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Lewisville Branch Library Monthly Newsletter May 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. Library Closings: Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day Printable Calendar |
Fun Fatale Trio Spring Concert
Friday, May 30 at 11 a.m.
Lewisville Branch Auditorium
Come hear the sounds of this acoustic band of vocal harmonies, guitar, fiddle, and upright bass as they play selections from the pages of the Great American Songbook, Classic Country Hit Charts, the music halls of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as a variety of other genres and periods. The Trio delivers a high level of musicianship in a quirky and fun style.
This performance marks the opening of the Forsyth County Public Library's Summer Reading timeframe. Summer Reading offers a large lineup of programs and reading challenges for patrons of all ages and runs through July 25. |
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The Write Stuff
Wednesday, May 28 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Auditorium The Write Stuff is a peer-to-peer adult writing group where writers, aspiring and published authors of all types, can brainstorm, provide feedback, and offer accountability to those seeking to finish their writing projects. The group is facilitated by local writing enthusiast Clay Stuart and will meet every fourth Wednesday at 6 p.m. |
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Easy Yoga
Thursday, May 1 and 15 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, May 2 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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Hook & Loop Group
Wednesday, May 7 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 or call 336-703-2940 for more information. |
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Books for Dudes Book Club
Thursday, May 8 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, May 9 and 23 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 as well as entry forms for the Forsyth County Public Library Adult Library Card Contest. Call 336-703-2940 for more information. |
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Lewisville Historical Society Presents ... Home: A Sense of Place with Brian Faulkner
Monday, May 12 at 6-8 p.m.
Mary Alice Warren Community Center Join us as Brian Faulkner, Emmy® award-winning Public Television writer and narrator, discusses the meaning of home and describes some of the historical homes he wrote about for PBS Carolina's popular Our State TV series. Living in Lewisville for more than 40 years, Faulkner will also talk about some unique, older homes in the Lewisville and surrounding area.
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.
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Personal Finance: Credit Reports & Scores
Tuesday, May 13 at 5:30-7 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Auditorium Join us for an evening of financial literacy basics. This program is not only about credit reports and scores, but also about building productive credit histories and repairing or improving credit, including credit fraud. Rhett Kyle, an agent of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, will be the presenter. Registration is required. Register using the N.C. Cooperative Extension Forsyth County Eventbrite site or by calling the Lewisville Branch at 336-703-2940.
This program is part of a bimonthly personal finance series to be held throughout 2025. Upcoming programs will be held on the Tuesdays as listed below from 5:30-7 p.m. Online registration for upcoming programs will go live approximately three weeks prior to the noted date.
July 8: You Can Bank on It - Financial Products, Services, and Providers Sept. 9: Your Values and Influences in Financial Decision Making
Nov. 4: Buying a Home |
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Wild Places in Backyard Spaces Series: Backyard Wildlife: Friends or Foes?
Tuesday, May 20 at 2 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Auditorium This workshop will cover the identification and behavior of common native wildlife in Forsyth County, how to manage backyard spaces to benefit both wildlife and humans, methods for preventing damage to homes and gardens by wildlife, and more. Registration is required. Online registration will become available approximately three weeks prior to the event. For more information, please contact Rebecca Craps via email or at 336-703-2858. |
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Witchy Washi & Whatnot Crafting
Wednesday, May 21 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! May's craft is paper and fabric flowers. Space and supplies are limited to first 12 registrants. Please call the branch at 336-703-2940 or register through the Lewisville Branch events calendar to reserve your spot. |
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Family Game Night
Thursday, May 22 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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Computer Training Bridge: Introduction to Google Docs
Wednesday, May 28 at 1 p.m.
Multipurpose Room Learn to create and edit text documents right in your web browser—no special software is required. Even better, multiple people can work at the same time, you can see people’s changes as they make them, and every change is saved automatically. Customer can register through the Lewisville Branch events calendar or by calling 336-703-2940. |
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Spring Into Action Blood Drive
Wednesday, May 28 from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Parking Lot Spring into action this season by lending your arm. The American Red Cross mobile lab will be onsite at the Lewisville Branch Library. Appointments with The American Red Cross are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Please call 336-703-2940, for more information. Help someone in your community this spring by donating blood. |
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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 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. The winner will be announced on Monday, Dec. 15.
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Tuesday at Two Book Club Tuesday, May 6 at 2 p.m. The Red Tent by Anita Diamant |
The Friends Book Club
Tuesday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson |
Family-Friendly Film: Moana 2 (PG)
Wednesday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Auditorium After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced. The film stars Dwayne Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho. ©2024 Walt Disney Pictures. All rights reserved. Snacks are welcome. |
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Dungeons & Dragons Meetup Group for Teens
Monday, May 5 and 19 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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STEAM for Tweens
Wednesday, May 14 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, May 21 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! Email Heather McCutchen or call 336-703-2940 for more information |
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Make & Take Crafts for Kids May 5-10
Kids can make an paper butterfly for their mother or grandmother for Mother's Day.
Available while supplies last. |
May 19-24
Can you find all the colorful flowers 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 6:30 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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