This week at FPL:
Kid's LEGO Builders Club
Final Meeting of 2025
Tuesday , December 9 - 4:00 to 4:45 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 Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174. We'll see you next year in 2026!
Final Meeting of 2025
Tuesday , December 9 - 4:00 to 4:45 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 Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174. We'll see you next year in 2026!
Evening Story Time with Miss Vanessa
Tuesday, December 9 - 5:45 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
This week Miss Vanessa's Story Times are all about Christmas cards!
Tuesday, December 9 - 5:45 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
This week Miss Vanessa's Story Times are all about Christmas cards!
Family Christmas Ornament Drop-in
Begins Monday, December 8 through Saturday, December 13
Available During Regular Library Hours
Stop into the library during regular hours beginning Monday, December 8 through Saturday, December 13 to create and decorate holiday ornaments. Choose one of two designs or simply make one of each. Hang them on your own tree or gift them to someone you care about. All ages are welcome.
Begins Monday, December 8 through Saturday, December 13
Available During Regular Library Hours
Stop into the library during regular hours beginning Monday, December 8 through Saturday, December 13 to create and decorate holiday ornaments. Choose one of two designs or simply make one of each. Hang them on your own tree or gift them to someone you care about. All ages are welcome.
Story Time with Miss Vanessa at Rudolph's Village Market
Friday, December 5 at 4:15 p.m.
Saturday, December 6 at 4:15 p.m.
Forsyth Park
There will be no Tuesday Evening Story Time or Friday Morning Story Time this week, but you can still see Miss Vanessa during Rudolph's Village Market. Stop by at 4:15 p.m. either evening and enjoy a story, then visit the other fun vendors and events taking place.
Friday, December 5 at 4:15 p.m.
Saturday, December 6 at 4:15 p.m.
Forsyth Park
There will be no Tuesday Evening Story Time or Friday Morning Story Time this week, but you can still see Miss Vanessa during Rudolph's Village Market. Stop by at 4:15 p.m. either evening and enjoy a story, then visit the other fun vendors and events taking place.
***TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! Santa's hoping to see you there and has a fun surprise while supplies last!***
3rd Annual Forsyth Public Library Tree Decorating Party
Tuesday, December 2 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Bring the Family!
The holidays are upon us and we’re inviting our patrons, friends and neighbors to join us for a memorable evening of family fun. Stop in between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 2 to help us decorate our holiday trees, as well as share in holiday treats and beverages.
Santa will start off the festivities with a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at 4:15 p.m. Following the story, FPL staff will be on hand to take photos with Santa. The photos will be emailed to you, so you can share with family and friends. There will be paper ornaments for the kids to decorate and hang on our tree, as well as beautiful traditional ornaments.
Join us and watch the library come alive with holiday spirit. Be sure to bring the family and become a part of our library holiday tradition.
3rd Annual Forsyth Public Library Tree Decorating Party
Tuesday, December 2 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Bring the Family!
The holidays are upon us and we’re inviting our patrons, friends and neighbors to join us for a memorable evening of family fun. Stop in between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 2 to help us decorate our holiday trees, as well as share in holiday treats and beverages.
Santa will start off the festivities with a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at 4:15 p.m. Following the story, FPL staff will be on hand to take photos with Santa. The photos will be emailed to you, so you can share with family and friends. There will be paper ornaments for the kids to decorate and hang on our tree, as well as beautiful traditional ornaments.
Join us and watch the library come alive with holiday spirit. Be sure to bring the family and become a part of our library holiday tradition.
Community Watch
Tuesday, December 2 - 4:00 p.m.
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.
Tuesday, December 2 - 4:00 p.m.
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.
Holiday Scratch Art Drop-in
Saturday, December 6
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Available while supplies last
All ages are welcome to stop into the library to scratch their way to an adorable Christmas ornament or two. We’ll have many holiday shapes to choose from. Simply take your pick, grab a wooden stick and scratch your custom design into the black coating to make your very own colorful creation.
Saturday, December 6
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Available while supplies last
All ages are welcome to stop into the library to scratch their way to an adorable Christmas ornament or two. We’ll have many holiday shapes to choose from. Simply take your pick, grab a wooden stick and scratch your custom design into the black coating to make your very own colorful creation.
Here's what's happening this week:
Are you in need of a little help during the Thanksgiving holiday and school break? We’re closed on Thanksgiving Day through Saturday, November 29, so stop into FPL today and tomorrow to select what you need from our generously stocked shelves. Library hours today - Tuesday, November 25 - are 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, November 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
***JOIN US TONIGHT!!!*** Read, Watch, Repeat Teen Book Club - 13 to 17
Tuesday, November 25
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
Ever hear the phrase, “the book is better”? With the Read, Watch, Repeat Teens Club you can put that statement to the test.
The premise: we read a book every six weeks. We then meet to review the book, watch a bit of the television or movie adaptation, and discuss the differences, similarities, favorites and not-so-favorites. Our book for this session is We Were Liars by E. Lockhart.
