Story Time at the Library
Friday, September 11 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Don't be a scaredy squirrel - come to Story Time and listen to what's happening with Scaredy Squirrel, the adorable book character created by our Author Spotlight, Melanie Watt.
Friday, September 11 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Don't be a scaredy squirrel - come to Story Time and listen to what's happening with Scaredy Squirrel, the adorable book character created by our Author Spotlight, Melanie Watt.
Jumpy Squirrel Drop-in
Saturday, September 12
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Come into FPL and go nuts making your own Jumpy Squirrel using a paper cup and a rubber band! You’ll have a great time see just how high you can get him to jump. No registration required; available while supplies last.
Saturday, September 12
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Come into FPL and go nuts making your own Jumpy Squirrel using a paper cup and a rubber band! You’ll have a great time see just how high you can get him to jump. No registration required; available while supplies last.
The library is CLOSED for Labor Day on Monday, September 7. We reopen on Tuesday, September 8 with regular hours.
FPL is CLOSED in observance of Labor Day Monday, September 7. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8 with regular library hours.
Welcome to September! We've got a calendar full of fun-filled activities, and we can't wait to see you and your family at the library.
Due to the popularity of many of our library programs and the limited space available, registration is required for some activities. All library events requiring registration are noted with an asterisk on our monthly event calendars. You may register by visiting https://www.forsythlibrary.com/o/fpl/page/registration or by calling Forsyth Public Library at 217-877-8174.
Is the program you're interested in already full? Go ahead and put your name on the waitlist! Even if a spot doesn't open up, we often use our waitlist to fill a second session of our most popular programs.
Please note: Some programs including Lapsit, Story Time, Teen LoFi Cafe, Chair Yoga, Community Watch and Coffee Talk as well as our Saturday Drop-In activities do not require registration.
Due to the popularity of many of our library programs and the limited space available, registration is required for some activities. All library events requiring registration are noted with an asterisk on our monthly event calendars. You may register by visiting https://www.forsythlibrary.com/o/fpl/page/registration or by calling Forsyth Public Library at 217-877-8174.
Is the program you're interested in already full? Go ahead and put your name on the waitlist! Even if a spot doesn't open up, we often use our waitlist to fill a second session of our most popular programs.
Please note: Some programs including Lapsit, Story Time, Teen LoFi Cafe, Chair Yoga, Community Watch and Coffee Talk as well as our Saturday Drop-In activities do not require registration.
Legos with Lainey - Builders Club
1st Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. beginning September 3
Don't forget - This Thursday, September 3 you can join our resident Lego fan and Master Builder, Lainey, for lots of brick-building fun. She might suggest a specific theme, maybe a member challenge, or simply a random build night. Come in with family and friends to find out what it will be. All ages are welcome to join Lainey to get their build on!
1st Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. beginning September 3
Don't forget - This Thursday, September 3 you can join our resident Lego fan and Master Builder, Lainey, for lots of brick-building fun. She might suggest a specific theme, maybe a member challenge, or simply a random build night. Come in with family and friends to find out what it will be. All ages are welcome to join Lainey to get their build on!
Stuff ‘n Sew Paper Bag Apple Drop-in
Saturday, September 5
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or while supplies last
Stop into the library to sew together your own apple that won’t go bad or get worms and will add a little fun to your room. Color it red, green, rainbow or polka-dot - the choice is yours!
Saturday, September 5
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or while supplies last
Stop into the library to sew together your own apple that won’t go bad or get worms and will add a little fun to your room. Color it red, green, rainbow or polka-dot - the choice is yours!
Tales Together Book Club for Kids in Grades 4 - 6 and their Grown Ups
Second Tuesday of the Month @ 5:30 p.m.
This Month's Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 8
Spots Still Available - Register at https://www.forsythlibrary.com/o/fpl/page/registration
FPL is excited to launch a brand new book club for students in grades 4-6 and their grown ups! Kids and adults will read a chapter book together and then join Youth Services Librarian Michelle and other families to chat about the book. Snacks provided! Tales Together will meet monthly on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM.
Second Tuesday of the Month @ 5:30 p.m.
This Month's Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 8
Spots Still Available - Register at https://www.forsythlibrary.com/o/fpl/page/registration
FPL is excited to launch a brand new book club for students in grades 4-6 and their grown ups! Kids and adults will read a chapter book together and then join Youth Services Librarian Michelle and other families to chat about the book. Snacks provided! Tales Together will meet monthly on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM.
Story Time at the Library Returns!
Friday, September 4 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Story Time is bach-bach-bach at FPL! Join us for some egg-cellent stories, activities and a craft to decorate your coop. Be sure to set your alarm cluck so that you don't miss out on an im-peck-able good time.
Friday, September 4 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Story Time is bach-bach-bach at FPL! Join us for some egg-cellent stories, activities and a craft to decorate your coop. Be sure to set your alarm cluck so that you don't miss out on an im-peck-able good time.
Check out some of our new kids clubs and family fun times at the library!
If you haven't already, go to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library https://imaginationlibrary.com/ and sign up your child or grandchild to receive free books each month. This program is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five, through funding shared by Dolly Parton and local community partners in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and Republic of Ireland. To date, 332,411,218 books have been gifted to children due to the wonderful, generous heart and spirit of a worldwide icon.
