TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT - REGISTER BEFORE 4:00 P.M.
Wilder’s Life & History with Janilyn Kocher
Monday, March 2 - 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Ages 12 & Up - Registration Required
Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 or by using the link shown.
https://lauraingallswildertalk.eventbrite.com
Join us at the library and learn about Laura Ingalls Wilder, a historical and literary icon in American History with her Little House books. The books were transformed into a hit TV series, Little House on the Prairie, running from 1974-1982, which is still being watched on many platforms today. There is much more to Wilder’s life than most people realize and Janilyn Kocher’s talk will bring to light many “little” known facts about Wilder’s life and her history. Take a walk through Wilder’s Life and History with Kocher and learn more about this beloved author and her legacy.
Wilder’s Life & History with Janilyn Kocher
Monday, March 2 - 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Ages 12 & Up - Registration Required
Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 or by using the link shown.
https://lauraingallswildertalk.eventbrite.com
Join us at the library and learn about Laura Ingalls Wilder, a historical and literary icon in American History with her Little House books. The books were transformed into a hit TV series, Little House on the Prairie, running from 1974-1982, which is still being watched on many platforms today. There is much more to Wilder’s life than most people realize and Janilyn Kocher’s talk will bring to light many “little” known facts about Wilder’s life and her history. Take a walk through Wilder’s Life and History with Kocher and learn more about this beloved author and her legacy.

What's happening this week at FPL

2026 Winter Reading Challenge forms are due tomorrow, Saturday, February 28!
Be sure to bring your sheet into the library with at least one completed Bingo (across, down, OR diagonal). Kids bringing their form in will receive a small prize. The returned forms will then be entered into our Adult drawing for a $50 gift card or our Kid's drawings for one of two Winter Reading Challenge Baskets, grades K through 5 and 6 through 12. Winners will be drawn the week of March 2.
Be sure to bring your sheet into the library with at least one completed Bingo (across, down, OR diagonal). Kids bringing their form in will receive a small prize. The returned forms will then be entered into our Adult drawing for a $50 gift card or our Kid's drawings for one of two Winter Reading Challenge Baskets, grades K through 5 and 6 through 12. Winners will be drawn the week of March 2.


Is your student prepping for the ACT this spring?
Are you thinking about taking some classes at Richland Community College and need to take the Accuplacer placement exam?
Looking to head to graduate school and want to practice for the LSAT or MCAT?
You can prepare for ALL of these tests and even more using Forsyth Public Library's LearningExpress online tools! Test prep options also include career testing for your CDL, EMT, Journeyman Electrician, Firefighter, Nursing NCLEX, Real Estate, Teaching Praxis and Para Pro Exams as well as many others. Each section has review materials and full-length practice tests that are available online for FREE using your Forsyth library card.
To access, visit https://www.forsythlibrary.com/o/fpl/page/databases and click on Learning Express. Have questions? Call the FPL today at 217-877-8174
Are you thinking about taking some classes at Richland Community College and need to take the Accuplacer placement exam?
Looking to head to graduate school and want to practice for the LSAT or MCAT?
You can prepare for ALL of these tests and even more using Forsyth Public Library's LearningExpress online tools! Test prep options also include career testing for your CDL, EMT, Journeyman Electrician, Firefighter, Nursing NCLEX, Real Estate, Teaching Praxis and Para Pro Exams as well as many others. Each section has review materials and full-length practice tests that are available online for FREE using your Forsyth library card.
To access, visit https://www.forsythlibrary.com/o/fpl/page/databases and click on Learning Express. Have questions? Call the FPL today at 217-877-8174

Story Time at the Library
Friday, February 27 - 10:00 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
February 27 is the 30th anniversary of World Pokemon Day! Join us at the library to celebrate your favorite characters.
Friday, February 27 - 10:00 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
February 27 is the 30th anniversary of World Pokemon Day! Join us at the library to celebrate your favorite characters.

***TONIGHT!*** Makers & Masterminds Kids’ Club
Tuesday, February 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

***SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE BUT GOING FAST!"
Wilder’s Life & History with Janilyn Kocher
Monday, March 2 - 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Ages 12 & Up - Registration Required
Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 or by using the link shown.
https://lauraingallswildertalk.eventbrite.com
Join us at the library and learn about Laura Ingalls Wilder, a historical and literary icon in American History with her Little House books. The books were transformed into a hit TV series, Little House on the Prairie, running from 1974-1982, which is still being watched on many platforms today. There is much more to Wilder’s life than most people realize and Janilyn Kocher’s talk will bring to light many “little” known facts about Wilder’s life and her history. Take a walk through Wilder’s Life and History with Kocher and learn more about this beloved author and her legacy.
Wilder’s Life & History with Janilyn Kocher
Monday, March 2 - 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Ages 12 & Up - Registration Required
Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 or by using the link shown.
https://lauraingallswildertalk.eventbrite.com
Join us at the library and learn about Laura Ingalls Wilder, a historical and literary icon in American History with her Little House books. The books were transformed into a hit TV series, Little House on the Prairie, running from 1974-1982, which is still being watched on many platforms today. There is much more to Wilder’s life than most people realize and Janilyn Kocher’s talk will bring to light many “little” known facts about Wilder’s life and her history. Take a walk through Wilder’s Life and History with Kocher and learn more about this beloved author and her legacy.

