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Art Club
Each week, children create a new bookmark using a different art styles while learning about a famous artist who used the same style. The club meets from 4-5 p.m. every Monday in August, starting Aug. 10, in the downstairs meeting room.
Space is limited, so register today! Our art clubs fill up fast. (Geared toward ages 6-12) |
Resource for Parents
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
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
Children's Programming is on a break during the month of May as staff prepare for Summer Reading 2026!
Homeschool ClassHomeschool Class resumes this August! Homeschool Class will meet at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday, starting Aug. 12, in the downstairs meeting room. August’s theme is media literacy and film! The class will watch three films and discuss their themes.
• Aug. 12: “Perfect Houseguest” • Aug. 19: “Wash Day” • Aug. 26: “The Magic of Chess” |
StorytimeStorytime returns Wednesday, Aug. 12, in the children's department. At 10:30 a.m. each Wednesday, young children can uncover new, fantastic stories while enjoying play and crafts.
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Pokemon ClubPlay the internationally popular “Pokemon” card game or complete different “Pokemon” activities at 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, in the children's department!
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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!
