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!
Did you lose your car keys? A car key on a lanyard was found near Forsyth Public Library and the Forsyth Post Office. Please call the Library at 217-877-8174 to claim.
Check this program out!
We extend our sincere thanks to Bob Gruenewald for his dedicated service to the Village of Forsyth as a Trustee from May 1, 2013 to April 30, 2025.
Over the past 12 years, Bob has played a key role in helping guide and support the growth and well-being of our community. His thoughtful leadership and steady commitment have truly made a difference.
Thank you, Bob, for your years of service and for helping make Forsyth a great place to live. Wishing you all the best in what comes next!
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Marilyn Johnson for her extraordinary dedication and years of service to the Village of Forsyth.
Marilyn has been a steadfast leader and public servant, serving as a Village Trustee from April 7, 1997 to April 20, 2013, and again from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2025. In between, she made history as Forsyth’s only woman Mayor, holding the office from May 1, 2013 to April 30, 2021.
Her leadership, insight, and commitment have left a lasting legacy in our community. We thank you, Marilyn, for all you’ve done for the Village and its residents. Your impact will be felt for years to come.
💐 With sincere appreciation—
Thank you, Mayor Johnson.
Please join us in welcoming our newly elected Village Trustees, Chelsie Kidd and Jim Ashby, to the board! We’re excited to have their leadership and fresh perspectives as we work together for the betterment of our community.
We also want to extend a warm congratulations to Trustee Dave Wendt and Mayor Jim Peck on their re-election! Your continued dedication and service to the Village are truly appreciated.
Here’s to a great term ahead!
Sign up your golf cart in May!
Forsyth Fest is a bit more than a month away! Here is what we have planned so far. Please note:
*Events are all at Forsyth Park 500 West Weaver
*All are free except where noted with a $
*Everyone is welcome
In honor of our 160th Birthday Celebration, the Village of Forsyth is hosting a Village-wide Scavenger Hunt! You and your team will follow the trail of clues to help you solve a riddle. This is a family-friendly scavenger hunt that is perfect for adults and kids of all ages. We encourage you to bring the whole family! Once complete, you'll turn in your answer at the Forsyth Public Library for your chance to win a $160 Texas Roadhouse Gift Certificate drawn from teams who submit the correct answer. The Scavenger Hunt starts now and entries are due by 3 PM on May 13. Good luck!!
You can find more information here: https://www.forsyth-il.gov/article/2183178
Don't forget that this is Rummage Sale weekend!
We have had several calls/complaints about kids on e-bikes. Please see below:
Electric bicycles and scooters offer a fun and efficient way to travel, but they also come with certain risks. On most roadways, bicyclists, including those on e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds, share the same rights and responsibilities as other road users.
It's important to stay informed about regulations, safety tips, and how you can contribute to safer e-bike and e-scooter use.
Electric bikes are not permitted to be driven on sidewalks per Illinois law.
Additionally, the Village of Forsyth has a few reminders for parents, guardians and e-bike and scooter riders to share the road safely:
• Wear a helmet. The best way to protect yourself is to wear a helmet.
• Look both ways before riding through any kind of intersection. Stop and look for turning cars when crossing the street or a driveway. Be careful at crosswalks and intersections.
• Walk your scooter / bike in crowded areas. To avoid collisions with pedestrians, please be mindful of pedestrians and walk scooters/bikes in crowded areas.
• Avoid distractions. Do not use electronic devices, including ear buds, headphones or phones, while operating your scooter / bike.
• Ride solo. Only one person per scooter / bike.
• Be respectful of others. Sound the bell attached to your scooter / bike, announce yourself, or dismount and walk when passing a pedestrian.
Additional information about bicycle and e-bike safety can be found in: https://www.ilsos.gov/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_a143.pdf
Please join the Village of Forsyth staff in celebrating our fantastic Village Administrator, Jill Applebee! We're so thankful for her vision and the enthusiasm that she brings each and every day. She's constantly striving to make our community even better, and her hard work doesn't go unnoticed. Happy Jill Day!
There are very few things that we like more at the Village than a Ribbon Cutting. Welcome to the neighborhood Dollar General!
Village Hall will be closed April 18
