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2969 Main St. Walkertown, NC 27051 (336) 703-2990 Newsletter
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WHODUNITS with DONUTS Book Club Thursday, June 16th, 10:30 am Join the WHODUNITS: Crime Solvers Book Club on Thursday, June 16th at 10:30am as we eat donuts and discuss Serafina and the Black Cloak by Robert Beatty. More... Computer Class: Learn Microsoft Excel Wednesday, June 15, 2-3 pm Create a simple spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel. Registration required. Please call 336-703-2990 to register, or click here (only two spaces left!)
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Fun with Acrylic: Free Art Class Tuesday, June 21, 10-12 noon Have fun with bright Summer colors and learn basics of Acrylic painting from the instructor Tatyana Seamon. Supplies provided, but you can bring your favorite brush if you'd like. Registration required. Please call 336-703-2990 to register. Two more free Art Classes are coming in July! Dancing Watercolor Art Class Friday, July 8, 10 am - 12 noon Local artist Darlene Guerry will show simple techniques that both seasoned and beginner artists can use. All art supplies are provided by the Friends of the Walkertown Library. Registration required. Please call 336-703-2990 to register. Free Art class: Pencil Portrait from Photos Tuesday, July 19, 10 am - 12 noon Local artist Cheryl Powell will provide instructions on how to create a pencil portrait from a photo. Bring a photo of a person or a pet to draw. Pick a large photo that has good contrast between dark and light. Registration required. Please call 336-703-2990 to register.
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Hunger Games - Mockingjay Pt 2 (PG-13) Wednesday, June 22, 6 - 8:30 pm As the war of Panem escalates to the destruction of other districts, Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant symbol of the rebellion, must bring together an army against President Snow, while all she holds dear hangs in the balance. Starring Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson. Produced by Lionsgate and Color Force. Free. Light refreshements provided. Call the library at 336-703-2990 for more info.
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Basic First Aid for Adults and Teens Friday, June 24, two classes - at 10 am and at 2 pm The class will teach skills that participants can use to provide immediate care for a suddenly ill or injured friend or family member until more advanced medical care arrives. Public Health Nurse, Robin Hull, is a certified Red Cross representative to teach first aid to our community. Registration required. Please call 336-703-2990 to register. Read more...
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Free Yoga Classes Thursday, June 23, 3:30 and 5 pmCome to gentle Yoga classes for beginers and improve your health and well being. First class starts at 3:30 pm, and the second class at 5 pm on the same day. Bring your exercise mat, a small blanket or a beach towel. More info...
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Read to a Dog at the Library Monday, June 13, 6 - 7 pm Ages 3 - 11 are invited to read aloud to a friendly four-legged listener, a certified therapy dog trained not to bark or jump. Registration required. Call 336-703-2990 to register children for a turn. Read more... Say CHEESE: Healthy Smiles Any-Age Storytime Tuesday, June 14, 10:30 - 11:15 am Enjoy picture books, a short video, and special playful activities about dental health with storytime guest Public Health Dental Hygienist Lynn J. Kelly. Free and open to ages 1 - 8. No registration needed. Read more...Music and Movement: Sing and Play Along Ages 1 to 5 Every Thursday, 10:30 am Music couldn't be more fun or come more naturally to children than on Thursday mornings at Walkertown. Come sing, dance, shake eggs, and giggle under the parachute together at Music & Movement, free and open to toddlers, preschoolers, and the adults who love them. Read more... Professor Whizzpop’s Going for Gold Show Wednesday, June 22, 10:30 am Meet Max the Minnow and award-winning Mr. Tom, aka Professor WhizzPop, from Sylva, NC. Jump into reading with funny stories, surprising magic tricks and audience interaction. For all ages. No registration needed. Read more...
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Sharpie Mug Gift Making for Ages 8 and up Saturday, June 18 @ 2 - 2:45 pm Teens, tweens, and children entering 3rd grade this fall are invited to decorate a white mug with permanent markers for a special someone on a special day--such as Father's Day, the day after this workshop. Free. Materials provided. Registration required: 336-703-2990. Welcome, New Citizens: USCIS Ceremony Saturday, June 25 @ 11 am All are invited to stand as witnesses at an official Naturalization Ceremony of the US Citizenship and Immigration Service. Help welcome teens and their families as proud new citizens. Share in the honor of this civic experience.
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Digitization Station Assistance in Walkertown Monday, July 5, 4 pm The Walkertown Branch Library offers free, do-it-yourself digitization of photos, VHS tapes and audio tapes to share and enjoy for years to come. Call 336-703-2990 to sign up for one-on-one assistance with the equipment. More info... Computer Class: Learn Microsoft Excel Tuesday, July 12, 2-3 pm Create a simple spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel. Registration required. Please call 336-703-2990 to register. Computer Class: Job Readiness Tuesday, July 26, 2-3 pm The purpose of this class is to get you equipped for a job! This class will help you enhance your job searching, interviewing skills, and help you prepare a resume. Registration required. Please call 336-703-2990 to register. Download Free Songs, eBooks, Magazines By appointments, please call 336-703-2990 Meet with your librarian for one-on-one help session specific to your device at the time convenient for you by calling 336-703-3052. Read more...
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Ukraine Today with Raymond Woloszyn Tuesday, July 12, 6:30 pm Raymond Woloszyn spend two years in Ukraine working for an American company Tyco Electronics. He will talk about Western Ukraine, and also share his impressions and experiences while living there. No registration required. Call the library at 336-703-2990 for more info, or click here...
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Walkers of Walkertown: Let's Walk Together Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 amWould you like to become more fit with just a short walk each day? Join WOW - Walkers of Walkertown! Robin Klar, a personal trainer at the YMCA, and his wife Carol will guide you to improve your health with a short walk. Every Monday and Thursday at 9:30 am, rain or shine! More info...
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Learn to Knit, Crochet and more at Walkertown Library Tuesdays, 7 pm and Wednesdays, 10 amRegardless of your skill level, you are invited to join our group for a relaxing evening of knitting, crocheting and making new friends. Learn the basics, bring a project and share your skills and ideas. Ask questions, learn tips and get inspiration from your fellow needle workers. For adults. Read more...
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Free Piano Concert: Joy Britt Reavis and Scott Gibbs Thursday, July 21, 7 pm Enjoy a special hour of original piano music and landscape photography by local artists, Joy Reavis and Scott Gibbs. Joy is a classically trained pianist/composer who will perform original works while you view Scott’s beautiful images from his summer travels. No registration required. Call the library at 336-703-2990 for more info.
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All Library Events are Free!
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We will kindly appreciate if you provide us with constructive or positive feedback as well as suggestions for how we might improve your live library experience. Natalia Tuchina Walkertown Library Manager tuchinnb@forsythlibrary.org 336-703-2991
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