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Lewisville Branch Library Monthly Newsletter February 2025 |
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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. Sat. Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. - Friends of the Lewisville Library Annual Meeting - All members and potential members are welcome. Printable Calendar |
Building Better Backyards for Birds
Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Auditorium
Learn how to create backyard spaces that support both resident birds and migrating birds. This workshop will cover the basics of bird identification throughout the year, challenges that face migrating birds in spring and fall, backyard design to support bird populations, use of bird feeders, and native plants that support specific species of birds.
Rebecca Craps, an agent of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, will be the presenter. Registration is required. Register the Extension Service Eventbrite website. Email Rebecca Craps or call 336-703-2858 for more information. |
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Circulate the Love Blood Drive Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Auditorium Circulate the love by donating blood ! February is the month of love; so, what better way to show love for our neighbors and community than by giving the gift of life. The American Red Cross mobile lab will be at the Lewisville Branch Library on Tuesday, Feb. 28 to take blood donations. Make an Appointment:To make an appointment for our blood drive, please contact the Lewisville Branch Library at 336-703-2940 or register on the American Red Cross' website. Appointments are in 15-minute increments. Walk-ins are also welcome. |
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Hook & Loop Group
Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 11 a.m.
Lewisville Branch 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 Sue deGuzman call 336-703-2940 for more information. |
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Easy Yoga
Thursday, Feb. 6 and 20 at noon Lewisville Branch 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 for more information. |
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Belly Dancing for Beginners
Friday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. Lewisville Branch Auditorium
Get your shimmy on! Learn the basic moves of this beautiful dance form as we bring people of all ages together to promote health, happiness, and community. Suitable for all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. This is a free monthly class. Contact the library at 336-703-2940 for more information. Signed waiver required. Recommended for ages 55+, but all ages are welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lewisville Library.
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Books for Dudes Book Club
Thursday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. Lewisville Branch Auditorium 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, Feb. 14 and 28 at 10 a.m. Lewisville Branch Auditorium Color & Coffee is a morning to relax, color, be with others and enjoy a cup of coffee on the house. Coloring sheets, colored pencils and coffee will be available for participants. Call 336-703-2940 for more information. |
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Witchy Washi & Whatnot Crafting
Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. Lewisville Branch 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! February's craft is Jeweled Glass. Space and supplies are limited to first 12 registrants. Please call the branch at 336-703-2940 to reserve your spot. |
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Buffering Toxic Stress: Childhood Risk and Resilience
Saturday, Feb. 22 from 1-3 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Auditorium
This is a training session for adults that provides information about how early childhood stress and trauma can result in negative lifelong outcomes in learning, behavior, and health. A health educator from Partners Health Management will be presenting and will also address interventions that can buffer the impact of toxic stress and how to help children learn calming and coping skills.
Registration is required. Register on the branch's online calendar or by calling the Lewisville Branch Library at 336-703-2940. |
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Computer Training Bridge: Introduction to Computer Basics
Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m.
Multipurpose Room Learn how a computer works, from turning it on to computer commands. Registration is required. Call 336-703-2940 or visit the Computer Training Bridge site to register. |
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Family Game Night
Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Auditorium
Bring a friend, family member, or just yourself to play board games. Light snacks will be provided. Signed food waiver required. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling. All ages are welcome.
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FCPL Lewisville Branch Reading Contest
Logs due Dec. 13, 2025
Take part our yearlong reading contest for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate 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. 13, 2025. The winner will be announced on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.
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Tuesday at Two Book Club Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. James by Percival Everett |
The Friends Book Club
Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain or James by Percival Everett |
Book Babies
Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Little ones will explore board books, fingerplays, and lap-bounce activities to encourage language development, brain
stimulation, and socialization. Connect with other parents too! Recommended for children up to 18 months and their caregivers. |
Toddler Storytime
Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Through stories and interactive play, toddlers will build language skills and discover new words while exploring letters and sounds. They'll learn with music, picture books, rhymes, and even explore other languages. Recommended for children 18-36 months. |
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Preschoolers will develop language and pre-reading skills through stories and songs to help facilitate their growth into successful readers. Recommended for 3-5-year-olds and their caregivers. |
Dungeons & Dragons Meetup Group for Teens
Monday, Feb.3 and 17 from 4-5:30 p.m.
Lewisville Branch 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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Family-Friendly Film: The Wild Robot (PG)
Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Auditorium
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. Based on the award winning book by Peter Brown. Stars Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O'Hara, and Bill Nighy. ©2024 Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation Studios. All rights reserved.
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STEAM for Tweens
Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 4 p.m. Lewisville Branch Auditorium Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math once a month in our STEAM programs. Email Heather McCutchen or call 336-703-2940 for more information. |
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Builders' Club
Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 4 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Auditorium Ages 6-12. Bring your creative building skills and come play! We have many building supplies, including LEGOs, K’NEX, and more! Email Heather McCutchen or call 336-703-2940 for more information |
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Beautiful Shades
Thursday, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Auditorium
Celebrate Black History Month at the Lewisville Branch Library! Hear a story celebrating the amazing diversity in our world and create a Beautiful Shades art project by mixing paint! Recommended for ages 5-12.
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Take & Make Kits for Kids Feb. 3-7
Kids can pick up a Valentine-themed
to-go craft kit while supplies last. |
Feb. 17-21
Can you find all the candy images hidden 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 Ongoing Book Sale The Friends' ongoing book sale is always open during library hours. Donations welcome. 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 July . |
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. |
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