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2018 Summer Park and Library Programs
2018 Summer Park Programs
General Park Registration and Fees enough to be in the park on their own unsupervised.
If your child is younger and you would like to stay
Information Location
Forsyth Public Library
with your child, they are welcome to participate with
your approval and as staff deems appropriate. All
Registration Date and Times participants are to sign in and include an emergency
Phone Numbers 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 2 telephone number upon arrival. Staff is not responsi-
Recreation Office........................................ 433-8552 After June 2, you may also register at the Recreation ble for supervision of participants before or after the
Office (Weaver Road Concession Stand). designated hours.
To reserve a pavilion or Registration Requirements Summer Program Hours
the community room, call 877-9445. Residents The summer program begins June 4 and ends July 19.
Individuals residing within Village of Forsyth limits Park program hours are Monday through Thursday
will be required to show proof of residency at reg- from 9 a.m. to noon. Please note: No programs will
take place July 4-5 due to the holiday.
Administrative Staff istration (i.e.: valid driver’s license, current ID or
current utility bill).
Michael Poe........................... Park Program Director
Nonresidents Refund Policy
Nonresidents who work at a Forsyth business, own The Recreation Department reserves the right to
a business in Forsyth or have a child or children en- cancel, postpone or combine programs at any point
rolled in daycare facilities within Village limits may during the summer. It is the department’s policy not
participate in the Summer Park Program but must pay to offer refunds of any kind due to advance contractu-
nonresident fees. al arrangements where costs have been incurred.
Fees Waivers
All program fees are due at registration unless other- For insurance purposes, a waiver signed by a parent
Please Note: wise specified in this guide. or legal guardian may be required for participation in
n Only parents, legal guardians or adult participants some park and library programs. The signator agrees
may sign up program participants. Residents to hold the Recreation Department and/or Library
n For your convenience, registration forms are Free unless otherwise specified in this guide. harmless for any damage resulting from participa-
available online, also available at the library or Nonresidents tion. Neither the Village nor its departments provide
Village Hall. $20 per family plus individual program fees as medical insurance.
specified in this guide.
Photo Policy
Age Requirements On occasion, our staff may photograph participants
The summer park program is geared to children who during recreational programs or special events. These
have completed first and higher grades (unless oth- photos may be used in brochures or other publica-
erwise indicated). Participating children must be old tions.
2It’s
Summer
Time
Disc Golf League
Mondays, 9-11 a.m.; June 4 through July 16
Forsyth Disc Golf Course New This Year
All ages are welcome. Accommodations will be made
where necessary. Registration is not required. Water Activities Pickle Ball for Seniors
Join us every Monday morning for a relaxing round Mondays, July 2, July 9 and July 16; 11 a.m.-noon
Tuesdays; June 5-July 17; 9-10 a.m.
(9 holes) of disc golf. The course will try your skills. Join us for a cooling down. We will have a variety of
Forsyth Courts, just east of the tennis
All age groups are encouraged to come and play. water games sure to get you totally soaked. Bring your
courts and batting cages. Equipment will be provided.
Divisions will be created based on age and skill levels. wet gear, squirt guns and towels and join the fun.
Adults, you can play too!
Make a Sun Print
Free Car Wash Wednesday, July 18; 9-10 a.m.
Thursday, June 14; 9-11 a.m. Use chemistry to make a “blue print” of your summer.
Here is a chance for you to do
a service for the Village. We Farewell Party
will wash any dirty cars that
Thursday, July 19, 9-11 a.m.
come. It will be a great chance
Say goodbye for the summer at the end-of-the-year
for all of us to cool down. The
party. Enjoy the goodies and the games.
car wash will take place in the
parking lot on Weaver Road.
3Youth Programs
USTA Midwest Team Tennis
Monday, June 4-Tuesday, July 24
Forsyth Park
Ages 5-18
Registration closes May 13
— $99 for one day; $150 for both days
Whether or not your child has ever held a racket,
there is a spot in this program for them. This program
is for kids 5-18 years old who are beginners or advanced
beginners. Basic skills will be learned, transitioning into
real play as they progress. Fun will be mandatory, includ-
ing a water fight and other fun activities.
n Youth Team Tennis (ages 5-10): Mondays
9-10:30 a.m. and/or Tuesdays 5:30-7 p.m.
n Futures Team Tennis (ages 11-18): Mondays
10:30 a.m.-noon and/or Tuesdays 7-8:30 p.m.
