Story Times at the Library
Tuesday Evening, March 24 - 5:45 p.m.
Friday Morning, March 27 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Hop on into the library for some fun Easter Bunny stories!
Tuesday Evening, March 24 - 5:45 p.m.
Friday Morning, March 27 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Hop on into the library for some fun Easter Bunny stories!
Makers & Masterminds Kids’ Club
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
Our Bob Cyphers: Murder & Mayhem in the Midwest author event was a huge success! Everyone was enthralled by Mr. Cyphers' stories, research and skills in putting together his true crime books, Dead End: Inside the Hunt for the I-70 Serial Killer and 25 Frozen 1 Thawed. Two of our lucky guests received signed copies of these awesome books at our event raffle. Thank you to Mr. Cyphers and his lovely wife, Alison, for an interesting and entertaining evening at the library.
***Kids LEGO Builders Club is Tonight!***
Tuesday, March 17
NEW TIME: 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, March 17
NEW TIME: 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
We hope you all enjoy a bit of the Luck 'o The Irish today!
Origami Fox Bookmark Drop-in
Saturday, March 21
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Stop in and create a cute fox bookmark by simply folding a sheet of paper!
No registration required. All ages welcome
Available while supplies last.
Saturday, March 21
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Stop in and create a cute fox bookmark by simply folding a sheet of paper!
No registration required. All ages welcome
Available while supplies last.
Adult Team Pictionary
Monday, March 23
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; drinks will be provided.
Monday, March 23
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; drinks will be provided.
Do YOU have information that could help solve a cold case?
TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!
Bob Cyphers: Murder & Mayhem in the Midwest
Monday, March 16 - 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
***All Spots are Filled*** Registration Required
Don’t miss a night with award-winning investigative reporter and author, Bob Cyphers. He will be discussing his works Dead End: Inside the Hunt for the I-70 Serial Killer (Edward R. Murrow Award winner) and 25 Frozen 1 Thawed: Murder and Mayhem in the Midwest. The main goal of the presenters books is to keep the case(s) alive and encourage new tips to bring justice to the victims.
Cyphers will discuss how he collaborates with law enforcement in order to provide and obtain new evidence, possibly generate new leads and, hopefully, get the cases he so compassionately writes about solved, bringing closure to the grieving families. The local unsolved murder of realtor, Sherry Lewis will be one of the many cases Cypher will be discussing at his presentation.
Check out what's happening this week:
Come on in and join us for a slice of pie today!!
We have 4 NEW Roku Streaming Sticks!
With your WiFi and a Roku streaming stick from the library, you can gain free access to popular streaming channels, such as MAX, Disney+, BritBox & more. We’ve added Crunchyroll, Acorntv, AMC+ & STARZ, and Hallmark+ & Discovery Channel.
With your WiFi and a Roku streaming stick from the library, you can gain free access to popular streaming channels, such as MAX, Disney+, BritBox & more. We’ve added Crunchyroll, Acorntv, AMC+ & STARZ, and Hallmark+ & Discovery Channel.
Wow! There was a ton of interest in our new Mahjong Mondays at Forsyth Public Library. The first session on April 6 is now FULL, but we are 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!
Story Times at the Library
Tuesday Evening, March 17 - 5:45 p.m.
Friday Morning, March 20 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
We hope to quack you up with some fun stories about ducks!
Tuesday Evening, March 17 - 5:45 p.m.
Friday Morning, March 20 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
We hope to quack you up with some fun stories about ducks!
Kids LEGO Builders Club
Tuesday, March 17
NEW TIME: 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
There will not be BabyTalk Times at FPL on March 11, 18 or 25.
We will resume on Wednesday, April 1 with a new Lapsit Program geared toward ages 2 and under, plus siblings are welcome. Questions? Please call the library at 217-877-8174.
Though there will be no BabyTALK, you’re welcome to stop into the children’s play area any time. We hope to see you Wednesday morning!
We will resume on Wednesday, April 1 with a new Lapsit Program geared toward ages 2 and under, plus siblings are welcome. Questions? Please call the library at 217-877-8174.
Though there will be no BabyTALK, you’re welcome to stop into the children’s play area any time. We hope to see you Wednesday morning!
***Join Us Tonight at our NEW TIME!*** Kid's Pokemon Club at the Library
Tuesday, March 10 - 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
Congratulations to the winners of our 2026 Winter Reading Challenge!
Our adult winner, Jane F., received a $50 Target gift card.
Our Maroa-Forsyth School winners each received a fun-filled gift basket. They are:
K-5 winner, Beckham G. - 1st Grade
6-12 winner, Brooklyn B. - 6th Grade
Our adult winner, Jane F., received a $50 Target gift card.
