On the Same Page 2017 Programs Visit the library at forsythlibrary.org for more information. Major Events An Afternoon with Michael Malone Sunday, August 20 at 3:00 pm Reynolda Manor Branch Library On the Same Page s 2017 kick-off event. Forsyth County Public Library and Bookmarks present North Carolina author/screenwriter Michael Malone. He is no stranger to suspense. He s written bestselling mystery novels like Time s Witness and First Lady and he won an Emmy Award for his intense story lines on the daytime drama One Life to Live. Join us on the 20th, when he'll talk about what it takes to craft a good mystery. A book signing will follow. Light refreshments will be provided. No registration is required. Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors Saturday, September 9 from 9:30 am - 5 pm Downtown Winston-Salem Visit Forsyth County Public LIbrary and On the Same Page s booth at Bookmarks street festival, and learn more about the library and On the Same Page s programs for 2017. Enjoy a panel discussion with our features author Margaret Maron at 3:45 in the sanctuary of Calvary Moravian Church. Ms. Maron will be signing books afterwards. Death at the Library: A Murder Mystery Party Saturday, September 30 at 6:00 pm Central Library Auditorium On the Same Page s special finale event for 2017. Local author Blake Worthington makes an appearance at the brand-new Central Library to promote his bestselling mystery novel Murder Unto Death. But it doesn't seem likely that he will survive the evening when the grim reaper stalks the stacks and every member of the library staff has it in for him. Is Blake a goner? If so, it's up to the audience to help figure out whodunit! Pay close attention so you don't miss any clues, but most of all, have fun! Recommended for ages 13 and up. Light refreshments will be provided by Willow's Bistro. Call 336-703-2985 to register and for more information.
Book Discussions of Margaret Maron s Take Out Book discussion are the heart of On the Same Page. They offer a chance to get together with other readers, share impressions, and be reminded why reading is one of life s great joys. All discussions are free and open to the community. You are welcome to join us at any location. For information about locations or details about book discussions, please contact the library at (336) 703-2941. Tuesday, September 5 at 2:00 pm - Tuesdays @ 2 Book Club - Lewisville Branch, 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville Tuesday, September 5 at 6:30 pm - Senergy Book Club - Carver School Road Branch, 4915 Lansing Dr, Winston-Salem Thursday, September 7 at noon - Friends of the Kernersville Library Book Club - Kernersville Branch, 130 East Mountain St, Kernersville Saturday, September 9 at 10:30 am - Mystery Book Club - Reynolda Manor Branch, 2839 Fairlawn Dr, Winston-Salem Monday, September 11 at 7:00 pm - Book Lovers Club - Clemmons Branch, 3554 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons Monday, September 11 at 7:00 pm - Southside Book Club - Southside Branch, 3185 Buchanan St, Winston-Salem Wednesday, September 13 at noon - Books for Dudes - Work Family Resource Center, 530 N Spring St, Winston-Salem Wednesday, September 20 at 2:00 pm - Shepherd's Center Book Club - The Shepherd's Center, 1700 Ebert St, Winston-Salem Thursday, September 21 at 10:30 am - Whodunits with Donuts - Walkertown Branch, 2969 Main St, Walkertown Tuesday, September 26 at 7:00 pm - Friends of the Lewisville Library Book Club - Lewisville Branch, 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville Wednesday, September 27 at 1:00 pm - The Living Well Book Club - Rural Hall Branch, 7125 Broad St, Rural Hall Thursday, September 28 at 3:30 - Books Without Borders - Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts Coffee Park, 251 Spruce St N, Winston-Salem
Special OTSP-Related Programs Carver School Road Branch Library 4915 Lansing Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 For information, call (336) 703-2910 Tuesday, September 5th at 6:30 pm - Senergy Book Club will host a Ms. Stories Readers Party and Book Discussion. There will be snacks, games, and small prizes. Please join us for a lively discussion of Margaret Maron's Take Out. Clemmons Branch Library 3554 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC 27012 For information, call (336) 703-2920 Thursday, August 31 a t 8:00 pm - After-Hours Movie Screening: Blue Velvet Join us for a free screening of this cult classic! College student Jeffrey Beaumont (Kyle MacLachlan) returns home after his father has a stroke. When he discovers a severed ear in an abandoned field, Beaumont teams up with detective's daughter Sandy Williams (Laura Dern) to solve the mystery. They believe beautiful lounge singer Dorothy Vallens (Isabella Rossellini) may be connected with the case, and Beaumont becomes drawn into her dark, twisted world. This film is rated R. You must be 18 years old to attend. Snacks and beverages (including blue velvet cake!) will be served. Thursday, September 7 at 4:00 pm - Short Story Society discusses Neil Gaiman For this special mysterious meeting of the SSS, we're going to discuss "The Case of Death and Honey" by Neil Gaiman. An elderly Sherlock Holmes visits Old Gao, a Chinese apiarist, to study his bees...and distill something crucial from them. Light refreshments will be provided. Call 336-703-3054 for more information or to reserve a copy of the story. Wednesday, September 20 at 12:30 pm - Cookin' Book Club Mmmmystifying! This month, our members are going to choose recipes out of The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook, with submissions by bestselling mystery/thriller authors like Mary Higgins Clark, Lee Child, Sue Grafton, and Louise Penny. Anyone is welcome to join, but you MUST bring a dish from this cookbook to share with the group! Just swing by the Clemmons Branch in the weeks leading up to the meeting and select a recipe. Call 336-703-2920 for more information.
