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SYRACUSE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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      • Board of Trustees
      • Meet Our Staff
      • The Friends
      • Becky's Garden
    • Building Project
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Whether 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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Decorate sugar cookies from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in the downstairs meeting room! This program is while supplies last!

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The Friends of the Library will hold a Bingo Fundraiser alongside the Knights of Columbus-Syracuse Council 6323 to support the Syracuse Public Library. Those 18+ can come play bingo on Saturday, April 18, at the Knights of Columbus, 414 S. Sycamore St., Syracuse. The doors open at 5 p.m. and the games start at 6:30 p.m. Bingo cards cost $25 for the night.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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In the Garden will see some of Indiana’s native ephemeral wildflowers during a trip to Oppenheim Woods, which is located across the street from Tippecanoe Lake Country Club. Wear comfortable shoes for this walk! Meet on-site at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 16!

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It’s time to get crafting! This month teens will paint watercolor bookmarks. Craft Corner meets from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in the Rosalyn Jones Room.

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Teens have a program or activity every day at the Syracuse Public Library during spring break! View our teen calendar for more information.

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Use your library card to access hundreds of digital materials via the Libby and Hoopla apps.

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Transform teacups and baby shoes into adorable pincushions that double as photo holders from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, in the library's downstairs meeting room. The library will provide some teacups and baby shoes, but registered participants are encouraged to bring their own from home. Click to register.

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Join Create with Canva from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in the Rosalyn Jones Room. Teens are encouraged to bring their laptops from home for this class, though the library offers limited public computers. During the session, Amber will help teens set up a free Canva account before exploring its offerings.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Notice of Additional Appropriation -- April 2026
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Notice to Taxpayers of Additional Appropriation -- February 2026
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Syracuse Public Library is a fine-free library for all materials, excluding hotspots. If items exceed 28 days past their due date, they will be marked as lost. That fine will be removed from an account if the items in question are returned in good condition.  Materials borrowed from other libraries may accrue fines.

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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.
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Syracuse-Turkey Creek Township Public Library
115 East Main Street
Syracuse, IN

HOURS

Monday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tuesday: 12-8 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thursday: 12-8 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

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Phone: (574) 457-3022
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  • Library Info
    • About >
      • Our Mission
      • Our History
      • Board of Trustees
      • Meet Our Staff
      • The Friends
      • Becky's Garden
    • Building Project
    • Policies and Procedures
    • Services >
      • General
      • Technology
      • Historical Research
      • Requests and Recs
    • Calendar
    • FAQ
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