Pokemon Origami Drop-in
Saturday, February 28
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Stop into the library and choose your favorite Pokemon character origami paper. Follow the instructions provided, fold on the lines and soon you’ll have your very own character to take home!
Saturday, February 28
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Stop into the library and choose your favorite Pokemon character origami paper. Follow the instructions provided, fold on the lines and soon you’ll have your very own character to take home!

This week at the library:

***JUST 2 WEEKS LEFT TO REGISTER - DON'T MISS THE FUN!***
Pirate & Princess Party
Saturday, March 7
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Community Room
Costumes Arrrh Encouraged!
Meet your favorite princesses and pirate, decorate your own cupcake and join in on some fun games and crafts!
Registration Required - Call the Library (217-877-8174) or Register Online at pirateandprincessparty.eventbrite.com
Pirate & Princess Party
Saturday, March 7
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Community Room
Costumes Arrrh Encouraged!
Meet your favorite princesses and pirate, decorate your own cupcake and join in on some fun games and crafts!
Registration Required - Call the Library (217-877-8174) or Register Online at pirateandprincessparty.eventbrite.com

Bob Cyphers: Murder & Mayhem in the Midwest
Monday, March 16 - 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
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.
Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 or by using the link: https://BobCyphers.eventbrite.com
Do YOU have information that could help solve a cold case?
Monday, March 16 - 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
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.
Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 or by using the link: https://BobCyphers.eventbrite.com
Do YOU have information that could help solve a cold case?

Evening Story Time at the Library
Tuesday, February 24 - 5:45 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Celebrate Black History Month with us!
Tuesday, February 24 - 5:45 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Celebrate Black History Month with us!

Makers & Masterminds Kids’ Club Back
Tuesday, February 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, February 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

Story Time at the Library
Friday, February 20 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
It's National Love Your Pet Day! Listen to some cute stories and make a craft that will help you show your love for your own pets.
Friday, February 20 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
It's National Love Your Pet Day! Listen to some cute stories and make a craft that will help you show your love for your own pets.

***Kids LEGO Builders Club is Tonight!***
Tuesday, February 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, February 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

Adult Team Trivia Night
Monday, February 23 - 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Registration Required
Create your own team and join us for a four-round trivia match-up. There will be pizza, drinks and dessert available, with a prize for the winning team. Teams can be 2 members or more, with a maximum team size of 5 members.
Registration is required as space is limited. Call the library at 217-877-8174 and ask for Pam to register.
Monday, February 23 - 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Registration Required
Create your own team and join us for a four-round trivia match-up. There will be pizza, drinks and dessert available, with a prize for the winning team. Teams can be 2 members or more, with a maximum team size of 5 members.
Registration is required as space is limited. Call the library at 217-877-8174 and ask for Pam to register.

Family Board Game Day at FPL!
Saturday, February 21
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Grab the family and join us for Family Game Day at the library. We'll have lots of new and classic games to choose from. Come let your competitive side out and have a good time!
Saturday, February 21
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Grab the family and join us for Family Game Day at the library. We'll have lots of new and classic games to choose from. Come let your competitive side out and have a good time!

Here's what's happening at FPL this week!

Wilder’s Life & History with Janilyn Kocher
Monday, March 2 - 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Ages 12 & Up - Registration Required
Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 or by using the link shown.
https://lauraingallswildertalk.eventbrite.com
Join us at the library and learn about Laura Ingalls Wilder, a historical and literary icon in American History with her Little House books. The books were transformed into a hit TV series, Little House on the Prairie, running from 1974-1982, which is still being watched on many platforms today. There is much more to Wilder’s life than most people realize and Janilyn Kocher’s talk will bring to light many “little” known facts about Wilder’s life and her history. Take a walk through Wilder’s Life and History with Kocher and learn more about this beloved author and her legacy.
Monday, March 2 - 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Ages 12 & Up - Registration Required
Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 or by using the link shown.
https://lauraingallswildertalk.eventbrite.com
Join us at the library and learn about Laura Ingalls Wilder, a historical and literary icon in American History with her Little House books. The books were transformed into a hit TV series, Little House on the Prairie, running from 1974-1982, which is still being watched on many platforms today. There is much more to Wilder’s life than most people realize and Janilyn Kocher’s talk will bring to light many “little” known facts about Wilder’s life and her history. Take a walk through Wilder’s Life and History with Kocher and learn more about this beloved author and her legacy.

Federal & State Tax Forms are Here!
Forsyth Library provides Federal 1040/1040SR and State tax forms and instructions for the public. Should you need one, stop in during regular office hours. If you need additional forms to complete your taxes, we can help you find a copy online. Printing what you need is only $.10 per page.
Forsyth Library provides Federal 1040/1040SR and State tax forms and instructions for the public. Should you need one, stop in during regular office hours. If you need additional forms to complete your taxes, we can help you find a copy online. Printing what you need is only $.10 per page.

