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Syracuse Public Library Celebrates Summer Reading And Community Roots

5/23/2023

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Syracuse-Turkey Creek Township Public Library will pull out all the stops to celebrate the launch of summer reading and the official opening of its new Community Roots outdoor space. The library invites the entire community to attend the special kickoff party on Friday, June 2.
Children and teens can sign up for summer reading from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; those without library cards can also sign up. During the party, play outdoor games — including cornhole and the giant “Connect Four” — and decorate the sidewalk with chalk. Scratchers will be given away at sign-up, with children winning either prizes or raffle tickets. Attendees will also enjoy root beer floats while supplies last.

At 11 a.m., the library will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Community Roots (alongside the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce), which the public and project donors can attend. The Community Roots project started after the library purchased a property to its south and demolished the existing house in 2021. With support from the community, local businesses and a grant, the space has come to fruition in time for 2023’s summer reading program.

Community Roots will provide an additional programming site for the Syracuse Public Library with its outdoor seating and 22-by-12-foot wood pavilion. When not in use for library programming, community members can enjoy it during the daytime hours as a peaceful retreat. The space also features a storage barn with a colorful mural honoring project donors. In the future, the library plans to include a community garden and other landscaping additions.

The project’s barn, pavilion and benches were made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Indiana State Library.

Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, from 1-2 p.m., all ages can attend the Foamzilla foam party in the library’s staff parking lot. Those attending the party must wear shoes for safety reasons.

For information, contact the Syracuse-Turkey Creek Township Public Library at (574) 457-3022 or email the library’s communications specialist, Sarah Wright, at swright@syracuse.lib.in.us.

Schedule At A Glance

(All activities will occur in Community Roots and the staff parking lot, weather permitting.)
10-4 p.m.: Sign up for Summer Reading, play games, earn the chance to win prizes! (Come and go as you please!)
11 a.m.: Attend the Community Roots ribbon-cutting ceremony! The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce will be there.
1-2 p.m.: Come to the Foamzilla Foam Party! Be sure to wear shoes for safety reasons.

Community Roots Gallery

Community Roots' structures: a pavilion, picnic tables and a storage barn.
Community Roots with straw down for grass seeding.
Contractors add dirt to level out the property.
The pavilion is added to the property by trailer.
Pavilion slides off trailer into its spot in Community Roots.
Pedestrians watch as contractors level concrete.
Contractors pour concrete for Community Roots' pavilion's foundation and walkway.
Dirt is excavated and leveled at the initial construction phase of Community Roots.
Dirt is excavated and leveled at the initial construction phase of Community Roots.
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Fairfield Students Can Sign Up Now For Summer Library Cards!

5/3/2023

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The Syracuse-Turkey Creek Township Public Library is pleased to once again offer free Evergreen Indiana library cards to children and their families living in the Fairfield Community Schools district. These cards are possible through the Fairfield Schools Family Literacy Fund, a grant created by an anonymous donor. This program's purpose is to prevent the "summer slide" that a long break from school can cause by providing access to library materials. Sign-up is now active and will run through Aug. 1.

Who Qualifies?

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 Benton, Clinton, and Jackson townships are encouraged to sign up, 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.

How Do I Sign Up?

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.

Qualifying teens under 18 will need an adult with them to sign up for their library card.

What Do I Get With A Library Card?

The summer library card gives the cardholder access to all Syracuse Public Library services and materials, excluding hotspots. You can also access our digital resources, including the Libby and Hoopla apps, which offer access to hundreds of e-books, audiobooks, magazines, TV shows, movies, documentaries, online classes, music, and more.

Of course, families are also encouraged to join SPL for its many summer reading programs and activities!
You need no library card to attend programs.

When Do They Expire?

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

For more information, call the library at (574) 457-3022.
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Celebrate National Library Week: Free Card Replacements

4/24/2023

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National Library Week occurs April 23-29, a time to celebrate libraries, library workers' contributions and promote library use and support. The theme for National Library Week 2023 is "There's More to the Story." It illustrates libraries' multiple roles that transcend books.
The Syracuse Public Library offers books in different forms, including Vox books that read to children and books in Spanish. That is a small fraction of what the library provides. Patrons and community members of all ages have access to various programs all year-round. Need access to public computers, free Wi-Fi, or a printer, scanner or fax machine? These are all available to the community. Take-and-make crafts for children and teens can be picked up while visiting. Love puzzles? The Syracuse Public Library has a puzzle exchange where everyone can take and leave a puzzle.

To celebrate the week, the Syracuse Public Library will offer free card replacements from April 24-29. Can’t find your library card? Is your card in terrible shape? Now is your chance to replace it.

