It's our 8th and final week of Summer Reading and we saved some of out best programs for last. You'll love our End of Summer Reading Party with water slides and more! To register, visit https://www.forsythlibrary.com/o/fpl/page/summer-reading and click on the appropriate link. Thank you to those who participated in our reading challenges, events, programs and fun, plus our generous local sponsors! Enjoy the rest of your summer.

Sea Glass Mosaic Design Program
Thursday, July 23 - 10:00 a.m. - Ages 10 to 18
Registration Required

Have fun designing & creating a stylish trinket tray using beautiful colored sea glass pieces and air dry clay. After drying, you’ll have a sturdy little dish to hold your change, keys, rings or whatever you want to keep in a special place. You can also paint the clay, if you’d like, to give it a little more color. Register by calling 217-877-8174

End of Summer Reading Party
Saturday, July 25 - 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Registration Required

When the end of summer draws near, so does our End of Summer Reading Party! Join us for a day of fun, outdoor games and super cool water slide inflatables. No registration is required and all ages are welcome.
Mark your calendar so you don't forget to attend what is sure to be an unforgettable time had by the whole family. Register at bit.ly/44kiy4B or forsythlibrary.com

Our final Foodie Friday of the summer is the Bean Boozled Challenge! Give these Jelly Belly jelly beans a try, if you dare. Available While Supplies Last

Kids’ Movie Day at the Library
Wednesday, July 22 - 1:00 p.m. - Registration Required

In The Super Mario Galaxy movie, Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom. Go on these adventures with Mario and his gang at the library while enjoying a popcorn snack. Popcorn Available While Supplies Last. Register at bit.ly/44kiy4B or at our website: forsythlibrary.com

Come mess with us at
Messtival 2026
Tuesday, July 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Registration Required

Get ready for some messy, mucky, marvelous fun at the library! Wear your play clothes and bring a towel so you can get right into our hands-on activities. From Cheetos tossing to bobbing for gummy worms, this Messtival is going to be an awfully good time. We encourage all ages to get their hands - and faces - as dirty as they want while making some great, grimy memories. Register at bit.ly /44kiy4B or at our website: forsythlibrary.com

Perler Bead Drop-in
Monday, July 20 - 9:30 and 10:15 a.m.
Registration Required for Each Time Slot

Perler beads - or melty beads - are arranged on a special pegboard to form a design, then are melted together to complete your project. Make key chains, backpack clips, small photo frames and more. We’ll have lots of patterns on hand or simply use your own creativity. Register at bit.ly/44kiy4B or at our website: forsythlibrary.com

It's hard to believe that we're already to Week 7 of our Summer Reading fun! Registration for all kids' events can be found here: https://www.forsythlibrary.com/o/fpl/page/summer-reading

Friendship Bracelet Drop-In
Monday, July 13 - 9:30 and 10:15 a.m.
Registration Required for Each Time Slot

Bring your besties to the library and make some adorable and tradeable friendship bracelets. We’ll have all the supplies you’ll need. Share with anyone you think deserves a little kindness and a little bling or keep them for yourself. Register for either time slot at bit.ly/4acs6lL or at our website: forsythlibrary.com

Paper Basket Weaving Drop-in
Saturday, July 11 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome - Available While Supplies Last

This craft looks a lot more complicated than it really is. Grab a paper plate, some vibrant strips of paper and weave your way to an adorable basket. Take your work home and use it for fruit, flowers, trinkets or toys. It will bring brightness to any room.