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New Children's Books Arrive For May

5/10/2022

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There is always something new at the Syracuse Public Library! Below are the new titles available in the children's department.
  • Picture Books
  • Chapter Books
  • Graphic Novels
  • Nonfiction

Picture Books

  • "Acorn Was a Little Wild" by Jen Arena
  • ​"After the Buzz Comes the Bee" by Robie Rogge
  • "Almost Always Best, Best Friends" by Apyrl Stott
  • "Anglerfish: The Seadevil of the Deep" by Elaine M. Alexander
  • "Baby's First Holi" by DK
  • "Bad Seed Goes to the Library" by Jory John
  • "Black: The Many Wonders of my World" by Nancy Johnson James
  • "Bubblecat Vs. Dragonbear" by Sean Charmatz
  • "Climb On!" by Baptiste Paul
  • "Crack-Crack! Who is That?" by Tristan Mory​
  • "First Notes of Spring" by Jessica Kulekjian
  • "A Good Place" by Lucy Cousins
  • "Grandpa and Jake" by Julie Fortenberry
  • "Grandparent's Day" by Candice Ransom
  • "Happy Sloth Day" by April Pulley Sayre
  • "Hello Puddle!" by Anita Sanchez
  • "I Love You All the Time" by Deborah Farmer Kris
  • "I'll Go and Come Back" by Rajani Larocca
  • "I'm Not Scared, You're Scared" by Seth Meyers
  • "Just Try One Bite" by Adam Mansbach
  • "Knight Owl" by Christopher Denise
  • "The Last Tiger: A Story of Hope" by Becky Davies
  • "Little Rabbit, Big Germs" by Rosemary Wells
  • "Milk and Juice: A Recycling Romance" by Meredith Cran Brown
  • "My Parents Won't Stop Talking" by Emma Hunsinger
  • "Nana Loves You More" by Jimmy Fallon
  • "Ollie's Hug" by Olivier Dunrea
  • "Only One" by Deborah Hopkinson
  • "Our World is a Family: Our Community Can Change the World" by Miry Whitehill
  • ​"Pixar Storybook Collection" by Disney Press
  • "Potty Time with Pete the Kitty" by James Dean and Kimberly Dean
  • "Prince and Knight" by Daniel Haack
  • "Rock Star Recess" by Patrick Baggatta
  • "Run, Mo, Run" by David A. Adler
  • "Sloth Sleeps Over" by Blythe Russo
  • "Solitary Animals: Introverts of the Wild" by Joshua David Stein
  • "Spoonful of Faith" by Jena Holliday
  • "Spring Parade" by Camelia Kay
  • "The Tale of the Whale" by Karen Swann
  • "This Book Will Get You to Sleep" by Jory John
  • "This Farm is a Family" by Dan McKernan
  • "This is the Mighty Thor" by Emeli Juhlin
  • "This is Not Enough (You Are Not Small)" by Anna Kang
  • "Watercress" by Andrea Wang
  • ​"When I'm With You" by Pat Zietlow Miller
  • "Why?: A Conversation About Race" by Taye Diggs
  • "You're My Little Latke" by Natalie Marshall
  • "You're My Little Pumpkin Pie" by Natalie Marshall

Chapter Books

  • "A Darkening of Dragons" by S. A. Patrick
  • "Dinosaur Disaster" (Dog Diaries #6) by James Patterson
  • "Doggo and Pupper Save the World" (Doggo and Pupper #2) by Katherine Applegate
  • "Marco Polo Brave Explorer" by Cynthia Lord
  • "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
  • "The Show Must Go Oink" (DJ Funkyfoot #3) by Tom Angleberger

Graphic Novels

  • "The 143-Story Treehouse: Camping Trip Chaos!" (The Treehouse Books #11) by Andy Griffiths
  • "Fitz and Cleo Get Creative" (A Fitz and Cleo Book #2) by Jonathan Stutzman
  • "Nat Enough" (Nat Enough #1) by Maria Scrivan
  • ​"Out in the Wild" (Bug Scouts #1) by Mike Lowery
  • "Sunny Makes a Splash" (Sunny #4) by Jennifer L. Holm
  • "Sunny Rolls the Dice" (Sunny #3) by Jennifer L. Holm


