May Letter From The Executive Director

Hi everybody! This is Jon, and I’m excited to celebrate six months as your Syracuse Public Library Director. Thank you for the opportunity to serve this amazing community.

The library is a place for everyone — a welcoming space to learn, explore, and connect. One of the best parts of my job is seeing people coming and going, borrowing books and movies, and enjoying all we offer.
We’re especially excited to introduce our upcoming Library of Things! Cardholders, including Evergreen Indiana users, will soon be able to borrow items like a metal detector, adventure backpacks with an Indiana State Parks Pass, and a pass to Science Central in Fort Wayne.

We’ve also upgraded our technology, including computers and a new upstairs copier for printing, scanning, and faxing. Our previous copier is now downstairs for easier access, especially for families.

Children’s programs will pause in May as we prepare for our Summer Reading Program, which runs June 8 through July 18 for all ages. There are still plenty of activities happening, so be sure to check them out.
Libraries remain vital to our communities, but they face potential funding challenges in the coming years due to recent state legislation.
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If you’re able, please consider supporting the library through a donation to our Summer Reading Program or upcoming building project. Every bit helps, and we truly appreciate your support.
See you at the library!