Each player will receive a team shirt, age-appropriate
The staff of the Village racquet and ball and a one-year USTA junior member-
ship. Register at www.midwestteamtennis.com.
of Forsyth wishes you
a great summer! Mighty Mites Bike Club
Tuesdays, June 5-July 17, 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays, June 6-July 18, 11 a.m.-noon
Village Hall........................ 877-9445 Forsyth Park Concession Stand
Forsyth Park Large Pavilion
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Ages 7 and older
Ages 4-6 (see page 2 for age requirements)
closed 12:30-1:30 p.m. for lunch No fee, but registration is required
$15 (for the entire summer), registration required
www.forsythvillage.us Children ages 4-6 are invited to join us for a fun-filled Again this summer, the recreation staff will be leading
hour each week of games, reading, crafts and play- bikers around Forsyth. A Happy Meal lunch from Mc-
Forsyth Public Library..... 877-8174 ground fun! A snack will also be provided. Donald’s will be awarded at the end of the summer to
www.forsythlibrary.com all participants who attend each session. All riders must
wear a helmet—NO EXCEPTIONS!
Archery
Tuesdays, June 5-July 17, 11 a.m.-noon
Forsyth Park
Art in the Park
Thursdays, June 7-July 19, 11 a.m.-noon
Ages 9 and older; No fee, registration not required
Learn and practice the basic skills of archery. We begin Forsyth Park Large Pavilion
with a safety lesson, followed by target practice. Rib- Ages 7 and older
bons will be awarded after each session. Medals will $15 (for the entire summer), registration required
be awarded for marksmanship for the entire summer, The park is the perfect place for art! Come ready to
on the last day. experiment and use your imagination.
4Youth Events Tournaments
Ice Cream Social Pizza and a Movie Four Square Tournament
Tuesday, June 5, 1-2 p.m. Monday, June 18, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 9-10 a.m.
Forsyth Park Large Pavilion Forsyth Community Center at the library We’ll supply the ball; come ready and willing to be the
Ages 7 and older; younger if Ages 7 and older last one standing in square #1.
supervised by a parent $5, registration required
$3, registration required Join the recreation staff Chess Tournament
Join the recreation staff for some for lunch and a movie. Wednesday, July 11, 10-11 a.m.
delicious ice cream! What a great way to spend a hot We will order pizza and It’s your move! Put us in check as you become the
June afternoon! We will be making sundaes and banana drinks and enjoy our chess champion.
splits. Many different combinations will be available. lunch while watching a
movie.
Fishing Derby
Monday, June 11, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tie-Dye Fun
Forsyth Pond (west of Veterans Pavilion) Monday, June 25, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ages 7 and older Forsyth Park Large Pavilion
No fee, but registration is required Ages 7 and older
Meet the recreation staff at the pond $8, registration required
at 11:30 a.m. Come with your fish-
ing poles and equipment. Bait will
Tie dying is always a Forsyth Park Recreation Program
favorite! Come ready to create tie-dye masterpieces! Contests
be provided. Awards will be given One T-shirt will be provided for each participant.
for the biggest fish, smallest fish and
most fish caught.
Sidewalk
Chalk
Drawing
Contest
Wednesday, June 6,
9-10 a.m.
Decorate the park with
works of art. Prizes
will be awarded.
Limbo, Hula Hoop,
Bubblegum Blowing Contest
Wednesday, June 27, 9-10 a.m.
We’ll supply hula hoops and gum; come ready to prove
your skills and have fun! Prizes will be awarded.
5Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
28 29 30 31 JUNE 1 2
10-2 The StoryWalk™
1-2 VolunTeen Orientation Adventure
(FPL) GOLDEN BOOK (FPL)
9-3 Tech for Traveling
First day 9-3 Registration Day
to register for for park and library
library programs (FPL)
3 4 5 6 9-10 Dodge Ball 7 8 9
9-10 Mighty Mites 9-10 Sidewalk 10-11 Board Games
9-10 Pickle Ball for Seniors Chalk Contest 10-11 Story Time/ 10-11 Youth Garden Rain 10-11 Duct Tape Boats
9-11 Disc Golf League
10-11 Youth Garden (FPL) 9:30-10:15 Baby TALK (FPL) Cars (FPL) Date (FPL) (FPL)
10-11 Capture the Flag
11-12 Archery 11-12 Bike Club 10:30-11:30 Vehicle GOLDEN BOOK (FPL)
11-12 Wiffle Ball
2-3 Jonathan May: 10-11 Team Handball Showcase (FPL)
11:30 Community
Comedy Magician (FPL) 1-2 Cell Phone Speakers 11-12 Art in the Park
Watch (FPL)
1-2 Ice Cream Social (FPL) 12:30-1:30 or 2:30-3:30
1-2 Zumba (FPL) Balloon Animals (FPL)
10 11 12 13 9-11 Free Car Wash
10-11 Story Time/
14 15 16
9-10 Four-Square
9-11 Disc Golf League Motorcycles (FPL)
9-10 Mighty Mites Tournament 10-11 Bookkeepers Forsyth Family Fest
11:30-1:30 Fishing 10:30-11:30 Vehicle
9-10 Pickle Ball for Seniors 9:30-10:15 Baby TALK (FPL) GOLDEN BOOK (FPL) Parade
Derby 10-11 Prison Ball Showcase (FPL)
10-11 Sand Volleyball
11-12 Archery 11-12 Art in the Park
11-12 Bike Club 12:30-2 or 2:30-4
2-3 Exotic Wildlife
Sanctuary (FPL) 1-2 4-H SCREAM Hot Air Balloon Land-
Robotics (FPL) scape (FPL)
1-2 Zumba (FPL) 6-7 Food for Thought (FPL)
17 18 19 9-10 Sidewalk 20 9-10 Scavenger Hunt 21 22 23
Chalk and Jump 10-11 Let’s Make Ice
9-11 Disc Golf League 9-10 Mighty Mites Rope 10-11 Story Time/ GOLDEN BOOK (FPL) 10 Jam Jar Lanterns
11:30-1:30 Pizza and 9-10 Pickle Ball for Seniors 9:30-10:15 Baby TALK (FPL) Trucks (FPL) (FPL)
a Movie 10 Dance with Me (FPL) 10-11 Speed Ball 10:30-11:30 Vehicle Show-
1 The Writer’s Life (FPL) 10-11 Tennis Baseball case (FPL)
11-12 Bike Club
11-12 Art in the Park
11-12 Archery 1-2 Build a Birdhouse
12:30-1:30 or 2:30-3:30
2-3 Really READiculous (FPL)
(FPL) Paper Airplane Launcher
1-2 Zumba (FPL) (FPL)
24 25 26 27 9-10 Pinterest Party
10-11 Buns Up
28 29 30
9-10 Limbo, Hula- 10-11 Story Time/
9-11 Disc Golf League 9-10 Mighty Mites GOLDEN BOOK (FPL) 10-12 Bicycle Safety
Hoop Contest Boats (FPL)
11:30-1 Tie Dye fun 9-10 Pickle Ball for Seniors (FPL)
9:30-10:15 Baby TALK (FPL) 10:30-11:30 Vehicle
1-2 Writer in 10-11 Soccer
10-11 Softball Showcase (FPL)
Residence (FPL) 11-12 Archery
11-12 Bike Club 11-12 Art in the Park
2-3 Clothespin Puppets
(FPL) 1-2 Origami Fun (FPL) 12:30-2 or 2:30-4
1-2 Zumba (FPL) Transportation Science
(FPL)
6Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
JULY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
9-10 Mighty Mites Library Closed
10-11 Story Time/
9-10 Pickle Ball for Seniors Park Program Closed GOLDEN BOOK (FPL)
9-11 Disc Golf League Ride-on Toys (FPL)
10-11 Kickball
11-12 Water Fun Park Program Closed
11-12 Archery
1 Community 2-3 The Dulcimer Guy
Watch (FPL) (FPL)
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
9-10 Mighty Mites
9-11 Disc Golf League 9-10 Pickle Ball for Seniors 9-10 A Walk in the Park 9-10 Bingo GOLDEN BOOK (FPL) 10-11:30 Block Printing
11-12 Water Fun 10-11 Capture the Flag 10-11 Chess Tournament 10-11 Chess Tourney with Jennifer Stout
1-2 Writer in 11-12 Archery 9:30-10:15 Baby TALK (FPL) 10-11 Story Time/ (FPL)
Residence (FPL) 2-3 Hanson Show (FPL) 11-12 Bike Club Aircrafts (FPL)
12-4 Star Lab (FPL) 11-12 Art in the Park
6-7 Food for Thought (FPL)
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
9-11 Disc Golf 9-10 Mighty Mites 9-10 Make a Sun Print 9-11 Farewell Party
GOLDEN BOOK (FPL)
League 9-10 Pickle Ball for Seniors 9:30-10:15 Baby TALK (FPL) 10-11 Story Time/Trains
11-12 Water Games 10 Dance with Me (FPL) 10-11 Bags Contest (FPL) 10-11 Bookkeepers
Finale 10-11KidsTrivia Contest 11-12 Bike Club 11-12 Art in the Park
1-2 Adult Bingo (FPL) 11-12 Archery 1-2 Rice Krispy Treats 1-2 Forsyth’s 60th
