Library Events
During June and July, members will learn international stitches, matching the Adult Summer Reading program's travel theme. Stitches include:
- Afghan Stitch/Tunisian Crochet (June 6)
- Bavarian Crochet (June 18)
- Broomstick Lace Crochet (July 2)
- Bruges Stitch (July 16)
The Friends of the Syracuse Public Library will meet at 11 a.m. on the first Thursday of the month in the downstairs meeting room. This meeting occurs before the library opens, so knock on the southernmost Harrison Street door nearest the staff parking lot for entry.
NOTE: The Friends will not meet in January and February.
The library welcomes players ages 16-25ish to its Dungeons & Dragons group. It will meet from 4-7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Rosalyn Jones Room. Don’t have a dice bag? The library has you covered!
Is anything more relaxing than putting together a collage? Join Craft & Sip from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, in the downstairs meeting room to create your own one-of-a-kind collage. Space is limited to 12 people, so register today. Register each participant separately.
For information, contact Emilia at elayne@syracuse.lib.in.us.
During June and July, members will learn international stitches, matching the Adult Summer Reading program's travel theme. Stitches include:
- Afghan Stitch/Tunisian Crochet (June 6)
- Bavarian Crochet (June 18)
- Broomstick Lace Crochet (July 2)
- Bruges Stitch (July 16)
The YA Writing Club will roll story prompt dice from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, in the Rosalyn Jones Room before writing unique stories. What type of story will you roll?
Homeschool Class is back in session! This year classes will be aimed at grades 1-3, but other grades can join.
August’s classes will tentatively feature:
· An Olympics-style obstacle course (Aug. 14)
· Animals (Aug. 21)
· Bones and the Skeletal System (Aug. 28)
Storytime is perfect for preschoolers! Enjoy stories and play while learning the alphabet, signs in American Sign Language and some Spanish.
Geared toward ages 16-25!
Swing by the library to place your bids in the Friends of the Syracuse Public Library’s ongoing charcuterie board silent auction.
The auction features charcuterie boards designed by local artists using different mediums.
Bidding on the boards will conclude at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15. Keep visiting the library to ensure your bid remains on top.
Teens can hang out from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, in the Rosalyn Jones Room during the first Teen Cafe of the 2024-2025 school year.
During this session, create designs using perler beads while discussing plans for Teen Cafe this year. Drop in and let SPL know your ideas for programs this school year.
This will be the only teen cafe in August.