By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Programs planned at the Syracuse Public Library are as follows: Geocaching Film Festival The Syracuse Library is showing the entire 16 finalist films in the International Geocaching Film Contest for 2015. Light refreshments will be served along with the hour long film at 11 a.m. …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Upcoming programs at Syracuse Public Library include: Special Programs The days are getting shorter, which is good with Halloween coming up and Trick or Treat hours set for 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. The staff and volunteers are preparing an enchanted forest to open during …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library The Syracuse Library is hosting a classical guitar concert by Scott Workman at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. The library will close on that day for in-staff development, but open for this after-hours concert. Monday begins a busy week for all ages. Story times continue with October’s …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Activities at Syracuse Public Library for Oct. 12-17. Learn About Africa And The Peace Corps Megan McClellan is talking about the 27 months she was a Peace Corps volunteer in Niger at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. The Peace Corps is funded with federal tax …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Megan McClellan is talking about the 27 months she was a Peace Corps volunteer in Niger, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. The Peace Corps is funded with federal tax dollars and is a positive way to have interaction between Americans and people in the …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Library has some nice spaces for people who need a quiet break to meet with other people or take a time out. While at the library, patrons have access to services such as free Wi-Fi, a copy machine, and tables to work at. …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Library is bringing Lego building blocks in for a monthly Saturday Program. Families are invited to drop-in at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, to complete a building set or improvise a free form Lego creation. The library staff will post a picture of …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Homeschoolers SYRACUSE — Homeschooling families are meeting to share ideas at the Syracuse Library at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. This orientation will allow parents and children to meet and plan future activities. The group did not meet last year as several families had left the area. …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Activities for the week of Sept. 7 through Sept. 12: Labor Day The Syracuse Library is closing all day Monday, Sept. 7, to observe Labor Day. Regular hours resume at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. Fall is Back with Book Clubs The children’s department is having a …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library The Last Summer Program Dysfunctional, the book club that could have been called a requiem for journalists, meets one more time at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24. The discussion centers on former Tampa Tribune reporter, Tim Dorsey. The previously discussed authors, Hiaasen, Barry, and White all trained …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Syracuse Public Library news and events for the week of Monday, Aug. 24, to Saturday, Aug. 29: Perennial Groups Doctor Who The BBC first presented “Doctor Who” in 1963 as a weekly TV program intended for family education. The official Doctor Who site says that two of …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Syracuse Public Library news and events this week: Book Clubs Young adults are hanging on to the excitement of summer at the first book club meeting of the school year. Teens are invited to eat s’more-cupcakes and talk with friends about the movies they have …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Syracuse Public Library news and events this week: Schedule Starts the School Year More than 300 youth actively participated in the reading programs at the Syracuse Library this summer. Many other children and families were able to attend 45 weekly programs. No children’s programs are …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library An Idea Place Are you stuck in a reading rut? Wilma Kitson is a new “reading advisor” at the Syracuse Public Library. She was found waiting in a corner of the library and is now silently offering reading suggestions — after all, a bust can only say …read more.

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 …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library SYRACUSE — Syracuse Public Library news and events this week: Friends Have Successful Year The Friends of the Syracuse library are funding the trip to the Fort Wayne Zoo. They are helping the library with funds for several projects including an adult bus trip, half-priced book sale, …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library The Exciting Fourth of July Week The Syracuse Library is closing in observance of Independence Day activities. However, for families that are looking for activities for guests during the week there are daily programs for children, and Teens have a snack party at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July …read more.

