SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Wawasee area is hosting a pregame parade before the football game on Friday, Sept. 30. The parade is part of the torch celebration in Kosciusko County. The Syracuse Library is highlighting the torch in the wilderness and invites anyone with period costumes to walk with the group. The library is interested in dogs and other animals that might be calm enough to join the parade. Of course, the library staff is happy to assist any people with their float entries for historical accuracy or fashion ideas.

The Syracuse Library has confirmed that microgreens growers, Jay Wright and Henrietta Crose, along with food blogger, oh sweet mercy, will be bringing their favorite kale dishes to a local foods celebration on at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3. The evening is combining a section of the book, “Where am I Eating?” with some recipes old and new and some tastes of dishes using kale. Copies of the book are available to read before the drop in event “Are You Cool Enough for Kale?”

Children’s programs will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday beginning the week of Sept. 18. This programs will include story times and toddle on over. Young adult readers will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday evening. The readers can enjoy taco time and painting, while teens in sixth through twelve grade talk about the latest authors. At 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 is after school books and crafts for some relaxation for children. Information about the free programs at the Syracuse Library can be answered by calling (574) 457-3022 or by going to the website here.

The Syracuse Library is accepting donations of Lego bricks and sets.