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!
Back to School Locker Cork Board Drop-in
Tuesday, August 12 - 10:00 a.m.
Available While Supplies Last
Going back to school means having a locker to keep your things in. Why not make a personally designed cork board to give it a little pizzazz! It will come in handy to keep track of notes, school events, or fun photos with friends. We’ll have all the supplies you need to make yours as unique as you’d like it to be.
No registration is required and anyone can come in and create while supplies last.
Tuesday, August 12 - 10:00 a.m.
Available While Supplies Last
Going back to school means having a locker to keep your things in. Why not make a personally designed cork board to give it a little pizzazz! It will come in handy to keep track of notes, school events, or fun photos with friends. We’ll have all the supplies you need to make yours as unique as you’d like it to be.
No registration is required and anyone can come in and create while supplies last.
Kids' Last Daze of Summer Drop-in
Saturday, August 9
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Have a lazy, dazy day at the library making yourself into a suntanned pool pal! Design a paper doll to look like yourself or make your own special friend and add them to your decorated paper plate floatie. Available while supplies last
Saturday, August 9
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Have a lazy, dazy day at the library making yourself into a suntanned pool pal! Design a paper doll to look like yourself or make your own special friend and add them to your decorated paper plate floatie. Available while supplies last
Here's what's going on at the library this week!
Ice Cream for Breakfast!
Friday, August 8 - 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
All Ice Cream & Breakfast Lovers Welcome
Come have breakfast with us - an Ice Cream Breakfast, that is! We’ll have a few favorite ice cream flavors, as well as some yummy toppings such as sprinkles, flavored syrups, Fruity Pebbles, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. No registration required.
Friday, August 8 - 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
All Ice Cream & Breakfast Lovers Welcome
Come have breakfast with us - an Ice Cream Breakfast, that is! We’ll have a few favorite ice cream flavors, as well as some yummy toppings such as sprinkles, flavored syrups, Fruity Pebbles, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. No registration required.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregiver Wellness
Thursday, August 7 - 10:30 a.m.
Family caregivers and paid professional caregivers are welcome to attend. Get tips to help you stay mentally & emotionally healthy. A one hour professional development certificate is available to those who are present.
Thursday, August 7 - 10:30 a.m.
Family caregivers and paid professional caregivers are welcome to attend. Get tips to help you stay mentally & emotionally healthy. A one hour professional development certificate is available to those who are present.
Kids' Movie Day at the Library
Tuesday, August 5 - 10:00 a.m.
No Registration Required
Hey, Minecraft fans, join us for a viewing of A Minecraft Movie. We’ll have popcorn to munch on during the movie. You’re welcome to bring a pillow, blanket and/or stuffie if you’d like.
Tuesday, August 5 - 10:00 a.m.
No Registration Required
Hey, Minecraft fans, join us for a viewing of A Minecraft Movie. We’ll have popcorn to munch on during the movie. You’re welcome to bring a pillow, blanket and/or stuffie if you’d like.
PLEASE NOTE THE CORRECTION TO THE WEEKLY CALENDAR. Team Trivia will take place on Thursday, July 31 at 5:30 NOT Friday, August 1st. Thank you!
Here's what's happening at the library this week:
Light Switch Cover Design Drop-in
Saturday, August 2
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Add a little style to any room with a light switch cover designed by you! We’ll have single-switch plates along with all the things you need to get funky and get fancy. Use washi tape, gems and more to create a cool, new addition to your room.
No registration required - simply stop into the library and get crafty.
Saturday, August 2
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Add a little style to any room with a light switch cover designed by you! We’ll have single-switch plates along with all the things you need to get funky and get fancy. Use washi tape, gems and more to create a cool, new addition to your room.
No registration required - simply stop into the library and get crafty.
Don't forget: Our End of Summer Reading Party is taking place TOMORROW, Saturday, July 26 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for some wet and wild fun in the sun with two water slides and more. No registration required or age limit on who can attend, so grab your family and friends and come celebrate the end of summer!
We hope you've enjoyed our 2025 Summer Reading programs. Be sure to join us for our End-of-Summer Reading Party on Saturday. Here's what else is happening at the library this week:
ISAC College Application Workshop
Tuesday, July 22 - 5:30 p.m.