By Becky Brower Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Summer Reading in Full Swing It is another busy week in the children’s department at the library. Echo, the adorable black Lab, will listen to children read from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Monday, June 15. Children get a chance to be up and close with Police …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Summer Reading Programs Begin Summer reading programs kick off on Tuesday, June 9. Children and teens begin sign-up to earn reading rewards. Children receive weekly prizes when they play a game sheet. Teens enter a weekly drawing and choose a new book. Children are also rewarded with …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Gala Party And Art Auction Friday, June 19, is a festive night when the friends of the Syracuse Library invite everyone to an evening of music and a bite to eat to raise money for special projects at the library. The after-hours event will be the final …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Auction to Sell Pictures The Syracuse Library is in the final stages of an interior renovation that is giving the library a new look. In 1980 the library purchased about 30 paintings with the intention of loaning them for display by patrons, which is what happened for …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library New Hours The Syracuse Library has a change of hours so that the library will always open at 10 a.m. The new Thursday hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday hours are now 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shift in schedule should be less …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library News from the Syracuse Public Library. Winners Announced The Syracuse Library has two winners who guessed within two the number of sticks in the jars during National Library Week. The winner in the children’s department for a family swim at Brook Pointe Inn is Paige Cunningham. The …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Library activities for the week of Saturday, May 2 through Saturday, May 9: Friends of Library The friends of the library are having a short meeting at 10:30 a.m. to finalize plans for the art auction in June. Those wanting to contribute time to the Syracuse library …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Final Tales Not only are we saying goodbye to April, but the last week of the month has other final events at the Syracuse Library. Food from Fiction and spring story time are having their last meetings on Monday and Thursday. Food from Fiction returns in January, …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Special Happenings A special guest is performing at the Syracuse Library at 6:30 p.m. April 20. Scott Workman will present a classical guitar concert covering the main historic time periods of music. Workman is practicing for his master’s recital at IUSB later in April. The concert is …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library National Library Week Libraries across the nation draw attention to the role of libraries in the community when they celebrate National Library Week. The mission of a library is to reflect the needs of the community. The Syracuse Library offers a variety of materials for checkout that …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Welcome Back The meeting room is open and has fresh paint. Several groups are meeting at the Syracuse Library this week. Story time is meeting at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 23, before leaving to tour New Market. Preschool age children and a parent are invited to see …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library News and events this week: Adult Book Clubs The recipe determined the book for the newest adult book club. “The Apple Orchard” by Susan Wiggs is the book the group is sharing food and thoughts on when they meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26. Two half-sisters …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Syracuse Public Library news and events this week: One Book, One Hour The adult book club, One Book, One Hour, is meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 to review “The 100-Year-Old-Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared.” The Norwegian story is a frolicking adventure and …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Syracuse Public Library news and events this week: Syracuse Public Library Newsletter The library is closing in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday on Monday, Jan. 19. A good way to keep track of events at the Syracuse Public Library is by looking at the newsletter …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Syracuse Public Library news and events this week: There are many new groups forming at the Syracuse Public Library in the new year. Food From Fiction Winter is a time for comfort food and how better to find some good recipes than in a mystery book. A …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Syracuse Public Library news and events this week: Knitting and Crocheting Knitting and crocheting are traditional crafts using spun fibers. Today European countries continue many advanced traditions of working with yarn. A long-standing history can be observed in Ireland. Celtic fabric has been found on the Silk …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Activities for the week of Dec. 22 through Jan. 3: Holiday Hours The library will be closing so the staff can spend time with family and friends over the holiday. We will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25. Items that are due over Christmas …read more.

Renovation efforts are well underway at the Syracuse Public Library — and they are much needed renovations after 20 years. “Twenty years ago the library was just going online with its catalog,” said Becky Brower, who does communications for the library. “It was time to repaint, re-carpet.” However, Brower noted, “It’s not just an appearance …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Syracuse Public Library Syracuse Public Library events for the week of Dec. 15- Dec. 20. Meet The Doctor The Whovians in the monthly fan club are showing a holiday themed adventure from one of the newer Doctor Who stories. All people that are interested in the new Doctor Who series are invited …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Syracuse Public Library Syracuse Public Library events for the week of Dec. 8- Dec. 13. Book Clubs and Knitting Club The Children’s Book Club meets for a fun December party from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9. A turkey has been glimpsed on the loose in the Syracuse Public Library. …read more.

