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Additional Changes Underway For Materials Transit

8/31/2023

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Syracuse-Turkey Creek Township Public Library is sharing an update from the Indiana State Library about the materials courier service between Hoosier libraries:
A new statewide library courier contract began on June 26. Over these past two months, the Indiana State Library has received feedback on the new service from the entire library community, including everyone from library patrons to directors and deans of academic libraries. 
Unfortunately, the new company was unable to keep up with the volume and complexity of Indiana’s public library routes. While their administration was capable and communicative and some promising progress was made during the two months, the impact on libraries was felt widely. Many deliveries were made in error or not at all, mostly due to staffing and driver issues. For these combined reasons, the Indiana State Library will be pivoting back to the previous courier service to carry out the current contract. NOW Courier will assume ownership of all library materials currently in transit on Sept. 1. They will utilize the week of Sept. 4 to sort materials received, and then begin delivering to library locations the week of Sept. 11.

In an effort to help the new courier start smoothly, resource sharing in state -– including Evergreen Indiana, SRCS and Indiana Share -- will be paused temporarily. Evergreen patrons may still borrow in person from all member libraries and place holds, but interlibrary holds will not be occurring until Sept. 17. Evergreen users will also have full access to the Indiana Digital Library eBooks and audiobooks through Libby and Hoopla.

Timeline

Sept. 1-10

​No deliveries or pickups from Hoosier libraries. Holds will also pause during this time.

Sept. 11

The new courier will resume pickups and deliveries to libraries.

Sept. 17

Evergreen Indiana interlibrary holds will resume.

Syracuse Public Library Patrons

While material holds are paused, already-placed holds will be fulfilled once deliveries resume. You do not have to cancel or resubmit your holds. Since the Syracuse Public Library is an Evergreen Indiana library, our patrons can visit and check out needed materials that are not available at SPL from other Evergreen Indiana libraries, such as Milford, North Webster, Cromwell, Ligonier, to name a few. You can find a full list of Evergreen libraries here.

Staff at SPL can help you place holds at other local Evergreen Indiana libraries. You will just need to pick the materials up from that library. As always, our digital resources -- Libby and Hoopla -- are available and offer access to hundreds of digital e-books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, and TV shows.

​We appreciate your patience during this transition.
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SPL Seek A Part-Time Circulation Assistant

8/30/2023

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Syracuse Public Library is currently seeking to hire a part-time circulation assistant to work 16 hours per week and one Saturday per month. The schedule would be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. one Saturday a month. The rate is $14 per hour.

Job Description

  • Assist in checking materials in and out
  • Create and edit library card records
  • Help patrons find materials
  • Help patrons with computers, devices, and copier
  • Send and receive faxes
  • Answer the phone and help with general questions
  • Shelve materials

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years old/high school graduate
  • Have computer and tech skills
  • Friendly and helpful attitude
  • Ability to learn quickly
  • Must be reliable

How To Apply

Applications can be picked up at the Syracuse Public Library's circulation desks (upstairs and downstairs), or you can download an application by clicking here.
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Even More To Love On Libby