2-3 Mad Science (FPL) (FPL) Birthday Party (FPL)
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
9:30-10:15 Baby TALK (FPL)
2-3 Sundae on Tuesday 11:30-1 VolunTeen Thank 10-11 Story Time/Heavy
You Party (FPL) GOLDEN BOOK (FPL)
featuring Decatur Machinery (FPL)
Aerocommanders
(FPL)
29 30 31 1 2 3 4
9:30-10:15 Baby TALK (FPL) GOLDEN BOOK (FPL)
10-2 Arrr-gust Pirate
Voyage
Last Day to pick up
prizes
72018 Summer Library Programs
Reading Takes You Everywhere! VolunTeens
Teens! Are you looking for volunteer hours or are
Take a trip to the Forsyth Public Library this Why join the summer reading program? you a library super-fan who wants to help us out
this summer? If you are a teen going into grades
summer with Reading Takes You Everywhere, the It’s a great way to have some summer fun while
7-12 consider becoming a Forsyth Public Library
2018 summer reading program. No need to pack maintaining reading and literacy levels. Participants VolunTeen this summer! Application forms are
your suitcase, because an excursion to the library keep language skills sharp and have better available at the library and at the Maroa Forsyth
Middle and High School offices.
is a journey to events and activities for all ages. retention of skills when school starts again in the
Reading Takes You Everywhere begins with fall. It’s also an opportunity to enjoy family time VolunTeen Orientation
our first day of registration on Tuesday, May 29. together. Participating along with your children Thursday, May 31; 1-2 p.m.
Registration week continues through Saturday, shows them that reading is a genuine source of VolunTeens: Get warmed up for summer reading
program tasks! Join us for food, fun and the op-
June 2. Cruise on in anytime that week to sign up pleasure for all ages. portunity to find out all there is to know about the
for the program and get started on your reading library and the summer reading program.
goals, but be sure to return on Saturday, June
2 for The StoryWalk™ Adventure. Follow the
Library Hours VolunTeen Thank You Party
Monday 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Wednesday, July 25; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Storywalk™ path and complete the quest for a Tuesday 9 a.m.–8 p.m. VolunTeens are invited to come to the library
chance to win a prize! It’s a great way to kick off Wednesday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. to enjoy pizza and games as our way of saying
Thursday 9 a.m.–8 p.m. “thank you” for a summer of volunteering and
the summer expedition!
Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. reading fun.
No one is too young or too old to be part
Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
of the summer reading journey. From babies Family Fest & Parade
to adults, there is a reading club just right for Contact the Library Saturday, June 16
Phone Website Look for the library in the Forsyth Family Fest
everyone. Start counting your reading hours (217) 877-8174 www.forsythlibrary.com Parade. Our float will feature the VolunTeens, our
as soon as you register and begin earning Email teenage helpers who donate their time to the library
fun prizes. Kids that complete level six have Rachel Miller, Library Director all summer.
the opportunity to select a paperback book, rachelmiller.fpl@gmail.com
sponsored by Amanda Giles of Country Financial. Marissa White, Youth Services Librarian Photo Policy
marissawfpl@gmail.com Our staff photographs participants during library
In addition to reading great books, our
Facebook programs and activities. Photos may appear in library
itinerary is full of fun and fantastic programs. www.facebook.com/ForsythPublicLibrary displays, on the FPL Facebook or Instagram page, and
They begin the week of June 4 and are listed with Instagram on the library’s website, forsythlibrary.com. If you do
www.instagram.com/forsythlibrary/ not want your child’s photo to appear in these formats,
complete details on the following pages.
please notify the youth services librarian.
