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!
As we wrap up a year of work supported by a grant from the Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board (ISHRAB), we want to take a moment to express our sincere thanks for their support.
This grant made it possible to process and preserve five local historical collections, expanding access to the community’s heritage. The collections completed through this project include:
📂 Forsyth Grade School Collection
📂 Rural Schools Collection
📂 Hickory Point Historical Society Collection
📂 Forsyth Board of Trustees Minutes 1958-current
📂 Forsyth Public Library Commission/Committee Minutes
Each of these collections now has a finding aid, archival preservation housing, and increased discoverability for researchers and future generations. Photos from these collections are also available online at: https://forsyth.omeka.net/collections/browse
We are proud of the work accomplished over the past year and deeply grateful to ISHRAB for investing in local history preservation.
Switch Mario Party Drop-in
Monday, June 23 - 10:00 a.m.
All Ages Welcome
Today is Party Time at the library... Mario Party Time! We’re setting up the Switch again for some more gaming fun. Everyone wishing to play will take turns so everyone gets a chance. Join us to get down with Mario, Princess Peach and all your other favorite characters!
It's week 4 of Summer Reading and here's what's happening at the library this week:
Family Game Day
Saturday, June 21
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Grab the family and have some fun at the library today because it's Family Game Day! We'll have lots of games to choose from for all ages. Let your competitive side out and have a great time!
Today is Week 3 of Foodie Friday and it's Oreo Day! Don't forget to have a few when you visit the library today. Available while supplies last.
ICash Event
Wednesday, June 25
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Stop in Wednesday, June 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and find out if you have money out there just waiting to be collected.
Design Your Own Poke' Ball
Thursday, June 19 - 10:00 a.m.
No Registration Required
Hey, all you Pokemon Trainers! Don't forget that today is the day to come to the library to Design your own Poke’ Ball! We’ll have all the necessary supplies, including paint sticks, washi tape, stickers and a wooden craft ball. We’ll even have a picture of various Poke’ Balls to help get you inspired. All ages of trainers are welcome to get creative at the library so you can Catch ‘Em All!
Children's Museum of Illinois
Tuesday, June 24 - 2:00 p.m.
No Registration Required
The Children’s Museum of Illinois will be visiting us for a dino-mite afternoon of fun! Come be a mini paleontologist with the Museum’s Dino Bones, plus create your own fossil painting to take home.
No Registration Required
Just Dino Stomp On In!
Switch Mario Party Drop-in
Monday, June 23 - 10:00 a.m.
All Ages Welcome
We’re getting out the Nintendo Switch again and this time we’ll be playing Mario Party! Everyone wishing to play will take turns competing for fun because we’re all winners here. Join us to get down with Mario, Princess Peach and all your other favorite characters!
Exploring Ancestry.com
Wednesday, June 18 - 10:00 a.m.
No Registration Required
If you're curious about your family history, today is the day to join us at 10:00 a.m. for a hands-on class using Ancestry.com. We'll cover beginner tips and tricks to help you get started in your genealogy search. A few library computers will be available, but feel free to bring your own laptop if you have one! If you can’t make the class, schedule a one-on-one session with Forsyth Historical Archivist, Tina Horve. Simply send an email to fplarchives@forsyth-il.org with your request.
Week 3 of our Summer Reading Foodie Fridays brings you an all-time favorite - Oreo Cookies! There will be a lot to choose from while supplies last.
Story Time at the Park
Friday, June 20 - 10:00 a.m.
Forsyth Park near the Stage
The weather hasn't been very cooperative this summer, but we're finally getting a start on Story Time at the Park! Join Michelle at the Main Park near the stage (just down the hill from the big playground) for stories and fun. Our theme for this week is Oceans with fun stories and a tasty edible craft. All ages are welcome!
Today is Messtival 2025 and the day promises to be as much messy fun as last year. We'll have some repeat events and a few new ones, as well. Be sure to dress accordingly because we promise you won't leave clean. After all, it's Messtival 2025!
We're hiring! Please share widely and help us find an amazing Youth Services Librarian to join our team at Forsyth Public Library.
Forsyth Public Library is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Youth Services Librarian. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can enthusiastically engage with children and families and provide top-notch programming opportunities. Excellent communication skills are a must.
The preferred candidate will have at least 4 years of experience working with children and families. Library experience is a plus but not required. This is a permanent position, averaging 30-35 hours per week. The anticipated schedule will be Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:40 AM – 5 PM and Wednesdays from 8:00 AM – 2 PM with 1-2 scheduled Saturdays per month from 8:30 AM – 1 PM. Anticipated salary will be $18.50+/hr dependent on experience.
The Youth Services Librarian will:
Plan and lead weekly Story Time and Toddler Time activities as well as monthly Kids’ Club offerings, Summer Reading programming and family-friendly drop-in activities
Assist in coordinating outreach initiatives to area schools and organizations and represent FPL at community events
Evaluate and select youth and young adult print and non-print materials to ensure a diverse and thoughtful collection
Provide reader’s advisory for youth and young adults, suggest materials to suit specific needs or interests, and assist youth, young adults and parents in locating materials
Create displays, bulletin boards, and other visual enhancements for the library
Exhibit excellent customer service at all times
Assist patrons at the circulation desk, on the phone, and via email
Other tasks as required
TO APPLY: Please submit a resume, letter of interest, and the names of 3 professional references to Library Director Melanie Weigel at forsythpubliclibrary1@gmail.com. Interviews may begin as soon as June 30, 2025. Applications received after July 3, 2025, may not be considered.
Design Your Own Poke' Ball
Thursday, June 19 - 10:00 a.m.
No Registration Required
Hey, all you Pokemon Trainers! Come in and design your own Poke’ Ball! We’ll have all the necessary supplies, including paint sticks, washi tape, stickers and a wooden craft ball. We’ll even have a picture of various Poke’ Balls to help get you inspired. All ages of trainers are welcome to get creative at the library so you can Catch ‘Em All!
True Crime Club
3rd Tuesday of each Month
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Ages 18+
No 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 June, we’ll be meeting on Tuesday, June 17.
Join us for an interesting night of True Crime Trivia. Test your knowledge of serial killers past and present, heinous murders, fictional books, television and movies, as well as general criminal activity across the board. The True Crime Club attendee with the most points will be awarded a nifty prize.
It's week 3 of Summer Reading and here's what's happening at the library this week:
