The Friends of the Syracuse Public Library held their holiday luncheon at the Kimmell House Inn Thursday, Dec. 2. In the first row, from the left, are Deb Stahley, Ruth Judy, Martha Stoelting, Sharon Leamon and Kim Blaha. In back, from the left, are Kathy Young, Jan Rose, June Miller, Allyson Ellis, Lynn Emmert, Sue Kracke and Becky Brower. Photo provided by Friends of the Syracuse Public Library.

News Release

SYRACUSE — The Kimmell House Inn hosted a wonderful holiday luncheon for the Friends of the Syracuse Public Library on Thursday, Dec. 2. Fourteen members attended and had a wonderful time. They enjoyed a delicious lunch of quiche, fruit, scones, potato casserole and cinnamon rolls.

The Kimmell Inn, located on US 33, was built in 1876, and Friends member Allyson Ellis stated, “It serves as a bed-and-breakfast and catering/luncheon venue. It is such a charming, historical home!”

The Friends will take January and February off from meetings and meet again at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 3. In the meantime, browse the Friends’ ongoing book sale upstairs at the library.

Book Club Meets

The adult book club will meet to discuss “The Guncle” by Steven Rowley this week. The Zoom discussion occurs at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, while the in-person discussion follows at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16. Book copies are available at the Syracuse Public Library. Patrons can also check out an e-book through OverDrive or the Libby app.

Contact Becky Brower to be added to the book club mailing list or to receive a Zoom invitation. She can be reached at (574) 457-3022 or [email protected].