Patrons can also leave a note about what they appreciate about the library. Submit your statement at the following link: shorturl.at/betyY.
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New Digital E-Books And Audiobooks Available

4/20/2023

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If you use the Libby app, there are some new titles waiting for you! The Syracuse Public Library has purchased the following digital e-books and audiobooks for our patrons to enjoy. Check them out on Libby today or place a hold.
SPECIAL NOTE: Don't forget the OverDrive app will be officially discontinued May 1. If you haven't made the switch to the Libby app, do so now. The Libby app is available in the Google Play Store and Apple Store. If you use a Kindle, you can access the Libby App in your web browser at libbyapp.com. OverDrive Inc. is still working to get the Libby app listed in Amazon's app store.

New E-Books

  • "All Good People Here: A Novel" by Ashley Flowers
  • "The Berenstain Bears and the Homework Hassle" by Stan and Jan Berenstain
  • "The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room" by Stan and Jan Berenstain
  • "The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble at School" by Stan and Jan Berenstain
  • "The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food" Stan and Jan Berenstain
  • "Bloodmarked" by Tracy Deonn
  • "Bloom of the Flower Dragon: A Branches Book" by Tracey West and Graham Howells
  • "Call of the Sound Dragon: A Branches Book" by Tracey West and Matt Loveridge
  • "Chain of Thorns" by Cassandra Clare
  • "Daisy Jones & the Six: A Novel" by Taylor Jenkins Reid
  • "Flowerheart" by Catherine Bakewell
  • "The Great Reclamation: A Novel" by Rachel Heng
  • "The Heartstopper Yearbook" by Alice Oseman
  • "I Was Born" by Alice Oseman
  • "It Came to Me on a Whim: The Story of Ingeborg Andersson, Child Murderess" by Maria Bouroncle and Tom Ellett
  • "Kingdom of the Cursed," "Kingdom of the Feared," and "Kingdom of the Wicked" by Kerri Maniscalco
  • "Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel" by Bonnie Garmus
  • "Lightlark" by Alex Aster
  • "Loveless" by Alice Oseman
  • "Nick and Charlie" by Alice Oseman
  • "Rise of the Earth Dragon: A Branches Book" by Tracey West and Graham Howells
  • "Solitaire" by Alice Oseman
  • "Spare" by Price Harry, the Duke of Sussex
  • "The Thrill of Orthodoxy: Rediscovering the Adventure of Christian Faith" by Trevin Wax, Kevin J. Vanhoozer
  • "What Are Castles and Knights?" by Sarah Fabiny, Who HQ, Dede Putra
  • "What Is Juneteenth?" by Kirsti Jewel, Who HQ, Manuel Gutierrez
  • "What Is the Supreme Court?" by Jill Abramson, Who HQ, Gregory Copeland
  • "Who is Zendaya?" by Kirsten Anderson, Who HQ, Manuel Gutierrez
  • "Who Was Alex Trebek?" by Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who HQ, et. al.
  • "Yours Truly" by Abby Jimenez
  • "Zero Days" by Ruth Ware
  • "Zero the Hero" by Joan Holub and Tom Lichtenheld

New Audiobooks

  • "All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir" by Beth Moore
  • "Cursed: Gilded Duology Series, Book 2" by Marissa Meyer, Rebecca Soler
  • "Dreamland: A Novel" by Nicholas Sparks, Austin Nichols, Thérèse Plummer, et. al.
  • "It Starts with Us: A Novel" by Colleen Hoover, Colin Donnell, Olivia Song
  • "Kill Joy: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Novella" by Holly Jackson, Bailey Carr, Raymond J. Lee, et. al.
  • "Legendborn" by Tracy Deonn, Joniece Abbott-Pratt
  • "The Light  We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times" by Michelle Obama
  • "Rise of the Earth Dragon: A Branches Book" by Tracey West and Graham Howells
  • "Spare" by Price Harry, the Duke of Sussex
  • "The Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure" by Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro, A.J. Beckles
  • "Who Is LeBron James?" by Crystal Hubbard, Who HQ, Emana Rachelle
  • "Widow Falls" by Kiersten Modglin, Jess Nahikian
  • "The WVU Coed Murders: Who Killed Mared and Karen" by Geoffrey C. Fuller, S. James McLaughlin, Vaughn MacLean
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Spring Break Fun Abounds At SPL

3/20/2023

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You don't have to travel far for spring break fun this year. All weeklong, the Syracuse Public Library will offer a host of programs for children and young adults. Here is the rundown of what to expect the week of April 3-6 (the library will close Friday, April 7, for Good Friday)!

Children

Children, get ready! The children's department staff has come up with some fun plans for you! Here is what to expect:
  • ​A Walk in the Park: 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 3. Meet at Benton Dam-River Preserve County Park, 68552 Co Rd 31, New Paris, IN. This program is weather permitting.
  • Lego Day: Get ready to build the Lego creations of your dreams as Tuesday, April 4, is Lego Day in the children's department. Swing by all day (12-8 p.m.) to build with Legos.
  • Game Day: From 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, come play new games and old favorites! Maybe meet a new friend, too!
  • Play-Doh Creation Day: Tubs of Play-Doh will be out all day Thursday, April 6, for children to mold!