Kernersville Branch Library 130 East Mountain Street, Kernersville, NC 27284 For information, call (336) 703-2930 Tuesday, August 29 at 6:00 pm - Book Tasting" event If you've been looking for some new authors to read, drop in and "sample" some books from many different types of mystery novels. Friday, September 15 at 4:00 pm - Join the Kernersville writers group for a special presentation from mystery author and editor Chris Roerden of the Sisters in Crime Triad Chapter. Thursday, September 28 at 2:30 pm - Mystery themed movie - Clue (1985, Rated PG) - Free snacks and drinks while supplies last. Friday, September 1 at 4:00 pm - Mystery Family Flick Friday - Scooby-Doo (2002, Rated PG) - Free popcorn and drinks while supplies last. Call 336.703.2930 to find out what we're showing. Tuesday, September 26 at 4:00-5:30pm - Mystery Game Time - Play mystery board games with your friends or family. Fun for all ages! Wednesday, September 27 at 10:15 am - Mystery-themed Preschool Storytime for ages 3 to 6. Thursday, September 28 at 10:30 am - Mystery-themed Toddler Storytime for ages 2 and under. Lewisville Branch Library 6490 Shallowford Road, Lewisville, NC 27023 For information, call (336) 703-2940 Mondays, August 7, 21 and September 18 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Family Game Night - Come play board games, card games, strategy games, etc. at the Lewisville Branch Library. We've recently added a few classic mystery games to our collection! The program is drop-in. All ages welcome. Monday, August 21-Thursday, August 31 - Back to School Scavenger Hunt Find all of the hidden images in the Children s Area and win a prize! Monday, September 11 - Friday, September 29 - Book in a Jar Guess which books the jars contain. We will have words from a children s book, a teen book, and an adult book in three separate jars. Those who guess a book correctly will be entered to win a prize! Tuesday, September 19 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm - An Evening with Hitchcock
Join us in viewing two classic Alfred Hitchcock films: Rear Window and Dial M for Murder. Rear Window at 4:00 pm A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder. Starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly. (PG, 112 mins) Dial M for Murder at 6:00 pm An ex-tennis pro carries out a plot to murder his wife. When things go wrong, he improvises a brilliant plan B. Starring Grace Kelly and John Williams. (PG, 105 mins) Reynolda Manor Branch Library 2839 Fairlawn Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 For information, call (336) 703-2960 Monday, September 11- Saturday, September 16 - The Mystery of the Missing Book - One of our books is missing and we need your help to find it. Ask at the desk for a clue sheet. Solve all the clues for a chance to win a mysterious prize. Rural Hall Branch Library 7125 Broad Street, Rural Hall, NC 27045 For information, call (336) 703-2970 Tuesday, August 29, at 6:30 pm - Demystifying e-books - Have you been wondering how to get great e-book content on your personal device? While it's not magic, it IS a lot of fun! Bring your library card and mobile device or laptop to this downloading workshop. You will learn how to use OverDrive and RB Digital. Southside Branch Library 3175 Buchanan Street, Winston-Salem NC 27127 For information, call (336) 703-2980 Friday, September 15 at 2 pm - Family Movie Matinee: Muppets Most Wanted (PG) - On a grand world tour, the Muppets fall into a European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit look-alike and his dastardly sidekick. Can the Muppets prevent the world's most evil frog from pulling off the crime of the century? Come enjoy this movie's humor and music along with free popcorn thanks to Lowes Foods. Monday, September 25 at 5:45 pm - Mystery Cuisine Dinner Party for Teens - Claim one of ten seats for a three-course meal of who-knows-what on each plate. Teens in grades 6-12 will enjoy a series of surprising foods based on deceptive names of dishes and entrees. Registration required: 336-703-2980.
Tuesday, September 26 at 11:00 am - Mystery-themed Toddler Storytime for ages 2 and under. Wednesday, September 27 at 11:00 am - Mystery-themed Preschool Storytime for ages 3 to 5. Friday, September 29 at 2:30-4:30 pm - Mystery-themed School-aged Games & Craft for ages 6-14 with parents or older siblings welcome. Ages 6-7 must come with a caregiver; ages 8 and up are welcome with or without an adult. Light refreshments. Walkertown Branch Library 2969 Main Street, Walkertown, NC 27051 For information, call 336 703 2990 Wednesday, August 23 at 4:00 pm - Power to the Youths! Teen Book Club Not your Mom's book club! Join the club that was created especially for young adult readers age 13-17. This month s selection: Beastly Bones by William Ritter is sure to intrigue anyone who loves to solve a good mystery. Books are available for checkout 3 weeks before the next meeting (8/2/17). Monday, September 18 at 6:00 pm - Play in the Dirt! Children age 5-7 are encouraged to get involved in planting and tending to this year s Children s Learning Garden at the library! Join us for this special mystery themed Play in the Dirt program where we will solve the mystery and dig up some buried treasures in the garden! Please call or come by the circulation desk to register.