For all you are and all you gave, we will always love you, Dolly
For all you are and all you gave, we will always love you, Dolly
Legos with Lainey Builders Club
Thursday Evenings at 5:30 p.m. beginning September 3
Join our resident Lego fan and Master Builder, Lainey, for lots of brick-building fun the first Thursday of each month. She might suggest a specific theme, maybe a member challenge, or simply a random build night. Come in with family and friends to find out what it will be. All ages are welcome to join Lainey to get their build on!
Thursday Evenings at 5:30 p.m. beginning September 3
Join our resident Lego fan and Master Builder, Lainey, for lots of brick-building fun the first Thursday of each month. She might suggest a specific theme, maybe a member challenge, or simply a random build night. Come in with family and friends to find out what it will be. All ages are welcome to join Lainey to get their build on!
Tales Together Book Club Kick-Off
for Kids in Grades 4 - 6 and their Grown Ups
Tuesday, September 8 - 5:30 p.m.
Registration Required
**NEW** FPL is excited to launch a brand new book club for students in Grades 4 through 6 and their grown ups! Kids and adults will read a chapter book together and then join Youth Services Librarian Michelle and other families to chat about the book. Snacks will be provided!
At the Kick Off, we'll have copies of the October book available and you'll be able to share your feedback on future titles.
Tales Together will meet monthly on the second Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
Register Here: https://www.forsythlibrary.com/o/fpl/page/registration
for Kids in Grades 4 - 6 and their Grown Ups
Tuesday, September 8 - 5:30 p.m.
Registration Required
**NEW** FPL is excited to launch a brand new book club for students in Grades 4 through 6 and their grown ups! Kids and adults will read a chapter book together and then join Youth Services Librarian Michelle and other families to chat about the book. Snacks will be provided!
At the Kick Off, we'll have copies of the October book available and you'll be able to share your feedback on future titles.
Tales Together will meet monthly on the second Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
Register Here: https://www.forsythlibrary.com/o/fpl/page/registration
Lego Drop-In
Saturday, August 29 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome
We love Family LEGO Day at the library and watching our patrons - young and old - use their imaginations. Join us and and show us how it’s done!
Saturday, August 29 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome
We love Family LEGO Day at the library and watching our patrons - young and old - use their imaginations. Join us and and show us how it’s done!
There's always something going on at Forsyth Library
**NEW** Kids' Club for Grades K-6
Mondays @ 4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
Beginning September 14
Registration Required
Join us every Monday afternoon for our new Kids' Club! Kids in Kindergarten through 6th Grade will participate in a variety of activities including art projects, STEM experiments, creative crafts and engineering & building challenges led by our FPL Youth Services staff. We can't wait for your kiddo to join the fun!
Kids' Club begins on Monday, September 14 and your registration includes ALL sessions in September and October: Sept 14, Sept 21, Sept 28, Oct 5, Oct 19 and Oct 26. There will not be a Kids' Club on Oct 12.
Register at https://www.forsythlibrary.com/o/fpl/page/registration
Hey parents! Can you help us get the word out to your teens about our new Lofi Cafe program for grades 7-12 starting this September? Here's the gist:
Come unplug and put your phone away at our Lofi Cafe. Get creative with your hands and enjoy low-key activities, chat with your friends and enjoy plenty of snacks in this teens-only environment. No sign up required - just come hang out!
Tuesday, September 15 @ 5:30 PM
Come unplug and put your phone away at our Lofi Cafe. Get creative with your hands and enjoy low-key activities, chat with your friends and enjoy plenty of snacks in this teens-only environment. No sign up required - just come hang out!
Tuesday, September 15 @ 5:30 PM
Design Your Own Puzzle Drop-in
Saturday, August 22 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome While Supplies Last!
Grab a blank 16 piece puzzle, have a seat and use our markers, crayons and pencils to draw or write whatever you like. Take it apart and put it together again or slip it into an envelope and give it to a favorite person. You can even write a special note on the back!
Saturday, August 22 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome While Supplies Last!
Grab a blank 16 piece puzzle, have a seat and use our markers, crayons and pencils to draw or write whatever you like. Take it apart and put it together again or slip it into an envelope and give it to a favorite person. You can even write a special note on the back!
Back to School Challenge
Monday, August 17 through Saturday, August 22
during regular library hours
It may be time for the kids to head back to school, but the Forsyth Library is still the place to be!
Stop in during the week of August 17 through 22 and receive a Back to School treat bag loaded with fun goodies and participate in our newest Scavenger Hunt!
Parents, be sure to grab our August/September calendar to keep track of what’s going on all month at FPL. Visit our website and Facebook page, as well.
Monday, August 17 through Saturday, August 22
during regular library hours
It may be time for the kids to head back to school, but the Forsyth Library is still the place to be!
Stop in during the week of August 17 through 22 and receive a Back to School treat bag loaded with fun goodies and participate in our newest Scavenger Hunt!
Parents, be sure to grab our August/September calendar to keep track of what’s going on all month at FPL. Visit our website and Facebook page, as well.
Hey, kids, come in this week only and get yourself a Back To School treat bag!