Young Adults

Meanwhile,  young adults (grades 6-12) have their own programs during the week:
  • Anime Movie: Come watch an anime movie on Crunchyroll from 2-4 p.m. Monday, April 3, in the Rosalyn Jones Room/YA space. We will have popcorn!
  • Roblox: Bring your own device or use one of our computers to play Roblox with others from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, in the Rosalyn Jones Room.
  • ​Tree Painting: Come paint a super easy, but beautiful tree (see below)! This program will be from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, in the Rosalyn Jones Room.
  • YA Video Gaming: Play on the library's Nintendo Switch or public computers from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 6, in the Rosalyn Jones Room.
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What's New In The Children's Department

2/9/2023

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New books are constantly arriving at the Syracuse Public Library, and there were some really good options for children of all reading levels in the last couple of deliveries! Browse below for a pretty comprehensive list of new titles in January and February. Then we highly recommend checking out a handful!
  • Picture Books
  • Early Readers
  • Chapter Books
  • Graphic Novels
  • Nonfiction
  • "Abuela’s Super Capa" by Ana Siqueira
  • "All the Beating Hearts" by Julie Fogliano
  • "Anzu the Great Listener" by Benson Shum
  • "The Bears Shared" by Kim Norman
  • "Beneath" by Cori Doerrfeld
  • "A Boy and His Mirror" by Marchánt Davis
  • "The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name" by Sandhya Parappukkaran
  • "Bunnies in a Boat" by Philip Ardagh
  • "Chloe's Lunar New Year" by Lily LaMotte
  • "Cinderella -- With Dogs!" by Linda Bailey
  • "Dim Sum, Here We Come" by Maple Lam
  • "Dress with Pockets" by Lily Murray
  • "Everyone Loves Lunchtime But Zia" by Jenny Liao
  • "Flag for Juneteenth" by Kim Taylor
  • "A Gift of Feathers" by Ken Schept
  • "Good Night, Sister" by Katherine Schwartzenegger Pratt
  • "Got Your Nose" by Alan Katz
  • "Growing Up (Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit)" by Mike Berenstain
  • "Happy Birthday! (Peppa Pig)" by Annie Auerbach
  • "Happy Easter from the Crayons" by Drew Daywalt
  • "Harriet Spies" by Elana K. Arnold
  • "Harry and the Haunted House" by Chris Robertson
  • "How do Dinosaurs Learn to be Kind" by Jane Yolen​
  • "I Don't Care" by Julie Fogliano
  • "I Have a Question" by Andrew Arnold
  • "In Every Life" by Marla Frazee
  • "Just Like Grandma" by Kim Rogers
  • "Lovely Day" by Bill Withers
  • "Mister Kitty is Lost" by Greg Pizzoli
  • "Nell Plants a Tree" by Anne Wynter
  • "Once Upon a Book" by Grace Lin
  • "Oona in the Arctic" by Kelly Dipucchio
  • "Plátanos go with everything" by Lissette Norman
  • "Sanctuary: A Home for Rescued Farm Animals" by Julia Denos
  • "Sleepy Sheepy" by Lucy Ruth Cummins
  • "Sprout Branches Out" by Jessika von Innerebner
  • "Stanley's Secret" by John Sullivan
  • "Sugar Pie Lullaby: The Soul of Motown in a Song of Love" by Carole Weatherford
  • "That Flag" by Tameka Fryer Brown
  • "To Bold Go: How Nichelle Nichols and 'Star Trek' Helped Advance Civil Right" by Angela Dalton
  • "Tooth Fairy Helper" by Amy Krous Rosenthal
  • "Treasure Map" by Brandon Todd
  • "Unicorn Christmas" by Diana Murray
  • "Very Good Hats" by Emma Straub
  • "We Are Allies" by Taimani Emerald
  • "When PB Met J" by Katelyn Aronson
  • "Yoshi, Sea Turtle Genius: A True Story About an Amazing Swimmer" by Lynne Cox
  • "Barbie, You Can Be a Doctor" by Elle Stephens
  • "The Big Cheese: Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 1 (Figgy & Boone)" by Janee Trasler
  • "Chicken Karaoke" by Heidi E. Y. Stemple
  • "Daniel Goes on an Egg Hunt" by  Maggie Testa
  • "Hooray for Anna Hibiscus" by Atinuke
  • "I Am Born to Be Awesome" by Mechal Renee Roe
  • "Level Up!" by Steve Behling
  • "Nat the Cat Takes a Nap" by Jarrett Lerner
  • "One Fancy Day" by Elle Stephens
  • "Sabrina Sue Loves the Sky" by Priscilla Burris
  • "The Sky's the Limit" by Nick Eliopulos
  • "Tiana's Garden Grows" by Bria Alston
  • "Uni Joins the Team" by Candice F. Ransom
  • "We Are Heroes" by Christy Webster
  • "What's in a Name" by Melissa Iwai
  • "Wonder Woman: Sisters Save the Day" by Lois Evans
  • "Awesome Orange Birthday" by Mitali Banerj Ruths
  • "City of the Dead (City Spies No. 4)" by James Ponti
  • "Discovery in Great Sand Dunes National Park" by Aaron Johnson
  • "Grand Canyon Rescue" by C. R. Fulton
  • "Heidi Heckelbeck: Sunshine Magic" by Wanda Coven
  • "I Survived the Wellinton Avalanche" by Lauren Tarshis
  • "Island of Spies" by Sheila Turnage
  • "Journey to the Dragon Mountain (Bamboo Kingdom #3 )" by Erin Hunter
  • "The Missing Magic" by Rebecca Elliott
  • "Moonrise" by Erin Hunter
  • "Mystery in Rocky Mountain National Park" by Aaron Johnson
  • "The Pearl Hunter" by Miya T. Beck
  • "Ramona the Pest" by Beverly Cleary
  • "Rhinos at Recess" by Mary Pope Osborne
  • "Rocky Mountain Challenge" by C. R. Fulton
  • "Rodrick Rules" by Jeff Kinney
  • "Virtually Me" by Chad Morris
  • "Windswept" by Margi Preus
  • "Baby Sitters Club 13: Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery" by Ann M. Martin
  • "Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations" by Dav Pilkey
  • "The Doggie Defendent" by Milo Stone
  • "Mossy and Tweed: Crazy for Coconuts" by Mirka Hokkanen
  • "The Never Girls 1: Mystery at Mermaid Lagoon" by Katie Cook​
  • "Stick and Stone on the Go" by Beth Ferry
  • "Wings of Fire 6: Moon Rising" by Tui T. Sutherland
  • "An American Story" by Kwame Alexander
  • "Baby Cows" by Rachel Barnes
  • "Baby Giraffes" by Christina Leaf
  • ​"Baby Wolves" by Elizabeth Neuenfeldt
  • "Bulldozers (Machines with Power!)" by Christina Leaf
  • ​"Dump Trucks (Machines With Power!)" by Amy McDonald
  • "A Kids Book About Adoption" by Leul Gurske and Nabil Zerizef
  • "Lego Awesome Ideas" by Daniel Lipkowitz
  • "National Geographic Readers: Animal Doctors" by Libby Romero
  • "National Geographic Readers: Animal Doctors" by Jennifer Szymanski
  • "Too Cute! Baby Squirrels" by Elizabeth Neuenfeldt
  • "Up Close with Microhabitats" by Ruth Owen
  • "We're Not Weird: Structure and Function in the Animal Kingdom" by Michael Garland
  • "What's the Difference? Animals" by Susie Rae
  • "Who is Lebron James" by Crystal Hubbard
  • "Who Was Jesus" by Ellen Morgan
  • "Who Was John McCain" by Michael Burgan
  • "You are my Pride: A Love Letter from your Motherland" by Carole Weatherford
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SPL Children's Department Offers New Nonfiction Sets

