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Faux Gingerbread House Decorating
Join us for a SPL tradition from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, in the downstairs meeting room.
Families will craft faux gingerbread houses that they can take home. This program is limited to 5 families. Register as a family unit and please let us know how many will be in your group. Register at https://tinyurl.com/splgingerbread25 or by calling the library at (574) 457-3022. |
Resource for Parents
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Going to the Library
There is still some summer left! Use this guide from PBS Kids to make the most of your visits to the Syracuse Public Library.
From what to do before, during, and after visiting the library, this guide gets kids involved in reading. |
Regular Monthly Programs
STEM Club November 2025 Session
4-5 p.m. Each Monday (starting Jan. 5)
Children, ages 6-12, can sign up for the latest session of Art Club! It will meet from 4-5 p.m. every Monday, Jan. 5-Feb. 9. During this session, children will create an aurora borealis painting, a step at a time. Register at https://tinyurl.com/splartclub5. |
Homeschool Class 2025-2610:30 a.m. Each Wednesday (starting Aug. 13, 2025)
October: English/Language Unit (Personality Boxes) November: Indiana History Unit Dec. 3 and 10: Holidays Around the World & the annual Cookie Exchange (Dec. 10) January: STEM unit (coding and 3D Printing) Storytime10:30 a.m. Each Wednesday (Note: Does not meet Dec. 17, 24, or 31)
Storytime is perfect for preschoolers! Enjoy stories and learn a new type of art this summer! Pokemon Club4-5 p.m. every other Friday
Children (teens can come, too!) will have a new club every other Friday! In September, the club will meet Fridays, Sept. 19 and 26. The Pokemon Club will meet from 4-5 p.m. on Fridays, Dec. 5 and 19 and Jan. 2, 16, and 30, in the children’s department. The club will dive into the world of Pokemon, including the card game! The library has six decks available for use, but children can bring their own. Weird History Club3 p.m. on the Last Monday of the Month (excluding December)
Nov. 24 and Dec. 1 (This differs from the November newsletter; there was a conflict on Dec. 8): History's "Worst" Year Jan. 26: History's Weirdest Jobs |
Latest News
TALK: Text and Learn
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TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten is a text messaging service. It sends developmentally leveled activity suggestions based on the five Every Child Ready to Read practices to parents and caregivers with children 5 and
under. TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten sends two text messages each week suggesting activities that parents and caregivers can easily incorporate into daily routines with their children. The service also notifies parents of free activities and services at the library. TALK is available to parents and caregivers in Michigan and Indiana with children ages 5 and under, and officially launched in Syracuse in January 2024. Parents can sign up by texting TALK to 75547 or visiting www.textandlearn.org. |
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
It's never been easier to read 1,000 books before kindergarten! The Syracuse Public Library has introduced sticker sheets to track reading, instead of the sheet requiring titles to be written down. Download the sheet here or pick up one from the children's desk. Stickers are available for pick up as well!
Just read one book a night, you will have read 365 per year. The child will receive a small prize or a book for every 100 books read!
Parents can now track children's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten via the Beanstack app or by visiting https://syracuselib.beanstack.com/.
Just read one book a night, you will have read 365 per year. The child will receive a small prize or a book for every 100 books read!
Parents can now track children's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten via the Beanstack app or by visiting https://syracuselib.beanstack.com/.
Internet Safety for Children
The internet can be hard to navigate for adults, let alone for children. Google has created Be Internet Awesome to help teach children to avoid scams, false information, and nefarious players. The Be Internet Awesome site features information for parents and educators to share with children to keep them safe. Children will also enjoy the games on the website, which include spreading kindness online and avoiding phishers. Check out this great resource today!
