Design Your Own Poke' Ball
Thursday, June 19 - 10:00 a.m.
No Registration Required
Hey, all you Pokemon Trainers! Come in and design your own Poke’ Ball! We’ll have all the necessary supplies, including paint sticks, washi tape, stickers and a wooden craft ball. We’ll even have a picture of various Poke’ Balls to help get you inspired. All ages of trainers are welcome to get creative at the library so you can Catch ‘Em All!
True Crime Club
3rd Tuesday of each Month
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Ages 18+
No Registration Required
Our True Crime Club takes place the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 and is open to adults 18 and up. For June, we’ll be meeting on Tuesday, June 17.
Join us for an interesting night of True Crime Trivia. Test your knowledge of serial killers past and present, heinous murders, fictional books, television and movies, as well as general criminal activity across the board. The True Crime Club attendee with the most points will be awarded a nifty prize.
It's week 3 of Summer Reading and here's what's happening at the library this week:
Play-doh Drop-in
Monday, June 16 - 10:00 a.m.
All Ages Welcome
Sculpt to your heart’s content at our Play-doh Drop-in. Create a one-eyed monster, a many-colored unicorn or a rainbow pizza - let your imagination go wherever it takes you. Kids and kids at heart are welcome to mold, pinch and smoosh their way to a cool creation.
DON'T FORGET! Story Time at the Park will be held at the library today due to the weather. Bring the kids at 10:00 a.m. and enjoy stories with Miss Michelle as well as an edible craft!
Family Game Day
Saturday, June 21
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Grab the family and join us for Family Game Day at the library. We'll have lots of games to choose from for all ages. Come let your competitive side out and have a great time!
SPOTS ARE RUNNING OUT! KIDS 10+ REGISTER SOON!
Nailed It! Challenge - Ages 10+
Thursday, June 26 - 10:00 a.m.
Registration Required
Join us at Forsyth Public Library for a fun and exciting Nailed it! Challenge for ages 10 and up. Test your skills and creativity as you recreate a delicious Minion treat. Don't worry if you're not a pro, this event is all about having fun! Register by June 23 as spots are limited. Due to the type of program and skills being taught, we MUST insist that the age group be strictly adhered to - we will not be able to allow anyone under 10 to participate.
Register as soon as possible at the link provided and be ready to show off your decorating talents. See you there!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nailed-it-challenge-tickets-1345438686329?aff=oddtdtcreator
Exploring Ancestry.com
Wednesday, June 18 - 10:00 a.m.
No Registration Required
Curious about your family history? Join us next Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Forsyth Public Library for a hands-on class on using Ancestry.com for genealogy research. We'll cover beginner tips and tricks to help you get started. A few library computers will be available, but feel free to bring your own laptop if you have one! If you can’t make the class, one-on-one sessions with Forsyth Historical Archivist, Tina Horve, can be scheduled with you at another time.
Story Time at the Park
Friday, June 13 - 10:00 a.m.
Forsyth Park near the stage
NEW THIS SUMMER: Story Time at the Park is kicking off on June 13! Join Miss Michelle at the Main Park near the stage (just down the hill from the big playground) for stories and fun. All ages welcome!
Visit the library and have a snack on us for 2025 Summer Reading Foodie Friday #2... Pretzels! There will be sweet and savory flavors to choose from while supplies last.
Window Painting Drop-in OUTDOORS!
Wednesday Mornings
June 11 & 25 - July 9
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Every other Wednesday beginning June 11 through July 9, our custom-made Window Painting panels will be outside in front of the library for anyone to enjoy. We’ll have lots of bright paint colors and brushes to create cool art with. Want to try something else? Grab a spray bottle of water and a squeegee, clean off the window and start over again.
Calendar Update: Tech Club at the Library is canceled for this Thursday. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for future Tech-related events. Need help in the meantime? Stop by the Library and let our staff answer your basic tech questions!
Come meet Petunia (Virginia Opossum), Ruby (Red-tailed Hawk), Onslo (Blue tongued skink), Hazel (Eastern Box Turtle) and other friends from the University of Illinois Wildlife Rescue Program TODAY at 2 PM!
Giant Games
Thursday, June 12
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
It’s Giant Game Day at the Forsyth Library! Bring the family & friends to play larger versions of Connect Four, Candyland and more. It will be BIG FUN for Everyone!
It's LEGO Day at the Library!
Saturday, June 14 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All LEGO Fans Welcome!
We love LEGO Day at the library and watching our patrons - young and old - use their imaginations. Join us and and show us how it’s done!
True Crime Club
3rd Tuesday of each Month
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Ages 18+
No Registration Required
Our True Crime Club takes place the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 and is open to adults 18 and up. For June, we’ll be meeting on Tuesday, June 17.
Join us for an interesting night of True Crime Trivia. Test your knowledge of serial killers past and present, heinous murders, fictional books, television and movies, as well as general criminal activity across the board. The True Crime Club attendee with the most points will be awarded a nifty prize.
It's week 2 of Summer Reading and here's what's happening at the library this week:
Come Mess with Us at
Messtival 2025
Tuesday, June 17 - 2:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome - No Registration Required
Get ready for some messy, mucky, marvelous fun at the library! Wear your play clothes and bring a towel so you can get right into our hands-on activities. From Cheetos tossing to bobbing for gummy worms to painting with your toes, this Messtival is going to be an awfully good time. We encourage all ages to get their hands - and faces - as dirty as they want while making some great, grimy memories.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, a Cardinals Tickets Drawing Winner is now unable to attend the game on Monday, June 9. The Cards are playing the Blue Jays at 6:45 p.m. and we have 5 tickets available. The first caller to the library at 217-877-8174 will receive the tickets.
Design Your Own Slap Bracelet Drop-in
Saturday, June 7 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome
Are the kids bored already? Bring them into the library to design their very own Slap Bracelet. We’ll have markers, stickers and more they can use to create an awesome bit of summer bling to wear and take home. Craft available while supplies last.
