Monthly Programs

People playing Mahjong at the Syracuse Public Library
Players of all skill levels are welcome to join the library's Mahjong group. In February, the group will meet at 1 p.m. on Mondays, Feb. 20 and 27, and Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the downstairs meeting room. Beginners are welcome to come learn!
Volunteer Fixers Callout
Do you have basic household item repair skills? Share them with neighbors looking to learn how to repair basic items like fans, lamps, clothes and so on. SPL hopes to hold fix-it clinics this fall.

Decluttering Support Group

NEXT MEETING: Noon Thursday, Feb. 9, in the Downstairs Meeting Room.
Receive needed support to declutter in a confidential support group at the library. Contact Becky for details.

The Workshop

 NEXT MEETING: The Workshop will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, in the downstairs meeting room.

We welcome any adult interested in exploring their inner writer. Contact Becky for details at bbrower@syracuse.lib.in.us.

Latest News

February Adult Book Club Pick

The Other Typist Cover
The Adult Book Club will read “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt in February.

After Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she’s been doing since her 18-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over 30 years ago.

Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific    octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn’t dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors — until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova.

Discussions will occur at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, via Zoom and at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, in the downstairs meeting room.

Books are available at SPL or digitally through the Libby app!

For information about the adult book club or to receive a Zoom invitation, contact Becky at bbrower@syracuse.lib.in.us.