The Forsyth Public Library is CLOSED today, Wednesday, February 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for carpet cleaning. We will then be open from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
There will be NO BabyTALK Wednesday, February 11.
Evening Story Time at the Library
Tuesday, February 17 - 5:45 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
It's cool to be kind and that's just what we'll be reading about on Random Acts of Kindness Day!
Tuesday, February 17 - 5:45 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
It's cool to be kind and that's just what we'll be reading about on Random Acts of Kindness Day!
Story Time with Miss Vanessa
Friday, February 13 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Celebrate and learn about Valentine's Day with Miss Vanessa!
Friday, February 13 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Celebrate and learn about Valentine's Day with Miss Vanessa!
Evening Story Time with Miss Vanessa
Friday, February 10 - 5:45 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Get your robot on with Miss Vanessa tonight!
Friday, February 10 - 5:45 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Get your robot on with Miss Vanessa tonight!
CLOSED President's Day
Save the Date!
Pirate & Princess Party!
Saturday, March 7 - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Community Room
Costumes Arrrh Encouraged! Join us for games, crafts, treats and more!
Registration Required - Call the Library (217-877-8174) or Register Online at
pirateandprincessparty.eventbrite.com
Pirate & Princess Party!
Saturday, March 7 - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Community Room
Costumes Arrrh Encouraged! Join us for games, crafts, treats and more!
Registration Required - Call the Library (217-877-8174) or Register Online at
pirateandprincessparty.eventbrite.com
Happy Valentine's Day!
Kids Movie Day at the Library
Friday, February 13 - 1:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome
Come watch one of last year’s favorites, live-action Lilo & Stitch. Bring a blanket and enjoy some FREE POPCORN, as well as the movie. No registration required.
Friday, February 13 - 1:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome
Come watch one of last year’s favorites, live-action Lilo & Stitch. Bring a blanket and enjoy some FREE POPCORN, as well as the movie. No registration required.
The Forsyth Public Library will be CLOSED on Wednesday, February 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for carpet cleaning. We will then be open from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
There will be NO BabyTALK Wednesday, February 11.
There will be NO BabyTALK Wednesday, February 11.
Photo Tile Drop-in
Saturday, February 14
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Choose a favorite photo to bring to the library. Staff will help you make a copy that you can decoupage onto a tile to create a very special keepsake. You can use it as a coaster, add ribbon to make an ornament or gift it to a special someone.
All ages are welcome. Available while supplies last.
Saturday, February 14
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Choose a favorite photo to bring to the library. Staff will help you make a copy that you can decoupage onto a tile to create a very special keepsake. You can use it as a coaster, add ribbon to make an ornament or gift it to a special someone.
All ages are welcome. Available while supplies last.
Shout out to our newest 2026 FPL Summer Reading sponsors - 121 Coffee Run, The Perfect Pair Vendor Market, Colleen Brinkoetter Realtor and Cavanaugh Orthodontic Care! We are so appreciative of the support we receive from these fantastic local businesses. Is your family or business is interested in being a Summer Reading sponsor? Full info is available here: https://5il.co/3tkti.
What’s in My Food?: Chemicals & Safety Watch Party
University of Illinois Extension
Tuesday, February 10 - 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Registration Required - https://Whatsinmyfooduofi.eventbrite.com
or by scanning the QR Code
Ever wonder what’s really in your food? In this eye-opening class, we’ll take a walk through the world of food chemicals - both natural and artificial. Learn how to identify them, understand their impact on food safety and weigh the pros and cons of their use. From naturally occurring compounds to additives in processed food, you’ll gain the knowledge to make informed choices about what you eat. Get ready to decode food labels, bust myths and take control of your plate!
University of Illinois Extension
Tuesday, February 10 - 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Registration Required - https://Whatsinmyfooduofi.eventbrite.com
or by scanning the QR Code
Ever wonder what’s really in your food? In this eye-opening class, we’ll take a walk through the world of food chemicals - both natural and artificial. Learn how to identify them, understand their impact on food safety and weigh the pros and cons of their use. From naturally occurring compounds to additives in processed food, you’ll gain the knowledge to make informed choices about what you eat. Get ready to decode food labels, bust myths and take control of your plate!
***Valentine Mailbox Drop-in is Tonight!***
Thursday, February 5 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
or while supplies last
Make yourself an adorable Valentine Mailbox to hold all the sweet cards you’ll receive from friends and loved ones. No registration, no age limit! Just stop in.
Thursday, February 5 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
or while supplies last
Make yourself an adorable Valentine Mailbox to hold all the sweet cards you’ll receive from friends and loved ones. No registration, no age limit! Just stop in.
This little bear is missing his person. If he's yours or you know who he belongs to, the library is keeping him safe and warm until you return. We all Believe we can get him back to his loved one.
Story Time with Miss Vanessa
Friday, February 6 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
It's Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! Join us for a sweet stories and a treat.
Friday, February 6 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
It's Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! Join us for a sweet stories and a treat.
We hope to see you TODAY, February 3, 2026, at 4 PM for Community Watch!
What do Diamonds Family Restaurant, Krekel's Forsyth, Illini Supply, DahlHouse Real Estate, Horve Builders and Garner & Hoadley Autobody have in common? These amazing local businesses routinely step up to help support their community, and Forsyth Public Library is absolutely thrilled to have them as sponsors for our 2026 Summer Reading Program. Please help us show our appreciation by supporting their businesses whenever you can.