Our Maroa-Forsyth School winners each received a fun-filled gift basket. They are:
K-5 winner, Beckham G. - 1st Grade
6-12 winner, Brooklyn B. - 6th Grade
Movie Day at the Library - Wicked: for Good
Friday, March 13 - 1:00 p.m.
FREE Popcorn!
There’s no place like the library to watch part 2 of the blockbuster musical, Wicked. For Good. Come alone or bring a friend, enjoy some free popcorn and sing along to this worldwide favorite. No registration required and all ages are welcome.
Friday, March 13 - 1:00 p.m.
FREE Popcorn!
There’s no place like the library to watch part 2 of the blockbuster musical, Wicked. For Good. Come alone or bring a friend, enjoy some free popcorn and sing along to this worldwide favorite. No registration required and all ages are welcome.
The Feed the Need Food Pantry Shelf was officially launched in November 2025 with the goal to provide extra support to those in our community facing food insecurity as well as to help connect them with other local resources. The Feed the Need shelf is located in the interior hallway of Forsyth Public Library and is designed to be a "Take What You Need, Leave What You Can" resource that relies entirely on your generous donations. It is a well-used community resource that is especially appreciated by our seniors and families with young children.
This March, we are hosting a week-long Feed the Need Food Drive to help fill our shelves with the goal of creating a stockpile of non-perishable food and personal hygiene items that we can use to fill the shelf to supplement dropped-off donations. Please consider helping if you are able! If you aren't able to get to the store but would still like to contribute, we also accept cash or check donations (made payable to Forsyth Public Library) and library staff will use those funds to replenish the shelf as it empties.
Requested items include:
Food Donations:
Pasta
Pasta Sauce
Flavored Rice
Instant Mashed Potatoes
Canned Chicken and Tuna
Peanut Butter
Jelly and Jams
Pizza Crust Mixes and Sauce
Crackers
Cake Mixes and Frosting
Kid-friendly Breakfast Items and Snacks:
Granola Bars, Pop Tarts, Nutri Grain Bars, Oatmeal Packets, etc.
Personal Hygiene Items:
Hand soaps
Deodorant - men's and women's
Toothpaste
Individually packaged toothbrushes
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body Wash
Feminine Hygiene Products
Donations may be dropped off at:
Forsyth Public Library during normal library hours:
Mon, Tues and Thurs 9 AM - 7 PM
Wed and Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
Sat 9 AM - 1 PM.
Village Hall 7 AM - 4 PM
Thank you for your continued support!
This March, we are hosting a week-long Feed the Need Food Drive to help fill our shelves with the goal of creating a stockpile of non-perishable food and personal hygiene items that we can use to fill the shelf to supplement dropped-off donations. Please consider helping if you are able! If you aren't able to get to the store but would still like to contribute, we also accept cash or check donations (made payable to Forsyth Public Library) and library staff will use those funds to replenish the shelf as it empties.
Requested items include:
Food Donations:
Pasta
Pasta Sauce
Flavored Rice
Instant Mashed Potatoes
Canned Chicken and Tuna
Peanut Butter
Jelly and Jams
Pizza Crust Mixes and Sauce
Crackers
Cake Mixes and Frosting
Kid-friendly Breakfast Items and Snacks:
Granola Bars, Pop Tarts, Nutri Grain Bars, Oatmeal Packets, etc.
Personal Hygiene Items:
Hand soaps
Deodorant - men's and women's
Toothpaste
Individually packaged toothbrushes
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body Wash
Feminine Hygiene Products
Donations may be dropped off at:
Forsyth Public Library during normal library hours:
Mon, Tues and Thurs 9 AM - 7 PM
Wed and Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
Sat 9 AM - 1 PM.
Village Hall 7 AM - 4 PM
Thank you for your continued support!
Mahjong Mondays
1st & 3rd Monday each month, beginning April 6 - 1:00 p.m.
Registration Required
The Mahjong craze has officially hit Forsyth! Are you an experienced American Mahjong player? Have you always wanted to learn to play this captivating tile game similar to rummy where players exchange and collect tiles in a variety of patterns to form a winning hand? If so, let our Mahjong experts teach you the basics of this popular game.
Beginning in April, Forsyth Public Library will be hosting Mahjong Mondays on the first and third Mondays of the month at 1:00 p.m. New and experienced players alike are invited to join.
Call the library at 217-877-8174 to register.
1st & 3rd Monday each month, beginning April 6 - 1:00 p.m.
Registration Required
The Mahjong craze has officially hit Forsyth! Are you an experienced American Mahjong player? Have you always wanted to learn to play this captivating tile game similar to rummy where players exchange and collect tiles in a variety of patterns to form a winning hand? If so, let our Mahjong experts teach you the basics of this popular game.
Beginning in April, Forsyth Public Library will be hosting Mahjong Mondays on the first and third Mondays of the month at 1:00 p.m. New and experienced players alike are invited to join.
Call the library at 217-877-8174 to register.
