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Lewisville Branch Library Monthly Newsletter October 2024 |
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Lewisville Branch Library 6490 Shallowford Road Lewisville, NC 27023 336-703-2940 Public Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Printable Calendar |
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb During On the Same Page (Sept. 7-Oct. 15), all Forsyth County Public Library branches will host discussions, events, and activities highlighting the book and its themes. On Tuesday, Oct. 15, author Brendan Slocumb will discuss and sign copies of The Violin Conspiracy at Forsyth County Central Library, Z. Smith Reynolds Library at Wake Forest University, and University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Review the full schedule of On the Same Page events, information about the book, and more at fcpl.cc/2024-OTSP. Celebrate On the Same Page at the Lewisville Branch Library by sharing your thoughts and hearing others on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. with the Tuesdays at Two Book Club. No registration required. To reserve a copy of The Violin Conspiracy, call 336-703-2940 or click here. |
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Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m.
Rated PG-13 |
Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 5:30 p.m.
Rated PG-13
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Thursday, Oct. 3 at 5:30 p.m.
Rated PG-13 |
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Hook & Loop Group
Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 11 a.m. Lewisville Branch Auditorium Come and join yarn crafters who like to knit, crochet, embroider and such. Share each other’s company and maybe a tip or two about a project. Bring your own project to work on or use some simple supplies and patterns we have on hand. All skill levels are welcome. Email Sue deGuzman call 336-703-2940 for more information. |
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Easy Yoga
Thursday, Oct. 3 at noon - Lewisville Branch Auditorium Help uplift your mind and body with yoga classes facilitated by Registered Yoga Teacher, Tracy O’Neill. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lewisville Library. Signed waiver required. Call the branch for more information. |
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Belly Dancing for Beginners
Friday, Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. Lewisville Branch Auditorium
Get your shimmy on! Learn the basic moves of this beautiful dance form as we bring people of all ages together to promote health, happiness, and community. Suitable for all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. This is a free monthly class. Contact the library at 336-703-2940 for more information. Signed waiver required. Recommended for ages 55+, but all ages are welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lewisville Library.
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Virtual Lunch & Learn Series with the N.C. Cooperative Extension: Budgeting for the Holidays Tuesday, Oct. 8 at noon
Lewisville Branch Auditorium This is a series of virtual workshops that feature a new topic each month related to Family and Consumer Sciences. Each workshop is part of the 2024 Extension at Home Series: Helping You Improve Your Life, brought to you by a collaboration of North Carolina Cooperative Extension agents and hosted by the Lewisville Branch Library. |
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Mattering Makes the Difference: The Cornerstone of Self-Worth and Belonging
Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Auditorium
Join us during National Mental Health Awareness Week as R.V. Kuser, local mental health advocate and author, discusses why mattering is vital to our sense of self-worth and belonging, as well as the role it plays in helping to prevent loneliness. When we matter, we feel valued, appreciated, and respected in our own eyes and in the eyes of those around us. In particular, Kuser will explore the additional challenges that those living with mental illness may have in feeling mattered. He will connect points from his recent title, My Schizophrenia Story: We All Help Each Other, to this topic and to patterns of behavior that individuals can adopt to create a culture of mattering for all.
This program is recommended for teens and adults. Registration is recommended but not required. To register, call the Lewisville Branch Library at 336-703-2940 or email Sue deGuzman. |
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Eldercare Series: Caring for the Caregiver Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. Lewisville Branch Auditorium Those who care for persons living with dementia may experience high levels of stress, anxiety and other difficult emotions. In this session there will be discussion about the signs and symptoms of caregiver stress and helpful coping strategies for the caregiver. This is part of a series of programs on eldercare presented by the Geriatric Adult Specialty Team of Partners Health Management. Review the full Eldercare series schedule for upcoming sessions at the Lewisville Branch and the Forsyth County Central Library. Registration is recommended but not required. For information and to register, email Sue deGuzman or call 336- 703-2940. |
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Books for Dudes Book Club
Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. Lewisville Branch Auditorium Are you a dude who likes to read? Are you a dude who is curious what other dudes are reading? Are you a dude who wants to get back into reading, but doesn’t know where to start? Then the Lewisville Branch Library has the perfect book club for you. Join us as dudes share, discuss, and recommend their favorite books to other dudes. There will not be a pre-set reading list. The group is recommended for dudes, but all are welcome. |
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Color & Coffee Friday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. - Lewisville Branch Auditorium Friday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. – Lewisville Multipurpose Room Color & Coffee is a morning to relax, color, be with others and enjoy a cup of coffee on the house. Coloring sheets, colored pencils and coffee will be available for participants. Call 336-703-2940 for more information. |
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Witchy Washi & Whatnot Crafting
Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. Storytime Room
Our monthly Witchy Washy & Whatnot Crafting group is a great way to meet other crafters, and learn to make all sorts of fun projects, many of which include the use of washi tape! Space and supplies are limited to first 12 registrants. Please call the branch at 336-703-2940 to reserve your spot. October: Twine Pumpkins |
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Computer Training Bridge: Creating a Gmail Account
Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 1 p.m.