Nonfiction Books

  • "Alexander Hamilton: From Orphan to Founding Father" by Monica Kulling
  • "Ancient Romans and Their Neighbors" by Simonetta Carr
  • "Animal Teams: How Amazing Animals Work Together in the Wild" by Caroline Stamps
  • "In the Pond" (National Geographic Readers) by Aubre Andrus
  • "Joe Biden" by Tamara L. Britton
  • "Know Your Sheep" by Jack Byard
  • "LEGO NINJAGO: Visual Dictionary, New Edition" by Arie Kaplan
  • "A Perfect Fit: How Lena 'Lane' Bryant Changed the Shape of Fashion" by Mara Rockliff
  • "Pink, Blue, and You!: Questions for Kids About Gender Stereotypes" by Elise Gravel
  • "The Rise (And Falls) of Jackie Chan" by Kristen Mai Giang
  • "Titanic" by Simon Adams
  • "What is Black Lives Matter" by Lakita Wilson
  • "What is Juneteenth" by Kirsti Jewel
  • "Who is Chloe Kim" by Stefanie Loh
  • "Who is Dale Earnhardt Jr." by David Stabler
  • "The World of Coral Reefs: Explore and Protect the Natural Wonders of the Sea" by Erin Spencer
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Fairfield Students Keep Reading All Summer

5/6/2022

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Through the Fairfield Schools Family Literacy Fund, a grant made possible by an anonymous donor, children who live within the Fairfield Community Schools district (Clinton, Benton, and Jackson townships) can receive a free Syracuse Public Library card! Sign up is now active and will run through Aug. 1.
The purpose of this program is to prevent the "summer slide" that a long break from school can cause by providing access to a library. Families within Clinton, Jackson, and Benton townships can come to the Syracuse Public Library with their photo IDs and proof of address (such as a utility bill or other piece of mail) to register for these summer library cards.

To qualify, children must be aged birth to those entering grade 12 in the fall. Children need not attend school to be eligible -- preschoolers and homeschoolers within the three townships are encouraged to come, too. Families with multiple children aged birth to 12 years old will only receive one card; however, children 13-18 are eligible for their own library cards.

The summer library card gives the cardholder access to all library services and materials with the exception of hotspots. This includes access to Overdrive/Libby and Hoopla databases, providing access to e-books, audiobooks, magazines, TV shows, movies, documentary, online classes, music and more.

Summer library cards expire Aug. 31. The Syracuse Public Library does offer nonresident library cards for one year ($75.50) or four months ($25.50) for those interested in maintaining a long-term library card.

For more information, call the library at (574) 457-3022.

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Latest Children's Books at SPL

4/11/2022

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We've had a massive influx of new children's books at the Syracuse Public Library. Below is just a small selection of the titles now available, with more waiting to be cataloged. Be sure to check them out during your next visit.
  • Picture Books
  • Chapter Books
  • Graphic Novels
  • Nonfiction

Picture Books

  • "Baby Shark's Big Show! Yup Day" by Steve Foxe
  • "The Big Bath House" by Kyo Maclear
  • "Black and White" by Debora Vogrig
  • "Blue Badger" by Huw Lewis-Jones
  • "The Book That Did Not Want to be Read" by David Sundin
  • "Brave As A Mouse" by Nicolo Carozzi
  • "Caution Road Signs Ahead" by Toni Buzzeo
  • "¡Chones, por favor! Undies, Please!" by Sumana Seeboruth
  • "Clovis Keeps His Cool" by Gillia M. Olson
  • "Comparrotives" by Janik Coat
  • "The Digger and the Duckling" by Joseph Kuefler
  • "Disney Baby My First St. Patrick's Day" by Disney Books
  • "Dream Street" by Tricia Elam Walker
  • "Gibberish" by Young Vo
  • "Good Job, George!" by Jane O'Connor
  • "Group Hug" by Jean Reidy
  • "Hat Cat" by Troy Wilson
  • "Hornswoggled!: A Wacky Words Whodunit" by Josh Crute
  • "How to Be a Real Man" by Scott Stuart
  • "I am Well: Mind, Body, and Healthy Habits" by Lisa Edwards
  • "I Love You, Blue" by Barroux 
  • "I See You See" by Richard Jackson
  • "John's Turn" by Mac Barnett
  • "The Katha Chest" by Radhiah Chowdhury​​
  • "Llama Llama Let's Clean Up the Pond" by Anna Dewdney
  • "The Library Fish" by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
  • "The Longest Letsgoboy" by Derick Wilder
  • "The Lost Package" by Richard Ho
  • "Me and Ms. Too" by Laura Ruby
  • "Milo Imagines the World" by Matt de la Peña 
  • "My Heart Grows" by Jeffrey Burton
  • "Nigel and the Moon" by Antwan Eady
  • "Olu and Greta" by Diana Ejaita
  • "Peacock and Sketch" by Allan Peterkin
  • "Pill Bug Does Not Need Anybody" by Jonathan Fenske
  • ​"Somewhere in the Bayou" by Jarrett Pumphrey
  • ​"Stack" by Vanessa Roeder
  • "Ten Blocks to the Big Wok: A Chinatown Counting Book" by Ying-Hwa Hu
  • "There's a Lion in the Forest" by Monica Carnesi
  • "The Treasure Box" by Dave Keane
  • "Valenslime" by Joy Keller
  • "We Sang You Home" by Richard Van Camp
  • "We Shall Overcome" by Bryan Collier
  • "What Does Little Crocodile Say" by Eva Montanari
  • "Where's the Dog" by Nosy Crow
  • "Why Not You" by Ciara
  • "Wolf Girl" by Jo Loring-Fisher
  • "Words to Make a Friend: A Story in Japanese and English" by Donna Jo Napoli
  • "Wutaryoo" by Nilah Magruder

