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Lewisville Branch Library Monthly Newsletter April 2024 |
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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. |
Take a Shelfie! Library/Reading photo props will be available for customers to use to take photos of themselves in their favorite spot or section of the library during National Library Week. Use hashtags: #FCPL #NLW to promote the library. |
 Library Trivia Game Test your library knowledge with our fun trivia game. Correct entries will be entered to win a small prize. The winner will be announced on Monday, April 15. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lewisville Library. |
Library Card Search & Find Can you find all the library cards hidden in the children’s room at the Lewisville Branch Library? Find them all, and you win a prize! While supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lewisville Library. |
Send Us Some Love During National Library Week library users can share with us and others why they love the library. These “love notes” will be posted around the library desk for the community to read. At the end of the week, the notes will be put into a drawing and the lucky winner will receive a small prize. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lewisville Library. |
Movie Matinee: The Mummy Wednesday, April 10 at 5:30 p.m. At an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an American serving in the French Foreign Legion accidentally awakens a mummy who begins to wreak havoc as he searches for the reincarnation of his long-lost love. With the help of a feisty librarian, our hero is racing against time to stop this ancient villain before everyone and everything is doomed. ©1999 Universal Pictures and starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz and Oded Fehr. (124 mins. and Rated PG-13) |
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Hook & Loop Group
Wednesday, April 3 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 at deguzmse@forsyth.cc or call 336-703-2940 for more information. |
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Yoga for Beginners
Thursday, April 4 and 18 at noon Lewisville Branch Auditorium Help uplift your mind and body with yoga classes facilitated by local yoga instructor Tracy O’Neill of YogaCentrix. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lewisville Library. Signed waiver required. Call 336-703-2940 for more information. |
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Belly Dancing for Beginners
Friday, April 5 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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Virtual Lunch & Learn Series with the N.C. Cooperative Extension: Become a Scam Detective
Tuesday, April 9 at noon
Lewisville Branch Auditorium Everyone should be aware of the types of scams that you may encounter and how to protect yourself. In this program you will learn ways to recognize the red flags that you are being targeted so you can prevent it from happening to you. Bring your lunch and learn with us during this virtual workshop! If you wish to participate from home, you may register directly with the N.C. Cooperative Extension through Eventbrite. |
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Books for Dudes Book Club
Thursday, April 11 at 6 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Multipurpose Room 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. The group meets every second Thursday at 6 p.m. |
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Color & Coffee Group
Friday, April 12 and 26 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 Crafts
Wednesday, April 17 at 10 a.m. Lewisville Branch Auditorium
Our monthly Witchy Washy and Whatnot Craft 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 to first 12 registrants, so call the branch at 336-703-2940 to reserve your spot. April: Creations with corks |
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Bird Songs: A Concert with Michael and Hazel Kuehn, Piano and Photography Ensemble
Monday, April 22 at 6 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Auditorium
Go on a birding trail through music and photography as local musician Michael Kuehn and his wife and photographer, Hazel, present Bird Songs. One part music, one part photography, and one part poetry, this is a multi-faceted celebration of our feathered friends. The inspiring visuals that Hazel captures find their sonic counterpart in Michael’s compositions. Background on how Bird Songs came about and information for each piano piece about the bird species and how the music evokes their specific traits will be shared. What better way to celebrate Earth Day. To register, email Sue at deguzmse@forsyth.cc or call 336-703-2940.
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Lewisville Branch Reading ContestReading Logs due Saturday, Dec. 14Take part our yearlong reading contest for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Bookmarks bookstore. 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. 14, 2023. The winner will be announced on Monday, Dec. 16.Reading Contest Log |
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Tuesday at Two Book Club Tuesday, April 2 at 2 p.m. Any Nursery Rhyme |
The Friends Book Club
Tuesday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. Any poetry by Amanda Gorman |
Toddler Storytime
Mondays at 10 a.m. Lewisville Branch Auditorium Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and activities designed for children under 2 and their caregivers. For more information, call 336-703-2940. Stick around for Toddler Craft Time on Monday, April 15 at 10:30 a.m. |
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Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Lewisville Branch Auditorium
Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
Stick around for Preschool Craft Time on Tuesday, April 16 at 10:30 a.m. |
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Nature Notebooks Now until May 31 Pick up your Nature Notebook at the Lewisville Branch Library while supplies last. Find plants that are native to North Carolina in the wild and draw them. When you’ve drawn a plan in each required category, bring your notebook to the Lewisville Branch Library by May 31 for a prize. Each Nature Notebook comes with a packet of wildflower seeds. Presented by Stormwater Smart of The Piedmont Triad Regional Council. Email Emily Emerson (emersoem@forsyth.cc) for more information.
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Take & Make Kits for Kids
April 1-5
Kids can pick up a to-go craft kit to make a fun craft! While supplies last.
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Dungeons & Dragons Meetup Group for Teens
Monday, April 1,15 and 29 from 3-5 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Multipurpose Room 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! We will have an experienced Game Master to teach those who want to learn, and character sheets and dice will be provided. This program is recommended for teens, but all are welcome. For more information, email Emily at emersoem@forsyth.cc. |
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Family-Friendly Films: Wonka (PG) Wednesday, April 3 at 5:30 p.m. Lewisville Branch Auditorium
This fantasy musical film follows the story of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric chocolatier based on the character from Roald Dahl's novel. In particular, it emphasizes his rise to the top. The narrative traces his beginnings as a young adult who started as an employee selling chocolate in a store until he became driven to enter the chocolate industry eventually. This film acts as a prequel to the 1971 film adaptation of Dahl's novel. Starring
Timothée Chalamet, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, and Sally Hawkins. (112 min.) |
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STEAM for Teens & Tweens
Wednesday, April 10 at 4:30 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Storytime Room Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math once a month in our STEAM programs. Registration is required. Email Emily at emersoem@forsyth.cc or call 336-703-2940 for more information or to register. Project: Making Play-Doh |
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Builders' Club
Wednesday, April 17 at 4 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Auditorium Bring your creative building skills and come play! We have many building supplies, including LEGOs, K’NEX, and more! For ages 6-12. Space is limited, so registration is required. Call 336-703-2940 to register. |
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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 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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