Forsyth Public Library -

Window Painting Drop-in OUTDOORS! Final Summer Reading Wednesday Morning Wednesday, July 9 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The last Summer Reading Wednesday Window Painting Drop-in is today, 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.

Macon Co. Conservation Real-Life Pokemon Tuesday, July 8 - 2:00 p.m. All Ages Welcome! Today's the day, Pokemon Trainers! Come to the library and learn about the real-life animal equivalent of some of your favorite Pokémon. This fun, educational program is open to all ages. If you Pokemon GO!, be sure to check outside around the library because you know you Gotta Catch 'Em All!

Story Time at the Library
Friday, July 11 - 10:00 a.m.
in the Program Room
Ages 2 to 5, Siblings Welcome

Story Time at the Library is all about colorful rainbows and fluffy clouds. Join Miss Michelle for some sweet stories and an even sweeter edible craft! We only have two Story Times left in July so be sure to be there.

Design Your Own Puzzle Drop-in Saturday, July 12 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Grab a blank 16 piece puzzle, have a seat and use our markers, crayons and pencils to draw or write whatever you like. Take it apart and put it together again or slip it into an envelope and give it to a favorite person. You can even write a special note on the back! All ages are welcome.

Summer Reading programs are back. Here's what's happening at the library this week:

Let Freedom Ring

Danny GO! Dance Party Thursday, July 10 - 10:00 a.m. All Ages Welcome All you Danny GO! fans, grab your family and friends and join us at the library for a rockin’ Dance Party! We’ll be jammin’ in the semi-dark with Glow Sticks and lots of your favorite Danny GO! videos. Come kiddy clubbing at FPL and have a great time!

Stuffy Repair Drop-in Clinic Monday, July 7 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All Stuffies Welcome! Littles, do you have a well-loved stuffy who needs a little tender loving care? Bring them to FPL for our Stuffy Repair Clinic. Library staff will do their best to patch them up, sending your furry friends home feeling a whole lot better.

Macon Co. Conservation Real-life Pokemon Tuesday, July 8 - 2:00 p.m. All Ages Welcome Hey, Pokemon Trainers! Do you feel a lot of your catches look familiar? Discover the real-life animal equivalent of some of your favorite Pokémon, like Caterpie, Sandshrew, Toucannon and others at this fun, educational program! All ages are welcome to attend. If you Pokemon GO!, be sure to check outside around the library because you know you Gotta Catch 'Em All!

Community Watch 1st Tuesday of Each Month This Month - July 1 at 4:00 p.m. Join us this evening at the Community Watch Meeting located in the Community Room of the library building.

There are no Summer Reading programs this week, but we're still here for you to sign up if you haven't. Also, bring in your reading logs and get those prizes! Enjoy your week/weekend and be safe.

#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!