- By: Tory Darling
- In: Library
Level Up: an adult gamer society
Bring games, friends, games and friends, or come play our games and make new friends on the first and third Tuesday of every month with our Level Up Adult Gamer Society.
Branch News
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- By: Tory Darling
- In: Library
Medicare Series
Join us in the Central Library Auditorium Friday, May 10 at 11:00 a.m. to learn more about Medicare.
- By: Michael Ackerman
- In: Library
FREE COMIC BOOKS! 'NUFF SAID!
May the 4th is the best day of the year: Free Comic Book Day! Celebrate by visiting any Forsyth County Public Library location from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., picking up a free comic (while supplies last) and participating in comic book-related activities. Comics will be available for children, teens, and adults.
- By: Nicole Harterink
- In: Library
Free trial offering access to local newspaper archives ends April 30
Online access to late 19th and 20th century Winston-Salem Journal and Twin City Sentinel through NewsBank will end April 30.
- By: Tony McCloud
- In: Library
Pick up a good book and join us with the Alliance Book Club
The Alliance Book Club is a library book club dedicated to reading and discussing books by and/or about members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The next meeting will be Saturday, April 27 at 11 a.m. The Club meets at the NorthStar LGBTQ+ Community Center. The address is 930 Burke St. Winston-Salem, N.C 27101
- By: Nicole Harterink
- In: Library
Eldercare series at Central, Lewisville offers tips, resources for those caring for older adults
Caring for an older adult? Looking for answers to questions about mental health issues facing your loved ones? Monthly eldercare seminars at the Forsyth County Central Library and the Lewisville Branch Library can provide information and support.
- By: Michael Ackerman
- In: Library
Start your job hunt on the right foot with Job Skills for Teens
Tired of mowing lawns and flipping burgers? Come to our Job Skills for Teens programs in May at the Central Library's Computer Training Bridge. We'll help you land your dream job!
- By: Tony McCloud
- In: Library
Enjoy a reading at the Maya Angelou Read-In April 4
Join us as we take the time to rediscover and share words of Maya Angelou and appreciate her place in American history and culture.
- By: Tony McCloud
- In: Library
Free Tai Chi at Central Library
Held every Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Central Library
- By: Tony McCloud
- In: Library
Get fit at Sittercise
Held every Friday starting March 15th from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Central Library
- By: Nicole Harterink
- In: Library
Take care of (your) business with the Small Business Resource Center
The Forsyth County Central provides free access to a wide variety of resources, services, programs, and facilities that are useful to aspiring and established small business owners.
- By: Mia Jordan
- In: Library
Games for Teens
Drop-in to play board, card, and video games in Teen Central. Gaming computers and a VR headset are also available. For ages 12-18. Program waiver is required to enjoy refreshments at gaming programs.
County Services
Contact Us
Central Library
660 West Fifth StreetWinston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336 703 BOOK (2665)
Fax: 336 727 2549
Email: Contact Us
Hours of Operation
Limited Browsing and Borrowing
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.
Holiday Closings
Monday, January 1 - New Year's Day
Monday, January 15 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
Friday, March 29 - Good Friday
Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day
Thursday, July 4 - Independence Day
Monday, September 2 - Labor Day
Monday, November 11 - Veteran's Day
Thursday, November 28 - Thanksgiving
Friday, November 29 - Thanksgiving
Tuesday, December 24 - Christmas holiday begins
Wednesday, December 25 - Christmas
Thursday, December 26 - Christmas