1/6/2023

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As part of the Syracuse Public Library's mission of lifelong learning, the children's department recently added several new nonfiction sets to its collection.
Megan, SPL children's librarian,  has been eager to expand the nonfiction section in the children's department to  provide children with more updated books on various subjects. Nonfiction is fun like that -- it's constantly changing as humanity's  knowledge expands.

These sets from ABDO will fulfill that goal! From sports to other cultures to science, there is something here for every child's interests. 

Newly Available Nonfiction Sets

  • Sports Encyclopedias
  • The Horse Encyclopedia
  • Incredible Animal Face-Offs
  • Super Species Set 2
  • Spooky Animals
  • Weird and Wonderful Animals
  • Dinosaur Graveyards in North America
  • World's Weirdest Animals
  • Wild Weather
  • Seasons: Spring Cheer!
  • Seasons: Fall Fun!
  • Seasons: Summer Shine!
  • Seasons: Winter Wonder!
  • Amusement Park Rides
  • Game On!
  • Manners Matter
  • Understanding Disabilities
  • Nutrition and Your Body
  • Germ Invadedrs
  • Everyday Sign Language
  • Creatures of Legend
  • Spooky Spots
  • News Literacy
  • How to Survive
  • Native American Nations
  • Cultural Cuisine
  • Community Workers
  • The World's Fastest Park Rides
  • History's Greatest Mysteries
  • Toy Trailblasers Set 3
  • Spooky Castles
  • Understanding Blindness
  • Science Questions Set 1
  • Science Questions Set 2
  • Portrait Photography
  • Card and Coin Magic to Shock and Amaze
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New Children's Books For Winter Reading

