The Friends of the Syracuse Public Library will partner with the Knights of Columbus once again to hold a Bingo Fundraiser! Doors will open at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at the Knights of Columbus building, 414 S. Sycamore St., Syracuse, IN. Bingo will start at 6:30 p.m. Players must be 18 years or older and are encouraged to arrive early to grab a seat. Additionally, three bonanza games will be played before 6:30 p.m. The session costs $22. A full kitchen will also be available all night, serving hamburgers or brats with chips and desserts for only $3. Attendees are also encouraged to bring children's glue sticks or acrylic craft paint to receive chances to win door prizes!
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To our patrons, neighbors, and friends throughout Turkey Creek Township, On behalf of the Syracuse-Turkey Creek Township Public Library, its staff, and Board of Trustees, I want to share a significant development affecting both your hometown library and libraries nationwide.
On Friday, March 14, the White House issued Executive Order #14238, calling for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the nation’s only federal agency for America’s libraries. This executive order defunds an independent federal agency charged with providing financial support for books, databases, digitization programs, resource sharing, and training for library workers everywhere. IMLS funding is not merely a line item in a budget; it is a lifeline that supports critical library infrastructure and programs that benefit every resident. Syracuse-Turkey Creek Township Public Library receives support from IMLS through the Indiana State Library. The services directly impacted by the elimination of IMLS include:
Community members have asked what they can do or to learn more about these actions. Current information can be obtained at the Indiana Library Federation website: https://www.ilfonline.org/advocacy. As a rule, the Library does not involve itself in politics. A staunch commitment to neutrality informs our mission to strengthen our community and enrich lives by providing equitable and impartial access to information and opportunities to learn, explore, inspire, and connect. However, this recent executive order calling for the elimination of the IMLS represents a significant financial threat to library services nationwide. Sincerely, Kim Blaha Executive Director Syracuse-Turkey Creek Township Public Library |
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