It's Foodie Friday at the Library today AND it's also National Donut Day so naturally our first food of the summer is DONUTS! We have a lot of tasty choices from @Yummy Donut Palace. When you come to do your Summer Reading check-in today, be sure to try a sample or two. Available while supplies last.
Decatur Area Arts Council Nature Prints Art Class
Tuesday, June 9 - 2:00 p.m.
No Registration Required
“Woods are filled with the music of birds, and all nature is laughing under the glorious influence of summer” ~ Charles Lanman ~
FPL is happy to welcome the Decatur Area Arts Council to show families how to create a beautiful nature print for their home or office.
Tuesday, June 9 - 2:00 p.m.
No Registration Required
“Woods are filled with the music of birds, and all nature is laughing under the glorious influence of summer” ~ Charles Lanman ~
FPL is happy to welcome the Decatur Area Arts Council to show families how to create a beautiful nature print for their home or office.
Foodie Friday starts this summer off with Donuts! Try a sample or two when you stop into the library June 5.
Kids’ STEM Spaghetti Building Challenge
Wednesday, June 10 - 11:00 a.m.
No Registration Required
Show us your engineering skills using uncooked spaghetti and mini marshmallows to build a tower, bridge or whatever your creative brain can imagine! Work alone or with a friend to brain storm the best way to achieve your goal.
Wednesday, June 10 - 11:00 a.m.
No Registration Required
Show us your engineering skills using uncooked spaghetti and mini marshmallows to build a tower, bridge or whatever your creative brain can imagine! Work alone or with a friend to brain storm the best way to achieve your goal.
Chalk the Walk + Popsicles
Wednesday, June 3 - 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Everyone Welcome to Brighten FPL!
We’ll have plenty of chalk available so you can show us your artistic side! Draw pictures of whatever you choose, write some encouraging words to the neighborhood, or play some games of Hopscotch or Tic-Tac-Toe. We’d love to see our sidewalk covered in colorful whimsy!
After working hard decorating our sidewalks, we’ll have a cool popsicle treat for everyone to say “Thank You!”. Come join the fun. We’re excited to see you and all your talents.
Wednesday, June 3 - 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Everyone Welcome to Brighten FPL!
We’ll have plenty of chalk available so you can show us your artistic side! Draw pictures of whatever you choose, write some encouraging words to the neighborhood, or play some games of Hopscotch or Tic-Tac-Toe. We’d love to see our sidewalk covered in colorful whimsy!
After working hard decorating our sidewalks, we’ll have a cool popsicle treat for everyone to say “Thank You!”. Come join the fun. We’re excited to see you and all your talents.
Mad Science Fire & Ice Show
Tuesday, June 2 - 2:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome
Join us for SAFE and scientific fun with fire and ice! Learn about the amazing properties of fire and combustion when we produce a flaming fireball! Then, cool off with spectacular demonstrations involving dry ice as we explore the science behind this amazing frozen gas.
Children will be dazzled and entertained with foggy dry ice storms, piezo poppers and even a special Mad Science “burp” potion. We’ll have a great time learning about chemical reactions, air pressure and the states of matter. Get ready for some sizzlin’ excitement!
Tuesday, June 2 - 2:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome
Join us for SAFE and scientific fun with fire and ice! Learn about the amazing properties of fire and combustion when we produce a flaming fireball! Then, cool off with spectacular demonstrations involving dry ice as we explore the science behind this amazing frozen gas.
Children will be dazzled and entertained with foggy dry ice storms, piezo poppers and even a special Mad Science “burp” potion. We’ll have a great time learning about chemical reactions, air pressure and the states of matter. Get ready for some sizzlin’ excitement!
Build-A-Birdhouse Drop-in
Monday, June 8 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
No Registration Required
Give the birds in your neighborhood a stylish place to nest this summer at our Build-A-Birdhouse drop-in. Use your imagination to paint and decorate the wood pieces, then build the easy-to-put-together house yourself. No tools necessary. Your feathered friends will love their fancy new digs!
Brought to you by 2026 Summer Reading Sponsor: Connie Brinkoetter
Monday, June 8 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
No Registration Required
Give the birds in your neighborhood a stylish place to nest this summer at our Build-A-Birdhouse drop-in. Use your imagination to paint and decorate the wood pieces, then build the easy-to-put-together house yourself. No tools necessary. Your feathered friends will love their fancy new digs!
Brought to you by 2026 Summer Reading Sponsor: Connie Brinkoetter
MUSIC BINGO at the library with with Prairie Fire DJ Service
Thursday, June 18 - 6:00 p.m.
in the Community Room
Ages 12 and up - Registration Required
FPL is excited to welcome back Music Bingo Night with Prairie Fire DJ Service! Not sure what Music Bingo is? Instead of normal bingo numbers, we play the popular songs that people love to sing along with! Players listen to the music and mark the right songs on their bingo cards. When a player gets the songs right they will shout "BINGO!" and then we might have a winner! Join us for a fun-filled night of music, a delicious nacho bar, and more. No need to bring anything but yourself and anyone else who would like to join in the fun - Prairie Fire provides everything you need to play. Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174
Thursday, June 18 - 6:00 p.m.
