This week's activities at the Forsyth Public Library:
Valentines for Vets Drop-in
Saturday, February 1 through Saturday, February 8
during regular library hours
Show some love to our veterans this Valentine’s Day! Stop by during regular library hours for Forsyth Public Library's annual Valentines for Vets event. All ages are welcome to create a loveable valentine - or two - using the many supplies provided. Drop your finished creation into the collection box located at the front counter. We'll send them off by Tuesday, February 11 so that our deserving Vets receive them in time.
The library will mail all of our patron's great works to VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, Illinois.
Adult Valentine Cake Pop Program
Saturday, February 1 - Ages 16+
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Registration Required
Register for our fun and tasty cake pop program with Sara Nave, owner and operator of Nave's Noshery (https://www.facebook.com/navesnoshery). She'll be using her skills to teach you how to make delicious Valentine-themed cake pops. Put them together to make a cute little edible bouquet, give them to loved ones or simply treat yourself. Register at eventbrite.com ( https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adult-valentine-cake-pop-program-tickets-1219649437299?aff=ebdssbdestsearch ) to attend. Space is limited so register early.
Let's go, LEGOS! Drop-in
Tuesday, January 28 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome!
It's cold outside so come inside for a night of LEGO building fun! We want to see what all you Master Builders can do. There’s no special theme - simply create what you like!
Everything will be Awesome so don't miss it!
The verdict is in - Our True Crime Club will take place the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 and is open to adults 18 and up! We'll be discussing the Netflix documentary, Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey on Tuesday, February 18. No registration required.
Tonight is the night! Come into the library and become one of our Adult True Crime Club founding members. It's going to be more than just a book club and we want your ideas and feedback. Enjoy a hot beverage from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room.
Just a small sampling of the NEW adult fiction books that have arrived at Forsyth Public Library in the last week. Come check one out today!
Play-doh Fun Drop-in
Saturday, January 25 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome!
Play-doh has been a favorite toy of children - and adults - everywhere for over 60 years and it’s finally made its way to the Forsyth Library! Bring your creativity and sculpting skills in for a few hours of molding fun. We’ll have over two dozen colors to work with and a lot of cool tools, especially everyone’s favorite... the plastic butter knife!
Story Time with Miss Kelsey is going to be a flurry of excitement because it's all about the Snowman! Don't miss the snowman stories, snowman activities and a snowman craft. There's snow doubt that it's going to be a great time.
This week's activities at the Forsyth Public Library:
Are YOU smarter than a Maroa-Forsyth 5th Grader? Probably not - unless you know how to research using databases! This week, Forsyth Public Library staff went into the MFGS 5th grade classrooms to teach them how to research their subject using the new Illinois State Library databases. These databases provide accurate, age-appropriate information including articles, encyclopedia entries and even e-books for all levels - from elementary students through adults.
Would you like to explore the database options available FREE just using your FPL library card? Head to https://www.forsythlibrary.com/o/fpl/page/databases to see all of the options available.
Next week, our 5th grade friends will visit FPL to take a tour and find books on their topic. We're looking forward to their Wax Museum presentations here in the library later this spring!
It's been said that books are like dreams you hold in your hand. Come let them take you anywhere at Story Time with Miss Kelsey. Everyone will do some dreaming through our whimsical stories, activities and craft. You're all invited to wear your jammies and bring a blanket, as well.
This week's activities at the Forsyth Public Library:
2024 was an AMAZING year at Forsyth Public Library - and we can't wait to show you what we have planned for 2025! Kicking off this month, be sure to check out our Adult True Crime Club on Jan 21 and Crafternoon Delight crafting time on the first and third Mondays of each month. Team Trivia is back on Jan 23 and every Saturday morning is a family-friendly drop-in from 10 AM - 12 PM. There's always something to do at FPL!
Family Game Night
Tuesday, January 14 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
All Are Welcome!
Grab the family and join us for Family Game Night at the library. We'll have lots of games, such as Tetra Tower, Trash Pandas, Slamwich, and many more to choose from. Come let your competitive side out and have a good time! We’ll have something for all ages and skill levels.
Calling all Freida McFadden fans! This week, FPL's Food for Thought Book Club will be discussing Never Lie and we'd love to have you join us on Thursday, January 9 at 6 PM (note: new later time) for a light meal and a lively discussion. No registration is required - just stop in!
Have you thought about joining one of our Book Clubs but weren't sure if you could fit something else into your calendar? Please remember - it's a book club, not a life-long commitment! You're more than welcome to pop in when there's a title or author that you're particularly interested in and then opt out if your schedule gets too busy. We won't judge!
Come play Hide 'n Seek with Frosty and his Friends!
Community Watch will not be held this month. Join us Tuesday, February 4 at 4:00 p.m. in the Community Room for our first meeting of 2025. Thank you!
Make Your Own Puzzle Drop-in
Saturday, January 11 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome!
Stop in, grab a blank 16 piece puzzle, have a seat and use our markers, crayons and pencils to draw or write whatever you like. Take it apart and put it together again or slip it into an envelope and give it to a favorite person. You can even write a special note
on the back!
Available while supplies last so come in early!
The weather has calmed and the roads are passable. Come on in and see us!