By TAMMY TILLEY DJ Construction In order to adapt physical areas to changing needs, Syracuse Public Library is receiving interior cosmetic upgrades. The library is located at 115 E. Main St. DJ Construction’s Service Group is overseeing the project. The Service Group, as the name implies, serves clients on projects smaller in scope or size …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Activities for the week of Dec. 1 through Dec. 6: The Syracuse Library has two craft programs to help with gifting. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 is a drop-by crafts time for adults. Individuals are invited to bring gifts that are ready to …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication and Programming Services, Syracuse Public Library Syracuse Public Library programs this week: Everyone gets busier as the holidays begin. Publishers know this and bring out seasonal stories that are shorter than the usual stories. The Syracuse Public Library has a display with Christmas books at the front desk for easy selecting. …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication and Programming Services, Syracuse Public Library Syracuse Public Library Events Nov. 17-22: November Is Health Awareness Month November activities at the Syracuse Library include a reward for adults and young people who check out books, movies or CDs with a health theme. Recent items with a health theme are marked with …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication and Programming Services, Syracuse Public Library Syracuse Public Library has several programs the week of Nov. 10-15: Holiday Events Begin in November Children can make gifts for their loved ones or just come to the Syracuse Library to make some useful crafts every Wednesday this holiday season. Plenty of adults will …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication and Programming Services, Syracuse Public Library The Syracuse Public Library is celebrating the most exuberant holiday of the year, where children and some adults dress up and get candy. The library has a tent full of curiosities and confounding displays for the wonderment of all. Trick-or-treaters that come to the library …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication and Programming Services, Syracuse Public Library Syracuse Public Library has several programs the week of Oct. 20-25: Art And The Alphabet Children draw pictures as they explore art in the stories they read during Monday’s story time. Painting, dancing, clay and music are ways to express and enhance the feeling of …read more.

Syracuse Public Library events Oct. 13-18 Teen Read Week Young adults can read many books written specially for their interests. National Teen Read Week, the third week in October, encourages teens to be regular readers and library users. The Syracuse Library is ending the week with a lock-in for teens called, Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse. …read more.

Fall Story Times Are Back Parents, grandparents or guardians are welcome to join the library at 10:30 a.m. each Monday and Tuesday Gisela Vore and Esther DeJulia are offering fun activities that involve pre-learning skills for 18 months to kindergarten age children. Mondays’ theme is art and award-winning books. Tuesdays’ theme is selections from the …read more.

Friends Are Having a Silent Auction The Friends of the Syracuse Library are meeting to plan two fund raising events. Any persons interested in helping the Friends are invited to a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. A silent auction is planned for October to sell the paintings and reproductions from …read more.

Children were able to enter a drawing at the conclusion of the Syracuse Library’s summer reading program. Readers returned their reading log for a chance to win a bike or tickets to the Children’s Museum in Indianapolis. Winners Colin Compton and Alice Snavely are shown with their new bikes. Macy Morehouse was the winner of …read more.

The Young Adult Book Club poses at the Syracuse Library with the books that were earned in the Spark a Reaction summer reading program. Shown holding the books in the back row are Susanne Wheat, Eric Park, winner, and Garrett Smith. Middle row are Isaiah Stouder, winner, Ashley Rose, winner, Lila Fierek and Marissa Hollis. …read more.

Meet Non-humans From The Doctor The Syracuse Library is meeting the Doctor with monthly group activities. The August meeting is talking about major characters from other galaxies. All levels of experience with the Doctor are invited to come for a couple of hours of Doctor Who. Meet the Doctor is on the third Wednesday of …read more.

Summer Reading Was a Success The Syracuse Library’s children’s department has finished eight weeks of reading in which hundreds of children read library books for weekly prizes. Families experienced 16 hours of hands-on science entertainment. Many children came to read to both Echo the dog and the Wednesday volunteers. The following businesses and organizations contributed …read more.

Tapping- Emotional Freedom Technique Returns Angie Hernandez, certified Hypnotherapist, is presenting a session on using EFT, also called tapping, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. People are invited to a free class to experiment with this easy technique for self-healing. According to Nick Ortner, author of The Tapping Solution, EFT is a type of …read more.

Library Offers the Good, the Bad, the Weird Silly Safaris is bringing some animals for a weird show, so they say. Angie Cat is bringing a variety of animals as Silly Safaris returns for a touch and feel animal celebration. Families are invited to meet about six animals at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15. …read more.

Creating a Vision Board Workshop Vision boards are a popular way to make visual and written statements to remind ourselves of positive goals in our lives. Adults are invited to a goal setting workshop conducted by certified hypnotherapist Angie Hernandez from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 25. The Syracuse Library is hosting a …read more.