8Hanson Show Instructor Jami Fawley from the Decatur Arts Council
Terrific Tuesdays Tuesday, July 10; 2-3 p.m.
The stage comes to life with the energy, talent and
will teach you to explore patterns and texture while creat-
ing a bright, colorful landscape and 2-D hot air balloon.
All ages invited. No registration required. enthusiasm of this family act. Waltz in for dazzling
juggling routines and gravity-defying unicycle tricks. Paper Airplane Launcher
Jonathan May: Comedy Volunteer for a chance to survive the spine-tingling Thursday, June 21; 12:30-1:30 p.m. or 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Juggling Tornado of Doom, and take part in juggling Build an airplane launcher with staff from Lowe’s
Magician lessons and balance skill challenges after the show. Home Improvement. We’ll have everything you need
Tuesday, June 5; 2-3 p.m.
to construct your own launcher, as well as create your
Professional magician Jonathan May will amaze and
amuse with magic and comedy. Get ready for laughter, Mad Science own paper airplane! Kids will be able to decorate their
airplane and launcher, then practice using targets.
surprises and interactive fun! An engaging and enter- Tuesday, July 17; 2-3 p.m.
taining experience for all ages. This spellbinding special event introduces children to
wind and motion. Mad Science will get things moving Transportation Science
as children discover the power of air pressure as they Thursday, June 28; 12:30-2 p.m. or 2:30-4 p.m.
Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary watch things fly and float. They will experience the Richland’s STEM coordinator and professor of biology,
Tuesday, June 12; 2-3 p.m. movement of flying toilet paper, a hovercraft, a mini Jill Feinstein, brings us some transportation science
Get an up-close look at exotic animal ambassadors! Ex- hot air balloon, fog rings and air powered confetti! experiments including walking water, rocket canisters
otic Wildlife staff consists of professionals with exten-
and solar powered cars!
sive experience in the handling and training of a diverse
collection of exotic wildlife. Their live program provides Sundae on Tuesday
an opportunity to meet and personally interact with all Featuring Decatur Aerocommanders
different animals who truly bring joy to their audience! Tuesday, July 24; 2-3 p.m.
Celebrate the end of the summer reading program with
Really READiculous ice cream sundaes and model airplanes! Members of The StoryWalk™ Adventure
the Decatur Aerocommanders R/C Club will show you Saturday, June 2; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tuesday, June 19; 2-3 p.m. the view from a flying drone! Then take home your Travel into Forsyth Public Library anytime from
See how READiculously fun reading books aloud very own balsa wood model airplane. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. to register for our summer reading
together can be! Ms. Susan and Ms. Alissa act out a
program and for Reading Takes You Everywhere
READiculous number of books in this fast-paced, fun
activities. Already registered? Be sure to stop by on
program and make children’s books come alive!
Create & Discover Saturday, June 2 and follow our StoryWalk™ path
featuring the children’s book, From Kalamazoo to
Clothespin Puppets
Tuesday, June 26; 2-3 p.m.
Thursday Programs Timbuktu, and complete the quest for a chance to win
a prize! Then help create a sticker mosaic that will
Come enjoy a unique puppet presentation, featuring For ages 6 and older. Registration required. hang in the library all summer long. You can also reg-
many different forms of puppetry, from hand puppets to ister for summer park programs that day so you can
string, shadow, rod and television puppets. Inspirations Balloon Animals plan all your summer activities in one trip.
for their show comes from today’s popular children’s Thursday, June 7; 12:30-1:30 p.m. or 2:30-3:30 p.m.
books, as well as original stories. Be the life of the party with balloon animal creations!
Join magician Rick Eugene as he teaches kids to use Tech for Traveling
specialized balloon pumps to inflate, twist and shape Saturday, June 2; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Dulcimer Guy spectacular balloon animals. Did you know that your library card gives you access
Tuesday, July 3; 2 - 3 p.m. to e-books, e-audio, digital magazines and more?
