• By NIcole Harterink
  • Posted Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Continued HVAC work at Paddison Memorial Branch affects operations and programs

Paddison Memorial Branch Library will be closed from Monday, Nov. 9 through Thursday, Nov. 12 as work on the branch's HVAC system continues. All programs and room reservations scheduled during that time have been cancelled. The branch is scheduled to reopen on Friday, Nov. 13.

Got questions about how the closure affects books, programs and more? We've got answers!

My daughter won't stop talking about Dinosaur Day. When can we get back to the stacks to check out books?
 Much of the branch's books for children will remain inaccessible to the public and staff until further notice. In the meantime, children's books that have been recently returned to Paddison can be found on carts in front of the entrance to the children's area. And as always, books can be checked out from and returned to any Forsyth County Public Library branch.

My son never misses a LEGO Storytime. When will programs for kids start back up?
 Storytimes, STEAM programs, and other in-branch programs for children remain cancelled until further notice. The branch's offsite Storytimes will take place as scheduled:

  • Storytime at the Park: Saturday, Nov. 7 at Fourth of July Park from 10-10:30 a.m.
  • Storytime in the Garden: Monday, Nov. 10 at Paul Ciener Botanical Garden from 10-10:30 a.m.
In the meantime, check out the programs offered at the Rural Hall/Stanleyville and Walkertown branches.

Since the Storytime Room is closed, does that mean the Acrylic Nature Painting programs are cancelled?
The Nov. 19 Acrylic Nature Painting program will take place in the Makerspace. At present the program is full, but adults and teens 16+ can put themselves on the waitlist on our online calendar. All other programs that regularly take place in the Storytime Room are on hold until the children's area reopens.

I've had The Calamity Club on hold for months. It's finally ready for me to pick up, but I can't get to the branch before Nov. 9. Will I have to put it on hold again?
 No. Because books on hold will not be available for pickup while the branch is closed, pickup deadlines will be extended by seven days.

I checked out a Reynolda House museum pass and it's due on Nov. 12. Will I be fined?
 No. In fact, all materials due back at Paddison between Nov. 9-12 can be turned in by Nov. 13 without fines.

Where can I find updates on Paddison’s operations?
 The best way to get the latest information is to follow the Forsyth County Public Library on Facebook or Instagram and watch for news updates on Paddison Memorial's page on forsythlibrary.org.