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Free Tax Assistance

Published by Jody Lohman / January 21, 2022

While the library will not be offering onsite tax assistance this year, AARP and Forsyth Free Tax will still be providing tax assistance by appointment only. View the Tax Newsletter for some options for getting free tax help or obtaining IRS federal and North Carolina tax forms and publications.

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The Winter/Spring Edition of Intersections is Here

Published by Mary Giunca / January 13, 2022

Learn how the redlining exhibit at Central Library is bringing the community together for discussion around racism and inequality in Winston-Salem neighborhoods. Hear how four local women find hope and healing in trying times. And learn what local author and journalist Phoebe Zerwick found when she re-examined the life of Darryl Hunt in "Beyond Innocence: The Life Sentence of Darryl Hunt." Plus, programs on everything from local authors to the underground railroad.

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Celebrating Sylvia Sprinkle Hamlin 1945-2022

Published by Todd Bowser / January 13, 2022

This week we continue to celebrate the life of our former director Sylvia Sprinkle Hamlin. See a video produced by the City of Winston-Salem and an official resolution from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association commemorating her incredible life and achievements for literacy and the arts in our community.

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Genealogy programs are coming

Published by Grace May / January 6, 2022

Need more genealogy in your life? You're in luck...

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Growing Food in an Urban Setting: A Virtual Program

Published by Tory Darling / January 5, 2022

A county collaboration between Forsyth County Library and NC Cooperative Extension to inform county residents of container gardens, urban farming, composting, and more

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Alliance Book Club

Published by Jonathan Furr / January 4, 2022

The Alliance Book Club is a library book club dedicated to reading and discussing books by and/or about members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The next meeting will be Saturday, January 22 at 11 a.m. While the club meets virtually via Zoom, registration is required.