Adult Watercolor Cards with Jennifer Stout
Saturday, October 11 - Ages 16+
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Registration Required
Sign up to join local artist, Jennifer Stout, as she helps you design watercolor greeting cards with a winter theme. We’ll have all you need to create cards for friends and family. Your artistic skill level doesn’t matter; Jennifer will show you just what you need to create beautiful cards.
Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 Space is Limited
Saturday, October 11 - Ages 16+
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Registration Required
Sign up to join local artist, Jennifer Stout, as she helps you design watercolor greeting cards with a winter theme. We’ll have all you need to create cards for friends and family. Your artistic skill level doesn’t matter; Jennifer will show you just what you need to create beautiful cards.
Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 Space is Limited
Adult Haunted Painting Program
Tuesday, October 7 - Ages 16+
5:30 to 7:00 p.m. - Registration Required
Sign up to turn your chosen landscape print into haunted artwork. The library will provide the prints and paints, you use your imagination to create a whimsical or chilling Halloween masterpiece to hang in your home or office.
Registration for this frightfully fun adult program can be done by calling the library at 217-877-8174 or at eventbrite.com
Tuesday, October 7 - Ages 16+
5:30 to 7:00 p.m. - Registration Required
Sign up to turn your chosen landscape print into haunted artwork. The library will provide the prints and paints, you use your imagination to create a whimsical or chilling Halloween masterpiece to hang in your home or office.
Registration for this frightfully fun adult program can be done by calling the library at 217-877-8174 or at eventbrite.com
Evening Story Time with Miss Vanessa
Tuesday, October 7 - 5:30 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
It's Taco Tuesday, kids. There will be a story about a lot of folks favorite food - TACOS! We'll have a fun taco-related story, as well as a craft. Celebrate National Taco Day with us.
Tuesday, October 7 - 5:30 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
It's Taco Tuesday, kids. There will be a story about a lot of folks favorite food - TACOS! We'll have a fun taco-related story, as well as a craft. Celebrate National Taco Day with us.
Kids' LEGO Builders Club
October 7, November 6 & December 9
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
All Builders Welcome!
Want to practice your Master Builder skills? Join our LEGO® club where you can tackle a new design at each meeting! We supply the bricks, you supply the creativity! Designs will be displayed in the library.
For questions about the club, please call Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
October 7, November 6 & December 9
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
All Builders Welcome!
Want to practice your Master Builder skills? Join our LEGO® club where you can tackle a new design at each meeting! We supply the bricks, you supply the creativity! Designs will be displayed in the library.
For questions about the club, please call Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
Adult Watercolor Cards with Jennifer Stout
Saturday, October 11 - 16+
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sign up to join local artist, Jennifer Stout, as she helps you design watercolor greeting cards with a winter theme. We’ll have all you need to create cards for friends and family. Your artistic skill level doesn’t matter; Jennifer will show you just what you need to create beautiful cards.
Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 - Space is Limited
Saturday, October 11 - 16+
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sign up to join local artist, Jennifer Stout, as she helps you design watercolor greeting cards with a winter theme. We’ll have all you need to create cards for friends and family. Your artistic skill level doesn’t matter; Jennifer will show you just what you need to create beautiful cards.
Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 - Space is Limited
Read, Watch, Repeat Teens Book Club
Ages 13 to 17
Tuesday, October 14, November 25, & January 6
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
Ever hear the phrase, “the book is better”? With the Read, Watch, Repeat Teens Club you can put that statement to the test.
The premise: we read a book every six weeks. We then meet to review the book, watch a bit of the television or movie adaptation, and discuss the differences, similarities, favorites and not-so-favorites.
Our first book is the graphic novel Nimona by N.D. Stephenson and the movie of the same name.
For questions about the club, please call Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
Ages 13 to 17
Tuesday, October 14, November 25, & January 6
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
Ever hear the phrase, “the book is better”? With the Read, Watch, Repeat Teens Club you can put that statement to the test.
The premise: we read a book every six weeks. We then meet to review the book, watch a bit of the television or movie adaptation, and discuss the differences, similarities, favorites and not-so-favorites.
