Evening Story Time with Miss Vanessa
Tuesday, January 20 - 5:45 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dream for all!
Tuesday, January 20 - 5:45 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dream for all!
Makers & Masterminds Kids’ Club Back in 2026
Tuesday, January 27 - 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Ages 6 and up
Have you ever been curious about how things work? Have you ever wanted to perform your own science experiment but aren’t sure how? Join us at Makers & Masterminds where we’ll be working with a variety of STEM/STEAM projects each month!
For questions about the club, please call Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian,
at 217-877-8174
Tuesday, January 27 - 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Ages 6 and up
Have you ever been curious about how things work? Have you ever wanted to perform your own science experiment but aren’t sure how? Join us at Makers & Masterminds where we’ll be working with a variety of STEM/STEAM projects each month!
For questions about the club, please call Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian,
at 217-877-8174
Keeping his dream alive
This week at the library:
FPL Toy Swap
Just a few more days to bring your used toys to the library during regular hours (last day Wed., Jan. 21)
Bring your gently used toys - no more than 10 - to the circulation desk January 12 through 21 during regular library hours. You will receive one ticket for each toy, with a maximum of 10 tickets.
*Bring no more than 10 toys. Examples of toys to bring include complete puzzles, games, wooden toys, toy sets, action figures, construction toys, educational toys, physical activity toys, etc.
*No toys will be accepted the day of the swap (January 24).
*The swap is a “toy for a toy” regardless of the original cost.
*NO cloth/fabric toys or toys intended to be put in a child’s mouth (teething items, etc.). We also cannot accept "Happy Meal"-type toys.
*Toys should be clean and in working condition (no missing parts, please).
Staff reserve the right to refuse toys that do not meet the requirements.
If you would like to donate toys instead of getting tickets to swap, we will gladly accept up to 10 items that meet our requirements.
Come back with your tickets on Saturday, January 24 and "shop" for some new-to-you toys from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Any leftover toys will be made available to the public at 11:30 a.m.
Just a few more days to bring your used toys to the library during regular hours (last day Wed., Jan. 21)
Bring your gently used toys - no more than 10 - to the circulation desk January 12 through 21 during regular library hours. You will receive one ticket for each toy, with a maximum of 10 tickets.
*Bring no more than 10 toys. Examples of toys to bring include complete puzzles, games, wooden toys, toy sets, action figures, construction toys, educational toys, physical activity toys, etc.
*No toys will be accepted the day of the swap (January 24).
*The swap is a “toy for a toy” regardless of the original cost.
*NO cloth/fabric toys or toys intended to be put in a child’s mouth (teething items, etc.). We also cannot accept "Happy Meal"-type toys.
*Toys should be clean and in working condition (no missing parts, please).
Staff reserve the right to refuse toys that do not meet the requirements.
If you would like to donate toys instead of getting tickets to swap, we will gladly accept up to 10 items that meet our requirements.
Come back with your tickets on Saturday, January 24 and "shop" for some new-to-you toys from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Any leftover toys will be made available to the public at 11:30 a.m.
Here at Forsyth Public Library, we love being part of a fantastic local library community! There are so many great programs and resources available at our surrounding libraries, and you don't have to be a library card holder to participate. Take a look at these fun classes at @Barclay, @Maroa and @Mt. Zion.
Indoor Snowball Fight Drop-in
Thursday, January 22 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Everyone Welcome!
Ever wanted to have a snowball fight inside? Well, now’s your chance! Visit the library and have a blast throwing all the snowballs you want without having to worry about a cold, wet mess.
Thursday, January 22 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Everyone Welcome!
Ever wanted to have a snowball fight inside? Well, now’s your chance! Visit the library and have a blast throwing all the snowballs you want without having to worry about a cold, wet mess.
Hey patrons, would you be interested in playing Mahjong at the library?
If so, enter your name in the comments. You’ll be contacted about a start time should we receive enough interest.
Thank you!
If so, enter your name in the comments. You’ll be contacted about a start time should we receive enough interest.
Thank you!
Kid's Pokemon Club Is Back Today with a New Time
Tuesday, January 13 - 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 Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
Tuesday, January 13 - 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 Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
The library will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, January 20
***Join Us Tonight at our NEW TIME!*** Kid's Pokemon Club at the Library
Tuesday, January 13 - 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 Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
Tuesday, January 13 - 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 Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
Story Time with Miss Vanessa
Friday, January 16 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Join Miss Vanessa to see how Colors Make The World Go Round!
Friday, January 16 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Join Miss Vanessa to see how Colors Make The World Go Round!
Melting Snowman Night Light Drop-in
Saturday, January 17 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome
Do you want to build a snowman? How about a melting snowman with a light-up nose? We’ll have all the supplies you need.
But don’t wait too long – supplies are limited and will melt away fast.
Saturday, January 17 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome
Do you want to build a snowman? How about a melting snowman with a light-up nose? We’ll have all the supplies you need.
But don’t wait too long – supplies are limited and will melt away fast.
Kids LEGO Builders Club
Tuesday, January 20
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 Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian,
at 217-877-8174
Tuesday, January 20
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 Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian,
at 217-877-8174
FPL Toy Swap
Toy Drop-off begins TODAY, January 12 through January 21
during regular library hours
Beginning today, bring your gently used toys - no more than 10 - to the circulation desk during regular library hours. You will receive one ticket for each toy, with a maximum of 10 tickets.
