Forsyth Public Library -

Here's what's happening at the library this week:

Thank you to all the children who decided to give our new Kids Clubs a try these past months. They're going on hiatus until September due to our many upcoming Summer Reading events and programs. We hope to see everyone again in the fall as well as some new faces!

Story Time with Miss Kelsey Friday, April 25 - 10:00 a.m. Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome Do you sometimes wonder if you're a Smart Cookie, Good Egg or Couch Potato? Maybe even a Cool Bean, Bad Seed or Sour Grape? Take a Great Eggscape to the library, join Story Time with Miss Kelsey and learn about these characters through the wonderful books by author, Jory John. John's books include a bit of humor - light and dark - with fun, adorable characters. Many discuss difficult topics in a way that helps parents talk with their children. As usual, there will also be activities and an awesome craft!

Tomorrow - Tuesday, April 22 - is Earth Day 2025! As a little shout out to all things earth friendly, the first 5 patrons who mention this post at the circulation desk will receive their choice of a FREE pepper plant - jalapeno or sweet - from our starters we'll have available at our Plant Swap on Saturday, May 3.

Community Garden Update: Our plants are HUGE! We're prepping our garden beds this week and will be ready to plant soon. While some of the plants we've grown are heading to our Community Garden, we're sending some of them to yours. Stop by on Saturday, May 3 from 10 AM - 12 PM for our first ever Plant Swap. The basic idea: You bring an interesting plant (vegetable, herb, houseplant or flowers!) and then swap with us or another community member to take home something new. Don't have a plant to share? You can also make a donation to the Community Garden project and leave with one of ours.

Pinwheel Drop-in Saturday, April 26 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All Ages Welcome Pinwheels have been an inexpensive children’s toy for decades. They’re easy to make and can be used indoors or out. Drop into the library and have fun decorating a pre-made pinwheel any way you like. Available while supplies last

Here's what's going on at the library this week:

Happy Easter to our loyal patrons!

It was a crazy fun night at our Stuffy Sleepover! Some of our favorite library kiddos left their stuffed friends at the library with Miss Kelsey for stories, games and more. Scroll through to check out all of their adventures!

St. Louis Cardinals Ticket Raffle Tickets for June 9 game vs. Blue Jays Visit FPL between now and Wednesday, May 14 to check out any library material and be entered into the Cards Ticket Raffle. Winners will be contacted on May 16. Ages 16 and up are eligible to win!

If you'd like to help us knock a few items off of our Summer Reading Wishlist, we would certainly appreciate your support. Your donations allow us to take the funds that we would otherwise spend on these supplies and then put them right back into planning even more activities and fun for kids of all ages this summer! Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/4NWTKz9

Oops! Did you catch our mistake? This is the correct version of our weekly events - no Community Watch this Tuesday, but we do have Stuffy Sleepover for kids and True Crime Club for adults that night. Hope to see you at the library this week!

FPL will be CLOSED Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19 for the Easter holiday. We'll reopen on Monday, April 21 with regular library hours.

Forsyth Public Library is gearing up for an AMAZING summer at the library! Our Summer Reading theme is "Level Up at the Library!" and we can't wait to share all of our plans with you later this month. There's literally something to do at the library every single day all summer long! We've had a few of our patrons ask about donating toward the fun, so we've made an Amazon Wishlist of a few of the supplies we'll need. If you are so inclined, we would certainly appreciate your support. Your donations allow us to take the funds that we would otherwise spend on these supplies and then put them right back into planning even more activities and fun! https://a.co/4NWTKz9

If you are a MFHS senior who is still looking for a volunteer opportunity during the testing on next Tuesday, April 15, the Forsyth Public Library is hosting a Summer Reading Prep Volunteer Event that morning from 10 AM - 12 PM and we'd love to have your help! In order to participate, please complete the Google Form below to RSVP and feel free to share with your friends: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf63Zh78jgWQKCkxMSJvkH3qcht4IFuoH4434AT5KcgcDkiug/viewform?usp=sharing

Stuffy Sleepover Drop-in Tuesday, April 15 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. All Stuffies Welcome Bring your stuffy to their very own sleepover and see photos of all the fun things they did at their bash. Drop them off Tuesday evening and pick them up the next day. They’ll need a nap when they get home because they’ll be up late partying!

National Library Week April 6 through 12 Wednesday, April 9 is National Library Outreach Day National Library Outreach Day - Wednesday, April 9 - celebrates library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are. Whether it's services provided to nursing homes, appearing at village events or providing assistance to and working with local schools, these services are essential to our community. National Library Outreach Day is an opportunity for library advocates to make their support known - through thanking library staff, writing a letter or e-mail to their libraries, or voicing their support to community leaders.

Story Time with Miss Kelsey Friday, April 11 - 10:00 a.m. Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome We're not kitten around, Story Time is back in September! Bring your littles to hear adorable stories, purr-ticipate in fun activities and create your own craft to take home. Everyone will have a clawsome time so come see us!

National Library Week April 6 through 12 Tuesday, April 8 is National Library Workers Day National Library Workers Day is a day for library staff, patrons, administrators, and friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. Using the website below, share a story about your favorite library worker and how they've made a difference for you at FPL. https://ala-apa.org/nlwd/ Or if you choose to show your appreciation is person, the staff enjoys donuts and chocolate.

National Library Week April 6 through 12, 2025 Monday, April 7 is Right to Read Day During National Library Week, April 6–12, 2025, take time to discover (or rediscover) what draws people in. Visit with friends, family or on your own. Libraries open up a world of opportunity for all Today is Right to Read Day, a day for readers, advocates, and library lovers to celebrate the right to read. FPL offers something for everyone and a place where you can always be yourself.