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Lewisville Branch Library Monthly Newsletter March 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. Forsyth Creek Week - March 22-30 Printable Calendar |
Lewisville Branch Auditorium Put your puzzling skills to the test with this fun, team-based competition. Teams with up to four participants will compete for the first team to finish a 750-piece puzzle in three hours. The winning team will receive a prize. All teams will be given the same puzzle with an environmental-friendly theme. Ages adult and/or teen. Registration is required and will accommodate up to 12 teams. For more information or to register, visit our events calendar or call 336-703-2940. |
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Forsyth Creek Week Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, March 25 at 10 a.m.
Lewisville Branch Auditorium
Ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Join us for a fun-filled 30 minutes of stories, songs, and a craft in celebration of our waterways. Let’s engage your preschoolers with activities that promote language and pre-reading skill development to help facilitate their growth into successful readers!
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Pollution Solutions: How We Can Improve our Water and the Water Next Door
Tuesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. Lewisville Branch Auditorium Come learn about what contributes to the pollution levels in the Yadkin River and how water quality can be improved with stormwater control measures adopted by individuals and businesses. Attendees will also play a game that models how to form practical habits for water pollution solutions. This program is suitable for adults and children ages 14 and above. Registration is requested. To register, call 336-703-2940 or register online. Presented by Stormwater Smart, a division of the Piedmont Triad Regional Council. |
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CPR/First Aid Training
Monday, March 24 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Auditorium
Forsyth County Emergency Services EMS personnel will be offering free classes at all Forsyth County Public Library branches covering the following emergencies and skills:
- Hands-only CPR
- Automated external defibrillators
- Choking – airway management
- Basic first aid Stroke recognition
- Medical emergencies
- Overdoses and Narcan
No registration is required. This class is excellent for teens and adults. This class will be for knowledge only and will not provide professional certification cards. Come learn how to be the difference and how to save a life! |
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Hook & Loop Group
Wednesday, March 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, March 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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The Lewisville Historical Society invites the public to enjoy a program on the history of the Great Wagon Road presented by Carol Fuller at the Mary Alice Warren Community Center. Ms. Fuller, who runs the Piedmont Trails website, will be telling about her Great Wagon Road Project, researching and preserving the frontier migration route. Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the Lewisville Historical Society and the Lewisville Branch Library. For more information, call 336-766-5842.
In partnership with the Lewisville Branch Library, the Lewisville Historical Society presents bimonthly to the community on topics 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: Protecting Your Identity & Other Assets Tuesday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Auditorium Join us for an evening of financial literacy basics. This program equips participants with ways to recognize, respond to, and reduce the risks of identity theft, along with strategies for protecting other assets. Rhett Kyle, an agent of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, will be the presenter. Registration is required. Register by calling the Lewisville Branch at 336-703-2940 or register online. 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. - May 13 - Credit Reports and Scores
- 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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Books for Dudes Book Club
Thursday, March 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, March 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, March 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! March's craft is Upcycled Carton Art. 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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Belly Dancing for Beginners
Friday, March 21 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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Computer Training Bridge: Creating a Gmail Account
Wednesday, March 26 at 1 p.m.
Multipurpose Room Learn how to set up a Gmail account, send and receive messages, send attachments and more! Call 336-703-2940 or visit the Computer Training Bridge site to register. |
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Family Game Night
Thursday, March 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
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, March 4 at 2 p.m. The Women by Kristin Hannah |
The Friends Book Club
Tuesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. There There by Tommy Orange Reading List for 2025 |
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, March 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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Technology of Yesteryear Museum
March 3-8
Multipurpose Room
Which is better: Nintendo Switch or Atari? What in the world is an 8-Track? Does a typewriter save automatically or is there a "save" key? In conjunction with Teen Tech Week March 3-8, Lewisville Branch Library presents the Technology of Yesteryear Museum. Come explore old and obsolete technology and be glad you live in the year 2025!
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Family-Friendly Film: Wicked (PG)
Wednesday, March 5 at 5 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Auditorium
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. Stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, and Kristin Chenoweth. ©2024 Universal Pictures. All rights reserved.
Refreshments provided. Signed food waiver required. |
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STEAM for Tweens
Wednesday, March 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, March 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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Take & Make Kits for Kids March 3-7
Kids can pick up a St. Patrick's Day-themed
to-go craft kit while supplies last. |
March 17-21
Can you find all the frog 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 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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