It's a little warmer today so why not come into the library to take home some favorite reads & donate a little at the same time!
FPL Book Sale
Monday, January 26 through Saturday, January 31
during regular library hours, while supplies last

Beginning Monday, January 26, come in and browse through withdrawn and donated books and DVDs. All items are available for a donation of your choice during regular library hours. Additional withdrawn materials will be made available each day of the sale so check back often!

Artificial Winter Terrarium Program
Saturday, January 31 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome!
No Registration Required

Make a little artificial terrarium to bring some winter whimsey into your home or office.
No registration necessary; Available while supplies last.

Here's what we have going on this week:

We now have 10 Roku Streaming Sticks offering 14 channels! Check one out today!

FPL Toy Swap Has Been Rescheduled!
Saturday, January 31
Ticket Holders shop from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Remaining toys will be made available to the public at 11:30 a.m.

Due to the dropping winter temperatures and possible snow, we have rescheduled the FPL Toy Swap Event. We will continue to take donations until Thursday, January 29 with a maximum of 10 toys per family. You will receive one ticket per toy up to 10 tickets. Toy Swap ticket holders, bring your tickets to the library on Saturday, January 31 between 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. to shop for new-to-you toys. The swap is a "toy for a toy", regardless of the original cost. Remaining toys will be made available to the public at 11:30.

The library will be open on Saturday, January 24 should you need to stop in. Be safe and stay warm!

With the continued cold weather, we are seeing lots of use from our Feed the Need Food Pantry. If you are able to pick up a few extras at the grocery store to help us restock, we'd be very grateful. If you're not able to get to the store, you can always make a cash donation at the library and we'll do the shopping for you. Thank you in advance for your continued support!

Floriography: The Meaning of Flowers
Thursday, February 5 - 2:00 p.m.
Registration Required by January 30

Learn the language of flowers and how to send the most appropriate floral message to your friends and family.

Register by Jan. 30 by calling the library at 217-877-8174
For questions regarding the program, please contact Whitney Allison
wallison@illinois.edu or 217-877-6042

Evening Story Time with Miss Vanessa
Tuesday, January 27 - 5:45 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome

Come help us celebrate author Shannon Hale's birthday!

***TONIGHT!*** Indoor Snowball Fight Drop-in
Thursday, January 22 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Everyone Welcome!

Ever wanted to have a snowball fight inside? Well, now’s your chance! Visit the library and have a blast throwing all the snowballs you want without having to worry about a cold, wet mess.

Evening Story Time with Miss Vanessa
Tuesday, January 20 - 5:45 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dream for all!

Makers & Masterminds Kids’ Club Back in 2026
Tuesday, January 27 - 4:30 to 5:15 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

Keeping his dream alive

This week at the library:

FPL Toy Swap
Just a few more days to bring your used toys to the library during regular hours (last day Wed., Jan. 21)

Bring your gently used toys - no more than 10 - to the circulation desk January 12 through 21 during regular library hours. You will receive one ticket for each toy, with a maximum of 10 tickets.
*Bring no more than 10 toys. Examples of toys to bring include complete puzzles, games, wooden toys, toy sets, action figures, construction toys, educational toys, physical activity toys, etc.
*No toys will be accepted the day of the swap (January 24).
*The swap is a “toy for a toy” regardless of the original cost.
*NO cloth/fabric toys or toys intended to be put in a child’s mouth (teething items, etc.). We also cannot accept "Happy Meal"-type toys.
*Toys should be clean and in working condition (no missing parts, please).
Staff reserve the right to refuse toys that do not meet the requirements.
If you would like to donate toys instead of getting tickets to swap, we will gladly accept up to 10 items that meet our requirements.

Come back with your tickets on Saturday, January 24 and "shop" for some new-to-you toys from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Any leftover toys will be made available to the public at 11:30 a.m.

Here at Forsyth Public Library, we love being part of a fantastic local library community! There are so many great programs and resources available at our surrounding libraries, and you don't have to be a library card holder to participate. Take a look at these fun classes at @Barclay, @Maroa and @Mt. Zion.

Indoor Snowball Fight Drop-in
Thursday, January 22 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Everyone Welcome!

Ever wanted to have a snowball fight inside? Well, now’s your chance! Visit the library and have a blast throwing all the snowballs you want without having to worry about a cold, wet mess.

Hey patrons, would you be interested in playing Mahjong at the library?
If so, enter your name in the comments. You’ll be contacted about a start time should we receive enough interest.
Thank you!

Kid's Pokemon Club Is Back Today with a New Time
Tuesday, January 13 - 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
All Pokemon Trainers Welcome!

Hey, all you Pokemon fans! Join us monthly for this awesome and fun club. You can play the Pokemon card game, show off or trade your favorite cards & work on becoming a Pokemon Master!
For questions about the club, please call Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174