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Virtual Preschool Crafts
Every Other Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.
Virtual, please register here
Join us each week on Wednesdays for a virtual preschool craft demonstration. All crafts will require the following: scissors, glue (stick or liquid), tape, pen or marker. A limited amount of pre-assembled supply kits will be available for pickup at the Clemmons Branch Library (6365 James St., Clemmons, N.C. 27012).
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New Horizon Book Club
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
Virtual through Zoom
The New Horizon Book Club has been created for homebound young adults and children with exceptional needs who like to read, discuss, and listen to short chapter books. This book club will meet through Zoom. You will be able to share a book that will bring you close, as well as give you moments to laugh over a good book. If you would like to join please contact Chastity Stanfield at stanficr@forsyth.cc or 336-703-2912 to obtain the Zoom link each week.
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Crafternoons
April 4-9, during library hours
Paddison Memorial Branch Libary
248 Harmon Ln.
Kernersville, N.C. 27284
Kids and teens can pick up a DIY Crafternoon To-Go kit at the Paddison Memorial Branch Library from April 4-9. The theme is National Library Week. The kit for kids is recommended for ages 4 to 11, and the teen kit is designed for ages 12 to 18. For more information contact Stefanie Kellum at kellumsm@forsythlibrary.org.
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Storytime with Mr. Zach
Thursday, April 14 and 28, 1 p.m.
Carver School Road Branch Library
4915 Lansing Dr.
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27105
Be a part of the fun at Carver as we provide special storytimes for children birth - 5 years old and for the adults who care for them. Each month's stories will include themed activities with take-home projects for adults to try with their children, to be picked up at the Carver branch.
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Book Burst Bash
Tuesday, April 19, 3:30 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Library
6490 Shallowford Rd.
Lewisville, N.C. 27023
Meet local authors and autism advocates, R.V. and Marlene Kuser as they share the inspiration behind their most recent book "Weight a Minute! Lessons a Family Learns Thru the Gift of Autism” (2020). Set in Winston-Salem, this juvenile fiction has been praised by Dr. Cynthia Briggs of Walden University for its "meaningful discussions" about autism and how "everyone can be a hero in their own lives." Door prizes and a book signing will follow the event, which is free and open to the public.
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Autism - Information and Community Resources
Wednesday, April 20, 3 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Library
6490 Shallowford Rd.
Lewisville, N.C. 27023
Drop-in to learn more about autism and community resources for those with autism and sensory processing disorders. Representatives from ABC of NC and the iCan House will be present to share information. Local authors and autism advocates, R.V. and Marlene Kuser, will also be available to talk about their books and work. This program is in honor of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. Email Raegen Luntz (luntzra@forsyth.cc) for more information.
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Yoga for Beginners at the Park
Thursday, April 21, noon
Live Virtual Program
Join us at the Joanie Moser Park Shelter (601 Lewisville Clemmons Rd., Lewisville, N.C. 27023) or from home for a FREE session of yoga to help uplift your mind and strengthen your body. All fitness levels and ages are welcome. Registration is not required. For more information, please call the Lewisville Branch at 336-703-2940. You will need to create a free Zoom account to participate and download the Zoom App if you are using a smart device. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lewisville Branch Library.
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Sensory-Friendly Spring Activity: Spring Garden Bin |
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Recommended Read for Children
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"The Boy with the Big, Big Feelings"
by Britney Winn Lee
Meet a boy with a heart so big, his feelings glow from his cheeks, spill out of his eyes, and jump up and down on his chest. What good is this giant heart?
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Recommended Read for Tweens & Teens
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"A Kind of Spark"
by Elle McNicoll
When she discovers that her small Scottish town used to burn witches simply because they were different, a neurodivergent girl who sees and hears things others cannot refuses to let them be forgotten.
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Recommended Read for Adults
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"The Aussie Next Door"
by Stefanie London
To stay in the tiny seaside town of Margaret River, Australia, Angie Donovan, who has finally found a place to call home—and whose 6-month visa is about to run out, asks her neighbor for help in finding a man whom she can marry.
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ABC of NC is a nonprofit dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based diagnostic, therapeutic, and educational services to people with autism spectrum disorder; ensuring service accessibility to individuals from any economic background; offering support and hope to families; and advocating for inclusion and acceptance. To sign up for free parent and professional classes from ABC of NC, go here. ABC of NC is offering parent and professional classes online, but clinic-services and lessons for preschool and most school age children through the Education Center are being offered on a regular schedule. Please visit their website and Facebook page for up-to-date information about select services being offering. The Autism Society of North Carolina offers a variety of resources and events for those with sensory processing differences and their families. For more information on the services they offer as well as access to their online calendar visit the Autism Society of North Carolina website. For information on the local Davie/Forsyth County Chapter of the Autism Society of NC, go to their Facebook Page or email davieforsythchapter@autismsociety-nc.org Autism Society of North Carolina are offering limited in-person indoor programs. In addition, online webinars and virtual meetings are being offered. Please visit their website to find autism-specific resources for families seeking up-to-date information during the current COVID-19 situation. Visit The Autism Society of America's website to access support materials to adjust routines during this time. Teens and Pre-Teens with special needs can join the Saturday Club at Brenner Children’s Hospital. This group meets the third Thursday of every month. For more information about this or other groups please call 336-727-2505. Wake Forest Baptist Health is allowing limited access to patients in Out-Patient and In-Patient Facilities. Please visit the Brenner Children's Hospital visitation webpage to find more information about the times and requirements necessary for a visit. iClub at iCan House is accepting applications from young people, ages 8 to 14, who are interested in expanding their social skills and making new friends. iCan House also offers Real World Connections, a program for teens with the opportunity for both peer-to-peer and mentor-led interactions. This program focuses on communication, flexibility, and real world life skills among other things. For more information about meeting times or to request an application for either program, please call 336-723-0050 or visit the iCan House website. iCan House is offering limited in-person meetings, visit their Facebook Page to attend those programs and about joining their Virtual Club meetings. |
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Call or visit your favorite branch during open hours. For updates about the Forsyth County Public Library's events and services for children, Feel free to forward this newsletter to a friend and drop by the library soon! |
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