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Music Bingo with Prairie Fire DJ Service
Thursday, September 4 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Ages 12 and up - Registration Required
FPL is excited to sponsor our first ever 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 or through eventbrite.com
Music Bingo with Prairie Fire DJ Service
Thursday, September 4 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Ages 12 and up - Registration Required
FPL is excited to sponsor our first ever 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 or through eventbrite.com


To register or if you should have any questions about this 4 week, 8 part program, please contact Tara Voorhees at 217-428-0013 or the library at 217-877-8174. Class size is limited so call today!


***NEW***
Evening Story Time with Miss Vanessa
Beginning Tuesday, September 2 - 5:30 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
If it's difficult to get to Story Time on Fridays, we have something new that might be for you! Join us on Tuesday evenings for Story Time with Miss Vanessa at 5:30 p.m. beginning September 2. Don't worry - our regular Friday Story Time will still take place at 10:00 a.m. Now you can come to one or both sessions if you choose!
Evening Story Time with Miss Vanessa
Beginning Tuesday, September 2 - 5:30 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
If it's difficult to get to Story Time on Fridays, we have something new that might be for you! Join us on Tuesday evenings for Story Time with Miss Vanessa at 5:30 p.m. beginning September 2. Don't worry - our regular Friday Story Time will still take place at 10:00 a.m. Now you can come to one or both sessions if you choose!


See what's happening at FPL this week!


Craft Stick Family Portrait Drop-in
Saturday, August 30
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Why spend a ton on fancy family photos - bring the kids and let them create your next portrait using craft sticks! See your family through your children’s eyes as they get creative with paper, markers and popsicle sticks. Prepare for cuteness overload!
While Supplies Last
Saturday, August 30
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Why spend a ton on fancy family photos - bring the kids and let them create your next portrait using craft sticks! See your family through your children’s eyes as they get creative with paper, markers and popsicle sticks. Prepare for cuteness overload!
While Supplies Last


Music Bingo with Prairie Fire DJ Service
Thursday, September 4 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Ages 12 and up - Registration Required
FPL is excited to sponsor our first ever 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 or through eventbrite.com
Thursday, September 4 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Ages 12 and up - Registration Required
FPL is excited to sponsor our first ever 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 or through eventbrite.com


Create-a-Card Drop-in
Tuesday, August 26 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome
Dear Patrons,
Stop into FPL to create a note of kindness for someone you love or who needs a few encouraging words. We’ll have the supplies you’ll need to make your sentiments colorful, shiny and bright. Take your card with you and make someone’s day.
Available while supplies last
Tuesday, August 26 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome
Dear Patrons,
Stop into FPL to create a note of kindness for someone you love or who needs a few encouraging words. We’ll have the supplies you’ll need to make your sentiments colorful, shiny and bright. Take your card with you and make someone’s day.
Available while supplies last


Kids' Back to School Challenge
Beginning Monday, August 18 through Saturday, August 23
during regular library hours
It may be time for the kids to head back to school, but the Forsyth Library is still the place to be!
Stop in during the week of August 18 through 23 and receive a Back to School treat bag loaded with fun goodies, participate in our newest Scavenger Hunt and get your name on the Star Student Window of Fame!
Parents, be sure to grab our August/September calendar to keep track of what’s going on all month at FPL. Visit our website and Facebook page, as well.
Beginning Monday, August 18 through Saturday, August 23
during regular library hours
It may be time for the kids to head back to school, but the Forsyth Library is still the place to be!
Stop in during the week of August 18 through 23 and receive a Back to School treat bag loaded with fun goodies, participate in our newest Scavenger Hunt and get your name on the Star Student Window of Fame!
Parents, be sure to grab our August/September calendar to keep track of what’s going on all month at FPL. Visit our website and Facebook page, as well.


Create-a-Card Drop-in
Tuesday, August 26 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome
Dear Patrons,
Stop into FPL to create a note of kindness for someone you love or who needs a few encouraging words. We’ll have the supplies you’ll need to make your sentiments colorful, shiny and bright. Take your card with you and make someone’s day.
Available while supplies last
Tuesday, August 26 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome
Dear Patrons,
Stop into FPL to create a note of kindness for someone you love or who needs a few encouraging words. We’ll have the supplies you’ll need to make your sentiments colorful, shiny and bright. Take your card with you and make someone’s day.
Available while supplies last


Check out what's happening at the library this week!


Things are happening at FPL this September. Over the next few weeks we'll be posting information about our NEW kids' clubs. We have lots of fun programs, events and drop-ins to look forward to, as well.


***NEW*** Kids' LEGO Builders Club
September 2, October 7, November 6 & December 9
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
All Builders Welcome!
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 Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
September 2, October 7, November 6 & December 9
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
All Builders Welcome!
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 Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174


Create with Air Dry Clay Drop-in
Saturday, August 23 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All Sculptors Welcome
Create anything you can imagine with air dry clay.
Saturday, August 23 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All Sculptors Welcome
Create anything you can imagine with air dry clay.


LEGO Night at the Library
Tuesday, August 19 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
All LEGO Fans Welcome
We love LEGOs at the library! It’s a blast watching our patrons - young and old - use their imaginations. Join us and show us how it’s done!
Tuesday, August 19 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
All LEGO Fans Welcome
We love LEGOs at the library! It’s a blast watching our patrons - young and old - use their imaginations. Join us and show us how it’s done!


To register or if you should have any questions about this 4 week, 8 part program, please contact Tara Voorhees at 217-428-0013 or the library at 217-877-8174. Class size is limited so call today!


Here's what's happening at the library this week!


School Pride Backpack Button Drop-in
Saturday, August 16
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Would you like a badge to show your school spirit, but it’s not easy to find one? We have the answer to that - come to the library and make your own! We have all the necessary supplies and equipment to do so. You can choose your school logo or draw your own picture or write your own phrase, then use our button press to finish it off. See us and get back-to-school ready! While supplies last
Saturday, August 16
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Would you like a badge to show your school spirit, but it’s not easy to find one? We have the answer to that - come to the library and make your own! We have all the necessary supplies and equipment to do so. You can choose your school logo or draw your own picture or write your own phrase, then use our button press to finish it off. See us and get back-to-school ready! While supplies last


Congratulations to all of our 2025 Summer Reading Winners! We hope you enjoy your prizes as much as we enjoyed seeing your happy faces. Have a wonderful rest of your summer!


School Pride Backpack Button Drop-in
Saturday, August 16 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
While supplies last
Would you like a badge to show your school spirit, but it’s not easy to find one? We have the answer to that - come to the library and make your own! We have all the necessary supplies and equipment to do so. You can choose your school logo or draw your own picture or write your own phrase, then use our button press to finish it off. See us and get back-to-school ready!
Saturday, August 16 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
While supplies last
Would you like a badge to show your school spirit, but it’s not easy to find one? We have the answer to that - come to the library and make your own! We have all the necessary supplies and equipment to do so. You can choose your school logo or draw your own picture or write your own phrase, then use our button press to finish it off. See us and get back-to-school ready!


Community Garden Update:
Thanks to the support of our generous patrons, year one of our Community Garden has been a great success! Interested in trying a taste of what we've grown? Just inside the library, you'll find our Forsyth Community Garden table. There, we share everything from our garden as well as invite other gardeners to bring in any extras they might have. Over the last week, we've given away peaches, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, basil, chives, mint and more. We invite you to stop in and get a taste of our Community Garden goodness!




