Lewisville Branch Library 
Monthly Newsletter
 
September 2026
 

Open Book and Autumn Leaves on a Pond Deck
In this Issue:
On The Same Page
Adult Programs
Lewisville Book Clubs
Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-ins
Youth Programs
Libraries with Heart
Friends of the Lewisville Library
Contact
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.
Sunday: 1-5 p.m. (Central Library only)
 
Library Closed:
Monday, Sept. 7 - Labor Day
 
Friends Fall Book Sale:
Sept. 24-26
 
 
Printable Calendar
 
 
On The Same Page
Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
 
The Forsyth County Public Library is excited to announce its 2026 Community Read: Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez.
 
Inspired by the true story of the Kingdom of the Happy Land, this powerful novel explores freedom, resilience, community, and the importance of land through the story of formerly enslaved people who create their own hidden kingdom in the Appalachian Mountains.
 
Place a copy on hold through our online catalog.
 
Join us Sept. 21–Oct. 18 for our On the Same Page celebration featuring programs, discussions, and events inspired by the book.
 
OTSP: African American Genealogy Event
Thursday, Sept. 24 at 11 a.m.
Multipurpose Room

African American genealogy can be quite challenging when researching the years before emancipation. Learn about the unique types of records used in African American genealogy and discover research methods to help you find ancestors in this free program. Genealogy starter kits and a resources handout will be provided.
Man Posing with Ancestor on Black Background
Adult Programs 
Hook & Loop Group
Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 11 a.m.
**New** Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 5:30 p.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 Torie Tatum or call 336-703-2940 for more information.
Yoga for Beginners
Thursday, Sept. 3 and 17 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.
 
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.
Belly Dancing for Beginners
Friday, Sept. 4 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.
2026 Voter ID Outreach
Friday, Sept. 4 from noon-3 p.m.
Library Foyer

Stop by the Forsyth County Board of Election's table to get ready for voting in the November 2026 elections. You can:
  • Get a free Voter ID
  • Register to vote or update your voter registration
  • Sign up to be a poll worker
  • Find your polling place
Visit the Forsyth County Board of Elections website or call 336-703-8200 for more information.
Buzzing About Lewisville
Saturday, Sept. 5 at 11 a.m.
Auditorium

Come hear the buzz about pollinators in our area! Discover why bees and other pollinators are so important, learn simple ways to make your garden more pollinator-friendly, and enjoy a sweet honey tasting featuring local honey from several area apiaries. 
 
Join us for an afternoon of learning, tasting, and celebrating the tiny creatures that help our gardens grow! A signed waiver is required to participate. Call the library at 336-703-2940 for more information.
Financial Literacy - Fraud Awareness
Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m.
Auditorium

Financial scams, fraud, and attempts to steal data and sensitive information are increasingly common with the use of technology. Rhett Kyle and the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center will offer financial literacy advice, with particular attention to identifying and avoiding fraud.
Books for Dudes Book Club
Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m.
Auditorium
 
Do you like to read? Curious what other people are reading? Want to get back into reading but don’t know where to start?
Then the Lewisville Branch Library has the perfect book club for you. 
 
Join us to share, discuss, and recommend favorite books in a relaxed and welcoming group setting. There’s no pre-set reading list, so bring whatever you’re currently reading, loving, or wanting to talk about. The group is geared toward men, but all are welcome.
Color & Coffee 
Friday, Sept. 11 and 25 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.   
Tai Chi for Beginners
Friday, Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. - Auditorium
Friday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. - Mary Alice Warren Community Center -Vienna Room
 
Learn the calming practice of Tai Chi at the Lewisville Branch Library. This form of low-impact exercise and deep breathing is known to reduce stress and improve balance, strength, and flexibility.
 
A signed waiver is required to participate, and attendees younger than 18 must have a parental/guardian's signature. Registration opens two weeks before the Sept. 11 and Sept. 25 classes and is required.  
The Lewisville Historical Society Presents ... Protected Us from All Harm: The War for Independence in Moravian Wachovia
Monday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m.
Mary Alice Warren Community Center

When the American Revolution came to North Carolina, the Moravians of Wachovia found themselves caught between two opposing sides. As pacifists, they sought to avoid taking part in the conflict, but both the Patriots and the British recognized the importance of Moravian support. How did the Moravians respond to pressure from both sides, and what did the war mean for their communities? Join Jacob Crews of Historic Bethabara Park as he explores this fascinating and often overlooked chapter of Revolutionary history.

In partnership with the Lewisville Branch Library, the Lewisville Historical Society hosts bimonthly presentations ranging from local history to information about historical sites to antiquities.

Participants do not need to be members of the society to attend. A short business meeting of the society is held before the featured program begins at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments are served. Programs are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the library at 336-703-2940 or the Lewisville Historical Society at 336-766-5842.
Witchy Washi & Whatnot Crafting
 **New** date and time - Thursday, Sept. 17 at 9:30 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. 
Harridans of the High Seas: Dead (Wo)Men Tell No Tales
Saturday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m.
Mary Alice Warren Community Center - Magnolia Room

Join the Lewisville Branch Library and local historian Bill Partin for an exciting journey into the lives of history's most notorious female pirates. Discover the true stories behind these daring women who challenged expectations, sailed the high seas, and carved their names into pirate legend.
Back-to-School Blood Drive
Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Parking Lot

The American Red Cross mobile lab will be onsite at the Lewisville Branch Library on Wednesday, Sept. 23 for blood and platelet donations.
Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Masks are not required.
 
Make an Appointment:
To make an appointment for our blood drive, please contact the Lewisville Branch Library at 336-703-2940 or register online.
Appointments are in 15-minute increments, and you can use the RapidPass option the day of the drive to help decrease your wait time. Walk-ins are also welcome. Visit the American Red Cross website for tips on things to do before, during, and after your blood donation.
 
