And the winner of our Show Us Your Library Savings is...
Joe Ann S. with a savings of $16, 018.21 YTD and a lifetime savings of $122,504.21!
Congratulations, Joe Ann, and thank you to all those who submitted their receipts. There were a few who weren’t too far behind this total. We appreciate ALL of our patrons!
Being Imperfect with Erika Sanchez
Wednesday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, joined in conversation by Cynthia Pelayo.
Erika L. Sánchez is the daughter of Mexican immigrants. Her debut poetry collection, Lessons on Expulsion, was a finalist for the PEN America Open Book Award. Her debut young adult novel, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, was a New York Times bestseller, National Book Award finalist, Tomás Rivera Award winner and recognized by Time as one of the best YA novels of all time.
Cynthia Pelayo is a Bram Stoker Award winning and International Latino Book Award winning author and poet. She writes fairy tales that blend genre. She is the author of Loteria, Santa Muerte, The Missing, Poems of My Night, Into the Forest and All the Way Through, Children of Chicago, Crime Scene, and The Shoemaker’s Magician.
Register for Erika Sanchez via Zoom at: https://bit.ly/ILP_ErikaSanchez
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
Library Crawl 2024 is here! It's easy to join in the fun. During the month of October, pick up the official passport at your home library and then travel around central and southern Illinois visiting participating public libraries. Go to each library’s circulation desk to get your passport stamped and discover all the many library collections your library card gives you access to.
Visit 5 or more libraries in October to complete the Library Crawl. Return your stamped passport to your home library and share your adventures. Did you know you can check out items at other libraries while you're on your journey and return them to your home library? The statewide courier service makes this possible.
Community Watch is back! Join us Tuesday, October 1, at 4 PM in the Community Room at the Forsyth Public Library. Anyone is welcome to attend our monthly meeting to learn about what’s happening within the village. Law enforcement and local officials will be present at each meeting to keep you informed and answer questions. Come join us for enlightening and friendly discussion about all things Forsyth!
Join us on Saturday, September 28, from 10 AM - 12 PM for our Backpack Button Extravaganza. We'll have all of the supplies you need to make your own custom buttons - whether you use our designs or make your own! All ages are invited to participate while supplies last.
Want to learn more about how the college financial aid process works? Join us on Tuesday, September 24, at 5:30 PM in the Community Room for an informative session is geared to HS students and their families.
Stop by the library on Saturday, September 21, from 10 AM to 12 PM to create your own decoupage pumpkin decoration! No registration required. While supplies last.
Join Miss Kelsey for the first meeting of our *NEW* Kids' Cross-Stitch Club on Tuesday, September 24 from 3:30 - 4:30. Registration is required.
Family Game Night is tonight! Join us from 4:30 - 6:30 where we will have new games and old favorites to play - or bring your own to share.
