Gerald is a cautious and sometimes pessimistic elephant. But his best friend, Piggie, often makes him see things in a whole new way. Come meet these beloved characters from Mo Willems' popular books for young children at Leap into Literacy! Families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to enjoy a simple meal, stories, songs, […]

It's that spooky time of year again and we will be transforming our meeting room into a haunted house! Feel free to dress in your Halloween costume and prepare to be scared as you wander through haunted rooms packed with literary scares! The whole family is welcome to attend this program, but be warned, you […]

Fearful dogs are commonly talked about. Maybe you even have one! Learn about fear in your canine friend and how to help build their trust. Experience our How To Guide on helping fearful dogs in your home. Willing volunteers will be selected to participate. This is a 4-week series. Active participation is encouraged; no registration […]

It's that spooky time of year again and we will be transforming our meeting room into a haunted house! Feel free to dress in your Halloween costume and prepare to be scared as you wander through haunted rooms packed with literary scares! The whole family is welcome to attend this program, but be warned, you […]

You'll be screaming in the dark when you visit Sharon Forks' Haunted House and watch the hilarious horror classic Beetlejuice (1988, rated PG). Wear your scariest costume or a favorite one! This after-hours program is for teens in grades 6 through 12. No registration required.

Nationally renowned children's book author Sara Varon pays a visit for this special program and book signing! Author of the bestselling picture books Odd Duck, President Squid, and Hold Hands, Ms. Varon will share some of her books and illustrations and talk about her work. She might even illustrate a picture or two! On her […]

You start. You stop. You start. You stop. You have a great idea for a book, but you’re having trouble getting it on the page. You’re not alone. November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). In this program we’ll discuss ways to get and stay motivated, important things to consider while writing a novel, and […]

Ever wonder how Rough and Ready got its name? Or what Stonesthrow is a stone’s throw from? And surely the story behind Climax can’t be…that thrilling, can it? The curious Georgian can’t help pondering the seemingly endless supply of head-scratching place names that dot this state. Luckily, the intrepid Cathy Kaemmerlen, author of Georgia Place-Names […]

Family FUN Night! Why should kids have all the fun? Parents grab the kids and join us monthly for STEAM challenges, games, activities, puzzles and more at the Sharon Forks Library! These programs are ideal for encouraging educational, fun and quality family time! This program is designed for families with elementary aged children. Please note: […]

Forsyth County is home to many published authors. Forsyth County Public Library is fortunate to have a wealth of authors willing to share their stories. On November 7th, the Community Author Spotlight shines on Justin Joseph. Mr. Joseph will be talking about his experience as a writer and will read from his new book They […]