Forsyth Library News

Bubble Wonders

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:42:00 GMT

Have you ever seen a square bubble? Geoff Akins, the Bubble Guy, visits the library on Tuesday, June 18 at 2:00 p.m. and proves that bubbles can do amazing things.

Week of June 17

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:36:00 GMT

It’s a busy week at the library. Join us for some of these fun events:
Tuesday - 2 pm - Bubble Wonders
Wednesday - 9:30 am - Baby Talk
Thursday - 10 am - Boats and Bubbles Storytime
Thursday - 6 pm - Food for Thought book discussion
Friday - 10 am - Bookkeepers book discussion
Friday - 1 pm - Game Time, ages 8 and up
Saturday - 10 am - Photo Canvas adult craft (pre-register)

Saturday Events

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:55:00 GMT

Get ready for Father’s Day at our drop-in craft program from 10-2 on Saturday, June 8. Also featured at the library on June 8 is our audiobook collection. A representative from PlayAway will be demonstrating that unique form of digital book and audiobooks of all kinds will be showcased. “Have Book Will Travel” is a great time to discover new ways to enjoy a good book.

POP IN Registration Day

Fri, 31 May 2013 23:44:00 GMT

POP IN the library on Saturday, June 1 between 10-2 to register for summer activities from both the library and the park program. Free bag of popcorn for all visitors!

Have Book Will Travel

Wed, 29 May 2013 23:36:00 GMT

Take a trip to the Forsyth Public Library this summer! From babies through adults, all are invited to be part of our summer reading journey. Registration is available now, so drive, bike, walk or run to the library to get signed up.

Saturday, June 1 from 10:00-2:00 is “Pop In and Sign Up.” Both the library and the park program will be hosting summer reading registration at the library, so make one stop and plan your summer fun. Get your bag of free popcorn as a tasty reward for signing up.

Get ready ... get set ...

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:13:00 GMT

The first day for Summer Reading Program registration is Tuesday, May 28. Our “Have Book, Will Travel” journey begins!

Memorial Day

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:10:00 GMT

The library will be closed on Monday, May 27.

Butterflies

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:12:00 GMT

Caterpillars are transforming into painted lady butterflies in a special library display this month. The caterpillars have already reached the pupal stage, becoming beautiful iridescent chrysalids, and we are eagerly waiting for them to emerge as butterflies. Don’t miss seeing nature in action!

Tom Jones

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:27:00 GMT

Vietnam veteran and local author Tom Jones will speak at the Forsyth Public Library on Saturday, May 11 at 10:00 a.m. His presentation “The Vietnam War and Today’s Military” discusses the influence of the war and highlights the similarities and differences between the military of the Vietnam era and today.

County-Wide Read

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:05:00 GMT

If you didn’t get to participate when our book discussion groups focused on The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien, it isn’t too late to read this thought-provoking book about the Vietnam War. The Vietnam Remembrance Committee is sponsoring a One Book One Community focus on this title and Forsyth Public Library has several copies of the book available to read and pass on. Stop by the library to pick up your copy to read and share.

Vietnam War Memorabilia

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:21:00 GMT

Vietnam War era items are currently on display in the library, along with lists of recommended books on the topic. Our thanks to TJ Jackson, James Webb, and the families of Norman Lehman and Lyle Ed Matthews for loaning items for the display.

Macon County libraries are working cooperatively to honor those who served in the Vietnam War and are planning a variety of events and displays. Author and veteran Tom Jones will present “The Vietnam War and Today’s Military” at Forsyth Public Library on Saturday, May 11. The series of events will culminate with Decatur Public Library’s hosting of a traveling Vietnam War Memorial exhibit on May 16-19.

Book Groups

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:44:00 GMT

Food for Thought Book Group meets this Thursday, April 18 at 6:00 p.m. Our book this month is Erik Larson’s Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America and we are sharing a salad potluck. Please bring any type of salad to share. No advance registration is necessary, so feel free to join in for an interesting discussion of the incredible events surrounding the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.

Bookkeepers Book Discussion Group meets Friday, April 19 at 10:00 a.m. The book for April is Still Life by Louise Penny. New participants are always welcome.

Go Buggy at the Library

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 01:55:00 GMT

Drop by the library anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, to make and decorate your own unique Bug Jar for catching and studying those little critters.

Special hours for April 8

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:20:00 GMT

The library will close at 5:00 pm on Monday, April 8 as we make final preparation for our change to a new circulation system.

Library Cards Needed

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:13:00 GMT

Bring your library card with you to the library April 1-9. As part of our change to a new circulation system, we will be temporarily unable to look up your name, making your library card a necessity.