If your family or business is interested in being a Summer Reading sponsor, it's not too late! Full info is available here: https://5il.co/3tkti. Our Summer Reading program kicks off in May and the fun lasts all summer long. During that time, hundreds of kids, teens and adults will take part by recording their reading time to earn prizes, attending programs and classes, and joining in our celebration. We have BIG plans for expanding our Summer Reading program and we appreciate the community support to make that happen.
If your family or business is interested in being a Summer Reading sponsor, it's not too late! Full info is available here: https://5il.co/3tkti. Our Summer Reading program kicks off in May and the fun lasts all summer long. During that time, hundreds of kids, teens and adults will take part by recording their reading time to earn prizes, attending programs and classes, and joining in our celebration. We have BIG plans for expanding our Summer Reading program and we appreciate the community support to make that happen.
See what's happening this week at FPL!
While it may be freezing outside, our staff here at Forsyth Public Library are already thinking about summer! Our Summer Reading program kicks off in May and the fun lasts all summer long. During that time, hundreds of kids, teens and adults will take part by recording their reading time to earn prizes, attending programs and classes, and joining in our celebration.
Our 2026 Summer Reading theme is “Plant a Seed... Read!” and we need your help to do just that! We have BIG plans for expanding our Summer Reading program and we are looking for local businesses and individuals/families who would be interested in showing their support of FPL by becoming a Summer Reading sponsor.
Summer Reading Sponsors will receive:
- Recognition in the Village of Forsyth & Forsyth Public Library monthly newsletter, The Village Vision, which is seen by 1,650+ households in the community as well as shared on both websites
- Social Media Shout Outs on the Village of Forsyth and Forsyth Public Library’s Facebook pages acknowledging your support to our 8,500+ followers
- Your name and/or logo on our Sponsors banner displayed at FPL all summer long
Levels of Sponsorship include:
$500 - Program Sponsors: Each week, families gather on Tuesday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. for our weekly program. Anticipated programs include Mad Science’s Fire & Ice Show, Wild Time Exotics, Macon County Conservation’s STARLab and many others. Your support helps us bring in these outside presenters and make Tuesdays the highlight of the week!
$250 - Weekly Class Sponsors: All throughout the summers, our schedule is FULL of informative and engaging classes that kids, teens and adults can participate in. Tentative options include everything from teen-friendly cooking classes like “Will it Waffle?” and experiment-focused STEM classes for kids to gardening and craft classes for adults. There’s always something happening at FPL and your support makes these classes possible.
$100 - Community Garden Sponsors: Officially launched in 2025, the Forsyth Community Garden is back for its second season. Your generosity helps us grow and maintain the garden with all produce being shared right back into our community through the Sharing Table in the library.
$50 - Foodie Friday Taste Tests: Each Friday, we invite library patrons to broaden their horizons by taste testing a fun new food. In the past, we’ve tasted everything from unique flavors of fan-favorite Oreos to international candies and everything in between.
To find a printable PDF version of the attached forms, please visit: https://5il.co/3tkti
We appreciate your support! If you have questions about sponsorships, don’t hesitate to reach out to Library Director, Melanie Weigel at 217-877-8174 or mweigel@forsyth-il.gov.
Our 2026 Summer Reading theme is “Plant a Seed... Read!” and we need your help to do just that! We have BIG plans for expanding our Summer Reading program and we are looking for local businesses and individuals/families who would be interested in showing their support of FPL by becoming a Summer Reading sponsor.
Summer Reading Sponsors will receive:
- Recognition in the Village of Forsyth & Forsyth Public Library monthly newsletter, The Village Vision, which is seen by 1,650+ households in the community as well as shared on both websites
- Social Media Shout Outs on the Village of Forsyth and Forsyth Public Library’s Facebook pages acknowledging your support to our 8,500+ followers
- Your name and/or logo on our Sponsors banner displayed at FPL all summer long
Levels of Sponsorship include:
$500 - Program Sponsors: Each week, families gather on Tuesday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. for our weekly program. Anticipated programs include Mad Science’s Fire & Ice Show, Wild Time Exotics, Macon County Conservation’s STARLab and many others. Your support helps us bring in these outside presenters and make Tuesdays the highlight of the week!
$250 - Weekly Class Sponsors: All throughout the summers, our schedule is FULL of informative and engaging classes that kids, teens and adults can participate in. Tentative options include everything from teen-friendly cooking classes like “Will it Waffle?” and experiment-focused STEM classes for kids to gardening and craft classes for adults. There’s always something happening at FPL and your support makes these classes possible.
$100 - Community Garden Sponsors: Officially launched in 2025, the Forsyth Community Garden is back for its second season. Your generosity helps us grow and maintain the garden with all produce being shared right back into our community through the Sharing Table in the library.
$50 - Foodie Friday Taste Tests: Each Friday, we invite library patrons to broaden their horizons by taste testing a fun new food. In the past, we’ve tasted everything from unique flavors of fan-favorite Oreos to international candies and everything in between.
To find a printable PDF version of the attached forms, please visit: https://5il.co/3tkti
We appreciate your support! If you have questions about sponsorships, don’t hesitate to reach out to Library Director, Melanie Weigel at 217-877-8174 or mweigel@forsyth-il.gov.
Evening Story Time with Miss Vanessa
Tuesday, February 3 - 5:45 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
February is Black History Month and February 4 is Rosa Parks Day!
Tuesday, February 3 - 5:45 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
February is Black History Month and February 4 is Rosa Parks Day!