12/7/2022

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Winter is the perfect time to pick up several new books to read together with your children. Check out some of these new arrivals at Syracuse Public Library.
  • Picture Books
  • Early Readers
  • Chapter Books
  • Graphic Novels
  • Nonfiction
  • "12 Dinging Doorbells" by Tameka Fryer Brown
  • "Alphabedtime" by ​Susanna Leonard Hill
  • "Bad Drawer" by Seth Fishman
  • "Baling Equipment (Let's Learn About Farm Machines)" by Heather Moore Niver
  • "Beautiful You, Beautiful Me" by Tasha Spillett-Sumner
  • "Black Gold" by Laura Obuobi
  • "Blue Bison Needs a Haircut" by Scott Rothman
  • "Bored No More!: The ABCs of What to Do When There's Nothing to Do" by Julie Reiters
  • "Build a House" by Rhiannon Giddens
  • "Buster's Trip to Victory Lane" by Dale Earnhardt Jr.
  • "City Under the City" by Dan Yaccarino
  • "Con Pollo: A Bilingual Playtime Adventure" by Jimmy Fallon
  • "Construction Site: Farming Strong, All Year Long" by Sherri Duskey Rinker
  • "Counting in Dog Years and Other Sassy Math Poems" by Betsy Franco
  • "Digestion! The Musical" by Adam Rex
  • "The Donkey's Song: A Christmas Nativity Story" by Jacki Kellum
  • "Elmo's Puppy Playdate" by Andrea Posner-Sanchez
  • "Firefighter Flo!" by Andrea Zimmerman
  • "Frozen: Anna, Elsa, and the Enchanting Holiday" by Meredith Rusu
  • "Give This Book Away" by Darren Farrell
  • "Go, Sled! Go!" by James Yang
  • "Grandma's Farm" by Michael Garland
  • "The Great Caper Caper (Volume 5) (Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast)" by Josh Funk
  • "Green is for Christmas" by Drew Daywalt
  • "Hana's Hundreds of Hijabs" by Razeena Omar Gutta
  • "How to Catch a Reindeer" by Alice Walstead
  • "How to Draw a Happy Cat" by Ethan T. Berlin
  • "How to Eat a Book" by Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod
  • "I Am Picky: Confessions of a Fussy Eater" by Kristen Tracy
  • "I Cannot Draw a Horse" by Charise Meri Harper
  • "I Can't Draw" by Stephan W. Martin
  • "I'll Be Your Polar Bear" by Justin Roberts
  • "If Dinosaurs Had Hair" by Dan Marvin
  • "A Journey Under the Sea" by Craig Foster
  • "Just the Way You Are" by Emma Dodd
  • "Mama's Home" by Shay Youngblood
  • "Me and Muhammad Ali" by Jabari Asim
  • "Murray Christmas" by E. G. Keller
  • "Mushroom Lullaby" by Kenneth Kraegel
  • "Octopus Shocktopus!" by Peter Bently
  • "Penguin and Penelope" by Salina Yoon
  • "Peppa Loves to Bake" by EOne
  • "Peppa Pig and the Christmas Surprise" by Candlewick Press
  • "Planting Equipment (Let's Learn About Farm Machines)" by Therese M. Shea
  • "The Real Dada Mother Goose: A Treasury of Complete Nonsense" by Jon Scieszka
  • "Scoot: A Tiny New York Bird with a Great Big Idea" by Fran Manushkin
  • "The Sour Grape (The Food Group)" by Jory John
  • "A Spark in the Dark" by Pam Fong
  • "SumoPuppy" by David Biedrzycki
  • "The Talk" by Alicia D. Williams
  • "This Book Is Not a Present" by Max Greenfield
  • "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" by Mac Barnett
  • "Tilling Equipment (Let's Learn About Farm Machines)" by Heather Moore Niver
  • "Tiny Spoon vs. Little Fork" by Constance Lombardo
  • "Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls" by Atinuke
  • "A Very Mercy Christmas" by Kate DiCamillo
  • "Walter Had a Best Friend" by Deborah Underwood
  • "Well Done, Mommy Penguin" by Chris Haughton
  • "When Santa Came to Stay" by Billy Sharff
  • "When Your Daddy's a Soldier" by Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan
  • "The Winter Bird" by Kate Banks
  • "Wombat Said Come In" by Carmen Agra Deedy
  • "The World's Loneliest Elephant: Based on the True Story of Kaavan and His Rescue" by Ralph Fletcher
  • "The Worst Teddy Ever" by Marcelo Verdad
  • "Yes, Baby! Baby Signing" by Make Believe Ideas
  • "Am I a Frog? (I Like to Read)" by Lizzy Rockwell
  • "Are You Ready to Play Outside? (An Elephant and Piggie Book) (An Elephant and Piggie Book, 7)" by Mo Willems
  • "Combine Harvesters" by Hannah Wilson
  • "The FRUSTRATING Book! (An Unlimited Squirrels Book)" by Mo Willems
  • "How to Host a Sleepover (Step into Reading)" by Jean Reagan
  • "I Am Mighty: An Acorn Book (Princess Truly #6)" by Kelly Greenawalt
  • "My Little Pony: Izzy Does It (I Can Read Level 1)" by Alexandra West
  • "​Pinkalicious and the Holiday Sweater: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids (I Can Read Level 1)" by Victoria Kann
  • "Diper Överlöde (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 17)" by Jeff Kinney
  • "My Weirder-est School #12: Lil Mouse Is in the House!" by Dan Gutman
  • "Exile (2) (Keeper of the Lost Cities)" by Shannon Messenger
  • "Grand Teto Stampede" by C. R. Fulton
  • "Guarding the Invisible Dragons: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #22)" by Tracey West
  • "Keeper of the Lost Cities" by Shannon Messenger​
  • "Rica Baptista: Llamas, Iguanas, and My Very Best Friend" by Janet Costa Bates
  • "Scary Stories for Young Foxes (Scary Stories for Young Foxes, 1)" by Christian McKay Heidicker
  • "Scary Stories for Young Foxes: The City (Scary Stories for Young Foxes, 2)" by Christian McKay Heidicker
  • "Smoky Mountain Survival" by C. R. Fulton
  • "Stroke of Midnight (The Kingdom of Wrenly)" by Jordan Quinn
  • ​"A Twisted Tale Collection" by Liz Braswell
  • "The Baby-sitters Club (Vol. 5-6, 9, 12)" by Ann M. Martin
  • "The Bad Guys in the Others?! (The Bad Guys #16)" by Aaron Blabey
  • "Camp Out!: A Graphix Chapters Book (Bug Scouts #2)" by Mike Lowery
  • "Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #6)" by Dav Pilkey
  • "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #6)" by Lauren Tarshis
  • "The Sea Monster: An Acorn Book (Mermaid Days #2)" by Kyle Lukoff
  • "Super Rabbit Boy World!: A Branches Book (Press Start! #12)" by Thomas Flintham
  • "Baby Sign Language: A Fun and Simple Guide to Early Communication" by Mary Smith
  • "The President Did What?" by Wag Harrison
  • "The Raven Mother (Mothers of Xsan Book 6)" by Hetxw’ms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson)
  • "She Persisted: Wilma Mankiller" by Traci Sorell
  • "Shipwrecks" by Ripley's Entertainment
  • "Who is Shaquille O Neal" by Ellen Labrecque
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New Children's Book Arrivals In October