Chapter Books

  • "Al Capone Does my Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko
  • "Anybody Here Seen Frenchie" by Leslie Connor
  • "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
  • "Confessions of a Class Clown" by Arianne Costner
  • "Drew Leclair Gets a Clue" by Katryn Bury
  • "Falling Short" by Ernesto Cisneros
  • "Goblin Magic" by Jordan Quinn
  • "My Weird School Special: The Leprechaun Is Finally Gone!" by Dan Gutman
  • "Once Upon a Tim" by Stuart Gibbs
  • "Ready or Not!" (Abby in Between #1) by Megan E. Bryant​
  • "River Magic" by Ellen Booraem
  • "Rolo's Story" by Blake Morgan
  • "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
  • "Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines" by Brandon T. Snider
  • "The Shape of Thunder" by Jasmine Warga
  • "Strangeville School Is Totally Normal" by Darcy Miller
  • "Thanks A Lot, Universe" by Chad Lucas

Graphic Novels

  • "The Aquanaut" by Dan Santat
  • "A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken" by Hannah Holt
  • "Max and the Midknights 3: The Tower of Time" by Lincoln Peirce
  • "Odysseus: Escaping Poseidon's Curse" by Dan Jolley
  • "Pup Detectives (#4): Ghosts, Goblins, and Ninjas!" by Felix Gumpaw
  • "Stuntboy in the Meantime" by Jason Reynolds 
  • "Trojan Horse: The Fall of Troy" by Justine Fontes

Nonfiction

  • "Absolute Expert: Dolphins" by Jennifer Swanson
  • "Ada Twist, Scientist: Exploring Flight" by Andrea Beaty
  • "Face to Face with Wolves" by Jim Brandenburg
  • "Feasts and Festivals Around the World: From Lunar New Year to Christmas" by Alice B. McGinty
  • "Harriet Tubman: Conductor of the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
  • "A Kids' Guide to Keeping Chickens" by Melissa Caughey
  • "Know You Cows" by Jack Byard
  • "The Mighty Mechanics Guide to Speed: From Fighter Jets to Rocket Sleds" by John Allan 
  • "The Story of Titanic for Children" by Joe Fullman
  • "There's Math in my Origami: 35 Fun Projects for Hands-on Math Learning" by Fumiaki Shingu
  • "What is the Story of Captain Kirk" by M. D. Payne
  • "Who Is Queen Elizabeth II" by Megan Stine
  • "Who Was the Girl Warrior of France? Joan of Arc" by Sarah Winifred Searle
  • "William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad" by Don Tate
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Join Us For A Fun April In The Children's Department

3/31/2022

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Children's Department April graphic
April is going to be hopping in the children's department! From a weeklong celebration of spring break to a new evening program, we've got programming for children of all ages.

Spring Break Madness

Each day during spring break will have a different theme: game day, Monday, April 4; Lego day, Tuesday, April 5; “Where’s Waldo” day, Wednesday, April 6; and play dough and clay creation day, Thursday, April 7. On these days, children can drop in during library hours to enjoy activities tied into the day’s theme. There will be a special Lego Jell-O program from 2-3 p.m. April 5, with a showing of “The Lego Batman Movie” following at 6 p.m.

The week culminates with a tour at 2 p.m. Friday, April 8, of Sweetwater, 5501 US 30 West, in Fort Wayne. Everyone will meet at Sweetwater for the tour, which will include the company's history, a peek at its behind-the-scenes recording studios, a chance to go down its giant slide and more. Space is limited to 25 people, so registration is required. Register in person at the library or online at https://bit.ly/3CEyqjM. If you have questions or have plans change after registration, contact Rebekah Sceniak at rksceniak@syracuse.lib.in.us or (574) 457-3022.