No Registration Required
Need some assistance getting your kids or yourself ready to apply for college? Come to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Workshop.
Tuesday, July 22 - 5:30 p.m.
No Registration Required
Need some assistance getting your kids or yourself ready to apply for college? Come to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Workshop.
End of Summer Reading Party
Saturday, July 26 - 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Everyone Welcome!
Join us for some wet and wild fun in the sun! Enjoy two water slides and more. No registration required or age limit on who can attend so grab your family and friends and come see us.
Saturday, July 26 - 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Everyone Welcome!
Join us for some wet and wild fun in the sun! Enjoy two water slides and more. No registration required or age limit on who can attend so grab your family and friends and come see us.
Story Time at the Library
Friday, July 18 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Join us in the library Program Room for our final Story Time of the season. We'll be reading stories about a favorite summertime treat... ice cream! We'll also have a fun edible craft to make that we bet you can guess what it is.
Friday, July 18 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Join us in the library Program Room for our final Story Time of the season. We'll be reading stories about a favorite summertime treat... ice cream! We'll also have a fun edible craft to make that we bet you can guess what it is.
It's our Final Foodie Friday this week! Drop in and help yourself to one of America's favorite snack chip brands. We'll have several different tasty flavors of Doritos. Crunch into some flavors you may not have tried before.
SPECIAL True Crime Event
Tuesday, July 15 - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Ages 18+
*Registration Required
Don’t miss our special July True Crime event tonight, featuring guest Sophie Howe, Forensic Chemistry Senior at Western Illinois University. Ms. Howe will be here to discuss several evidence testing techniques and to answer questions you may have. Call the library at 217-877-8174 to register. We still have spots available.
Tuesday, July 15 - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Ages 18+
*Registration Required
Don’t miss our special July True Crime event tonight, featuring guest Sophie Howe, Forensic Chemistry Senior at Western Illinois University. Ms. Howe will be here to discuss several evidence testing techniques and to answer questions you may have. Call the library at 217-877-8174 to register. We still have spots available.
Water Games at the Library
Tuesday, July 15 - 2:00 p.m.
All Welcome - No Registration
Today's the day to cool off with us during our fun-filled Water Games outdoors! There will be lots of water balloons and more to go around. Be sure to dress accordingly and bring a towel. Everyone is bound to get wet somehow!
Tuesday, July 15 - 2:00 p.m.
All Welcome - No Registration
Today's the day to cool off with us during our fun-filled Water Games outdoors! There will be lots of water balloons and more to go around. Be sure to dress accordingly and bring a towel. Everyone is bound to get wet somehow!
Tie Dye Day Outdoors at the Library
Thursday, July 17 - 10:00 a.m.
No Registration Required
Come get funky with us and make your own awesome tie dye creation. We’ll be out in front of the library for this cool event.
All ages are welcome so grab your gang and come on out! Be sure to dress accordingly. We’re providing rubber gloves to keep your hands clean, but dye on your clothes is always a possibility.
Thursday, July 17 - 10:00 a.m.
No Registration Required
Come get funky with us and make your own awesome tie dye creation. We’ll be out in front of the library for this cool event.
All ages are welcome so grab your gang and come on out! Be sure to dress accordingly. We’re providing rubber gloves to keep your hands clean, but dye on your clothes is always a possibility.
SPECIAL True Crime Event
Tuesday, July 15 - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Ages 18+
Registration Required
Don’t miss our special July True Crime event as we have a guest presenter. Sophie Howe, Forensic Chemistry Senior at Western Illinois University, will be here to discuss several evidence testing techniques and to answer questions you may have. Registration is required for this event. Call the library at 217-877-8174 or register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-true-crime-event-at-the-library-tickets-1469996702709?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Tuesday, July 15 - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Ages 18+
Registration Required
Don’t miss our special July True Crime event as we have a guest presenter. Sophie Howe, Forensic Chemistry Senior at Western Illinois University, will be here to discuss several evidence testing techniques and to answer questions you may have. Registration is required for this event. Call the library at 217-877-8174 or register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-true-crime-event-at-the-library-tickets-1469996702709?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