Our first book is the graphic novel Nimona by N.D. Stephenson and the movie of the same name.
For questions about the club, please call Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
Kids’ Leaf Oil Pastel Art Program
Thursday, October 2
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
Bring your littles to the library to create some artwork that will allow them to fill your home with the colors of fall. Kids will choose a leaf stencil to color around using bright oil pastels on a black background.
All ages welcome; no registration is required.
Thursday, October 2
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
Bring your littles to the library to create some artwork that will allow them to fill your home with the colors of fall. Kids will choose a leaf stencil to color around using bright oil pastels on a black background.
All ages welcome; no registration is required.
Story Time with Miss Vanessa
Friday, October 3 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Come listen to the story Thunder Boy, Jr. by Native American author, Sherman Alexie
Friday, October 3 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Come listen to the story Thunder Boy, Jr. by Native American author, Sherman Alexie
Enjoy what's happening at the library this week!
Lizzie Borden and the Borden Murders: The Original CSI with Edward Dzialo
Tuesday, October 21 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Registration Required - Open to Ages 16+
Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 or at eventbrite.com
On August 4, 1892, Andrew Borden and his wife, Abby, were murdered with a hatchet in their Fall River, Massachusetts home. Andrew’s daughter, Lizzie Borden, was charged with their murders, but was later acquitted of the crime. The murders remain unsolved to this day and they serve as, not only a mystery of a heinous double murder - they’re representative of media in the Gilded Age, as well as the class and gender stereotypes of that time.
Chicago actor and story-teller, Ed Dzialo, shares the details of the murders, while painting a fascinating picture of Lizzie, both before and after the gruesome murders through photos, memorabilia, and a peek at life in the city that Lizzie Borden called home.
Tuesday, October 21 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Registration Required - Open to Ages 16+
Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 or at eventbrite.com
On August 4, 1892, Andrew Borden and his wife, Abby, were murdered with a hatchet in their Fall River, Massachusetts home. Andrew’s daughter, Lizzie Borden, was charged with their murders, but was later acquitted of the crime. The murders remain unsolved to this day and they serve as, not only a mystery of a heinous double murder - they’re representative of media in the Gilded Age, as well as the class and gender stereotypes of that time.
Chicago actor and story-teller, Ed Dzialo, shares the details of the murders, while painting a fascinating picture of Lizzie, both before and after the gruesome murders through photos, memorabilia, and a peek at life in the city that Lizzie Borden called home.
Evening Story Time with Miss Vanessa
Tuesday, September 30 - 5:30 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Tuesday, September 30 - 5:30 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Taylor Swift Life of a Showgirl Album Release Party
Saturday, October 4 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All Swifties Welcome!
We’re in our Celebration Era at FPL and you’re invited to join us!
You Need To Calm Down, put on a Cardigan and have an Enchanted good time at the library! We’ll create friendship bracelets and Bejeweled VIP passes. Try some of T. Swift’s favorite snacks and take home some cool swag.
Whether you’re age is 15 or not, Come Shake It Off in Style at this awesome event. And don’t worry, we won’t be Mean... it’ll be The Best Day!
Saturday, October 4 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All Swifties Welcome!
We’re in our Celebration Era at FPL and you’re invited to join us!
You Need To Calm Down, put on a Cardigan and have an Enchanted good time at the library! We’ll create friendship bracelets and Bejeweled VIP passes. Try some of T. Swift’s favorite snacks and take home some cool swag.
Whether you’re age is 15 or not, Come Shake It Off in Style at this awesome event. And don’t worry, we won’t be Mean... it’ll be The Best Day!
Forsyth Public Library is getting a new look!
Thanks to the generous support of the Village of Forsyth, FPL is getting an exterior remodel, designed to repair current issues and protect the building for continued use in the future. Over the new few months, be prepared to see lots of construction on all sides of the building. While the project shouldn't hinder your normal library visit, we do ask that you use caution in the parking lots and on the sidewalks to ensure your safety. The construction project may impact the availability of parking at times. If so, please use the Methodist Church parking lot across the street.
