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.
Look what's happening at the library this week:
Adult Spring Wreath Program
Saturday, March 14 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Registration Required
Goodbye Winter, So Long Snow
It’s Time to Watch the Flowers Grow!
Celebrate the beauty of spring at the library. Register to create an adorable spring wreath and add a little brightness and whimsey to any room.
Registration Required by calling 217-877-8174. Don’t wait - space is limited!
Saturday, March 14 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Registration Required
Goodbye Winter, So Long Snow
It’s Time to Watch the Flowers Grow!
Celebrate the beauty of spring at the library. Register to create an adorable spring wreath and add a little brightness and whimsey to any room.
Registration Required by calling 217-877-8174. Don’t wait - space is limited!
3.14 is National Pi(e) Day!
FPL is celebrating Friday, March 13
during regular hours while supplies last
Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant Pi. It’s observed on March 14 since 3, 1, & 4 are the first three significant figures of Pi. That being said, we at the library are more interested in PIE! Stop in for a free slice but be sure you don’t wait too long. Unlike Pi, our pie isn’t infinite.
FPL is celebrating Friday, March 13
during regular hours while supplies last
Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant Pi. It’s observed on March 14 since 3, 1, & 4 are the first three significant figures of Pi. That being said, we at the library are more interested in PIE! Stop in for a free slice but be sure you don’t wait too long. Unlike Pi, our pie isn’t infinite.
Story Times at the Library
Tuesday Evening, March 10 - 5:45 p.m.
Friday Morning, March 13 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Tuesday Evening, March 10 - 5:45 p.m.
Friday Morning, March 13 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
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
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
Do YOU have information that could help solve a cold case?
***SPOTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE***
Bob Cyphers: Murder & Mayhem in the Midwest
Monday, March 16 - 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Registration Required - Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 or by using the link: https://BobCyphers.eventbrite.com
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.
***SPOTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE***
Bob Cyphers: Murder & Mayhem in the Midwest
Monday, March 16 - 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Registration Required - Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 or by using the link: https://BobCyphers.eventbrite.com
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.
Pirate & Princess Party
Saturday, March 7
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Registration Required
Costumes Arrrh Encouraged! Join us for games, crafts, treats and more!
Registration is open until Friday, March 6 at 4:30 p.m. Call the library at 217-877-8174.
Saturday, March 7
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Registration Required
Costumes Arrrh Encouraged! Join us for games, crafts, treats and more!
Registration is open until Friday, March 6 at 4:30 p.m. Call the library at 217-877-8174.
Story Times at the Library
Tuesday Evening, March 3 at 5:45 p.m.
Friday Morning, March 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
This week is about the great children's author, Dr. Seuss whose birthday is March 2. Hear some of his stories and create a cute craft to take home.
Tuesday Evening, March 3 at 5:45 p.m.
Friday Morning, March 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
This week is about the great children's author, Dr. Seuss whose birthday is March 2. Hear some of his stories and create a cute craft to take home.
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