Fizz, Boom Read is Fun Science for children Want to do something with children that are visiting? Children have lots of activities on top of reading for library dollars. Any and all are welcome to attend a balloon making, hands-on, inflate-a-thon with the Wheatables at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 17. Family Friday Films are at 10 …read more.

Syracuse Library Offers Programs and Prizes for Reading This Summer The kick-off for the children’s summer reading program, Fizz, Boom, Read at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, Ronald McDonald is presenting a magic act in the library meeting room. Information and signup for participation in the summer reading program is available following the show. The …read more.

Young Adults Summer Reading and Book Club Young people are encouraged to attend the last book club meeting of the school year. Teens can share either a favorite video game character or a fictitious character that they think would make an interesting video character. The griddle will be at the meeting to make some pancakes. …read more.

Children’s Book Week The children’s department has open crafts all week to highlight the importance of books in the lives of children. Children’s Book Week is celebrating its 95th anniversary. Children’s book Week is celebrating its 95th anniversary. Book week is a literacy initiative with the motto, “cover to cover, coast to coast.” Book Clubs …read more.

Tapping is a Feel-good Technique Angie Hernandez, certified Hypnotherapist, is presenting a popular class on a tapping technique known as Emotional Freedom Technique. “I like Tapping because it’s easy to learn and you can use it on your own to heal trauma and pain.” Hernandez says, “You can go to a practitioner for complex problems …read more.

Creating a Vision Board Workshop  Adults are invited to a workshop conducted by Angie Hernandez, certified hypnotherapist, on Tuesday, April 29. The Syracuse Library is hosting the free workshop in the meeting room from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hernandez will explain this powerful method while everyone glues and pastes a positive visual image. Supplies …read more.

Speaker to Talk About Symbols in the Cemetery  Jeannie Regan-Dinius is coming to speak about symbols that can be found in cemeteries on Thursday, April 24 at 11 a.m. Cemeteries are an important repository for cultural information, demographics, and often the situation surrounding a person’s death. The division of Preservation and Archaeology of the Department …read more.

Spring Break – A New Craft Each Day Wawasee schools are closing for spring break the week starting Monday, April 7. The Syracuse Library will have a different make-it, take-it craft each day in the children’s department. The crafts are free and guaranteed to be happy and spring-like. Book Clubs One book, One Hour, the …read more.

New Time for a Learning Playtime Babies and children can come to a learning playtime at the Syracuse Library at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 2. Parents as Teachers will bring activities and ideas on Wednesday morning. The Dekko Foundation is sponsoring this program to encourage early literacy activities that have been shown to influence reading abilities. …read more.

Young People are Emerging into a Technical Society The second week in March has been declared National Teen Tech Week. Technology for many people means reading a book on an e-reader rather than a bound book. Technology is so much a part of our everyday lives that tomorrow’s workers will need advanced skills to perform …read more.

Spring Themes for Story Times Looking for a free activity to do with your children that gets you out of the house? The Syracuse Library is offering story times at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays for the next 8 weeks. Age appropriate story times help build a foundation for a lifelong love of books …read more.

Knitting and Crocheting Group The Syracuse Library is providing a meeting space for knitters and crocheters from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. The group is for beginners, who would like help, or experienced people who want to share projects and ideas. Anyone age 8 or older is invited to come to the library …read more.

Special Activities Over the Holidays Members of the Children’s Book Club from the Syracuse Library met Jan. 14. They had an unbirthday to include everyone, with pizza and cake. The latest craze is to make rubber band bracelets, so they made many intricate designs. Next month the club is going to Hawaii for a luau …read more.

Baking Recipes Wanted January is the month when adults are offered a chance to win baking scented candles during the Like a Hug reading program. The Syracuse Public Library is also collecting favorite baking recipes to share at the conclusion of the program. Anyone with a tried-and-true, unique or a just too-good-to-not share recipe is …read more.

Hunger Games for Young Adults The teen book club is meeting for the last time in 2013. The Syracuse Public Library is catching fire with a trivia contest, reaping meal and pin making program at 5 p.m. Dec. 17. Young people that have watched The Hunger Game movies or read the books are welcome to …read more.

