2024 On the Same Page

Our On The Same Page celebration will take place from Saturday, Sept. 7 to Tuesday, Oct. 15 and will feature events, programming, book club discussions and conversations around the book’s themes.

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Featured Programs

Book Talks and Book Signings
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024

• Noon-2 p.m. at Forsyth County Central Library
• 3:30-5 p.m. at Z. Smith Reynolds Library at Wake Forest University
• 7-9 p.m. at University of North Carolina School of the Arts Library*

Brendan Slocumb will read from The Violin Conspiracy, discuss the book, answer questions from the audience, and sign copies of The Violin Conspiracy. Bookmarks will be sellling copies of the book at each appearance. *Brendan's appearance at UNCSA will include a performance.

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Book Discussions

Several branches’ book clubs will discuss The Violin Conspiracy as part of their regularly scheduled meetings. Other branches are hosting special programs to celebrate the On the Same Page selection. Use our online catalog or call any branch to hold a copy of the book for you.

• Lewisville: Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m.
• Paddison Memorial: Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 10:30 a.m. at Savage Roasters Coffee
• Malloy/Jordan Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m.
• Reynolda Manor: Monday, Sept. 30 at noon
• Lewisville: Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m.
• Walkertown: Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m.
• Carver School Road: Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m.
• Clemmons: Monday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m.
• Rural Hall/Stanleyville: Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m.
• Central Library: Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m.
• Reynolda Manor: Monday, Sept. 30 at noon

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Branch Programs

Carver School Road Branch Library

• The Science of Sound
  Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. in the Conference Room
  Children 8-12 are invited to this STEAM program to explore the science of how sound travels and how different pitches are created.
  
• Diverse Abilities Storytime for Adults
  Monday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. in the Conference Room
  Adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their caregivers are invited to morning of stories, crafts and activities focused on music. Call the branch for more information.
  

Forsyth County Central Library

• Classical Music in Winston-Salem
  Tuesday, Sept. 3-Thursday, Oct. 31 in the North Carolina Collection
  From its early days to modern times, classical music has been a fixture in Winston-Salem. Celebrate its importance and our On the Same Page selection by checking out the exhibit featuring the Winston-Salem Symphony, the Piedmont Chamber Singers, and more in the North Carolina Collection’s display case.
  

Lewisville Branch Library

• Evenings with Agatha Christie
  Oct. 1-3 at 5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium
  We’ll be screening three mystery films based on the books by the Queen of Crime herself. Join us for Murder on the Orient Express (Oct. 1), Death on the Nile (Oct. 2), and A Haunting in Venice (Oct. 3). Refreshments will be served.
  

Paddison Memorial Branch Library

• Music-Themed STEAM Program
  Tweens (ages 8-11): Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. in the Storytime Room
  Teens (ages 12-18): Monday, Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. in the Storytime Room
  Come make upcycled musical instruments from recyclable materials to celebrate The Violin Conspiracy. Registration is required. Email Stefanie to register.
  

Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library

• Musical Bookmarks
  Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. in the Auditorium
  Teens (ages 12-18): Monday, Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. in the Storytime Room < br /> Celebrate On the Same Page with a discussion of Brendan Slocumb’s debut novel, listening to classical music, and crafting music-inspired bookmarks.
  
• Classical Music Storytime
  Thursday, Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. in the Auditorium
  Children ages 3-6 are invited to a special Storytime celebrating classical music. They’ll enjoy stories, songs and movement that encourage early literacy skill development while promoting a love for books and reading with family and friends.
  

Southside Branch Library

• Who Stole the Instruments?
  Saturday, Sept. 7-Tuesday, Oct. 15
  Children up to 13 years old are invited to solve the mystery of who stole the instruments from the Southside Branch. Was it Ollie the Octopus, Roger the Rabbit, Fredrick the Frog, Garell the Gecko, or Ozzy the Owl? Find the thief and retrieve a musical prize. One prize per month, per child.
  

Walkertown Branch Library

• Bird Songs: An Avian Suite with Hazel and Michael Kuehn
  Monday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Auditorium
  Join us for an enchanting evening of photography and music inspired by birds. You’ll enjoy a photographic exhibit by Hazel and original piano compositions by Michael.