News & Updates

Hold My Bouquet ~ 9th Annual Cream Tea Fundraiser

Tickets are now available for the 9th Annual Tea Party Fundraiser. Join our Fundraising Friends for an afternoon of tea, finger foods & a fashion show featuring bridesmaid dresses through the years. Tickets are available for a $25.00 donation at the library or from a Fundraising Friend. Cash or check only. If paying by cash at the library, exact change is needed. Don’t miss out on this popular fall event! All proceeds benefit the library.

Job Posting: Part-time Library Clerk II

Application deadline with Resume & Cover Letter is: 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024. Applications are available at the Circulation Desk or on the Forsyth Township website. This position does include two evenings per week and a minimum of one Saturday per month as well as day shift hours. Apply in person or mail your documents to: Forsyth Township Public Library, P.O. Box 1328, Gwinn, Mi, 49841

August Staff Recommendations

The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women Who Created a President by Edward F. O’Keefe At his first wife’s urging, Theodore Roosevelt gave a speech in college about equal pay for women. His older sister was his key political advisor and his younger sister would become his press secretary. Edith, Roosevelt’s second wife helped make Teddy an American institution. This book is a must read for history buffs. Available at the library! ~ Leslie W. The Coast Road by Alan Murrin A well-written literary examination of marriage in the mid-90s … read more August Staff Recommendations→

Library Open House

Join us for an open house at the library. Meet your Library Board. Enjoy refreshments. Have a tour. Ask questions about services. And if you don’t already have a library card, take the opportunity to sign-up while you’re here. September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. There’s no better time to take advantage of your library’s resources! Be sure to bring your photo ID and proof of residence in Forsyth Township if your ID does not reflect your current address to get your free library card. Under 18? Bring your … read more Library Open House→

July Staff Recommendations

The God of the Woods by Liz Moore An excellent literary mystery. The writing is top notch with a complex story line, believable characters, a summer camp setting and rich people behaving badly. It’s the perfect blend for summer reading. This brand new title is available at the library and on Libby. ~ Leslie M. Tree. Book. Table. by Lois Lowry A middle grade book for all ages! Sophia and Sophie are best friends, live next door to each other and are 77 years apart in age. Sophie is from … read more July Staff Recommendations→

Book & Movie Donations Pause

Everyone has been so generous. We have collected a wonderful selection for you to choose from while filling your totes from the Gwinn Quilters at the July 27th fundraiser. However, we are to capacity with the amount of donations we can accept for the event. We are going to take a pause from accepting donations of used items until further notice. Thank you for your generosity and your understanding.  

Used Book & Movie Fundraiser: READ ‘EM & EAT

This annual fundraiser has been rescheduled to coincide with our free Big Lake Acoustic Concert. Gently used books & DVDs will be available by donation. The Gwinn Quilters have once again created a variety of handmade tote bags. Bags will be available while supplies last for a suggested donation of $10.00. Your donation includes filling your handmade tote with items. Brats and hot dogs will also be available for lunch by donation from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit the library.

Holiday Hours

Big Lake Acoustic Concert & Ice Cream Social

Join us for a FREE afternoon of great music and ice cream at Peter Nordeen Park. Ice cream available while supplies last. Bring your chairs and even a picnic to enjoy the afternoon. This event is made possible through a grant from the Community Foundation of Marquette County and Gwinn Area Community Fund. Brought to you by the Forsyth Township Public Library & Forsyth Senior Center. The Fundraising Friends of the library will also have their Used Book & Movie Fundraiser set up.

June Staff Book Recommendations

The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan Amy Tan has created a beautiful nature journal of her personal drawings and musings of the birds observed in her own backyard over the course of six years. Her observations & thoughts are educational and amusing. This brand new book is available at the library. ~ Leslie M. The Mountain Midwife by Laurie Alice Eakes Set in the Appalachian mountains between twisting roads and hollers. the main character Ashley Tolliver, is a very busy “baby catcher” (midwife) from a long line of catchers … read more June Staff Book Recommendations→