Family Ornament Drop-in
Monday, December 9 through Saturday, December 14
during regular library hours
Bring the whole family into the library and make one of these two adorable ornaments. They're easy for all ages and can be hung on your family tree or gifted to deserving family member or friend. Available while supplies last
This week's activities at the Forsyth Public Library:
Our trees are up and ready for decorating! Come to the library tonight from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and join our 2nd Annual Tree Decorating Party. We'll have lots of ornaments to put on, plus the kids can color and cut their own special designs. Don't forget, we have a very special guest coming to visit at 4:30 p.m.!
Perler Bead Snowflake Drop-in
Saturday, December 7 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome - Available while supplies last
Make it snow in the library by creating some cool Perler Bead Snowflakes. All ages are welcome to participate in this hands-on activity. Hang your creations on your tree, in your windows or gift them to someone. It will be snow much fun!
This week's activities at the Forsyth Public Library:
The Magic of Raina Telgemeier
Tuesday, December 10
7:00 p.m. via Zoom
https://bit.ly/ILP_RainaTelgemeier
Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, all #1 New York Times bestsellers. She also adapted and illustrated four graphic novel versions of Ann M. Martin’s Baby-Sitters Club series, and has contributed short stories to many anthologies. New in 2024, The Cartoonists Club — a one-of-a-kind graphic novel from Raina and Scott McCloud.
Raina’s accolades include six Eisner Awards, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, a Stonewall Honor, and many Best-of and Notables lists. Raina grew up in San Francisco, then moved to New York City, where she earned an illustration degree at the School of Visual Arts. Raina currently lives and works in San Francisco, CA.
Children's Librarian Genevieve Grove will join Raina in conversation.
Register at the link below:
https://bit.ly/ILP_RainaTelgemeier
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility.
We wish you all a wonderful day!
What's on your TV while you're preparing the Thanksgiving meal - The National Dog Show or the first NFL game of the day? Enter your answer in the comments below.
The Forsyth Public Library Staff wish our wonderful patrons and their families a hearty, fun and love-filled Thanksgiving. We'll be closed from Thursday, November 28 through Saturday, November 30. Come see us when we re-open on Monday, December 2 with regular library hours.
Today's Thanksgiving question - Whipped Topping, No Whipped Topping or ALL the Whipped Topping on your pumpkin pie? Enter the number of your favorite in the comments.
REMINDER TO PATRONS - There will be NO Chair Yoga this Monday, November 25 as well as Wednesday, November 27. There will also be NO BabyTALK on Wednesday, November 27. Chair Yoga will resume on Monday, December 2 and BabyTALK will resume on Wednesday, December 4.
We wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Let's have some Turkey Day fun! From these four delicious sides, which is your favorite for Thanksgiving dinner? Enter the dish's number in the comments.
Community Watch
Tuesday, December 3 - 4:00 p.m.
All Are Welcome to Attend
Join us for Community Watch the first Tuesday of each month. Anyone is welcome to attend to learn about what’s happening within the village. We hope to have a Forsyth police officer present at each meeting to keep you informed and answer questions. Come join us for enlightening and friendly discussion about all things Forsyth.
This week's activities at the Forsyth Public Library:
Since this month is DiNovember and some dinosaurs can be a little rowdy, Miss Kelsey made sure to post some rules for them should they stop into the library. It looks like they followed them pretty well when they visited yesterday, though they did leave a bit of a mess. We hope they enjoyed the movie - it's one of our favorites!
The November Adult Take 'n Make is now available.
Get the jump on holiday decorating with our Let It Snow Craft Cutting Board kit.
Kits are limited so please be mindful of others and only take what you need
The Forsyth Library will be CLOSEDThursday, November 28, Friday, November 29 & Saturday, November 30 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
We will re-open on Monday, December 2 with regular library hours.
Final Story Time with Miss Kelsey of 2024
Friday, November 22 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
We're finishing off a wonderful fall session of Story Time with Miss Kelsey on Friday, November 22. Come in for some stories about gratitude for all we have and giving thanks for the small things, like piles of leaves to play in, kitten kisses and simply spending time with those we love. Miss Kelsey and FPL would like to give thanks for our awesome patrons, little and big. We wish everyone a memorable Thanksgiving holiday!
This week's activities at the Forsyth Public Library:
2nd Annual Forsyth Public Library Tree Decorating Party
Tuesday, December 3 at 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome - Bring the Family!
The holidays are upon us and we’re inviting our patrons, friends and neighbors to join us for a festive evening of family fun. Stop in between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 3 to help us decorate our holiday trees, as well as share in some tasty snacks and beverages.
Plus, the kids will want to be here when our special holiday visitor from the North Pole arrives at 4:30. He’ll be handing out treats and listening to Wish Lists. FPL staff will be on hand to take family photos, then email them to you for your holiday greeting cards. At the end of the evening, listen to our guest read the seasonal favorite,
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Join us and watch the library come alive with holiday spirit. Be sure to bring the family and become a part of our new library tradition.
As the Forsyth Public Library looks to update its long-range strategic plan, we are hoping to gather information from community members about their library usage and ways that the library can better serve their needs.
This survey is available online at www.tinyurl.com/FPLsurvey24 or by scanning the QR code below. You may also pick up a print copy at the Forsyth Public Library and the Village of Forsyth office. It should take less than 10 minutes to complete.
Have questions about the survey? Contact us at forsythpubliclibrary1@gmail.com