10/10/2022

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There are so many great new children's books to explore at the Syracuse Public Library! Here are the bulk of the new titles, which include picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, nonfiction books, and books targeted to early readers. What will you reading in the month of October?
  • Picture Books
  • Chapter Books
  • Graphic Novels
  • Nonfiction
  • Early Reader
  • "All Are Neighbors" by Alexandra Penfold
  • "All By Himself?" by Elana K. Arnold
  • "Apple and Magnolia" by  Laura Gehl
  • "The Baby Changing Station" by Rhett Miller
  • "Be You!" by  Peter H. Reynolds
  • "Becoming Blue" by  Ellen Tarlow  
  • "Beginning" by Shelley Moore Thomas
  • "The Big Worry Day" by K.A. Reynolds 
  • "The Blanket Where Violet Sits" by Allan Wolf
  • "Blue Baboon Finds Her Tune" by Helen Docherty
  • "Books Aren't for Eating" by Carlie Sorosiak
  • "Brand-New Bubbe" by  Sarah Aronson 
  • "Brave Dave" by Giles Andreae
  • ​"Bravo Bucket Head" by Helen Lester
  • "Brown Is Warm, Black Is Bright" by Sarah L. Thomson
  • "Bubbie & Rivka's Best-Ever Challah (So Far!)" by Sarah Lynne Reul
  • "Buddha and the Rose" by Mallika Chopra
  • "Charlie & Mouse Are Magic: Book 6" by Laurel Snyder
  • "Charlie Makes a Splash" by Holly Robinson Peete 
  • "Christmas Tapestry" by Patricia Polacco
  • "Circles in the Sky" by Karl Jame Mountford
  • "Crayola: Ellie's Crayon Adventure" by Sarah Glenn Marsh
  • "Creepy Crayon! (Creepy Tales!)" by Aaron Reynolds 
  • "Dadaji's Paintbrush" by Rashmi Sirdeshpande 
  • "The Dark Was Done" by Lauren Stringer
  • "The Disappearing Mr. Jacques" by Gideon Sterer
  • "Disney: How the Villains Ruined Christmas" by Serena Valentino​
  • "A Door Made for Me" by Tyler Merritt
  • "Dragonboy and the Wonderful Night" by Fabio Napoleoni
  • "Farmhouse" by Sophie Blackall
  • "Friends" by Daniela Sosa
  • "Ghost Busted" by Gabrielle Meyer
  • "Good Night Little Bookstore" by  Amy Cherrix 
  • "Granny and Bean" by Karen Hesse
  • "Hair to Share" by Sylvia Walker 
  • "Hey, Bruce!" by Ryan Higgins
  • "Holding On" by Sophia N. Lee 
  • "How to Catch a Witch" by Alice Walstead
  • "I Am Me: A Book of Authenticity" by Susan Verde
  • "I Feel Safe" by David McPhail
  • "I Hope / nipakosêyimon" by Monique Gray Smith
  • "If Animals Kissed Good Night" by  Ann Whitford Paul
  • "If You Laugh, I'm Starting This Book Over" by Chris Harris
  • "I'm a Unicorn" by Helen Yoon
  • "Jo Bright and the Seven Bots" by Deborah Underwood
  • "Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story" by  Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, and Alexis Bunten
  • "King Kong's Cousin" by Mark Teague
  • "Lemon Bird: Can Help!" by Paulina Ganucheau
  • "Library Girl: How Nancy Pearl Became America's Most Celebrated Librarian" by Karen Henry Clark
  • "Little Good Wolf" by  Susan Stevens Crummel
  • "The Lodge that Beaver Built" by Randi Sonenshine​
  • "Making Happy" by Sheetal Sheth
  • "Mary Had a Little Plan" by Tammi Sauer
  • "Measuring a Year: A Rosh Hashanah Story" by  Linda Elovitz Marshall
  • "The Most Magnificent Idea" by  Ashley Spires 
  • "Mothman Baby!: A Hazy Dell Flap Book" by Elias Barks
  • "Mouse Calls" by  Anne Marie Pace
  • "The Mouse Who Carried a House on His Back" by Jonathan Stutzman
  • "My Pet Feet" by Josh Funk
  • "Mrs. Noah's Doves" by Jane Yolen
  • "No! Said Custard the Squirrel" by Sergio Ruzzier
  • "Our Story Starts in Africa" by Patrice Lawrence
  • "Pete the Cat Plays Hide-and-Seek" by Kimberly and James Dean
  • "The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!" by Mo Willems
  • "Playtime for Restless Rascals" by Nikki Grimes
  • "The Poem Forest: Poet W. S. Merwin and the Palm Tree Forest He Grew from Scratch" by Carrie Fountain
  • "Pumpkin and Me" by Alicia Acosta
  • "Rick the Rock of Room 214" by Julie Falatko 
  • "The Roar" by Eoin McLaughlin
  • "Sam's Super Seats" by  Keah Brown 
  • "Set Sail for Pancakes" by Tim Kleyn
  • "Shu Lin's Grandpa" by Matt Goodfellow
  • "Still This Love Goes On" by Buffy Sainte-Marie
  • "Three Little Vikings" by Bethan Woollvin
