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Syracuse Public Library News And Events

Written on July 23, 2015 by Staff Reporter

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June Trcka is leaving the Syracuse Library after 20 years of service. Trcka studied for her Masters in Library Science from IU so that she could work in a small public library. Rosalyn Jones hired her and she has since performed a number of duties but has been mainly responsible for cataloging the new books and items that go onto the shelves. Trcka is moving to Bloomington to be closer to her grandchildren.
June Trcka is leaving the Syracuse Library after 20 years of service. Trcka studied for her Masters in Library Science from IU so that she could work in a small public library. Rosalyn Jones hired her and she has since performed a number of duties but has been mainly responsible for cataloging the new books and items that go onto the shelves. Trcka is moving to Bloomington to be closer to her grandchildren.

By BECKY BROWER
Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library

Syracuse Public Library events this week:

Summer Reading Activities Finale

The week of Monday, July 27, is the end of summer reading activities, with Friday, July 31, the last day to collect summer reading prizes. The prizes and programs this summer have been provided by a number of sponsors in the Syracuse community. A list can be viewed on the Syracuse Library website, http://www.syracuse.lib.in.us. Monday is the last day to read to Echo, which begins at 2 p.m. Monday, July 27. The last day to read with a reading volunteer is from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 29. Professor Steve will be bringing science and circus clowning to the stage at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, and 2 p.m. Thursday, July 30, is the end of summer reading celebration.

Friends of the Library Bus Trip

The friends are meeting to evaluate the options for a bus trip for adults. Anyone with ideas is invited to join the 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, meeting. The friends are also helping with a half-price book sale through the month of August.

Family Fun, Doctor Who Style

Our own Doctor Who chef is coming up with some seasonal theme food for the next meeting in the adventures of Doctor Who, Season five. Season five has important characters that appear in later stories. The group meets a reptilian counterpart during the Wednesday meeting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29.

Rock Bottom Remainders

Mitch Albom and Dave Barry were both members of a literary rock band, “Rock Bottom Remainders.” Both are being featured in book discussions at the Syracuse Library. Barry is the featured author of Dysfunctional Book Club that meets at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 23. The adult book club, ‘One Book, One Hour’, is reading Have a Little Faith at August’s meeting. Albom’s book is a nonfiction story of the author’s experience with a former Rabbi and an inner city pastor. Copies of the book are available through Evergreen and by calling the library at (574) 457-3022. All meetings are free and open to any interested people.

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