Thanks to the generous support of the Village of Forsyth, FPL is getting an exterior remodel, designed to repair current issues and protect the building for continued use in the future. Over the new few months, be prepared to see lots of construction on all sides of the building. While the project shouldn't hinder your normal library visit, we do ask that you use caution in the parking lots and on the sidewalks to ensure your safety. The construction project may impact the availability of parking at times. If so, please use the Methodist Church parking lot across the street.
Teen Movie Night at the Library
Tuesday, September 30 - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 13 and up
On September 27, 2005 the popular book series about teen love and angst among humans, vampires and werewolves began with the release of Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the book, FPL is showing Twilight, the movie, for ages 13 and up in our Program Room.
We’ll have popcorn and badges to show everyone which team you’re rooting for - Team Edward or Team Jacob.
No Registration Required
Silly Squirrel Ornament Drop-in
Saturday, September 27
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Want to add a little whimsey to your room this fall? Come into FPL and go nuts with our fast-drying paint sticks to create your own colorful silly squirrel ornament.
All ages are welcome and no registration is required.
Saturday, September 27
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Want to add a little whimsey to your room this fall? Come into FPL and go nuts with our fast-drying paint sticks to create your own colorful silly squirrel ornament.
All ages are welcome and no registration is required.
Story Time with Miss Vanessa
Friday, September 26 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Friday, September 26 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Here's what's happening at the library this week!
Evening Story Time with Miss Vanessa
Tuesday, September 23 - 5:30 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Tuesday, September 23 - 5:30 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
***JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST SESSION TODAY!*** Makers & Masterminds Kids’ Club
3rd Thursday of each month, September through December
September Meeting is Thursday, September 18
4:00 to 4:45 p.m. - Ages 6 and up
Have you ever been curious about how things work? Have you ever wanted to perform your own science experiment but aren’t sure how? Join us at Makers & Masterminds where we’ll be working with a variety of STEM/STEAM projects each month!
For questions about the club, please call Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
3rd Thursday of each month, September through December
September Meeting is Thursday, September 18
4:00 to 4:45 p.m. - Ages 6 and up
Have you ever been curious about how things work? Have you ever wanted to perform your own science experiment but aren’t sure how? Join us at Makers & Masterminds where we’ll be working with a variety of STEM/STEAM projects each month!
For questions about the club, please call Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
Join us for the 7th Annual IHLS Library Crawl!
October 1 through 31 during regular library hours
Presented to you by Libraries of the Illinois Heartland Library System
FORSYTH PATRONS
Go to the Circulation Desk at FPL or any participating library for a passport.
Visit five or more different libraries other than FPL; have your passport stamped at each.
Once you have at least five stamps, return your passport to FPL - your home library - to be entered into a drawing for a Road Trip Gift Basket*.
NON-FORSYTH RESIDENTS
Go to the Circulation Desk at any participating library for a passport. If your passport is not from your home library, make sure to get your passport stamped.
Visit five or more different libraries; have your passport stamped at each.
Once you have at least five stamps, return your passport to your home library. You may want to check for any prize offerings through your home library.
*Must be a Forsyth card holder to be entered into the FPL drawing
October 1 through 31 during regular library hours
Presented to you by Libraries of the Illinois Heartland Library System
FORSYTH PATRONS
Go to the Circulation Desk at FPL or any participating library for a passport.
Visit five or more different libraries other than FPL; have your passport stamped at each.
Once you have at least five stamps, return your passport to FPL - your home library - to be entered into a drawing for a Road Trip Gift Basket*.
NON-FORSYTH RESIDENTS
Go to the Circulation Desk at any participating library for a passport. If your passport is not from your home library, make sure to get your passport stamped.
Visit five or more different libraries; have your passport stamped at each.
Once you have at least five stamps, return your passport to your home library. You may want to check for any prize offerings through your home library.
*Must be a Forsyth card holder to be entered into the FPL drawing
