February Kid's Take 'n Make
Available beginning Tuesday, February 4
during regular library hours while supplies last
Kids, be someone's Secret Admirer with our Funny Valentine Mask Kit. We provide the supplies, you supply the markers and your creativity. Make the face silly, serious, loveable - whatever you choose! Wear the mask to surprise someone special. Kits are available while supplies last so don't wait.
This week's activities at the Forsyth Public Library:
Adult Winter Seed Sowing Workshop
Wednesday, February 5 - 10:00 a.m. - 16+
Registration with Illinois Extension Required
Winter sowing is a fun and easy way to start seeds outside during the winter. Plant your sees in plastic containers. These act as mini greenhouses. Put them outside. As the weather starts to warm, the seeds will germinate and be ready for spring transplanting.
Register at go.illinois.edu/WinterSeeds. There are only 15 spots available so don't wait!
Take Your Child to the Library Day
Saturday, February 1 during regular library hours
On February 1, 2025, over 650 libraries across the US and Canada will celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day. Now in its 14th year, this annual event is a wonderful opportunity for littles to have fun while their bigs learn more about their library. Libraries help families build a love of learning with access to books, story times, children’s and adult programs, technology, homework help, online resources, fun, safe spaces, and more.
Groundhog Day is February 2 and we're hoping Punxsutawney Phil doesn't see his shadow. After all, nobody wants another 6 weeks of winter. We DO, however, want more Story Time with Miss Kelsey and her fun books, activities and crafts! Don't miss out on the last one in January and on learning all about Groundhog Day.
Congrats to Olivia! She was the winner of Winter Reading Challenge for students at Maroa-Forsyth Grade School sponsored by Forsyth Public Library and Maroa Public Library. Great job to all of our readers!!
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.
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!
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!
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!