  • "To Chance a Planet" by Christina Soontornvat
  • "A Very Big Fall" by Emmy Kastner
  • "Ways to Make Friends" by Jairo Buitrago
  • "What Are Words, Really?" by Alexi Lubomirski
  • "When the Sky Glows," by Nell Cross Beckerman
  • "When You Take a Step" by  Bethanie Deeney Murguia
  • "Yellow Dog Blues" by Alice Faye Duncan
  • "Aven Green Music Machine" by Dusti Bowling
  • "Emmy and the Home for Troubled Girls" by Lynne Jonell
  • "Horesetail Hollow: Fearlessly Philippe" by Kiki Thorpe
  • "Izzy's Tail of Trouble" by Caroline Adderson
  • "Judy Moody in a Monday Mood" by Megan McDonald 
  • "Shona Finds Her Voice" by Liz Kessler
  • "Spy School Project X" by Stuart Gibbs​
  • "Tim Possible & the Time-Traveling T. Rex (1)" by Axel Maisy
  • "Elinor Wonders Why: Forest Giants" by Jorge Cham and Daniel Whiteson
  • "Elinor Wonders Why: Hiding in Plain Sight" by Jorge Cham and Daniel Whiteson
  • "Even Robots Can Be Thankful" by Jan Thomas​
  • "Frankenstein Doesn't Plant Petunias (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids # 2)" by Marcia Thornton Jones
  • "Geraldine Pu and Her Lucky Pencil, Too!: Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 3" by  Maggie P. Chang
  • "Gustav and Henri: Space Time Cake! (Vol. 1)" by Andy Matthews
  • "Shark Princess"  by Nidhi Chanani
  • "Team Up: El Toro & Friends" by Raúl the Third III
  • "Action!: How Movies Began" by Meghan McCarthy​
  • "The Animal Toolkit: How Animals Use Tools" by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page
  • "Bloody Mary: Ghost of a Queen?" by Aubre Andrus
  • "Bobby: A Story of Robert F. Kennedy" by Deborah Wiles 
  • "Campfire Stories for Kids: A Story Collection of Scary and Humorous Camp Fire Tales" by Drake Quinn
  • "The Capitol: A Meet the Nation's Capitol Book" by  Lindsay Ward
  • "A Child Through Time: The Book of Children's History" by Phil Wilkinson
  • "Countries of the World: Our World in Pictures" by DK
  • "Cryptid Creatures: A Field Guide to 50 Fascinating Beasts" by Kelly Milner Halls
  • "Explore Native American Cultures!: With 25 Great Projects" by Anita Yasuda
  • "Explore the Wild West!: With 25 Great Projects" by Anita Yasuda
  • "Fiercest Feuds" by Jerry Pallotta
  • "Ghost Stories for Kids Age 9-12: Short Spooky and Scary Horror Stories to Tell at a Campfire, Halloween, or Whenever It Gets Dark" by Bernard Tate
  • "I Am Ruby Bridges" by Ruby Bridges
  • "A Kids Book About Racism" by Jelani Memory
  • "Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth" by Christina Soontornvat​
  • "The Museum of Odd Body Leftovers: A Tour of Your Useless Parts, Flaws, and Other Weird Bits" by Rachel Poliquin
  • "Myths and Legends of the World 1" by Lonely Planet Kids
  • "On Her Wings: The Story of Toni Morrison" by Jerdine Nolen 
  • "Real-Life Ghost Stories: Spine-Tingling True Tales" by Aubre Andrus
  • "The Science of Baking (Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files #3)" by Andrea Beaty
  • "Stacey Abrams and the Fight to Vote" by Traci N. Todd
  • "Truth or Lie: Dogs!" by Erica S. Perl
  • "Who is Stacey Abrams" by ​Shelia P. Moses
  • "A Backyard Pet: Ready-to-Read Level 2 (The Chicken Squad)" by Doreen Cronin
  • "Best Brother Ever!" by Janee Trasler
  • "Biscuit and the Great Fall Day" by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
  • "Can Blue Hide?: Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1 (Shark Chums)" by Adam Lehrhaupt
  • "Friends Forever!: Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1 (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood)" by Natalie Shaw
  • "Harry's Squirrel Trouble (I Can Read Level 1)" by Gene Zion
  • "How to Bake an Apple Pie (Step into Reading)" by Jean Reagan
  • "Meet Carly and Cartoka!: Ready-to-Read Level 1 (PJ Masks)" by Maria Le
  • "Morris and Boris at the Circus (I Can Read Level 1)" by B. Wiseman
  • "The Really Rotten Princess and the Wonderful, Wicked Class Play: Ready-to-Read Level 2" by ​Lady Cecily Snodgrass
  • "Stomp!" by Stephanie Calmenson
  • "What's That Smell?: Ready-to-Read Level 2 (Super Gross)" by ​Ximena Hastings
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Children's Programming Resumes On Sept 12

