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Dandelions and Violets are the first signs of spring. Learn about wild eatables in your yard, their benefits and nutritional values. Learn how to make some jellies, vinaigrette's, syrups and add them to your favorite recipes. Join us for an hour of knowledge and understanding the benefits of our weeds. Free program at the Walkertown Library on Saturday, March 8th, 12:30 pm.
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Customers often ask me, “What have you read lately? Anything good?” The truth is that, these days, with a four-year-old and an almost-two-year-old at home, I don’t get a lot of time to read. I try, but when I finally have a chance to sit down and read at night, I make it through only a page or two before I fall asleep!
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Learn about the concept of natural healthcare, what it is and what it's based on with this program. March 29th, Walkertown Library @ 10:30 am.
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Bring a friend and join us for free one hour Spanish classes led by volunteer instructor Yolanda Carpio. Every Monday at 7 pm in February, March and April. Register by phone 336-703-2990 or via e-mail.
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Free public lecture on Archaeology, Religion and Race in Moravian Salem will be presented by Dr. Leland Ferguson, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of South Carolina. Dr. Ferguson will give an illustrated presentation of archaeological investigations in and around St. Philips Moravian Church in Old Salem. Tuesday, March 18th, 6:30 pm at the Walkertown Branch Library.
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Any-Age Storytime at Walkertown features MUD on Tuesday, March 11, at 10:30 am. Whether or not you like mud, come enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs about it.
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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.
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Join us for a week of educational, fun, and hands-on events and programs to celebrate the beauty of our local waterways and the ecological importance of keeping them clean.
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Teen Tech Week is March 9th-15th, and this year's theme is "DIY @ your library." We'll have special programs at every location, and one each day at Teen Central. Teen Tech Week is sponsored by YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association), a division of the American Library Association. Please call your local library for more information about teen programs.
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Can you cook? Yes you can! For Teen Tech Week, ages 11 - 18 are invited to make and eat two homemade dips. We'll also peek at hi-tech kitchen gadgets and discuss culinary careers. If you're getting tired of junk food and ramen noodles, drop in from 3-4 pm, Friday, March 14.
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There are lots of beloved books getting the big-screen treatment in 2014 — like Mockingjay, The Fault in Our Stars, Gone Girl, and Divergent, just to name a few. Many of these titles can be enjoyed as eBooks and audiobooks free, by visiting the North Carolina Digital Library powered by Overdrive.
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Come out and find great bargains on a wide selection of gently used books and media at the Walkertown Branch library.
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Free English class for anyone who would like to learn English as a second language with help of the YMCA Literacy Initiative trained volunteer instructors. Call 336-703-2990 to sign up or ask a question. Come along and bring a friend! The class is ongoing, every Tuesday, 7-8 pm.
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From authors like Avi to Yevgeny Ivanovich Zamyatin and famous works such as The Lyrical Poetry of Byron, our Literary Databases have you covered. These resources make writing reports on various literary topics a breeze and enjoyable.
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This class will explore basic approaches to painting with acrylic, understanding the materials, mixing the colors, different painting techniques. You will learn how to let-go, to loosen-up while painting and produce work that is bold, colorful and expressive. Monday, March 10th, 10am - 12 noon at the Walkertown Branch Library. Registration required by phone 336-703-2990.
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Free tax assistance will be available at many locations throughout Forsyth County beginning in February.