8/29/2023

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The Syracuse Public Library has added several new digital e-books and audiobooks to its collection for all ages. View the complete list below:
  • "​Aftershock: Overcoming His Secret Life with Pornography: A Plan for Recovery" by Joann Condie and Geremy Keeton (e-book)
  • "All-Night Pharmacy" by Ruth Madievsky (e-book)
  • "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" by Suzanne Collins (e-book)
  • "Blade Breaker" by Victoria Aveyard (e-book)
  • "Brightest Night: The Brightest Night: A Graphic Novel" by Tui T. Sutherland and Mike Holmes (e-book)
  • "A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah J. Maas (e-book)
  • "Crown of Midnight" by Sarah J. Maas (audiobook)
  • "Delicious Monsters" by Liselle Sambury (e-book)
  • "Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: An Unofficial Minecraft Adventure: Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior Series, Book 1" by Cube Kid (e-book)
  • "Dionysus and the Land of Beasts" by Tracey West (e-book)
  • "The Dragonet Prophecy: The Dragonet Prophecy: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #1): A Graphix Book" by Tui T. Sutherland and Mike Holmes (e-book)
  • "The Five-Star Weekend" by Elin Hilderbrand (e-book)
  • "Ghost Forest: A Novel" by Pik-Shuen Fung (e-book)
  • "The Great Reclamation: A Novel" by Rachel Heng (e-book)
  • "Happy Place" by Emily Henry (e-book)
  • "The Honeys" by Ryan La Sala (e-book)
  • "The Honourable Schoolboy" by John le Carré (audiobook)
  • "Hotel Magnifique" by Emily J. Taylor (e-book)
  • "Inheritance Games" by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (audiobook)
  • "Keep Me: Phoenix, #2" by Stacey Kennedy (e-book)
  • "Kingdom Caper: A Graphic Novel" by Brett Bean (e-book)
  • "Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel" (unabridged) by Bonnie Garmus (audiobook)
  • "Lost Heir" by Tui T. Sutherland (audiobook)
  • "The Lost Heir: A Graphic Novel" by Tui T. Sutherland (e-book)
  • "Medieval Mayhem: A Graphic Novel" by Brett Bean (e-book)
  • "Minecraft: Stories from the Overworld" by Hope Larson, Ian Flynn, Rafer Roberts, et. al. (e-book)
  • "Pokémon Journeys, Volume 1" by Machito Gomi (e-book)
  • "Pokémon Journeys, Volume 2" by Machito Gomi (e-book)
  • "Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution" by Machito Gomi, (e-book)
  • "Revenge of the Kitten Queen: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano, Emily Chenoweth, Robb Mommaerts (e-book)
  • "Save Me: Phoenix, #3" by Stacey Kennedy (e-book)
  • "Smiley's People" by John le Carré, Alex Jennings, Anna Chancellor, et. al. (audiobook)
  • "The Spacedog Cometh: Evil Alien Warlord Cat, Book 3" by Johnny Marciano, Emily Chenoweth, Robb Mommaerts (e-book)
  • "What Was the Holocaust?" by Gail Herman, Who HQ, Jerry Hoare (e-book)
  • "Who Is Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson?" by James Buckley, Jr., Who HQ, Gregory Copeland (e-book)
  • "Who Was Kobe Bryant?" by Ellen Labrecque, Who HQ, Gregory Copeland (e-book)
  • "The Woman in the Attic" by Emily Hepditch (e-book)
  • "Zeus and the Skeleton Army" by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams, Tracey West, et. al. (e-book)
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Start the School Year Refreshed With Homeschool 101

8/19/2023

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Looking to start the school year refreshed? Homeschoolers of varying levels are invited to the Syracuse Public Library for Homeschool 101, which will help families stay updated on current homeschooling laws, curriculum options and available resources.
Homeschooling parents can choose between attending one of two sessions. The first session is from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Aug. 23, and will feature speakers Kathy Balke, Indiana Association of Home Educators Region 2 representative; Anita Buck, early learners reading and math; Rebekah Sceniak, SPL’s homeschool class teacher; Ashley Weaver, presenter of the Joyful Noise Learning YouTube channel; and Deb Cotton, owner of Care Books and More in New Paris.

An evening session will follow from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24. It will feature the same speakers except for Cotton, who will leave information behind for Thursday’s attendees.
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Both sessions will feature a resource table that homeschoolers can explore. These sessions will occur in the downstairs meeting room.

Schedules At A Glance

Wednesday, Aug. 23 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.)

  • 10-10:15 a.m.: Browse the available resources tables.
  • 10:15-10:30 a.m.: Syracuse Public Library's Rebekah Sceniak will share information about SPL's Homeschool Class while also spotlighting materials and resources available through the library.
  • 10:30-11 a.m.: Kathy Balke will share information about the homeschooling laws of Indiana and helpful tips.
  • 11-11:30 a.m.: Anita Buck will share resources and tips for early reading and math.
  • 11:30-11:40 a.m.: Deb Cotton and Ashley Weaver will share further resources and information for homeschoolers.
  • 11:40-11:50 a.m.: A question and answer session will occur.

Thursday, Aug. 24 (6-7:30 p.m.)

  • 5:45-6 p.m.: Resource tables will be available for browsing.
  • 6-6:15 p.m.: Syracuse Public Library's Rebekah Sceniak will share information about SPL's Homeschool Class while also spotlighting materials and resources available through the library.
  • 6:15-6:45 p.m.:​ Kathy Balke will share information about the homeschooling laws of Indiana and helpful tips.
  • 6:45-7:15 p.m.: Anita Buck will share resources and tips for early reading and math.​
  • 7:15-7:20 p.m.: ​Ashley Weaver will share further resources and information for homeschoolers.
  • 7:20-7:30 p.m.: A question and answer session will occur.
  • 7:30-7:45 p.m.: Attendees will have time to browse the resource table and chat.
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Coming Soon: New August DVDs

8/4/2023

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New August DVDs info graphic featuring To Catch a Kill, Nefarious, Guardians of the Galaxy, Little Richard I Am Everything, and Your Honor
Some exciting DVDs will arrive at the Syracuse Public Library in August, including "Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3"! DVD titles in red are brand-new at the library. Please note that some titles may become available later in the month, even past their release dates. 

New Movies

  • About My Father 
  • Angry Black Girl and Her Monster, *8/08 
  • Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret 
  • Assassin Club 
  • Beau is Afraid 
  • Book Club: The Next Chapter 
  • Buddy Games: Spring Awakening 
  • Clover 
  • Evil Dead Rise 
  • Fool’s Paradise 
  • From Black, *8/15 
  • Gringa 
  • Guardians of the Galaxy, #3 
  • How to Blow Up a Pipeline 
  • John Wick, # 4 
  • Kandahar 
  • Last Sentinel 
  • Living 
  • Love Again 
  • Lullaby 
  • Machine, The, *8/15 ​
  • Maggie Moore(s) 
  • Nefarious, *8/15 
  • Paint 
  • Polite Society 
  • Renfield 
  • Robots, *8/15 
  • Sanctuary, *8/15 
  • Scream VI 
  • Sisu 
  • Skinamarink 
  • Starling Girl 
  • Survive 
  • To Catch a Killer 
  • Wrath of Becky, *8/08 
  • You Hurt My Feelings, *8/22 ​

History Documentaries

  • Casa Susanna 
  • In Memory of Her Majesty Queen ElizabethII 
  • Little Richard: I Am Everything 
  • Quiet Epidemic 

Television

  • Orville, Season 2 
  • Sanditon 
  • Superstore, Complete, *7/25 
  • Yellowstone, Season 3 
  • You, Season 3 
  • Your Honor, Season 2 
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Browse the Latest Children's Books

8/3/2023

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We've had a lot of new books come in for children and their grown-ups to enjoy this past July! Swing by and browse away. No matter your interests, there will be something for you! 
  • Picture Books
  • Early Readers
  • Chapter Books
  • Graphic Novels
  • Nonfiction
  • "Alphabuddies: G is First" by Beth Bacon and Karen Kane
  • "Back to School, Backpack" by Simon Rich
  • "Bitsy Bat, School Star" by Kaz Windness
  • "A Book for Bear" by Ellen L. Ramsey
  • "Boop!" by Bea Birdsong
  • "The Brilliant Ms. Bangle" by Cara Devins
  • "Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow" by Ryan T. Higgins
  • "Cake vs. Pie" by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
  • "The Deep End: Real Facts About the Ocean" by Drew Sheneman
  • "Does a Bear Poo in the Woods?" by Jonny Leighton
  • "The Duck Never Blinks" by Alex Latimer
  • "Greenlight" by Breanna Carzoo
  • "Grumpy Monkey Don't Be Scared" by Suzanne Lang
  • "Hattie Harmony: Opening Night" by Elizabeth Olsen"
  • "Hidden Gems" by Linda Liu
  • "Hooked on Books" by Margaret C. Greanias
  • The Horseback Librarians" by Jane Yolen
  • "How to Count to One" by Caspar Salmon
  • "I Am a Meadow Mermaid" by Kallie George
  • "I See You, Sad Bear" by Vern Kousky
  • "I Want to Be Spaghetti" by Kiera Wright-Ruiz
  • "In the Night Garden" by Carin Berger
  • "Invisible Things" by Andy J. Pizza
  • "Is This the Bus For Us" by Harriet Ziefert
  • "Kitty-cam" by Margie Palatini
  • "Lupe Lopez: Reading Rock Star" by e. E. Charlton-Trujillo
  • "The Monster Mac and Cheese Party" by Todd Parr
  • "Mouse & Giraffe" by Kelly DiPucchio
  • "Mr. S" by Monica Arnaldo
  • "On the Fourth of July" by Maggie C. Rudd
  • "Our Pool" by Lucy Ruth Cummins
  • "Pa, Me, and Our Sidewalk Pantry" by Toni Buzzeo
  • "Penny & Pip" by Candace Fleming
  • "The Pumpernickel-Daffodil" by Galia Bernstein
  • "Pumpkin Day at the Zoo" by Susan Meissner
  • "The Red Jacket" by Bob Holt
  • "Remind Me" by Linda Shute
  • "Rocket Says Speak Up" by Nathan Bryon
  • "Sam With Ants in his Pants" by April Reynolds
  • "Snail & Worm, Of Course" by Tina Kugler
  • "Sometimes a Tiger" by Z. B. Asterplume
  • "This is Not a Unicorn" by Barry Timms
  • "Viking Strong" by Doug Cenko
  • "What a Map Can Do" by Gabrielle Balkan
  • "Who Needs Friends" by Jia Liu
  • "Why Did the Monster Cross the Road" by R. L. Stine
  • "Witch & Wombat" by Ashley Belote
  • "Wolfboy is Scared" by Andy Harkness
  • "Words of Wonder From Z to A" by Zaila Avant-Garde
  • "The Worry Balloon" by Monica Mancillas
  • "You Can't be a Pterodactyl" by James Breakwell
  • "You, Me, We: A Celebration of Peace and Community" by Arun Gandhi
  • "All Are Welcome: Welcome Back" by Alexandra Penfold
  • "Animal Hospital" by Judith Walker-Hodge
  • "Critter-cam Shark-cam" by Margie Palatini
  • "A Day at the Aquarium" by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
  • "How to go Hiking" by Jean Reagan
  • "Meet Twitch and Thrash" by May Nakamura
  • "Mega Machines" by Deborah Lock
  • "Mike Delivers: Hardware Helpers" by Dana Regan
  • "The Night Sky" by Marion Dane Bauer
  • "Off to the Races" by Steve Foxe
  • "Once Upon a Zombie: Tales for Brave Readers" by Deborah Underwood
  • "Ready? Set. Rides!" by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
  • "See the Ghost: Three Stories About Things You Cannot See" by David LaRochelle
  • "Stripes and Spots" by Rose Davidson
  • "Tale of a Tadpole" by Karen Wallace
  • "The Bad Guys in Let the Games Begin" by Aaron Blabey
  • "Ellie's Spooky Surprise" by Callie Barkley
  • "Fiends on the Other Side" by Vera Strange
  • "A Funny Thing Happened After School..." by Davide Cali 
  • "Grace the Cove Dragon" by Sabina Hahn
  • "Henry Heckelbeck and the High Dive Dare" by Wanda Coven
  • "Maddie and Mabel Know They Can" by Kari Allen
  • "Never a Doll Moment" by Andres Miedoso
  • "Owl Diaries: The Nature Club" by Rebecca Elliott"
  • "The Sea of Trolls' by Nancy Farmer
  • "Starry, Starry Ghost" by Dela Costa
  • "Uncle Fred is a Knucklehead" by Dan Gutman
  • "Wednesday Wilson Connects the Dots" by Bree Galbraith
  • "You Go First" by Ariel Bernstein
  • "Dorks in New York" by Dan Gutman
  • "Marshmallow Martians: Earth School" by Deanna Kent
  • "Pizza and Taco: Dare to Be Scared" by Stephan Shaskan
  • "Animal Allies: Creatures Working Together" by Ginjer L. Clarke
  • "Animal Defenses" by Ruth A. Musgrave
  • "Bethany Hamilton" by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
  • "Butt or Face?: Can You Tell Which End You're Looking At?" by Kari Lavelle
  • "Deep-Sea Creatures" by Ruth A. Musgrave
  • "Fossils" by Libby Romero
  • "Glitter Everywhere!: Where It Came From, Where It's Found & Where It's Going" by Chris Barton
  • "Great Carrier Reef" by Jessica Stremer
  • "We Also Served: True Stories of Brave Animals in the Military & Other Heroic Tales" by Erin McGill
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