*Bring no more than 10 toys. Examples of toys to bring include complete puzzles, games, wooden toys, toy sets, action figures, construction toys, educational toys, physical activity toys, etc.
*No toys will be accepted the day of the swap (January 24).
*The swap is a “toy for a toy” regardless of the original cost.
*NO cloth/fabric toys or toys intended to be put in a child’s mouth (teething items, etc.). We also cannot accept "Happy Meal"-type toys.
*Toys should be clean and in working condition (no missing parts, please).
Staff reserve the right to refuse toys that do not meet the requirements.
If you would like to donate toys instead of getting tickets to swap, we will gladly accept up to 10 items that meet our requirements.
Come back with your tickets on Saturday, January 24 and "shop" for some new-to-you toys from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Any leftover toys will be made available to the public at 11:30 a.m.
Toy Drop-off begins TODAY, January 12 through January 21
during regular library hours
Beginning today, bring your gently used toys - no more than 10 - to the circulation desk during regular library hours. You will receive one ticket for each toy, with a maximum of 10 tickets.
*Bring no more than 10 toys. Examples of toys to bring include complete puzzles, games, wooden toys, toy sets, action figures, construction toys, educational toys, physical activity toys, etc.
*No toys will be accepted the day of the swap (January 24).
*The swap is a “toy for a toy” regardless of the original cost.
*NO cloth/fabric toys or toys intended to be put in a child’s mouth (teething items, etc.). We also cannot accept "Happy Meal"-type toys.
*Toys should be clean and in working condition (no missing parts, please).
Staff reserve the right to refuse toys that do not meet the requirements.
If you would like to donate toys instead of getting tickets to swap, we will gladly accept up to 10 items that meet our requirements.
Come back with your tickets on Saturday, January 24 and "shop" for some new-to-you toys from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Any leftover toys will be made available to the public at 11:30 a.m.
This week at FPL:
Kid’s Movie Day at the Library
Friday, January 16 - 1:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome
Bring your favorite movie-watching stuffy buddy and enjoy the live action Snow White! No registration necessary, just drop on in. We’ll also have FREE POPCORN!
Friday, January 16 - 1:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome
Bring your favorite movie-watching stuffy buddy and enjoy the live action Snow White! No registration necessary, just drop on in. We’ll also have FREE POPCORN!
Evening Story Time with Miss Vanessa is Back!
Tuesday, January 13 - 5:45 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
It's National Rubber Duck Day! Listen to a quacking good story and dress your own rubber duckie however you choose!
Tuesday, January 13 - 5:45 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
It's National Rubber Duck Day! Listen to a quacking good story and dress your own rubber duckie however you choose!
FREE CHRISTMAS TREES! - First Come, First Served
6 foot prelit tree
9 foot prelit tree - small portion of the lights at the bottom don't work
No holds; first to pick it up and haul it away themselves gets it.
6 foot prelit tree
9 foot prelit tree - small portion of the lights at the bottom don't work
No holds; first to pick it up and haul it away themselves gets it.
FPL Toy Swap
Saturday, January 24 - 10:00 a.m.
Our kids grow up and grow out of toys that they used to play with. If you have toys that your children no longer use, consider swapping them for something new-to-you!
Bring your gently used toys - no more than 10 - to the circulation desk January 12 through 21 during regular library hours. You will receive one ticket for each toy, with a maximum of 10 tickets. Come back with your tickets on Saturday, January 24 and "shop" for some new-to-you toys from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Any leftover toys will be made available to the public at 11:30 a.m.
Bring no more than 10 toys. Examples of toys to bring include complete puzzles, games, wooden toys, toy sets, action figures, construction toys, educational toys, physical activity toys, etc.
No toys will be accepted the day of the swap (January 24).
The swap is a “toy for a toy” regardless of the original cost.
NO cloth/fabric toys or toys intended to be put in a child’s mouth (teething items, etc.). We also cannot accept "Happy Meal"-type toys.
Toys should be clean and in working condition (no missing parts, please).
Staff reserve the right to refuse toys that do not meet the requirements.
If you would like to donate toys instead of getting tickets to swap, we will gladly accept up to 10 items that meet our requirements.
Saturday, January 24 - 10:00 a.m.
Our kids grow up and grow out of toys that they used to play with. If you have toys that your children no longer use, consider swapping them for something new-to-you!
Bring your gently used toys - no more than 10 - to the circulation desk January 12 through 21 during regular library hours. You will receive one ticket for each toy, with a maximum of 10 tickets. Come back with your tickets on Saturday, January 24 and "shop" for some new-to-you toys from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Any leftover toys will be made available to the public at 11:30 a.m.
Bring no more than 10 toys. Examples of toys to bring include complete puzzles, games, wooden toys, toy sets, action figures, construction toys, educational toys, physical activity toys, etc.
No toys will be accepted the day of the swap (January 24).
The swap is a “toy for a toy” regardless of the original cost.
NO cloth/fabric toys or toys intended to be put in a child’s mouth (teething items, etc.). We also cannot accept "Happy Meal"-type toys.
Toys should be clean and in working condition (no missing parts, please).
Staff reserve the right to refuse toys that do not meet the requirements.
If you would like to donate toys instead of getting tickets to swap, we will gladly accept up to 10 items that meet our requirements.
