#4 of our 2025 Summer Reading Foodie Friday treats today is a staff favorite - Gummy Candies! They're sweet, smooshy, colorful bits of goodness! As always, the samples will be available while supplies last.
We'll see everyone on Monday, July 7 with regular library hours. Also, don't miss our 2025 Summer Reading programs and events for July!
SPECIAL True Crime Event
Tuesday, July 15 - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Ages 18+
Registration Required
Our True Crime Club takes place the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 and is open to adults 18 and up. For July, we’ll be meeting on Tuesday, July 15.
Don’t miss our special July True Crime event as we have a guest presenter. Sophie Howe, Forensic Chemistry Senior at Western Illinois University, will be here to discuss several evidence testing techniques and to answer questions you may have. Registration is required for this event. Call the library at 217-877-8174 or register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-true-crime-event-at-the-library-tickets-1432150844729?aff=oddtdtcreator
ICash Event
Wednesday, June 25
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Stop in today from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and find out if you have money out there just waiting to be collected.
Community Watch
1st Tuesday of Each Month
This Month - July 1 at 4:00 p.m.
All are welcome to attend the Community Watch Meeting located in the Community Room of the library building.
Window Painting Drop-in OUTDOORS!
Wednesday Mornings
June 11 & 25 - July 9
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Every other Wednesday through July 9, our custom-made Window Painting panels will be outside in front of the library for anyone to enjoy. We’ll have lots of bright paint colors and brushes to create cool art with. Want to try something else? Grab a spray bottle of water and a squeegee, clean off the window and start over again.
Bounce on into the library for a 2025 Summer Reading Foodie Friday you won't want to miss. #4 is Gummy Candies! They're sweet, smooshy, colorful fun that taste great, too! As always, the samples will be available while supplies last.
Children's Museum of Illinois
Tuesday, June 24 - 2:00 p.m.
No Registration Required
The Children’s Museum of Illinois is here today for some dino-mite fun! Enjoy being a mini paleontologist with the Museum’s Dino Bones, plus create your own fossil painting to take home. Dino Stomp On In and See Us!
Story Time ... Back at the Library!
Friday, June 27 - 10:00 a.m.
In The Program Room
It's always good to try something new. Until it isn't.
Story Time is back at the library for the remainder of the summer. Drop in on Friday mornings and enjoy some fun stories and an edible craft with Miss Michelle. Come in where it's cool and chill out with us!
As we wrap up a year of work supported by a grant from the Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board (ISHRAB), we want to take a moment to express our sincere thanks for their support.
This grant made it possible to process and preserve five local historical collections, expanding access to the community’s heritage. The collections completed through this project include:
📂 Forsyth Grade School Collection
📂 Rural Schools Collection
📂 Hickory Point Historical Society Collection
📂 Forsyth Board of Trustees Minutes 1958-current
📂 Forsyth Public Library Commission/Committee Minutes
Each of these collections now has a finding aid, archival preservation housing, and increased discoverability for researchers and future generations. Photos from these collections are also available online at: https://forsyth.omeka.net/collections/browse
We are proud of the work accomplished over the past year and deeply grateful to ISHRAB for investing in local history preservation.
Switch Mario Party Drop-in
Monday, June 23 - 10:00 a.m.
All Ages Welcome
Today is Party Time at the library... Mario Party Time! We’re setting up the Switch again for some more gaming fun. Everyone wishing to play will take turns so everyone gets a chance. Join us to get down with Mario, Princess Peach and all your other favorite characters!
It's week 4 of Summer Reading and here's what's happening at the library this week:
Family Game Day
Saturday, June 21
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Grab the family and have some fun at the library today because it's Family Game Day! We'll have lots of games to choose from for all ages. Let your competitive side out and have a great time!
Today is Week 3 of Foodie Friday and it's Oreo Day! Don't forget to have a few when you visit the library today. Available while supplies last.
ICash Event
Wednesday, June 25
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Stop in Wednesday, June 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and find out if you have money out there just waiting to be collected.
Design Your Own Poke' Ball
Thursday, June 19 - 10:00 a.m.
No Registration Required
Hey, all you Pokemon Trainers! Don't forget that today is the day to come to the library to Design your own Poke’ Ball! We’ll have all the necessary supplies, including paint sticks, washi tape, stickers and a wooden craft ball. We’ll even have a picture of various Poke’ Balls to help get you inspired. All ages of trainers are welcome to get creative at the library so you can Catch ‘Em All!
Children's Museum of Illinois
Tuesday, June 24 - 2:00 p.m.
No Registration Required
The Children’s Museum of Illinois will be visiting us for a dino-mite afternoon of fun! Come be a mini paleontologist with the Museum’s Dino Bones, plus create your own fossil painting to take home.
No Registration Required
Just Dino Stomp On In!
Switch Mario Party Drop-in
Monday, June 23 - 10:00 a.m.
All Ages Welcome
We’re getting out the Nintendo Switch again and this time we’ll be playing Mario Party! Everyone wishing to play will take turns competing for fun because we’re all winners here. Join us to get down with Mario, Princess Peach and all your other favorite characters!
Exploring Ancestry.com
Wednesday, June 18 - 10:00 a.m.
No Registration Required
If you're curious about your family history, today is the day to join us at 10:00 a.m. for a hands-on class using Ancestry.com. We'll cover beginner tips and tricks to help you get started in your genealogy search. A few library computers will be available, but feel free to bring your own laptop if you have one! If you can’t make the class, schedule a one-on-one session with Forsyth Historical Archivist, Tina Horve. Simply send an email to fplarchives@forsyth-il.org with your request.
Week 3 of our Summer Reading Foodie Fridays brings you an all-time favorite - Oreo Cookies! There will be a lot to choose from while supplies last.
