Our Libraries
At the heart of every school is a wonderful library.
We’re proud to provide an inviting and comfortable place for our students to learn, discover, and read!
The Williams Library Discovery Center boasts two libraries to meet the research, independent and self-selected needs of the entire FCDS community. Our libraries, the Smith Library for Lower School and the Clay Library for Middle and Upper School, have a combined collection of over 40,000 print volumes, an eBook collection with over 300 titles, and access to over 30 online databases and journals. The Williams Library Discovery Center encourages and promotes the development of research and information skills while promoting and encouraging our 21st-century learners.
Our Resources
- Access to over 40,000 volumes including magazines, periodicals, and DVDs
- On and off-campus access to hundreds of titles through eBook subscription services (Gale, OverDrive, and Salem)
- Periodical and scholarly journal articles accessible through EBSCO, JSTOR, SIRS Discoverer, and NewsBank
- Nonfiction research databases such as CultureGrams, Literature Resource Center Plus and Biography Reference Center
- Online streaming resources through Classroom Video on Demand, BrainPOP and Discovery Education
- Manuals and tutorials available to help with creating bibliographies and supporting research projects across grade levels
FCDS Book Recommendations
Library Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Forsyth Country Day School (FCDS) is a private, college preparatory, independent school for preschool through high school located in Lewisville, NC, just outside of Winston-Salem. Students benefit from a challenging academic curriculum, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
Non-Discrimination Policy: Forsyth Country Day School is committed to administering all education and employment activities without discrimination based on one’s race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Non-Discrimination Policy: Forsyth Country Day School is committed to administering all education and employment activities without discrimination based on one’s race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