Multipurpose Room Learn how to set up a Gmail account, send and receive messages, send attachments and more! Call 336-703-2940 or visit the Computer Training Bridge site to register. |
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Family Game Night
Will return on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m.
Bring a friend, family member, or just yourself to play board games. Light snacks will be provided. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling. All ages are welcome.
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FCPL Lewisville Branch Reading ContestReading Logs due Saturday, Dec. 14Take part our yearlong reading contest for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Bookmarks. The contest has two levels: Beginner and Aficionado. You can choose to read one or both levels.
Beginner entries are entered once. Aficionado entries are entered twice, and if both levels are completed, you're entered four times to win. Submit entries by Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. The winner will be announced on Monday, Dec. 16.
Reading Contest Log |
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Tuesday at Two Book Club Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. The Violin Conspiracy (On the Same Page) by Brendan Slocumb |
The Friends Book Club
Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum |
Babies
Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Little ones will explore board books, fingerplays, and lap-bounce activities to encourage language development, brain
stimulation, and socialization. Connect with other parents too! Recommended for children up to 18 months and their caregivers. |
Toddler Storytime
Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Through stories and interactive play, toddlers will build language skills and discover new words while exploring letters and sounds. They'll learn with music, picture books, rhymes, and even explore other languages. Recommended for children 18-36 months. |
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Preschoolers will develop language and pre-reading skills through stories and songs to help facilitate their growth into successful readers. Recommended for 3-5-year-olds and their caregivers. |
Dungeons & Dragons Meetup Group for Teens and Tweens
Monday, Oct. 7 and 21 from 4-6 p.m.
Multipurpose Room Have you ever wanted to learn to play Dungeons & Dragons? Are you an experienced player who would like a place to meet up and have adventures? Join the Lewisville Branch Dungeons & Dragons meetup group! The game board, dice, and character sheets will be provided. This program is recommended for teens, but all are welcome. For more information, email Heather McCutchen. |
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STEAM for Tweens
Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 4:30 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Storytime Room Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math once a month in our STEAM programs. October’s program, Water Everywhere, will discuss the importance of water conservation. We will read a story story and play a game that will will show how to take care of water. Presented by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center. Registration is encouraged. Click here to register. Email Heather McCutchen or call 336-703-2940 for more information. |
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Builders' Club
Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m.
Lewisville Branch Auditorium Ages 6-12. Bring your creative building skills and come play! We have many building supplies, including LEGOs, K’NEX, and more! Email Heather McCutchen or call 336-703-2940 for more information |
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Take & Make Kits for Kids Oct. 7-12
Kids can pick up a Halloween-themed
to-go craft kit while supplies last. |
Oct. 28-Nov. 2
Can you find all the Halloween images hidden in the Children’s Room at the Lewisville Branch Library? Find them all and you win a prize!
While supplies last. |
Oct. 1-5 Oct. 1-5 - Bookmark Design - Teens can drop in and relax while coloring a bookmark. Oct. 3 from 4:30-6 p.m. - Found Poetry - Teens will learn what found poetry is and “find” a poem of their own. Stations will include black-out poetry, magnetic poetry, book spine poetry, and cut and paste poetry. Oct. 7-12
Oct. 7-12 - Book Face - Find a book with a face on the cover or use one of the preselected books.Try to line it up with your own face. Snap a pic to share with the library! |
Oct. 14-19
Oct. 14-19 - Origami - Origami paper will be provided as well as origami instruction materials. Teens may take their origami or leave it for display. Oct. 17 from 4:30-6 p.m. - Rube Goldberg Machines – Teens will be introduced to Rube Goldberg machines. They will then be tasked with creating their own machine that can accomplish a simple task. Oct. 21-26
Oct. 21-26 - Pass It On - Create a shelf talker card to recommend your favorite book to others. |
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Friends Ongoing Book Sale The Friends' ongoing book sale is always open during library hours. Donations welcome. PRICES: Hardbacks - $2 Paperbacks - $1 Children's books - $.50 Movies, music, audiobooks - $2 Magazines - $.25 Become a Friends Board Member The Friends of the Lewisville Library Board is looking for new members. As a board member, you'd take an active role in shaping the future of the organization, allocating funds, fundraising and recruiting new members. If you're looking for a way to volunteer in your community and support the library at the same time, then this is a perfect place to start. The board meets at the Lewisville Branch Library every third Monday at 2 p.m. except in July . |
The Friends are accepting donations of new, used, or broken fashion jewelry. Join the Friends and support your local library. If you'd like to know more about the Friends of the Lewisville Library or how to become a member, please stop by the library to pick up a brochure. You can also join their Facebook page, even if you're not a member. All funds raised by the Friends support the Lewisville Branch Library in many wonderful ways--providing new books, audiobooks, DVDs, library supplies, programs and other much-needed items. Membership Renewals Annual membership renewals are due every January. |
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