Communications specialist Sarah Wright holds a variety of seeds that are available in Syracuse Public Library’s seed library. Photo by Sarah Wright.
News Release
SYRACUSE – The Syracuse Public Library has begun to roll out a library of things, which now includes a pass to Science Central in Fort Wayne.
Library patrons can check out the Science Central pass for a period of three days. It allows two adults from the same address and six children under the age of 18 to enter Science Central for free. The pass connects families with an all-ages, hands-on science center that has more than 200 permanent exhibits.
Another hands-on experience for patrons of all ages is the library’s returning seed library. Community members – no matter their library card status – can “check out” 10 seed packets to plant at home. The best part? There are no returns. Patrons can enjoy whatever produce they grow with friends and family.
When browsing the seed library, the SPL asks that community members take no more than one packet per seed type, such as a single packet of carrot seeds. The seed library is possible through the generosity of its seed providers: Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, Merry Lea Environmental Center and Territorial Seed Company.
Children
Story time meets at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, in the children’s department with even more fantastic stories. Along the way, children enjoy songs and play while learning sign language and more.
The home-school class will continue to learn about financial literacy at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, in the downstairs meeting room. A library card is not required to attend SPL’s home-school class or story time.
Teens
Teen Cafe is held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. every Monday in the Rosalyn Jones Room. Teens can play games on the library’s Nintendo Switch, color, get homework help and more.
Young adult craft corner will decorate Polaroid photos using various crafting supplies, during its next meeting from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, March 19, in the Rosalyn Jones Room. All teen programs feature snacks.
Adults
The Workshop, SPL’s adult writing group, meets from 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, in the downstairs meeting room. The group has focused on writing basics and will continue looking at story structure with exercises that further understanding.
Tashina Lahr-Manifold, soil health specialist with Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District, will lead a soil health class from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, March 19, in the library’s downstairs meeting room. Attendees will learn soil basics and what makes soil healthy during this hour long, informative class. Lahr-Manifold will break down the different soil types and address infiltration and aggregate stability with a tabletop rainfall simulator. She’ll also share details about how to take soil samples.
Receive genealogy help during “Trees and Teatime” from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, March 20, in the downstairs meeting room. Use library resources to make research breakthroughs. Communications specialist Sarah Wright will be on hand to help with research.
For programming information, visit syracuse.lib.in.us or call (574) 457-3022.