Anita Shreve
Set in Maine in 1947, about a young, unhappy housewife named Grace Holland who, while pregnant and caring for two toddlers, must escape a devastating wildfire by fleeing into the ocean with her children, leading to a profound personal transformation as she rebuilds her life after losing everything.
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Matrix
by Lauren Groff
Multi-layered mystery novel about the disappearance of a teenage girl, Barbara Van Laar, from a summer camp in 1975, echoing the disappearance of her older brother years earlier from the same woods. The story explores the secrets of the wealthy Van Laar family and the working-class community in their shadow, weaving together themes of class, gender, and family secrets through multiple perspectives as an investigator unravels the truth.
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