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The Twelfth Doctor's first season will begin here in the USA on August 23rd. We're getting ready with a specially-themed party just for teens (youth entering grades 6-12) in Teen Central. Be dressed to impressed--we'll have a costume contest, snacks, crafts, trivia, and more. Join us (ground floor of the Central Library) 3-6 p.m. on Thursday, July 31st. There will be summer reading prizes for all, and additional prizes for our Doctor Who winners.
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Learn the safe way to properly can low-acid and high-acid foods, when to use the pressure canner method and when it is safe to use the boiling water bath canning method. Learn the most effective ways to freeze foods.
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If you are interested in purchasing a digital device, but aren't sure what type would be good for you, then join us Monday, August 18 starting at 5pm to test drive some digital devices. We'll have on hand Apple iPads and Sony eReaders to name a few.
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Bring the family and create floating lanterns to represent our diverse community Saturday, August 2nd at 11 am. Featuring the Ballet Folklorico of Julio Ruiz dance troupe!
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Summer is in full swing, get up and out with these songs you can download for free. This mix incorporates a range of genres and decades, and exudes a fun, upbeat and fresh feel.
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This month Janis Fox, the Library's Teen Coordinator, shares some of her favorite reads with us.
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Michael Ackerman, co-chair of this year's On the Same Page community read program answers questions about On the Same Page and this year's selection of Serena, by NC author Ron Rash.
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Central Library to Temporarily Stop Receiving Donations
As of July 2nd, the Central Library location will temporarily stop receiving donations from the public. Customers can still bring donated materials to any of our other branch locations.
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Learning a new language with Mango Languages is free for all library patrons, and offers a fast and convenient solution for our community’s increasing language-learning needs.
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This upcoming fall, Forsyth County Public Library's community read program On the Same Page is going to feature the bestselling novel Serena, by acclaimed North Carolina author Ron Rash.
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There are lots of beloved books getting the big-screen treatment in 2014 — like The Giver, Dark Places, Gone Girl, and Serena just to name a few. Many of these titles can be enjoyed as eBooks and audiobooks free, by visiting the North Carolina Digital Library powered by Overdrive.