The Friends of the Syracuse Library process used books so that new people can own them. The Friends were out in force on Saturday, Dec. 14. for a buy-a-bag sale. Shown are from left: Allyson Ellis, Jan Rose, Lynn Emmert, and Ruth Judy stocking the tables. The next Friends meeting is at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 9.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Public Library announced its events for early 2020.

An Oxbow County Park Pass is available to check out from the Syracuse Public Library in 2020. Go fishing, hiking on dog-friendly trails, picnic by the river or play disc golf for some nearby fun. This winter, go sledding or cross-country skiing, said a news release from the Syracuse Public Library.

Scrabble Sunday for adults is a new social venture from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan.12. Future game dates are Feb. 9 and March 15.

Homeschoolers are meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays for one hour weekly programs starting Jan. 10. Each month, the history, culture, foods and crafts of a country will be explored. China is the country that will be explored in January.

Food from Fiction is meeting an hour earlier in the new year at noon on Thursday, Jan. 9. Members are reading “Farmer Boy“ by Laura Ingalls Wilder and sharing food ideas from the book. Chautauqua book clubs is having a second discussion, this time about happiness. See videos and talk about “The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a World of Change” at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24.

The McGee’s Decluttering Group welcomes new people when they meet at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Managing clutter is a process with different plans for different problems. Chair yoga starts the new year with a gentle, core-body exercise program at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, and at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Preschoolers and toddlers story times will be up and going at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 6 and 8.