Finish the Year with Cookies and Friends The adult book club at the Syracuse Library is having more than coffee and conversation this month. The people attending may bring a half-dozen cookies to share at the Dec. 11, meeting. The book club is discussing the holiday books of Richard Paul Evans. Interested people are invited to …read more.

Food For Fines The Syracuse Library is collecting donations of food and household non-perishable items for distribution among individuals and families through the Syracuse Food Pantry. The value of the food donations can be applied to overdue fines that are owed the Syracuse Library. This annual event will end Friday, Dec. 20, when the food pantry …read more.

Activities at the End of November Story time for children meets a couple more times. Children are invited to come for pre-reading activities at 10:30 a.m. Monday and Tuesday. The home-schoolers group is meeting 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. Home schooling families are welcome to come to the Syracuse Library to meet other families and explore …read more.

The Syracuse Public Library has several programs for children next week. Story Time is starting at 10:30 a.m. on both Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 11-12. Young children will have a lot of fun while doing pre-reading activities. Tuesday, Nov. 12, is the date for the Children’s Book Club. Children from kindergarten to fifth grade are …read more.

We Americans think of November as the month that culminates in a feast with family and friends. November is a month of other celebrations as well. Nov. 11, is a national day of appreciation for veterans. The Syracuse Public Library will be open. The library has a fully maintained history section with books about the Revolution …read more.

Stop by the Syracuse Library on Halloween for an extravaganza of Dr. Seuss inspired fun. The staff has streamlined the event to eliminate waiting to get into the library during trick-or-treat from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Even if it is cold, or rainy, plan to walk through a maze of “fandubulous” characters. Dr. Seuss …read more.

Dr. Suess Collectibles or a Lorax? Can anyone loan the Syracuse Public Library a stuffed Lorax for our display case? The staff is highlighting Dr. Suess’s stories for the Halloween open house. Becky Brower is making a display about Dr. Suess and would appreciate any Suess characters or collectibles that can be put in the …read more.

The Syracuse Library has programs for all ages this week. Story Time is starting at 10:30 a.m. on both Monday and Tuesday. Young children will have a lot of fun while doing pre-reading activities. Tuesday, Oct. 8, is the date for the Children’s Book Club. Children from kindergarten to fifth grade are welcome to join …read more.

Young Adult Readers have a Bumper Crop of Books The Syracuse Library has received extra books and CD books that are waiting for the young people who come to the Young Adult New-book Club. Young adults are invited to come make individual pizzas and look at the new books on from 5 p.m. to 6 …read more.

The Pacific North Crest Trail Sets the Scene  The Syracuse Library is hosting a book discussion about a young woman, who with no experience in hiking, sets off on a 9 month trek from the Mohave Desert to Washington State. Wild: from lost to found on the Pacific Crest Trail is a self-revealing memoir of …read more.

Read a Book for Banned/Challenged Book Week The American Library Association (ALA) compiles a list of books that are asked to be removed from the shelves of libraries around the country. Remember the furor when the Harry Potter books were first brought to the United States? The top banned books, requested for removal, during the …read more.

Syracuse Public Library announces upcoming events: At 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, the Children’s Book Club is reading books about ice cream and how to make ice cream. The group is making their own ice cream and finishing it with yummy toppings. The librarians can’t wait to eat ice cream and hope many children share in the …read more.

The Young Adult New-book Club is getting together to paint and look at new books at 5 p.m. Sept. 3. There will be no meeting on the next scheduled time (Sept. 17). Teens are encouraged to come to make hanging whirly-whirls with abstract painting techniques. This is an opportunity to turn a 3 foot square …read more.

Adult Reading Program Begins Everyone is a winner when they read books from the Syracuse Public Library and sign-up in the Go Green for My Community Adult Reading Program. Some of the staff of the library are making unique bookmarks from wallpaper samples and paper pieces. Adults can choose a bookmark when they sign-up to …read more.

Did you know your local library has many government and business pamphlets and materials that are free to view or keep? People look to the library for copies of income tax materials, but the library is also a source for information about many agencies and organizations throughout the year. Government agencies that issue permits print …read more.

Geocaching is a free and fun way to use the Global Positioning System, or GPS, that is funded with your tax dollars. This cooperative game was started in 2000, when the GPS satellites were upgraded for better accuracy. The rules are simple, a container, or cache, is hidden and the GPS coordinates are noted onto …read more.

