Library Events
Join us for upcoming events, classes, and programs at Syracuse-Turkey Creek Township Public Library! Make us your lifelong learning destination.
View as Calendar
View My Events
Advanced Search
Tuesday, May 13, 12-5 p.m.
Syracuse Public Library will operate on reduced hours of 12-5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, so staff can have a summer reading training program.
Email
Text
Add to Calendar
Wednesday, May 14, 1 p.m.
Players of all skill levels are invited to come to Mahjong at 1 p.m. each Wednesday, including those looking to learn how to play.
Thursday, May 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Young adults can sample various board and card games during this club, which meets from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in the Rosalyn Jones Room (Teen Room).
In May, the club will play “The Cat Mitt Game.”
In May, the club will play “The Cat Mitt Game.”
.png "Roaming Readers: Wal")
Friday, May 16, 10-11 a.m.
The new Roaming Readers will set out on a leisurely walk, during which members can share current and favorite reads, at 10 a.m. each Friday in May. The group will meet at the library’s front door before embarking. This club will meet every Friday in May, offering the opportunity to stay active while uncovering great books. The Syracuse-Wawasee Trails will join the excursion and will share trail developments.
.png "Trees & Teatime")
Friday, May 16, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Bring your trees and/or devices to the Syracuse Public Library's downstairs meeting room and enjoy a cozy hour of research accompanied by high tea! Join the fun from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, May 16.
Friday, May 16, 4-5 p.m.
All ages are welcome to join Syracuse Public Library's chess club, which meets from 4-5 p.m. each Friday in the downstairs meeting room. The library has chess sets available but participants are welcome to bring their own from home, too.
Monday, May 19, 10 a.m.
Players of all skill levels are invited to come to Mahjong at 1 p.m. each Monday, including those looking to learn how to play. (Mahjong moves to 1 p.m. on Mondays, starting in November.)
.png "Learn a Language wit")
Monday, May 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Learn a Language with Amber meets from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 19, in the Rosalyn Jones Room. Teens will learn a new language of their choice. Electronic devices should be brought to this program, since the library has a limited number of public computers. Printouts will also be available.
.png "SPL Board of Trustee")
Monday, May 19, 5:45 p.m.
The Syracuse Public Library's Board of Trustees meets at 5:45 p.m. on the third Monday of each month.
Tuesday, May 20, 3 p.m.
Adults can find writing inspiration and tips at SPL's The Workshop. The group meets at 3 p.m. every third Tuesday in the downstairs meeting room. Bring pieces to share or come to listen. The group may also try different writing prompts.
.png "Jam Circle")
Tuesday, May 20, 5-6 p.m.
Bring your instrument to the library and jam with fellow musicians from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, in the downstairs meeting room. All skills and instruments welcome!
Wednesday, May 21, 1 p.m.
Players of all skill levels are invited to come to Mahjong at 1 p.m. each Wednesday, including those looking to learn how to play.
Thursday, May 22, 1 p.m.
Embrace the natural world, learn about native plants, and explore local wild spaces. In May, we meet at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, at Edna W. Spurgeon Woodland, 9478 N. 600 W., Ligonier. Contact Sarah, swright@syracuse.lib.in.us, for information.
Friday, May 23, 10-11 a.m.
The new Roaming Readers will set out on a leisurely walk, during which members can share current and favorite reads, at 10 a.m. each Friday in May. The group will meet at the library’s front door before embarking. This club will meet every Friday in May, offering the opportunity to stay active while uncovering great books. The Syracuse-Wawasee Trails will join the excursion and will share trail developments.
Friday, May 23, 4-5 p.m.
All ages are welcome to join Syracuse Public Library's chess club, which meets from 4-5 p.m. each Friday in the downstairs meeting room. The library has chess sets available but participants are welcome to bring their own from home, too.
Monday, May 26, All Day
The Syracuse Public Library will close on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.
Tuesday, May 27, 5:30 p.m.
We will be making this Vintage Clock Face Pendant 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, in the downstairs meeting room. We will have a variety of different clock faces as well as rhinestones, ladybug charms, and bumblebee charms to decorate your clock faces with. Limit of 16 people.
Wednesday, May 28, 9 a.m.
Help keep the weeds at bay in Becky’s Garden. We’ll also tackle a weedy area along the library’s staff parking lot to remove an invasive plant. The wrangle starts at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, in the library's Community Roots outdoor space. Come in clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Insect repellent would also be a great idea. The library has some gardening tools, but more are welcome.
Wednesday, May 28, 1 p.m.
Players of all skill levels are invited to come to Mahjong at 1 p.m. each Wednesday, including those looking to learn how to play.
Wednesday, May 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
INDEPENDENT LENS announced the launch of the new season of Indie Lens Pop-Up, the long-running screening series that brings people together for community-driven conversations around its thought-provoking documentaries.
The Syracuse Public Library will host the documentary “Free for All: The Public Library” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, in the downstairs meeting room.
Filmmakers Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor turn the cameras on America’s beloved public institution — the library — and the dramatic human stories unfolding within it.
After the film, we’ll hold a Q&A session with SPL Executive Director Kim Blaha and SPL Assistant Director Megan Daumen.
Brew City will provide lemonade and pastries during this special event.
