Village Of Forsyth -

Please see the latest from Macon County.

We are anticipating Dunn Co to begin the bike path renovations next week. This project is expected to last 2-3 weeks. The project will go along Forsyth Parkway from Weaver Road to Illini Drive, and along W Forsyth Parkway from Park Place Court to the west side of Veterans Park. You will see that outlined in red on the picture.

Thursday- September 11- Public Meeting
5:30-7:30
What to expect:
*This is an open house-style event
*Come anytime between 5:30-7:30
*You can see the plans we have, ask questions, and give us input
*We will have a petition there that you can sign to show your support

Make sure to mark your calendar for this Thursday from 5:30-7:30!

Village Hall/Public Works will be closed for Labor Day-This also means no Public Works Limb Pick Up on Monday.

Forsyth Family Sports and Nature Park! Help us plan Phase 2!

Rudolph's Village Market
Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6
4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Forsyth Park

We can't wait to see you all during our THIRD year at Rudolph's Village Market! December 5/6 (4:00-8:00 each night)! Picture what every Hallmark movie has at least one scene of...an outdoor holiday market. We will have lots of lights and space for each unique vendor. The air will be filled with songs from local musicians and the smell of holiday cheer.
Does your organization want to volunteer, have a booth? Let Jill know at 217-877-9445
Vendors sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49ABAD2DA2FB6-50787420-2024?fbclid=IwY2xjawMa6I1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFeGxrNjZmM1FDYk5TZm42AR7ze-f7vPlA-XNxCqp9QsQZMARtTspZ7lLv2IPlVUZMb8QC9Px-iJoEtTKhQQ_aem_GD3NQSJWteKd_tKdejNHcw#/

Farm Progress Show is here! Again this year, you can take the bus from the east side of the old Bergner's in the mall parking lot.

To register or if you should have any questions about this 4 week, 8 part program, please contact Tara Voorhees at 217-428-0013 or the library at 217-877-8174. Class size is limited so call today!

August 5 Golf Cart Registration!

Village Hall will be closed July 4

July 15 will be the July golf cart registration date!

The Village Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, has been cancelled. The next meeting will be on July 15 at 6:30 PM as regularly scheduled.

Join us on July 18 for our first summer market!

See you next week!

We're hiring! Please share widely and help us find an amazing Youth Services Librarian to join our team at Forsyth Public Library. Forsyth Public Library is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Youth Services Librarian. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can enthusiastically engage with children and families and provide top-notch programming opportunities. Excellent communication skills are a must. The preferred candidate will have at least 4 years of experience working with children and families. Library experience is a plus but not required. This is a permanent position, averaging 30-35 hours per week. The anticipated schedule will be Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:40 AM – 5 PM and Wednesdays from 8:00 AM – 2 PM with 1-2 scheduled Saturdays per month from 8:30 AM – 1 PM. Anticipated salary will be $18.50+/hr dependent on experience. The Youth Services Librarian will: Plan and lead weekly Story Time and Toddler Time activities as well as monthly Kids’ Club offerings, Summer Reading programming and family-friendly drop-in activities Assist in coordinating outreach initiatives to area schools and organizations and represent FPL at community events Evaluate and select youth and young adult print and non-print materials to ensure a diverse and thoughtful collection Provide reader’s advisory for youth and young adults, suggest materials to suit specific needs or interests, and assist youth, young adults and parents in locating materials Create displays, bulletin boards, and other visual enhancements for the library Exhibit excellent customer service at all times Assist patrons at the circulation desk, on the phone, and via email Other tasks as required TO APPLY: Please submit a resume, letter of interest, and the names of 3 professional references to Library Director Melanie Weigel at forsythpubliclibrary1@gmail.com. Interviews may begin as soon as June 30, 2025. Applications received after July 3, 2025, may not be considered.

Forsyth Residents: You may view the 2024 Water Quality Report at the below listed links or by going to our website - https://www.forsyth-il.gov - under the Government, Public Notices tabs. 2024 Water Quality Report https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5126/VOF/5625201/2024_Forsyth_CCR_R3.pdf 2024 Forsyth Resident Lead and Copper Results https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5126/VOF/5624464/2024_Forsyth_Resident_Lead_-_Copper_Results.pdf

Village Hall will be closed May 26 to observe Memorial Day

Yoga in the park starts again soon!

All golf carts must be renewed by July 1st!