8/30/2022

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August was a much needed break after summer reading, but now, we're ready to get down to business this autumn. And oh, do we have a lot of fun plans!
Emilia is launching a brand-new program tailored to tweens and older children: Monday Funday! This program occurs at 4 p.m. each Monday, starting Sept. 12. During it, Emilia will task children to complete different challenges. The first session will be a Lego Build Contest on Sept. 12. Fans of Guinness World Records won't want to miss Sept 19, which will be all about "Break a Record." Finally, Sept. 26 will be a taste test. Just what does Emilia have up her sleeves? You'll have to come to know what you'll be tasting!

Our regular Homeschool Program and Storytime are also returning and will now be at 10:30 a.m. each Wednesday, starting Sept. 14.

Miss Rebekah will cover a variety of topics in September. She'll lead off with the science of cloud formation and how to identify them on Sept. 14. Then on Sept. 21, prepare to hit the high seas with "HISTORY Pirates"! The last Wednesday of the month, Sept. 28, will center on the culture and geography of Hawaii. While the children learn, we encourage their parents to network with fellow home-schooling parents and share resources.

At the same time as the Homeschool Program, Miss Megan will lead Storytime for younger preschool children. This is a great opportunity for children to engage with fantastic stories and the alphabet. Afterward, there will be crafts or coloring.

Continue to watch the Children's page for additional topics and programming-related news.

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