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IN OBSERVANCE OF PRIDE MONTH,

the Forsyth County Public Library’s Lounging with the Library discussion series will focus on the LGBTQIA+ community with a panel moderated by Jonathan Furr (he/him) access services supervisor and Julie Crouse (she/ her) branch supervisor. “Lounging with the Library: LGBTQIA+ Community Resources and Challenges,” will be held on Tuesday, June 8 at 7 p.m. This edition of FCPL’s Read to Right Wrongs initiative will focus on the challenges and resources available to LGBTQIA+ members of our community. This program will be hosted via Zoom and livestreamed on Facebook.

Panelists include: Rebby Kern (they/them), director of education policy for Equality N.C.; AJ Mazaris (they/them/theirs), assistant vice president for equitable policy with the office of diversity and inclusion and director of the LGBTQ+ Center at Wake Forest University and Deb Marke (she/they), board member of the North Star LGBTQ Center in Winston-Salem. A representative from Winston-Salem Pride will also join the panel.

In recent years, library staff have explored ways to better serve the LGBTQIA+ members of our community. FCPL has made it a priority to increase its collection of materials that include LGBTQIA+ voices, characters and topics. Over the last couple of years, FCPL has also had a presence at the local Winston-Salem Pride Festival.

In 2019, FCPL chose “Speak No Evil” by Dr. Uzodinma Iweala as the featured title for its annual On the Same Page

Winston-Salem Pride Festival 2019.

program. “Speak No Evil” is a coming-of-age novel that features an LGBTQIA+ character as its protagonist and significant LGBTQIA+ themes. The programs surrounding the book choice included a conversation with the author, Dr. Uzodinma Iweala, as well as a special panel at the Bookmarks Festival of Authors on the importance of inclusive characters in literature. I| S

— JONATHAN FURR (he/him), library supervisor

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AUGUST 2 Learn About Coral Reefs and How You Can Help

Protect Them - Virtual, Teens

Aug. 2 at 6 p.m.

Bryce Corbett and Reanna Jeanes, graduate students in the department of marine biology at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, will present their research on coral reefs and discuss marine biology as a career. Ages 12 and up. Email Mia Jordan (jordanmc@forsyth.cc) to sign up.

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Graphic Novel Workshop - Outside Aug. 2-5 at 4 p.m.

A graphic novel class for tween and teen artists. We’ll read “The Invasion, Animorphs,” and then create our own stories through a four-day series. Ages 10-17. Email lloydc2@forsyth.cc to register.

Art For The Ages - In person Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Recreate the Monet painting “Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies.” Bring a smock or large T-shirt to protect clothing. All ages. Registration is required, space is limited. Please call 336-703-3040 to register for this program.

Capturing Your Tale: FCPL 2021-2031 Time Capsule

Aug. 5 at 2 p.m., Zoom Capsule capture

Submit letters, essays and flat art works (8-½ x 11 or less) or small items, no larger than your hand, to include in our 2021 time capsule during the months of June and July. Items will be collected at all branches and submitted to Central Library. The Children’s Library, adult outreach department and the N.C. Collection will host a Zoom event on Aug. 5 at 2 p.m. where the items will be gathered and prepared for storage. Tips on proper storage techniques will be shared, and the collection will be stored for 10 years in the N.C. Collection. Submit items to your local library, and register for the Zoom session online, or by calling 336-703-3040. All ages. All items retained by the Forsyth County Public Library.

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Summer Reading Wrap-up Aug. 12-14

Join us at our Central Library, as we celebrate the end of another fun-filled Summer Reading Program. Our finale will feature local entertainment for all ages. Please check www.forsythlibrary.org for details.