Mike Anderson, musician and storyteller, will bring us a Come build your knowledge of Forsyth Public
music show and dulcimer concert geared especially for Hot Air Balloon Landscape Library’s digital resources, and find out how you can
kids and their families. He blends music, storytelling and Thursday, June 14; 12:30-2 p.m. or 2:30-4 p.m. access library materials from home or on the go.
humor for a fun and entertaining program for all ages! Create a fun hot air balloon scene using tempera paint.
9safety! Dave Carpenter from the Decatur Bike Shop will
teach us the rules of the road. Then venture out to the obsta-
cle course to practice what you’ve learned. All participants
Tween & Teen
must have a helmet and a bike with no training wheels.
Ages 10 and up. Registration required.
Star Lab Cell Phone Speakers
Wednesday, July 11; 12-4 p.m. (8 half-hour sessions to Wednesday, June 6; 1-2 p.m.
choose from). Ages 6 and up. Registration required Bring your cell phone or iPod and create your very own
Reach for the stars! Come marvel at the night sky in the speakers using just a cardboard tube and two paper cups!
Summer Extras middle of the day with Rock Spring’s Star Lab Mobile
Planetarium. A member of the Nature Center staff will
When you’re finished you’ll get to decorate your speakers
any way you like.
guide children through a stargazing adventure.
Youth Garden
Tuesday, June 5; 10-11 a.m.; No registration required 4-H SCREAM Robotics
Help beautify the library all summer long by helping plant Forsyth’s 60th Birthday Party Wednesday, June 13; 1-2 p.m.
our flower beds. Plants will be provided by Larry Reed, Thursday, July 19; 1-2 p.m. See how kids just like you use technology to create
Village Trustee. Members of the Garden Club of Decatur All Ages. No Registration required awesome LEGO-bots! Representatives of 4-H SCREAM
will provide the expertise. All ages welcome! Rain date: Celebrate the Village of Forsyth’s birthday with us at the Robotics Club will demonstrate some of their infamous
Friday, June 8. library! We’ll honor the anniversary of the incorporation LEGO-bots, including their First Lego League Competi-
of the Village of Forsyth by playing party games and tion robot and brand new LEGO Sumo robots. They will
eating cake. share some of their design secrets and facilitate a robotics
Vehicle Showcase workshop to show you what goes on behind the scenes
Thursdays in June; 10:30-11:30 a.m.
All ages welcome. No registration required Arrr-gust Pirate Voyage with their team.
Our story time themes are centered on terrific modes of Saturday, August 4; 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
transportation, so every Thursday in June we will be fea- All ages welcome; No registration required Build a Birdhouse
turing a different type of vehicle. Everyone is welcome to Ahoy, Matey! Sail on into the Forsyth Library between 10 Wednesday, June 20: 1-2 p.m.
come check them out and learn a little something too! a.m. and 2 p.m. to celebrate International Pirate month on Have you ever wanted to build a birdhouse? Staff mem-
June 7: Cool Cars Saturday, August 4. Follow the Storywalk™ featuring the bers from Lowe’s Home Improvement will help you con-
June 14: Marvelous Motorcycles children’s book The Pirates Next Door. Find the treasure struct and decorate one of your own! We will decoupage
June 21: Terrific Trucks at the end of your voyage and create your very own trea- old maps onto the wood for a vintage, rustic look.
June 28: Brilliant Boats sure chest!
Origami Fun
Duct Tape Boats Weekly Challenge Wednesday, June 27; 1-2 p.m.
Saturday, June 9; 10–11 a.m. How many toothbrushes are in the suitcase? Each week Try your hand at the art of paper folding! Create your own
Ages 6 and up with an adult. Registration required we will feature a different item for you to guess. The child amazing creatures and treasures to take home. Dr. Samir
How well will your boat float? Can it win a race? Join us and adult with the best guesses each week will win a prize. Patel will share techniques for making interactive origami
to make, decorate and race your very own duct tape boat. creations.
Adults and kids will work together, and can make one boat Golden Book
per child or one per family, as preferred. Fridays in June and July; Ages 3-10 Rice Krispy Treats
A special golden book will be hidden somewhere in the Wednesday, July 18; 1-2 p.m.
