Forsyth County News http://www.forsyth.cc This is the news syndication feed for Forsyth County Government, Forsyth County, NC. en-us Copyright 2007 webteam@forsyth.cc 3/29/2024 5:50:02 AM 3/29/2024 5:50:02 AM http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://forsyth.cc/assets/img/logo.png Forsyth County News http://www.forsyth.cc 329 36 Celebrate Forsyth Creek Week with the Forsyth County Public Library Forsyth Creek Week is March 16-24, 2024. During this week, there will be fun and informative activities for all ages in honor of our waterways. Click here for more information. Be sure to visit your local library and learn more about these amazing and vital natural resources.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=22552 Mia Jordan Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Bookmarks and Central Library host a conversation with Sarah Van Name Join us for a conversation with author Sarah Van Name at the Central Library on Saturday, March 16 from 2-3:30 p.m.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28070 Mia Jordan Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Forsyth County Public Library Launches Second Annual Artist-in-Residence Program The Library invites emerging and established artists in the Forsyth County area to apply to be an Artist in Residence.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28064 Nicole Harterink Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Get free tax assistance and tax forms at several locations in Winston-Salem

The Taxman cometh, but you don't have to face him by yourself. Local agencies are offering free tax assistance at several locations in Forsyth County beginning Monday, Jan. 29. Review the 2024 Free Tax Assistance Flyer to see the full schedule, a list of items to bring to your appointment, and other valuable information. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28007 Nicole Harterink Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT DENT Creative Reuse Center to serve up another round of Mixed Doubles with Central Library in 2024 What do honey bees and Burning Man have in common? When you think of hot sauce, does your mind automatically think of contemporary dance? The answers to these questions and more will be answered at Mixed Doubles, a tandem lecture series that will return to the Forsyth County Central Library on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27975 Nicole Harterink Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Water Main Break Closes Walkertown Branch Library The Walkertown Branch Library is currently closed due to a water main break that occurred on Monday, Oct. 31.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27914 Nicole Harterink Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Big Bang Boom headlines OctoberFest at Central Library There will be no tricks, just treats at the Central Library's OctoberFest on Saturday, Oct. 21.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27880 Nicole Harterink Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Forsyth Fun Fest Postponed Due to Weather Due to inclement weather, today’s Forsyth Fun Fest has been postponed to Oct. 28 from 11a.m. -2 p.m. on the Health and Human Services Campus, 799 N. Highland Avenue in Winston-Salem. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27856 Todd Luck Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Forsyth County to hold Fun Fest on Sept 23 Forsyth County Government will hold its Third Annual Forsyth Fun Fest that will include a job fair and free food on Saturday, September 23, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Health and Human Services Campus, 799 N. Highland Avenue in Winston-Salem. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27828 Todd Luck Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Annual Library Bookmark Contest Runs Through Oct. 2 Ready, set, decorate! It's time for Forsyth County Public Library's annual Bookmark contest. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27829 Nicole Harterink Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT Summer Reading Calendar 2023: Passport to Your Community Access the 2023 Summer Reading Calendar here. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27647 Christine Barrick Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT FCSO Community Forum Come see us at our LAST Community Forum of 2023 in Rural Hall! We want you to show up and ask the hard questions. Sheriff Kimbrough and the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Command Staff will be present to talk with you. The Community Forum will be held Wednesday, May 17th, from 6 to 7 pm in the Rural Hall Branch Library Auditorium, located at 7125 Broad Street in Rural Hall.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27614 Annie Sims Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT FCPL's 2023 Local Author Fair Join us at the Central Library on Saturday, April 29, from 2 - 4 p.m. for FCPL's Local Author Fair. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27581 Lara Luck Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT Free Tax Assistance AARP WS Tax Aide and Forsyth Free Tax will 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. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=25917 Jody Lohman Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT Storytime is back at Rural Hall! Join Ms. Yolanda at the Rural Hall Branch Library for an interactive storytime every Thursday at 11 a.m.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27495 Heather Donavant Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Baby Time at Rural Hall Beginning March 6th, join Ms. Yolanda at the Rural Hall Branch for Baby Time each Monday at 10 a.m.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27494 Heather Donavant Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Library Staff Day December 9 - all locations closed Forsyth County Public Library Staff will convene for a staff development day on Friday, December 9. All library locations will be closed.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27300 Todd Bowser Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Thanksgiving Holiday Hours All library locations will close November 24 and 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. See details.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27333 Todd Bowser Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Early Voting at select FCPL locations Early Voting for the 2022 election is going on now through November 5 at 3 p.m. Make a plan to vote early at one of our branches. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27301 Todd Bowser Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Notice of Notification Issues for Books on Hold We are currently experiencing issues with our hold notification system. Please contact your local library with questions about your hold status. Thank you for your patience. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27245 Todd Bowser Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT Forsyth County Public Library Bookmark Contest Calling young artists! The Forsyth County Public Library Bookmark Contest opens to entries on Aug. 20. All children and teens from grade Pre-K through grade 12 may design a bookmark to enter. Entries will be accepted through Oct. 3. Winners selected will be invited to an awards ceremony and will have their bookmarks distributed by the library during the course of the next year. Entry forms may be downloaded here or picked up at your local library. Call 336-703-3040 for more information.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27126 Mia Jordan Sat, 20 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Libraries closed July 4 for Independence Day All library locations will be closed on Monday, July 4 for the holiday.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27047 Todd Bowser Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT On The Same Page: Join us for the next Community Read Our On The Same Page community read returns this year, and we are ready to announce the title that we will read and discuss this fall.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=26677 Todd Bowser Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT A Breath of Fresh A.I.R. - Summer Reading 2022 Begins June 10 Celebrate Arts, Innovation and Reading with our Summer Reading program "A Breath of Fresh A.I.R." It runs from Friday, June 10 to Saturday, Aug. 20. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=26946 Todd Bowser Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT Library closings the week of Memorial Day Forsyth County Public Library will be closed for the day Monday, May 30 and have a late opening on Friday, June 3.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=26926 Todd Bowser Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT