Remembering Becky Brower

6/23/2023

Becky Brower was a major proponent of lifelong learning at the Syracuse Public Library. She touched the lives of so many people who came through the library's doors with creative programs, an infectious sense of humor, and kindness. Her passing on Monday, June 19, left us all grappling with her loss.

Patrons and library staff are encouraged to write notes about Becky upstairs.

Patrons and library staff are encouraged to leave memories of Becky on the bulletin board behind her desk upstairs in the library. We have provided slips of paper. Those wanting to leave digital thoughts are welcome to do so on the library's social media posts about Becky.

Megan has also put together a memorial for Becky in the Main Street entry display case. It features Becky in her element, helming programs, encouraging learning, and interacting with people. Becky had many interests and passions, from the natural world to literature to coffee and tasty food. These are all highlighted there.

The library will also hold a remembrance from 4-6 p.m. Monday, July 24, in Community Roots, as long as the weather cooperates. We will close the library early on that day so staff members can attend. Attendees will be able to share memories or other words about Becky. As planning continues, we will share more details in the future.

SPL's In the Garden group is planning to create a native plants memorial garden in Community Roots for Becky, who was incredibly passionate about native pollinators and plants. We will share more details about this project as it gets underway.

Display case featuring photos of Becky Brower

Pictured is the display case featuring photos of Becky.

2 Comments

Kristin Steffen

6/29/2023 01:41:29 pm

I'm so sad we've lost Becky! She has been such a blessing to our family over the years! She brought a lot of resources and support to our girls while they were homeschooling. We won't ever forget her! 💔 I will miss her smiling face and how she was always cheerful and helpful. RIP becky! You will be greatly missed. Syracuse has lost a real treasure...💔💔💔

Matthew Meerzo

7/7/2023 08:46:48 pm

Becky could not have been more wonderful to myself and my daughter, Auna-Lee. From the time Auna-Lee turned 4, we attended almost every ‘Dr. Who’ program Becky put together. Every month for years, Becky always had a creative food dish, an episode picked out for all to watch and set up something fun for everyone to do that was related to that specific episode. She never tired of doing it. Looking back, I realize what a big part she played in my daughters growing up. She will be very very missed by both of us.

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