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WelcomeWhether you’re a current resident, a new addition to Syracuse, Indiana, or just returning to the lake for the summer, the Syracuse-Turkey Creek Township Public Library is a wonderful community resource for all of your information needs. From materials to great programs, make use of our offerings.
Our programs are free (unless otherwise stated) and open to anyone, library card or not. SPL is a fine-free, Evergreen Indiana Library, connecting residents of the town of Syracuse and Turkey Creek Township with thousands of materials through the Evergreen network. |
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Author Arriel Vinson will hold a virtual author visit during the Syracuse Public Library's adult book club from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, in the downstairs meeting room. The virtual visit will occur during the first 15 minutes before the group discusses Vinson's book "Under the Neon Lights. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Syracuse Public Library. 
The Friends of the Library are bring back their coffee socials from 10:30 a.m. to noon every second Wednesday in the upstairs sitting area. The next one will be Feb. 11. 
Pokemon Club meets from 4-5 p.m. every other Friday in the children's department (teens are welcome to join, too). Bring your deck to play along! For the full club schedule, click to visit our online calendar. 
SPL's adult book club meets at 1 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month to discuss a different book. Click to visit the adult department's page to see what this month's book is! 
Stay on top of your health at the Syracuse Public Library. Patrons can now check out blood pressure monitor kits for two-weeks. There is also one blood pressure monitor that can be used while visiting the library. 
Enjoy Bonus Borrows more often! Bonus Borrows will be available the last seven days of each month. Choose from these select titles without using your monthly borrows! 
Adults can embark on a new reading challenge this winter for a chance to win one of three baskets (all filled with goodies). The challenge runs from Jan. 4-Feb. 28. Sign up via the beanstack app or in person at the library. 
Each month, teens can attend Teen Storytime to have a sample from various books read to them. Each month will have a different theme and different genres. This is a unique way to uncover new stories. This program meets from 5-6 p.m. every first Thursday. 
Aleah Southworth will share Seed Saving Basics from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, in the downstairs meeting room. Participants will also clean and paint birdhouse gourds. 
Use your library card to access hundreds of digital materials via the Libby and Hoopla apps. 
Decorate a wooden heart with Shelly at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, in the downstairs meeting room. The library will provide scrapbook supplies for this project, though participants can bring their own materials from home. Space is limited, so click to register. 
Teens can attend a Palentine Party from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, in the Rosalyn Jones Room. Pizza is provided by SPL. 
Bring your family trees and/or devices (plus questions) to enjoy a cozy hour of genealogy research accompanied by high tea during Trees & Teatime! It meets from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every third Friday in the downstairs meeting room. 
The YA Writing Club will have a cozy write-in from 3:30-4:30 p.m. every 2nd Friday in the Rosalyn Jones Room. Each month features different baked goods. 
All ages can join SPL's new Chess Club, which meets from 4-5 p.m. every Friday in the downstairs meeting room. Chess boards are available at the library, but attendees can also bring their own if they link. 
Dan Sharp will lead a presentation about Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Groups in the Syracuse community from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the library's downstairs meeting room.
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Residents of the town of Syracuse and Turkey Creek Township can receive a free library card. In addition to resident cards, nonresident cards are available for purchase.
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The Power Of Libraries
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Evergreen Indiana is a growing consortium of over 125 public, school and institutional libraries located throughout Indiana that use the Evergreen ILS. This resource sharing initiative provides cost savings for the library and access to almost 8 million items for over 1 million Indiana residents. A list of participating libraries is available on the Evergreen Indiana Member Libraries page.
The AppDownload the Evergreen Indiana app through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app allows to view items checked out, place holds, build lists, and more. Bonus: It has a digital library card in case you leave your physical one at home!
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