in the Community Room
Ages 12 and up - Registration Required
FPL is excited to welcome back Music Bingo Night with Prairie Fire DJ Service! Not sure what Music Bingo is? Instead of normal bingo numbers, we play the popular songs that people love to sing along with! Players listen to the music and mark the right songs on their bingo cards. When a player gets the songs right they will shout "BINGO!" and then we might have a winner! Join us for a fun-filled night of music, a delicious nacho bar, and more. No need to bring anything but yourself and anyone else who would like to join in the fun - Prairie Fire provides everything you need to play. Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174
Bling a Bloom Program
Monday, June 8 - Ages 18+
5:30 to 7:00 p.m. - Registration Required
Join the diamond art trend by creating a shiny, fanciful flower to hang in your car, home or office. Choose from many shimmery shades of rhinestones and colored pencils to personalize your own bright and beautiful bloom. Register by calling 217-877-8174
Monday, June 8 - Ages 18+
5:30 to 7:00 p.m. - Registration Required
Join the diamond art trend by creating a shiny, fanciful flower to hang in your car, home or office. Choose from many shimmery shades of rhinestones and colored pencils to personalize your own bright and beautiful bloom. Register by calling 217-877-8174
This week starts our 2026 Summer Reading events, programs and challenges! If you haven't registered yet, you can still do so during regular library hours. Be sure to check the weekly Facebook calendar to keep track o f what's going on during the summer months.
TODAY'S THE DAY!
Plant a Seed... Read! 2026 Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Saturday, May 30 -
10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Sponsored by Conxxus
Enjoy creating massive bubbles, the MegaFoam Blaster with Absolute Science, and ice cream from The Frozen Spoon. Bring your family, your sweet tooth, and a towel because you’re going to get wet! Watch Facebook, the Village Vision & our website for more information about our 2026 Summer Reading Program.
Create Your Mini Art Show Entry
Monday, June 1 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
No Registration Required
Join us at the library for our first 2026 Summer Reading Program drop-in!
We’ll have mini canvases and supplies for anyone who wishes to put their imagination to good use and design a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Don’t worry if you feel your artistic talent is limited - there is no wrong way to get creative!
Monday, June 1 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
No Registration Required
Join us at the library for our first 2026 Summer Reading Program drop-in!
We’ll have mini canvases and supplies for anyone who wishes to put their imagination to good use and design a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Don’t worry if you feel your artistic talent is limited - there is no wrong way to get creative!
Congratulations to our 2026 Summer Reading Bookmark Contest winners! All of the wonderful submissions we received made it difficult for the library staff to choose just three. Be sure to grab your favorite next time you visit the library!
Our Summer Reading program registrations keep pouring in - including a whopping 78 people who have never participated in Summer Reading before! Come on in to Forsyth Public Library all this week during normal library hours to get you and your family registered. You'll complete an online registration form, we'll give you your reading log to mark off your progress and kids will receive their reading lanyard with their first brag tag of the summer.
Want to see all of the fun that we have planned? Click here to flip through our 2026 Summer Reading Program Activity Booklet: https://simplebooklet.com/2026srpbookletemail
Want to see all of the fun that we have planned? Click here to flip through our 2026 Summer Reading Program Activity Booklet: https://simplebooklet.com/2026srpbookletemail
The weather looks to be absolutely beautiful on Thursday, May 28 for our annual Larry Reed Memorial Youth Garden planting with help from the Decatur Garden Club. Bring the whole family @ 10 AM to help us plant flowers and get the library ready for summer!
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Don't forget about the Summer Reading Kick-Off Party on Saturday, May 30!
The word is out! Over 100 folks have already stopped by FPL to get signed up for our Summer Reading program in the first two days. Be sure to bring yourself and your family in during normal library hours to get registered, pick up your reading log, and check out our amazing prize options. Our program is open to everyone - not just Forsyth residents - and we'd love to have you join in the fun we have planned.
And don't forget to save the date for our Summer Reading Kick Off Party sponsored by Conxxus on Saturday, May 30, from 10 AM - 11:30 AM. We'll have the Mega Foam Blaster, giant bubbles, outdoor painting, a special visit from the Frozen Spoon Ice Cream Truck and more!
And don't forget to save the date for our Summer Reading Kick Off Party sponsored by Conxxus on Saturday, May 30, from 10 AM - 11:30 AM. We'll have the Mega Foam Blaster, giant bubbles, outdoor painting, a special visit from the Frozen Spoon Ice Cream Truck and more!
Larry Reed Memorial Youth Garden
Thursday, May 29
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Beautify the library by helping the Garden Club of Decatur plant flowers! You may even take away a few gardening tips.
All ages are welcome to participate.
Rain Date: Friday, May 29 at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 29
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Beautify the library by helping the Garden Club of Decatur plant flowers! You may even take away a few gardening tips.
All ages are welcome to participate.
Rain Date: Friday, May 29 at 10:00 a.m.
Today's the day! Summer Reading registration begins today, May 19. Stop by Forsyth Library during normal library hours over the next two weeks to get you and your family registered for our 2026 Summer Reading program. You'll also get first dibs on signing up for all of our Summer programs - everything from Music Bingo and Disney Family Trivia to our Sourdough Starter class and Teen Overlook Adventure Mini Golf & Ropes Course Party!
Want to see the full calendar of events and check out our program booklet? Head to https://www.forsythlibrary.com/o/fpl/page/summer-reading and get all of the info you need.
Want to see the full calendar of events and check out our program booklet? Head to https://www.forsythlibrary.com/o/fpl/page/summer-reading and get all of the info you need.
