North Carolina Forsyth County Public Libraries

We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Forsyth County, NC. This list includes library formal name, street address, postal code, phone number and how many books are available. Check the following list to see all public libraries in North Carolina Forsyth County.

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1. Branch Library CARVER SCHOOL ROAD BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 4915 Lansing Dr, Winston-salem, NC 27105
Phone Number: (336) 703-2910 Forsyth N/A N/A

2. Branch Library CLEMMONS BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 3554 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC 27012
Phone Number: (336) 703-2920 Forsyth N/A N/A

3. Library System FORSYTH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 660 West Fifth Street, Winston-salem, NC 27101
Phone Number: (336) 703-3011 Forsyth 1,717,875 1,216,011

4. Central Library FORSYTH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 660 West Fifth Street, Winston-salem, NC 27101
Phone Number: (336) 703-3011 Forsyth N/A N/A

5. Bookmobile FORSYTH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
2851 Fairlawn Drive, Winston-salem, NC 27106
Phone Number: (336) 703-2900 Forsyth N/A N/A

6. Branch Library KERNERSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 130 East Mountain Street, Kernersville, NC 27284
Phone Number: (336) 703-2930 Forsyth N/A N/A

7. Branch Library LEWISVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 6479 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023
Phone Number: (336) 703-2940 Forsyth N/A N/A

8. Branch Library MALLOY / JORDAN EAST WINSTON HERITAGE CENTER
1110 East Seventh Street, Winston-salem, NC 27101
Phone Number: (336) 703-2950 Forsyth N/A N/A

9. Branch Library REYNOLDA MANOR BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 2839 Fairlawn Drive, Winston-salem, NC 27106
Phone Number: (336) 703-2960 Forsyth N/A N/A

10. Branch Library RURAL HALL BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 7125 Broad Street, Rural Hall, NC 27045
Phone Number: (336) 703-2970 Forsyth N/A N/A

11. Branch Library SALVATION ARMY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
1922 S. Martin Luther King, JR. DR., Winston-salem, NC 27107
Phone Number: (336) 788-5761 Forsyth N/A N/A

12. Branch Library SOUTHSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 3185 Buchanan Street, Winston-salem, NC 27127
Phone Number: (336) 703-2980 Forsyth N/A N/A

13. Branch Library WALKERTOWN BRANCH LIBRARY
Street Address: 2969 Main Street, Walkertown, NC 27051
Phone Number: (336) 703-2990 Forsyth N/A N/A

14. Branch Library YWCA EMPOWERMENT CENTER
610 N. Liberty Street, Winston-salem, NC 27101
Phone Number: (336) 777-1326 Forsyth N/A N/A

Overview of Forsyth County, North Carolina

Forsyth County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 306,067. Its county seat is Winston-Salem. .

History

The county was formed in 1849 from Stokes County. It was named for Colonel Benjamin Forsyth, who was killed in the War of 1812.

Law and government

Forsyth County is a member of the regional Northwest Piedmont Council of Governments.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,069 km² (413 mi²). 1,061 km² (410 mi²) of it is land and 9 km² (3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.80% water.

Townships

The county is divided into fourteen townships: Abbotts Creek, Belews Creek, Bethania, Broadbay, Clemmons, Kernersville, Lewisville, Middle Fork, Old Richmond, Salem Chapel, South Fork, Vienna, Walkertown, and Winston-Salem.

Adjacent Counties

Stokes County, North Carolina- north
Guilford County, North Carolina- east
Davidson County, North Carolina- south
Davie County, North Carolina- southwest
Yadkin County, North Carolina- west
Surry County, North Carolina- northwest

Wine region

Parts of Forsyth County are in the Yadkin Valley wine region.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 306,067 people, 123,851 households, and 81,741 families residing in the county. The population density is 289/km² (747/mi²). There are 133,093 housing units at an average density of 125/km² (325/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 68.47% White, 25.61% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 1.04% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.25% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. 6.40% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 123,851 households out of which 30.50% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.90% are married couples living together, 13.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.00% are non-families. 28.90% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.39 and the average family size is 2.94.

In the county the population is spread out with 23.90% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 31.10% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 12.60% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 91.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $42,097, and the median income for a family is $52,032. Males have a median income of $36,158 versus $27,319 for females. The per capita income for the county is $23,023. 11.00% of the population and 7.90% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.10% of those under the age of 18 and 9.70% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.