***NEW*** Kids' LEGO Builders Club
September 2, October 7, November 6 & December 9
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
All Builders Welcome!
Want to practice your Master Builder skills? Join our LEGO® club where you can tackle a new design at each meeting! We supply the bricks, you supply the creativity! Designs will be displayed in the library.
For questions about the club, please call Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
September 2, October 7, November 6 & December 9
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
All Builders Welcome!
Want to practice your Master Builder skills? Join our LEGO® club where you can tackle a new design at each meeting! We supply the bricks, you supply the creativity! Designs will be displayed in the library.
For questions about the club, please call Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
Create with Air Dry Clay Drop-in
Saturday, August 23 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All Sculptors Welcome
Create anything you can imagine with air dry clay.
Saturday, August 23 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All Sculptors Welcome
Create anything you can imagine with air dry clay.
LEGO Night at the Library
Tuesday, August 19 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
All LEGO Fans Welcome
We love LEGOs at the library! It’s a blast watching our patrons - young and old - use their imaginations. Join us and show us how it’s done!
Tuesday, August 19 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
All LEGO Fans Welcome
We love LEGOs at the library! It’s a blast watching our patrons - young and old - use their imaginations. Join us and show us how it’s done!
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!
Here's what's happening at the library this week!
School Pride Backpack Button Drop-in
Saturday, August 16
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Would you like a badge to show your school spirit, but it’s not easy to find one? We have the answer to that - come to the library and make your own! We have all the necessary supplies and equipment to do so. You can choose your school logo or draw your own picture or write your own phrase, then use our button press to finish it off. See us and get back-to-school ready! While supplies last
Saturday, August 16
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Would you like a badge to show your school spirit, but it’s not easy to find one? We have the answer to that - come to the library and make your own! We have all the necessary supplies and equipment to do so. You can choose your school logo or draw your own picture or write your own phrase, then use our button press to finish it off. See us and get back-to-school ready! While supplies last
Congratulations to all of our 2025 Summer Reading Winners! We hope you enjoy your prizes as much as we enjoyed seeing your happy faces. Have a wonderful rest of your summer!
School Pride Backpack Button Drop-in
Saturday, August 16 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
While supplies last
Would you like a badge to show your school spirit, but it’s not easy to find one? We have the answer to that - come to the library and make your own! We have all the necessary supplies and equipment to do so. You can choose your school logo or draw your own picture or write your own phrase, then use our button press to finish it off. See us and get back-to-school ready!
Saturday, August 16 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
While supplies last
Would you like a badge to show your school spirit, but it’s not easy to find one? We have the answer to that - come to the library and make your own! We have all the necessary supplies and equipment to do so. You can choose your school logo or draw your own picture or write your own phrase, then use our button press to finish it off. See us and get back-to-school ready!
Community Garden Update:
Thanks to the support of our generous patrons, year one of our Community Garden has been a great success! Interested in trying a taste of what we've grown? Just inside the library, you'll find our Forsyth Community Garden table. There, we share everything from our garden as well as invite other gardeners to bring in any extras they might have. Over the last week, we've given away peaches, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, basil, chives, mint and more. We invite you to stop in and get a taste of our Community Garden goodness!
Back to School Locker Cork Board Drop-in
Tuesday, August 12 - 10:00 a.m.
Available While Supplies Last
Going back to school means having a locker to keep your things in. Why not make a personally designed cork board to give it a little pizzazz! It will come in handy to keep track of notes, school events, or fun photos with friends. We’ll have all the supplies you need to make yours as unique as you’d like it to be.
No registration is required and anyone can come in and create while supplies last.
Tuesday, August 12 - 10:00 a.m.
Available While Supplies Last
Going back to school means having a locker to keep your things in. Why not make a personally designed cork board to give it a little pizzazz! It will come in handy to keep track of notes, school events, or fun photos with friends. We’ll have all the supplies you need to make yours as unique as you’d like it to be.
No registration is required and anyone can come in and create while supplies last.
Kids' Last Daze of Summer Drop-in
Saturday, August 9
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Have a lazy, dazy day at the library making yourself into a suntanned pool pal! Design a paper doll to look like yourself or make your own special friend and add them to your decorated paper plate floatie. Available while supplies last
Saturday, August 9
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Have a lazy, dazy day at the library making yourself into a suntanned pool pal! Design a paper doll to look like yourself or make your own special friend and add them to your decorated paper plate floatie. Available while supplies last
Here's what's going on at the library this week!
Ice Cream for Breakfast!
Friday, August 8 - 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
All Ice Cream & Breakfast Lovers Welcome
Come have breakfast with us - an Ice Cream Breakfast, that is! We’ll have a few favorite ice cream flavors, as well as some yummy toppings such as sprinkles, flavored syrups, Fruity Pebbles, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. No registration required.
Friday, August 8 - 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
All Ice Cream & Breakfast Lovers Welcome
Come have breakfast with us - an Ice Cream Breakfast, that is! We’ll have a few favorite ice cream flavors, as well as some yummy toppings such as sprinkles, flavored syrups, Fruity Pebbles, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. No registration required.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregiver Wellness
Thursday, August 7 - 10:30 a.m.
Family caregivers and paid professional caregivers are welcome to attend. Get tips to help you stay mentally & emotionally healthy. A one hour professional development certificate is available to those who are present.
Thursday, August 7 - 10:30 a.m.
Family caregivers and paid professional caregivers are welcome to attend. Get tips to help you stay mentally & emotionally healthy. A one hour professional development certificate is available to those who are present.
Kids' Movie Day at the Library
Tuesday, August 5 - 10:00 a.m.
No Registration Required
Hey, Minecraft fans, join us for a viewing of A Minecraft Movie. We’ll have popcorn to munch on during the movie. You’re welcome to bring a pillow, blanket and/or stuffie if you’d like.
Tuesday, August 5 - 10:00 a.m.
No Registration Required
Hey, Minecraft fans, join us for a viewing of A Minecraft Movie. We’ll have popcorn to munch on during the movie. You’re welcome to bring a pillow, blanket and/or stuffie if you’d like.
PLEASE NOTE THE CORRECTION TO THE WEEKLY CALENDAR. Team Trivia will take place on Thursday, July 31 at 5:30 NOT Friday, August 1st. Thank you!
Here's what's happening at the library this week:
Light Switch Cover Design Drop-in
Saturday, August 2
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Add a little style to any room with a light switch cover designed by you! We’ll have single-switch plates along with all the things you need to get funky and get fancy. Use washi tape, gems and more to create a cool, new addition to your room.
No registration required - simply stop into the library and get crafty.
Saturday, August 2
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Add a little style to any room with a light switch cover designed by you! We’ll have single-switch plates along with all the things you need to get funky and get fancy. Use washi tape, gems and more to create a cool, new addition to your room.
No registration required - simply stop into the library and get crafty.
Don't forget: Our End of Summer Reading Party is taking place TOMORROW, Saturday, July 26 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for some wet and wild fun in the sun with two water slides and more. No registration required or age limit on who can attend, so grab your family and friends and come celebrate the end of summer!
We hope you've enjoyed our 2025 Summer Reading programs. Be sure to join us for our End-of-Summer Reading Party on Saturday. Here's what else is happening at the library this week:
