Community members can loan local artifacts and heirlooms to this exhibit, including photos, locally found fossils, locally made items, etc. These items will be displayed at the library from Oct. 7-11 (during library hours) before going to the museum from Oct. 11-21 (Click here for the museum's hours).

Items must be brought to the library by Friday, Oct. 4, with a brief postcard-sized description. We ask that contact information also be included  After the exhibit wraps up, items can be picked up at the library starting Tuesday, Oct. 22.

This program is made possible through a grant from the Indiana Humanities. One State / One Story: All That She Carried is presented by Indiana Humanities in partnership with the Indiana Center for the Book and the Indiana State Library as part of Indiana Humanities’ Advancing Racial Equity Project, supported by Lilly Endowment.

The workshop examined what elements could fit in a new library built on the Dolan Street Property. Attendees were encouraged to dream during the session, and there were some cool features, including a business center with a laminator; a fenced in space for children to enjoy; a meeting space that the public could use (including after library hours); and private study rooms. Becky’s Garden could also be expanded and feature a calming walkway. There would also be outdoor spaces designed for different age groups — adults, too!
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There are no finalized designs. The architects at Arkos Design will take information gleaned at the workshop and further refine it. SPL will hold additional meetings that will be open to the public. Watch for news on SPL’s website.

As the project develops, follow its progress at https://www.syracuse.lib.in.us/building-project.html.