Computer Services

Childrens Room - 1st Floor

  • 8 public computers
  • 4 AWE computers
  • 1 self-checkout station
  • 2 HATCH interactive screens/rooms

Computer Training Bridge Classroom - 1st Floor

  • 20 learning computers

Teen Central - 2nd Floor

  • 6 public computers
  • 2 gaming computers
  • 1 Playstation 4
  • 1 XBox One
  • 1 Nintendo Switch
  • 1 Green screen

Information Services - 3rd Floor

  • 8 public computers
  • 1 typewriter
  • 2 catalog computers
  • 1 copier/scanner

NC Collection - 2nd Floor

  • 4 public computers
  • 2 digital microfilm readers
  • 1 copier/scanner
  • 1 digital book scanner
  • 1 catalog computer

Access Services - 1st Floor

  • 38 public computers
  • 1 fax machine
  • 1 copier/scanner
  • 3 self-checkout stations
  • 1 catalog computer
  • Sound production equipment
    • 1 Focusrite 7 Channel Scarlett Mic Preamplifier
    • 1 Apple Mac Pro (w/ Garage Band, Mac keyboard and mouse)
    • 1 Shure SRH440 Pro Studio Headphones
    • 1 Panorama P4 Keyboard
    • 1 Pro Tools software
    • 1 RDL Stereo Headphone Distribution Amplifier
    • 1 Bluebird Cardioid Condenser Microphone
    • 2 Shure SM58 Microphones
    • 1 Atlas Professional Mic Stand w/ Air Suspension
    • 1 On-Stage SB96 Tripod

Forsyth County Public Library provides computer services and wireless internet access at all locations for any public use. Review the Internet Use Agreement & Computer Rules.

Specialized workstations and software are available at some locations: nonprofit and grant research, digital conversion, genealogy assistance, and much more. Computers can be reserved at Central Library for research. Let the Library fill many of your computing needs.

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Contact Us

Central Library

660 West Fifth Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336 703 BOOK (2665)
Fax: 336 727 2549
Email: Contact Us
Hours of Operation

Limited Browsing and Borrowing
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Holiday Closings
Monday, January 1 - New Year's Day
Monday, January 15 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
Friday, March 29 - Good Friday
Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day
Thursday, July 4 - Independence Day
Monday, September 2 - Labor Day
Monday, November 11 - Veteran's Day
Thursday, November 28 - Thanksgiving
Friday, November 29 - Thanksgiving
Friday, December 13 - Staff Engagement Day
Tuesday, December 24 - Christmas holiday begins
Wednesday, December 25 - Christmas
Thursday, December 26 - Christmas