May Events

  • ​The Kosciusko County Annual Book Read is Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya. You can pick up a copy to read at the library! We will be hosting a discussion with Cindy Cates on Tuesday, May 14th, at 4:30 pm!
  • View the Moon* on Saturday, May 18th at 8 pm Walk from the Community Center to Henry Ward Park. Answer trivia questions about the moon and feel a tactile book about the moon. Bring binoculars if you have them. *June 15th at 8 pm is the alternate date if clouds prevent the viewing on May 18th.
  • Saving Money on Prescriptions Medicines Sponsored by the Purdue Extension Kosciusko County Office May 20th at 1 pm ​Please sign up at the adult desk!
  • Seed Bomb Craft Program will be Tuesday, May 21st, at 6 pm. Sign up to make a pod of seeds that can grow into something beautiful!
  • Doctor Who Connected will be meeting Wednesday, May 22nd, from 6—8 pm. A mixed ages group is having some nerdy fun with various activities. Refreshments are provided
  • This summer adults are exploring A Universe of Stories. The first book for May's activities is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy​ by Douglas Adams. We will have copies available at the library for you to check out! Start reading now to get ready for summer!
  • May 25th at the Community Center at 11 am. Ray Boomhower, an Indiana biographical author of eleven books, is speaking about another famous Hoosier writer at a program sponsored by the Syracuse Library, the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, and the Indiana Humanities. The subject of his book is John Bartlow Martin who began his career at the Centralia Mining disaster and ended as a speech writer for many Presidential candidates. May 25th is International Towel Day as well so bring your towel while hearing Ray Boomhower speak.

Weekly Events

  • Decluttering Support Group -- Tuesday, May 21st at 1 pm An hour-long group with facilitators. Topics to cover are about managing our possessions.
  • ​Learn Mahjong! Meeting Mondays at 1 pm to play a fun, sociable game! We have 3 sets so there's room for plenty of people to join in! This is a great group for beginners!
  • String Theory -- Spend time knitting or crocheting on Thursdays at 5 pm. Bring your string or fiber-craft project and visit while you work. Get help. Share ideas.

Upcoming Events

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Open Mic Night will be Friday, June 14th, at 7 pm. You can share an original writing or read an excerpt from our summer reading book The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. We will be meeting at the Grace Lutheran Church next door to the library!
Adult Harry Potter Craft Night will be June 18th at 6 pm. You asked and Shelly answered! Adults can now come and choose out of a couple projects to make! Sign up at the adult desk!

Staff Recommendations

Books
  • The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
  • The Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
  • Less by Andrew Greer (2018 Pulitzer Prize Fiction)
  • Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
  • Wonder by RJ Palacio
  • The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon
  • Flavia de Luce ​series by Alan Bradley
  • Alice isn't Dead by Joseph Fink
  • Invisible Cities​ by Italo Calvino
Lisa See writes fascinating stories about the history of China and Japan during WWII and the immigration of China's people to America. If you like learning while reading, you'll find her very informative!
Movies
  • The Last of the Mohicans
  • Dances with Wolves
  • The King's Speech
  • The Heat
  • October Baby
  • Fireproof
  • Interstellar
  • Get Out
  • Sorry to Bother You
  • The Grand Budapest Hotel
  • Annihilation
  • Isle of Dogs
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