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Live Virtual Storytimes
Monday-Friday, Times Vary
Sign up for Virtual Storytimes
Join us for virtual preschool programs with Zoom. Click the day, time and location you want to join and we will send you the information you need to sign in.
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Pet Costume Contest
June 1-17, 2021
Lewisville Branch Library's Website
Email a photo of your pet in costume to jordanmc@forsth.cc by June 17. We will post all of the pictures on Lewisville Branch Library’s website and you may vote for your favorite creation via an online form from June 18-27. A winning photo will be announced on June 28. The winner will get a prize provided by the Friends of the Lewisville Branch Library.
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Live Virtual Yoga for Beginners
Thursday, June 10, 9 a.m.
Thursday, July 8 at 9 a.m.
Join Zoom Meeting: LIVE Virtual Yoga for Beginners
Join us for a FREE virtual yoga class from the comfort of your own home. All fitness levels and ages welcome. Registration not required. You will need to create a free Zoom account to participate and download the Zoom Cloud Meetings app if you are using a smart device. Click on the link above to join the LIVE class and type in the password (yoga). Sponsored by the Friends of the Paddison Memorial Branch Library.
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Live Virtual Yoga for Beginners
Friday, June 4 at 9 a.m. Friday, June 18 at 9 a.m. Friday, July 2 at 9 a.m. Friday, July 16 at 9 a.m. Join Zoom Meeting: LIVE Virtual Yoga for Beginners Join us outside at the library or from home for a FREE session of yoga to help uplift your mind and body during this stressful time. All fitness levels and ages welcome. Registration not required. In the event of rain, the class will be virtual-only. 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 Library. |
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How to Adopt or Foster a Dog or Cat: ABCs from the Forsyth Humane Society (Virtual)
Wednesday, June 9 at 3 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
Are you thinking of adopting a dog or cat, or perhaps fostering one? The Forsyth Humane Society will explain how to select animals that best fit with your family, as well as how to care for a dog or cat in the first year of its life and beyond, including costs, veterinary services, vaccines, housing, exercise, socialization, and more. Our presenter, Rex Welton, brings more than 21 years of experience with the Forsyth Humane Society to this presentation. This is open to adults and their families. Email Sue deGuzman (deguzmse@forsyth.cc) to sign up.
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Get Involved with the Forsyth Humane Society (Virtual)
Monday, June 14 from 5-5:30 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
Learn about the work that the Forsyth Humane Society does and how you can volunteer to help in this live virtual program for teens. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Register in advance for this meeting.
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Paw Print Search & Find
July 1-8, 2021
Lewisville Branch Library
Search the Children's Area for the hidden images. Find them all and get a prize! All ages. Thank you to the Friends of the Lewisville Branch Library for providing the prizes.
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Caring for Pets (Virtual)
Thursday, July 1 from 3- 3:30 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
Learn what you need to know before getting a pet and how to care for one in this live virtual presentation by the Forsyth Humane Society. Recommended for ages 5-11.
Register in advance for this meeting.
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Sensory-Friendly Activity: Jell-O Activity |
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Recommended Read for Children
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"All My Stripes: A Story for Children with Autism"
by Shaina Rudolph
Zane rushes home to tell his mother about problems he faced during his school day. She reminds him that while others may only see his "autism stripe," he has stripes for honesty, caring, and much more.
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Recommended Read for Tweens & Teens
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"Rules of Rain"
by Leah Scheier
Sixteen-year-old Rain strives to maintain a calm environment for her autistic twin brother Ethan. However, her role as his reliable anchor faces uncertainty when Ethan seeks to become more independent and Rain ventures out of her comfort zone and starts dating her school crush, Liam.
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Recommended Read for Adults
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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 temporarily closed its office and cancelled programs. However, 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. 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 temporarily suspending in-person meetings, visit their Facebook Page to learn more 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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