Gardening on a Budget: U of I Watch Party at the Library
Tuesday, April 14 - 10:00 a.m.
Registration Required*
Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies the taste buds. Learn about the start-up expenses for a container garden and plan your produce to supplement your food budget. Join us to learn more about Gardening on a Budget through this informative webinar!
*Register in advance for the webinar at: go.illinois.edu/2026HCElessons
Tuesday, April 14 - 10:00 a.m.
Registration Required*
Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies the taste buds. Learn about the start-up expenses for a container garden and plan your produce to supplement your food budget. Join us to learn more about Gardening on a Budget through this informative webinar!
*Register in advance for the webinar at: go.illinois.edu/2026HCElessons
***Join Us Tonight at our NEW TIME!*** Kid's Pokemon Club at the Library
Tuesday, April 7 - 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 the library at 217-877-8174
Tuesday, April 7 - 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 the library at 217-877-8174
Community Watch is Tonight!
1st Tuesday Every Other Month
Upcoming Meeting - Tuesday, April 7
4:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Anyone is welcome to attend our monthly meeting to learn about what’s happening within the village. We hope to have a Forsyth police officer present at each meeting to keep you informed and answer questions. Come join us for enlightening and friendly discussion about all things Forsyth.
Adult Bling a Book at the Library
Monday, April 13
5:30 to 7:00 p.m. - Ages 16+
Registration Required
Do you have a book that deserves to have its cover bedazzled? Register for our Adult Bling a Book Program! You provide the book, we provide the glue and the diamond art gems. Choose from loads of colors and make your favorite book truly shine!
Register by calling 217-877-8174
Monday, April 13
5:30 to 7:00 p.m. - Ages 16+
Registration Required
Do you have a book that deserves to have its cover bedazzled? Register for our Adult Bling a Book Program! You provide the book, we provide the glue and the diamond art gems. Choose from loads of colors and make your favorite book truly shine!
Register by calling 217-877-8174
Story Time at the Library
Tuesday, April 7 - 5:45 p.m.
Friday, April 10 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Join us this week as we read stories written by one of the most beloved children's authors, Eric Carle. And don't forget - there will be a fun craft, too!
Tuesday, April 7 - 5:45 p.m.
Friday, April 10 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Join us this week as we read stories written by one of the most beloved children's authors, Eric Carle. And don't forget - there will be a fun craft, too!
Giant Games Drop-in
Saturday, April 11
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
It’s Giant Game Day at the Forsyth Library! Bring the family & friends to play larger versions of Connect Four, Candyland and more. It will be BIG FUN for Everyone!
Saturday, April 11
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
It’s Giant Game Day at the Forsyth Library! Bring the family & friends to play larger versions of Connect Four, Candyland and more. It will be BIG FUN for Everyone!
Kids LEGO Builders Club
Tuesday, April 14
4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
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 the library at 217-877-8174
Tuesday, April 14
4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
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 the library at 217-877-8174
Today is the day - Mahjong Mondays at Forsyth Public Library begins! If you're registered for this first session, we're excited to see you and get this party started. If for whatever reason you're unable to attend, please call the library at 217-877-8174 as soon as possible to let us know so that we can fill the empty spot. Thank you!
Look what's going on at the library this week!
Happy Easter to our patrons, friends & family!
Community Watch
1st Tuesday Every Other Month
Upcoming Meeting - Tuesday, April 7
4:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Anyone is welcome to attend our monthly meeting to learn about what’s happening within the village. We hope to have a Forsyth police officer present at each meeting to keep you informed and answer questions. Come join us for enlightening and friendly discussion about all things Forsyth.
1st Tuesday Every Other Month
Upcoming Meeting - Tuesday, April 7
4:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Anyone is welcome to attend our monthly meeting to learn about what’s happening within the village. We hope to have a Forsyth police officer present at each meeting to keep you informed and answer questions. Come join us for enlightening and friendly discussion about all things Forsyth.
It's almost here - Mahjong Mondays at Forsyth Public Library! The first session on April 6 is FULL, but we are still accepting names for our waitlist. Our goal is to give the first group a chance to really get the hang of how to play for a few weeks before we start gradually introducing new players. Give us a call at 217-877-8174 to get on the waitlist and we'll let you know when a spot opens up! NOTE: If you're registered for this first session and for whatever reason you're unable to attend, please call and let us know so that we can fill the empty spot. Thank you!
Kid's Pokemon Club at the Library
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 the library at 217-877-8174
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 the library at 217-877-8174
Happy Easter to our patrons!
Our brand new light up Magna-tile Table has been quite the hit with our kid builders this week! Come check it out this morning and stick around for an Easter Bunny-themed Story Time at 10 AM.
Evening Story Time at the Library
Tuesday, March 31 - 5:45 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
We're all about puppies on March 31! Stop in for some fun stories and an adorable craft.
Tuesday, March 31 - 5:45 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
We're all about puppies on March 31! Stop in for some fun stories and an adorable craft.
Movie Day at the Library
Thursday, April 2 - 1:00 p.m.
Free Popcorn - All ages welcome!
Zootopia 2 is an animated adventure movie featuring police rabbit Judy Hopps and friend, Nick Wilde. They go undercover to track a mysterious reptile, Gary De'Snake, who brings chaos to the city. No registration is necessary.
Thursday, April 2 - 1:00 p.m.
Free Popcorn - All ages welcome!
Zootopia 2 is an animated adventure movie featuring police rabbit Judy Hopps and friend, Nick Wilde. They go undercover to track a mysterious reptile, Gary De'Snake, who brings chaos to the city. No registration is necessary.
Makers & Masterminds Kids’ Club **TONIGHT!**
Tuesday, March 24 - 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. *New Time!*
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 the library at 217-877-8174
Tuesday, March 24 - 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. *New Time!*
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 the library at 217-877-8174
Happy Easter & Happy Spring to all!
Looking for Something to do tonight?
Join us for Team Pictionary!
Monday, March 23 - Ages 16+
Registration Open Until 4:30 p.m.
The game of Pictionary - draw a picture to describe a word or phrase for your team to guess. Easy, right? Not necessarily. Pulling it off can be a challenge that winds up in a lot of fun and laughter. Choose your best team (2 to 6 per team) and register them with Pam, Adult Services Librarian, by calling 217-877-8174. You’re welcome to bring a snack; drinks will be provided.
Join us for Team Pictionary!
Monday, March 23 - Ages 16+
Registration Open Until 4:30 p.m.
The game of Pictionary - draw a picture to describe a word or phrase for your team to guess. Easy, right? Not necessarily. Pulling it off can be a challenge that winds up in a lot of fun and laughter. Choose your best team (2 to 6 per team) and register them with Pam, Adult Services Librarian, by calling 217-877-8174. You’re welcome to bring a snack; drinks will be provided.
