• By Nicole Harterink
• Posted Monday, June 9, 2025

Activities abound for kids at tweens this week during Summer Reading

There's something for everyone this week at Forsyth County Public Library branches. These are just a sampling of the more than 40 free programs for children and tweens happening between June 11-18. Review our full schedule of programs for children, teens, and adults on the Forsyth County Public Library's online calendar.

ABC Summer Reading Bucket List at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
Daily through July 16
Children ages 2-8 will be inspired by the alphabet through Summer Reading. Every day, children can read a short book and do an activity related to a different letter of the alphabet.

Fold and Fun: Origami Hour at Southside Branch Auditorium
Wednesday, June 11 at 2 p.m.
Children ages 6-11 will boost their creativity and focus by learning the art of paper folding to create various shapes and figures.

STEAM for Tweens: Ice Cream Chemistry at Lewisville Branch Library
Wednesday, June 11 at 4 p.m.
Children ages 6-12 will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math at our monthly STEAM programs.

Police Pals with WSPD at Forsyth County Central Library
Thursday, June 12 at 1 p.m.
Children and tweens will learn about what police officers do and tips on staying safe from Officer K from the Winston-Salem Police Department.

Fun-Film Fridays at Forsyth County Central Library
Friday, June 13 at 2 p.m.
Children and tweens are invited to the Central Storytime Room to watch The Garfield Movie (rated PG).

Paint and Pendulum at Walkertown Branch Library
Saturday, June 14 at 3:30 p.m.
Children and families are invited to a fun paint craft. Learn about gravity, inertia, and other forces while creating one-of-a-kind paintings.

Mondays on the Lawn at Forsyth County Central Library
Monday, June 16 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Children and tweens are invited to a fun morning of library- and self-directed activities exploring arts, innovation, reading, and community.

Kids’ Art Hour at Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library
Tuesday, June 17 at 3 p.m.
Children ages 6-12 are invited to make giant cardboard cupcakes.