For questions, call Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
Tuesday, November 25
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
Ever hear the phrase, “the book is better”? With the Read, Watch, Repeat Teens Club you can put that statement to the test.
The premise: we read a book every six weeks. We then meet to review the book, watch a bit of the television or movie adaptation, and discuss the differences, similarities, favorites and not-so-favorites. Our book for this session is We Were Liars by E. Lockhart.
For questions, call Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
3rd Annual Forsyth Public Library Tree Decorating Party
Tuesday, December 2 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Bring the Family!
The holidays are upon us and we’re inviting our patrons, friends and neighbors to join us for a memorable evening of family fun. Stop in between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 2 to help us decorate our holiday trees, as well as share in holiday treats and beverages.
Santa will start off the festivities with a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at 4:15 p.m. Following the story, FPL staff will be on hand to take photos with Santa. The photos will be emailed to you, so you can share with family and friends. There will be paper ornaments for the kids to decorate and hang on our tree, as well as beautiful traditional ornaments.
Join us and watch the library come alive with holiday spirit. Be sure to bring the family and become a part of our library holiday tradition.
Tuesday, December 2 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Bring the Family!
The holidays are upon us and we’re inviting our patrons, friends and neighbors to join us for a memorable evening of family fun. Stop in between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 2 to help us decorate our holiday trees, as well as share in holiday treats and beverages.
Santa will start off the festivities with a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at 4:15 p.m. Following the story, FPL staff will be on hand to take photos with Santa. The photos will be emailed to you, so you can share with family and friends. There will be paper ornaments for the kids to decorate and hang on our tree, as well as beautiful traditional ornaments.
Join us and watch the library come alive with holiday spirit. Be sure to bring the family and become a part of our library holiday tradition.
Happy Thanksgiving to all our wonderful patrons!
Happy Thanksgiving to all our library friends and neighbors!
*TONIGHT'S TEAM PICTIONARY NIGHT!*
Adult Team Pictionary
Thursday, November 20 - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Registration Required
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 to share; drinks will be provided.
Adult Team Pictionary
Thursday, November 20 - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Registration Required
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 to share; drinks will be provided.
There will also be NO BabyTalk on Wednesday, November 26 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. We'll see you in December!
Update on the Feed the Need Food Pantry:
Thanks to generous community support, the Feed the Need Food Pantry at Forsyth Public Library continues to grow! On a daily basis, folks are stopping by to pick up additional food and toiletry items to help meet their needs and we wouldn't be able to do this without your help. Each day, local residents are dropping off new items to add to the shelves or bringing in cash or check donations. This latest shelf restock was purchased with the donations from many of FPL's Chair Yoga attendees and we're so thankful for their support.
Feed the Need is designed to be a "Take What You Need, Leave What You Can" resource. Please spread the word to any of our local families who could benefit! The Feed the Need shelf is located in the interior hallway of Forsyth Public Library and is available during normal library hours: Mon, Tues and Thurs 9 AM - 7 PM, Wed and Fri 9 AM - 5 PM and Sat 9 AM - 1 PM.
If you have the means to contribute, we'd be happy to accept your food contributions or cash donations. Please inquire at the library circulation desk and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have.
Thanks to generous community support, the Feed the Need Food Pantry at Forsyth Public Library continues to grow! On a daily basis, folks are stopping by to pick up additional food and toiletry items to help meet their needs and we wouldn't be able to do this without your help. Each day, local residents are dropping off new items to add to the shelves or bringing in cash or check donations. This latest shelf restock was purchased with the donations from many of FPL's Chair Yoga attendees and we're so thankful for their support.
Feed the Need is designed to be a "Take What You Need, Leave What You Can" resource. Please spread the word to any of our local families who could benefit! The Feed the Need shelf is located in the interior hallway of Forsyth Public Library and is available during normal library hours: Mon, Tues and Thurs 9 AM - 7 PM, Wed and Fri 9 AM - 5 PM and Sat 9 AM - 1 PM.
If you have the means to contribute, we'd be happy to accept your food contributions or cash donations. Please inquire at the library circulation desk and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have.
***Just a Few Days Left to Register***
Adult Team Pictionary
Thursday, November 20 - 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Registration Required
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 to share; drinks will be provided.
Adult Team Pictionary
Thursday, November 20 - 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Registration Required
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 to share; drinks will be provided.
Thanksgiving Placemat Drop-in
Saturday, November 22
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Add a little color to your Thanksgiving table by making a placemat or two at the library. We’ll have everything you need to create something fun for everyone.
Saturday, November 22
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Add a little color to your Thanksgiving table by making a placemat or two at the library. We’ll have everything you need to create something fun for everyone.
Story Time with Miss Vanessa
Friday, November 21 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
It's Gingerbread Cookie Day!
Friday, November 21 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
It's Gingerbread Cookie Day!