Homeschool Program And Storytime

The Homeschool Program continues at 10:30 a.m. each Friday in April. Topics will include:
  • Percussion Instruments, April 1
  • Board Game Fun, April 8
  • Sign Language, April 15
  • Cloud Formation Patterns, April 22
  • Flowerpot Decorating, April 29

Storytime will also occur at 10:30 a.m. each Friday during April. There will no be Wacky & Wiggly Wednesday Storytime in April.

Flowerpot Decorating

The Syracuse Public Library will have a new evening program at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28. Children and their families will be decorating flowerpots! We are limited on materials, so register for this program in person at the children's desk or sign up online.
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Spring Break Madness At The Library

3/18/2022

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Spring Break Madness Graphic with game pieces, Lego Batman and Where's Waldo
Those going to Florida shouldn't have all the fun on spring break! That's why the Syracuse Public Library is hosting a week of fun programs and activities for children and their families to enjoy. 
Monday: Game Day
On April 4, the children’s department’s games will be set up and ready to play with during library hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Drop in whenever you like to play several games, including Otrio, Chinese checkers, Cadoo, Yatzee, Candyland, Trivia Pursuit, Jenga, Gobblers, and so much more!

Tuesday: Lego Day
April 5 is all about Legos! Children can build with the Legos during library hours from noon to 8 p.m. But the day doesn't stop there! From 2-3 p.m., stop by to build with Lego Jell-O. Then swing back to watch “The Lego Batman Movie” at 6 p.m.

Wednesday: "Where's Waldo" Day
“Where’s Waldo” Day is April 6. There will be a scavenger hunt and activity sheets to complete.

Thursday: Play Dough/Clay Creations Day
Then drop in from noon to 8 p.m. April 7 to create play dough and clay creations.

Friday: Sweetwater Tour
The week culminates with a tour of Sweetwater in Fort Wayne. Everyone will meet at 2 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Sweetwater, 5501 US 30 West; plan to arrive about 10 minutes early. During the tour, children will learn about Sweetwater's history, see its behind-the-scenes recording studios, go down the giant slide, and more.

Space is limited to 25 people, so registration is required. Register in person at the library or online at https://bit.ly/3CEyqjM.

​If you have questions or have plans that change after registration, contact Rebekah Sceniak at rksceniak@syracuse.lib.in.us or at (574) 457-3022, ext. 2009.
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Children's Programming Resumes In January

1/4/2022

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Children’s programming resumes in the new year with a brand-new storytime on Wednesdays! Wacky and Wiggly Storytime begins at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, and promises to be a messy fun time filled with good stories. Children joining Wednesday storytimes should dress accordingly!

A relaxed storytime and the Homeschool Program resume at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14. Both programs will then continue at 10:30 a.m. each Friday. The Homeschool Program will probably change its format in February or March, so stay tuned for some exciting new plans!

While attending programs, children are also encouraged to check out the new “I Spy” display, complete the scavenger hunt, or grab a take-and-make craft kit.

Tentative Homeschool Schedule For January ...

  • Walk in the Shoes of Martin Luther King Jr. (Jan. 14)
  • Explore Earth's Atmosphere  (Jan. 21)
  • ​Celebrate the Chinese New Year (Jan. 28)
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Staff Picks For Picture Book Month

11/18/2021

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Picture Book Collage of featured books
November is Picture Book Month! This international literacy initiative celebrates print picture books, which often serve as the building blocks for creating lifelong readers.

Syracuse Public Library staff members have selected a few picture books that they would like to share with our young patrons and their families because the best part about picture books is sharing them.

Without further ado, here are our picks:

Megan's Pick: My Teacher Is a Monster (No, I'm Not) by Peter Brown
Megan loves this book because it always makes kids laugh!
 

Rebekah's Pick: Chopsticks by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Rebekah likes this book because of the way the story is told and because of how funny it is! It hits her funny bone! 


Emilia's Pick: Humpty Dumpty Lived Near a Wall by Derek Hughes
Emilia likes this book because it is a darker retelling of a classic fairytale!  


Scarlett's Pick: The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak
Scarlett loves when I (mom Megan) read this book because I say silly words!

Rhonda's Pick: Thanks for Nothing by Ryan T. Higgins
My granddaughter, Lyl, likes it when grandma makes grumpy voices!

Katie's Pick: Big Red Barn​ by Margaret Wise Brown
My son, Dakota, loves that I can read it by heart and that I do the animal voices.

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Megan has put together a display of all our staff picks so they can be easily found!

Megan with "My Teacher is a Monster"
Rebekah with "Chopsticks"
Emilia with "Humpty Dumpty Lived Near a Wall"
Megan's daughter Scarlett with "The Book With No Pictures"
Katie with "Big Red Barn"
Rhonda with "Thanks for Nothing!"
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