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Children's Department

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Stay Tuned for Summer Reading 2025 Details

This year’s theme is “Color Our World.” Participants will embark on a journey of art and creativity, celebrating the myriad ways in which art enriches our lives. 
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Resource for Parents

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TeachingBooks (accessible by clicking the image above) strives to joyfully enrich everyone's experience reading children's and young adult books. Start enjoying 375,917 resources about children's and young adult books.

Going to the Library

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​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.

PBS Kids' Library Guide

Regular Monthly Programs

Homeschool Class 2025-26

​10:30 a.m. Each Wednesday (starting Aug. 13, 2025)
Coming Soon!

Storytime

​10:30 a.m. Each Monday, starting June 2
Storytime is perfect for preschoolers! Enjoy stories and learn a new type of art this summer!

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

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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!

Download a 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Sheet Here

Internet Safety for Children

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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!

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

CONTACT US

Phone: (574) 457-3022
​Fax: (574) 457-8971

QUICK LINKS

My Account
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FAQ
Meet the Staff
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Summer Reading 

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  • Home
  • 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
  • Departments
    • Children
    • Young Adults
    • Adults
  • Catalog/My Account
  • News
  • Links
  • Summer Reading
  • Friends' Sponsors