James Coffey, recording artist, is coming to the Syracuse Public Library at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. James performs all over the United States and is also known as the train song troubadour. He has won Parents’ Choice Awards for “outstanding contribution toward enriching the lives of American children.” Coffey does Hoosiers proud as he is …read more.

Craft times for Young People and adults From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, crafty people are invited to make bookmarks to give away as presents for other people that read in the Syracuse Library. Paper, glue and printing tools will be provided. Come meet other crafty people. Feel free to bring ideas or …read more.

The Syracuse Public Library is closing at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29. Patrons are asked to come to the library from 10 p.m. to 2 p.m. to pick up prizes, check-out DVDs, use the computers, and any other activities that need to be taken care of on Saturday. July is a big vacation time, and …read more.

Fifteen Friends members met on Thursday, June 13, to elect new officers and make plans for the year. The president, secretary and treasurer are Allyson Ellis, Michael Brower and Ruth Judy. Past members will be receiving a letter outlining upcoming Friends activities, and are encouraged to include their email when they return their dues. The …read more.

Look for changes outside the Syracuse Public Library this summer. The ivy and some bushes are being removed in preparation for a new sign. The board of directors will discuss the purchase of a sign at the next board meeting at 6:15 p.m. Monday, June 24. Young adults have a terraced planting that will change …read more.

Friends of the Syracuse Library The Friends of the Syracuse Library have money to spend. Please join and attend the annual meeting on at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 13. The annual meeting is a time to look at the group’s finances and talk about the best way to spend the proceeds. Plans to staff the …read more.

Evan Fidler won a book during National Children’s Book Week at the Syracuse Public LIbrary. Each day a winner was drawn from the kids that had visited the library that day. Other winners were: Marisa Kaufman, Brandon Tayagua, Samantha Pressler and Noah Stouder. Summer Reading Starts June 4th Ronald McDonald is presenting a show at …read more.

Summer is around the corner and the Syracuse Public Library Friends annual membership drive is starting. Membership renewals can be brought or mailed to the library. Please include an email address if possible. The Syracuse Library Friends are offering some fun volunteer opportunities to help with community outreach. The library could use some assistance on …read more.

Monday, April 29, and Tuesday, April 30, are the last times for pre-school children to come for morning story times. The next session will meet in the fall. The summer reading program will start Tuesday, June 4. Parents are encouraged to keep a regular weekly schedule of reading and attending the library through May. The …read more.

Plan to Attend the Syracuse Adult Book Club The book club enjoyed reading The Kite Runner by Khaled Hossieni’s so much that they are reading, A Thousand Splendid Suns, for the May meeting. Hosseini is an Afghan born physician and writer. The story follows two contemporary women in the midst of war in Kabul. Described …read more.

Young Adult New-Book Club members are painting individual abstracts on at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 2. The panels will be incorporated in a banner. Teens have first chance to check-out the latest books. Young people that are normally too busy to attend because of school activities are welcome to come to this meeting. Children can …read more.

Parents and grandparents, plan to bring your children to story time this March and April. Syracuse Public Library offers story hour at 10:30 a.m. every Monday and Tuesday. All children are welcome to come on one or both days. Monday story times are geared more toward the interests of younger children. Story times are matched …read more.

Syracuse Public Library is wrapping-up Library Lovers Month. Do you love your library? Your library loves you and wants to set you up with a date with a nice book. Feb. 25-28, anyone checking out at the Syracuse Public Library could be the winner of a Blind Date with a Book. Patrons will be surprised …read more.

When there is no school Feb. 11, children are invited to the children’s department at Syracuse Public Library to make a Valentine gift. Make-it, Take-it Crafts is a drop-in event from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friendly help is provided along with the projects. Kidz Book Club Kidz Book Club meets Tuesday, Feb. 12, for …read more.

The “Wawasee Film Collection”, a DVD featuring three short features filmed on Lake Wawsee in the 1930’s, is now available for purchase at the Syracuse Public Library while the Syracuse Historical Museum is closed for the winter. The Weaver/Fick Wawasee Film, which was filmed in 1936 on Lake Wawasee and released in 1937, is a …read more.