Event sponsored by the American Red Cross and the Lewisville Branch Library.
Computer Training Bridge: Introduction to Google Drive
Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 1 p.m.
Multipurpose Room
 
Are you interested in finding out more about Google Drive and cloud computing? Come join us to find out more about the many tools that you can use to perform various task at home or at work. Call 336-703-2940 or visit the Computer Training Bridge site to register.  
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.
 
Reading Contest Log
Lewisville Book Clubs
Tuesday at Two Book Club 
Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 2 p.m.
 
Slow Horses (Deluxe Edition) by Mick Herron
Slow Horses
by Mick Herron
 
Reading List for 2026
 
The Friends Book Club
Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m.
 
By Her Own Design: A Novel of Ann Lowe, Fashion Designer to the Social Register by Piper Huguley
By Her Own Design
by Piper Huguley
 
Reading List for 2026
 
Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-ins
Forsyth County Department of Social Services Drop-ins Older Adult Sitting with Young Woman Using Laptop
Lewisville Branch Library
Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Multipurpose Room
 
Forsyth County Department of Social Services (DSS) staff members will be on site one day per week to answer residents’ questions, provide information, and help people apply for DSS services including energy programs, food and nutrition assistance, and Medicaid.
DSS will also provide on-site assistance and case follow-up for Forsyth County residents with active DSS cases. 
 
No appointment necessary.
 
DSS will also be in the following library branches. Click on a link to review a branch's full schedule.
  • Paddison Memorial Branch Library: Tuesdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Walkertown Branch Library: Tuesdays from 11a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library: Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Forsyth County Central Library: Thursdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Clemmons Branch Library: Thursdays from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
 
Youth Programs
Young Girl Laying on the Pillows and Reading a Book
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. 
**New** Starlight Storytime
Thursday, Sept. 17 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, Sept. 2 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.
Family-Friendly Film: Goat (PG)
Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 5:30 p.m.
Auditorium
 
A small goat with big dreams gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Goat stars Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, and Stephen Curry. Ⓒ 2026 Columbia Pictures Industries Inc. All rights reserved. 
Save the Planet with STEAM: DIY Hydroponics Bottle
Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 4 p.m.
Auditorium
 
Use your STEM skills while discovering more about our planet and how to protect it through a program from the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center. 
 
This month we’ll learn about the science behind hydroponics by growing food in plastic bottles using only water. Program recommended for children and tweens ages 6-12. Email Heather McCutchen or call 336-703-2940 for more information.
Back-to-School with Your Library
Saturday, Sept. 12 at 11 a.m.
Auditorium

Start the school year strong! Join us for an overview of the free educational resources available through your library. Learn about Class Access, Tutor.com, World Book Online, TumbleBooks, research databases, and other tools that can help your child succeed in school. Perfect for parents and caregivers of elementary and middle school students.
Boy Holding Up a Back to School Pegboard 1
Builders' Club
Wednesday, Sept. 16 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 
Heather McCutchen or call 336-703-2940 for more information.
Mini Masters: Art Adventures for Kids
Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1-3 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, we'll be creating homemade fidget spinners.
Top View Of Childrens Hands Over Background With Art Supplies
Dungeons & Dragons Guild 
Monday, Sept. 21 from 4-5:30 p.m. 
Auditorium

Calling all teens! Dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons at your local library. Unleash your creativity, embark on epic quests, and forge new friendships in a fun, inclusive environment. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! This program is recommended for teens, but all are welcome. For more information, email Heather McCutchen. 
Snack Around the World
Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 4:30 p.m.
Storytime Room
 
Tweens and teens, challenge your brain with food facts and tasty trivia while you delight your taste buds with snacks from other countries. We'll learn about a different country each month. This month's country is South Korea. 
 
Unable to attend? Programs are also available at the Clemmons Branch Library and the Central Library. 
 
Program recommended for ages 10-18. Supplies are limited. Registration and signed food waiver required.
Library Card
Make & Take Crafts
for Kids
Sept. 7-12

Kids will make library card pocket to celebrate 
Library Card Sign-up month. Available while supplies last.
Pirate Search & Find
Sept. 21-26
 
Can you find all the hidden pirate images in the Children’s Room at the Lewisville Branch Library? Find them all and you win a prize! While supplies last. 
 
Libraries with Heart
Blood Pressure Stations  

High blood pressure has no symptoms, so know your numbers by checking your blood pressure at the Lewisville Branch Library. Eight Forsyth County Public Library branches including the Lewisville Branch Library have self-monitoring blood pressure stations and health information as part of the American Heart Association's Libraries with Heart program. 
 
 
Friends of the Lewisville Library
Friends Fall Book Sale
Sept. 24-26
Friends Appreciation Night: 
Thursday, Sept. 24 from 4:30-7 p.m.
Members of the Friends can enjoy early access to the sale. Not a member? Join at the door.
 
Public:
Friday, Sept. 25 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Bag Day)
Fill a small bag for five dollars or a large bag for ten dollars.
 
Donations welcome!
 
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 next board meeting will be on Monday,
July 20 at 6 p.m.
 
For more information, please email the Friends of the Lewisville Library.   
 
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
Drop off at the Lewisville Branch. For more information, please email the Friends of the Lewisville Library.
 
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:
Senior or Student - $5
Individual - $10
Family - $20
Lifetime - $200
  
Contact
We appreciate constructive or positive feedback as well as suggestions for how we might improve
your library experience. You can reach us by phone 336-703-2940 or via email at luntzra@forsyth.cc.
 
Lewisville Branch Library
6490 Shallowford Road
Lewisville, North Carolina 27023
(336) 703-2940

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