Bicycle Safety children’s section every Friday in June and July. The first
person to find the book each week will win a fun prize, so
Create your very own Rice Krispy treats with different
Saturday, June 30; 10 a.m.– noon kinds of add-ins, cereals and toppings. The possibilities
Ages 6 and up. Registration required come on in and test your searching skills! are endless and delicious!
Bring your bikes to the library to learn and practice bicycle
101000 Books Before
Pre-K Programs Kindergarten Block Printing with Jennifer
No registration required.
Parents and caregivers of children ages birth to 5 are Stout
encouraged to sign up for our year-round reading Saturday, July 14; 10-11:30 a.m. Registration required
Story Time program, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Ask library
staff for more details.
Learn the ancient art of block printing and gain the
skills for a new hobby! Instructor Jennifer Stout will
Thursdays in June and July; 10 to 11 a.m.
Come join the fun at these transportation-themed Story guide you through the process of carving a stamp,
then making prints with your design. No experience is
Time sessions specifically designed for ages 2-6. Each
session will feature a fun craft to create and take home.
Adult Programs necessary. Participants will leave with their artwork and
In June we will end story times with a trip outside to reusable printer’s block.
the Vehicle Showcase to see some terrific modes of Community Watch
transportation! Monday, June 4 at 11:30 a.m.; Monday, July 2 at 1 p.m. Adult Bingo
June 7: Cars No registration necessary. Monday, July 16; 1-2 p.m. No registration required
June 14: Motorcycles Contact the library for more information. It’s a Bingo Party! Have fun and win prizes! All adults
June 21: Trucks welcome.
June 28: Boats
The Writer’s Life
July 5: Ride-on Toys
July 12: Aircrafts
Monday, June 18 at 1 p.m. No registration necessary. Book Discussion Groups
A woman wipes a smudge off her ATM screen one The Forsyth Public Library hosts two book discussion
July 19: Trains
night. A small child sits on a bench outside a shop in a groups each month. New members are always welcome.
July 26: Heavy Machinery
busy mall. A cool breeze from a quiet river wafts over a
woman as she begins her work. What do these seeming- n Food for Thought
Baby TALK ly innocuous events have in common? They all resulted Meets once a month on Thursdays at 6 p.m. This
Wednesdays throughout the year; 9:30-10:15 a.m. in a mystery novel. You’re invited to come learn how group shares a light meal while discussing their book.
Families with children ages birth to 3 are invited to everyday life experiences can become the foundation of June 14: Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
these informal parent/child sessions led by trained Baby fiction. Author J.D. Webb tells how ordinary moments July 12: The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen: 83 1/4
TALK instructors. Each week provides opportunities can be the start of a creative, enjoyable story. Join us for Years Old by Hendrik Groen
for sharing parenting concerns and celebrating achieve- this fun and lively glimpse into the life of a writer. You August 9: Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall
ments while enjoying books, songs and finger-plays. might even be inspired to try writing your own narrative.
Baby TALK sessions are offered at Forsyth Public
n Bookkeepers
Library throughout the year.
Writer-In-Residence Meets once a month on Fridays at 10 a.m.
June 25 and July 9; 1-2 p.m. June 15: The Giver by Lois Lowry
Dance with Me No registration required July 20: Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and
Tuesday, June 19 and July 17 at 10 a.m. Join local suspense author J.D. Webb to learn more Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance
Ages 16 months – 3 years. No registration required about writing and becoming published. Anyone 10 and August 17: Disclosure by Michael Crichton
Instructor Michi Barber of The Dance Centre welcomes up is encouraged to meet with Mr. Webb for specialized
toddlers and preschoolers to this program based on the one-on-one consultations.
benefits of movement for brain development, where chil- Zumba Party
Wednesdays in June, 1-2 p.m. No registration required
dren and an adult partner will dance and learn together.
The program is designed for ages 16 months to 3, but
Jam Jar Lanterns The world’s most popular group exercise class is
Saturday, June 23; 10 a.m. Registration required coming to the library! Join us for Zumba with instruc-
all children not yet in kindergarten are welcome to
Turn jars into beautiful lanterns to brighten up your gar- tor Jenny Ahlswede. From beginners to advanced,
attend.
den, porch or home! Join Shelly Smith and Jennifer Law- all adults are welcome. Please wear tennis shoes and
yer as they demonstrate how to create a jam jar lantern clothes suitable for workout.
using decoupage medium, tissue paper and craft punches.
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