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D.I.Y. Programs and Resources April 2019
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Celebrate conservation and embrace the creative atmosphere of spring with these programs, all free and open to the public! Follow up with our online resources for your own projects, access free with library card.
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Upcoming and Continuing Programs
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Learn to Knit, Crochet, and More at Walkertown Branch
Tuesdays, 6-8 pm
Walkertown Branch
Regardless of your skill level, even if you’re a beginner, you are invited to join our group for a relaxing evening of knitting, crocheting and making new friends. Knitting and crocheting offer a lifetime of pleasure and relaxation. Learn the basics, or if you’re a seasoned pro, bring a project and share your skills and ideas. Ask questions, learn tips and get inspiration from your fellow needleworkers. Walkertown Library Every Tuesday 6 pm to 8 pm Call 336 703-2990 for more information. Bring your supplies.What's in it for them?
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Solar Cars Workshop
Monday, April 15, 4-5 pm
Lewisville Branch
Celebrate Earth Day Monday, April 15 from 4 - 5 p.m. Lewisville Branch Library For ages 7 and up. No Registration required. Learn about the challenges that current emissions pose to air quality and health, how these pollutants enter our water supply, and then make the ultimate emissions-free car by building and testing a miniature solar powered vehicle. This program will be presented by the Forsyth County Office of Environmental Assistance & Protection. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 336-703-2940.
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S.T.E.A.M. Programs for Teens and Tweens
April 15-16, 4-5 pm,
Paddison Memorial Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math once a month in our STEAM programs, which may include robots, crafts, LEGOs, and more. Upcoming dates for tweens (grades 3-5): Monday, April 15 at 4 p.m. Upcoming dates for teens (grades 6-12): Tuesday, April 16 at 4 p.m.. Location: Makerspace at the Paddison Memorial Branch Library, 248 Harmon Lane, Kernersville, N.C. 27284. For more information, call 336-703-2930.
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Monthly Paper Craft DIY (Dates vary: Please contact Paddison Memorial Branch for April's craft) Paddison Memorial Branch Did you know that paper is the most widely used material in arts and crafts? Dive into our craft supplies to create different themed pieces of art each month, all using paper craft. Some examples include greeting cards, collages, scrapbooks, paper flowers and wood-and-paper projects. Bring your creativity and we'll provide everything else.
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AutoMate
AutoMate contains repair and maintenance information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles. New repair procedures, TSBs and updates are added to the product on a regular basis. All of the content in ARRC has been created by ASE certified technicians.
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Fold3 History and Genealogy Archives
This database combines original historical documents and personal histories to create a unique historical and genealogical resource. These digital images of records, preserved in the National Archives and other regional archives, represent a growing collection of historic documents—most never before available on the Internet. The collection features millions of records available from a content partnership with The National Archives.
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ConsumerReports.org
ConsumerReports.org® — the largest paid-publication subscription-based website in the world — enables consumers to make better purchasing decisions on the products they are shopping for. Whether a user is looking to find the best deal on an LCD TV, or researching the top-recommended used vehicles, ConsumerReports.org provides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services.
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MasterFILE Elite
Designed specifically for public libraries, MasterFILE Elite provides full text for magazines, periodicals and reference books coverering a wide-range of subject areas. This database also provides an Image Collection containing photos, maps and flags.
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Forsyth County Public Library 660 West Fifth Street Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 336-703-2665www.forsythlibrary.org |
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