Sara Swiger, with WorkOne, can answer employment questions from 3-5 p.m. each Thursday in the Syracuse Public Library’s Rosalyn Jones Room. InkFreeNews photo provided by Sarah Wright.

News Release

SYRACUSE – Syracuse Public Library will be holding a food drive for the Syracuse Food Pantry from Nov. 1 to Dec. 10.

Donation boxes are available now at both entries to receive nonperishable foods and toiletries. Needed food items include boxed mashed potatoes, cans of gravy, stuffing, baked beans, canned carrots, canned fruit, canned meats, ramen noodles, peanut butter and jelly. Sought-after non-food items include shampoo, conditioner, diapers, pull-ups, toothpaste, bar soap, dish soap, tampons and baby wipes. A complete list of most-needed items is available at both circulation desks.

Monetary donations can also be made at the library’s circulation desks. Make checks out to the Syracuse Food Pantry.

WorkOne At The Library

WorkOne is returning to the library from 3-5 p.m. each Thursday in the Rosalyn Jones Research Room. Stop by to speak with Sara Swiger to receive resume assistance, job leads or help with unemployment.

Join The Friends’ Monthly Meeting

The Friends of the Syracuse Public Library will be hosting their monthly meeting at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4. These monthly meetings are the perfect way to learn more about how the Friends support the library and its programming. Since the meeting occurs before the library officially opens, knock on the Harrison Street door to be allowed entry.

The Friends will then meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, before taking a break in January and February.

Open Mic Night Returns

Writers and poets will once again be sharing their original work during the Syracuse Public Library’s open mic night at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12. Bring an original work or share a beloved poem or story – just keep presentations within five minutes. The community can also come to simply listen. The night always features a nice variety of pieces. Open mic night will occur in the library’s downstairs meeting room.

For more information, contact Becky Brower at (574) 457-3022 or [email protected].

Hosting Geocaching International Film Festival Matinee

After a break in 2020, the Geocaching International Film Festival is back. The Syracuse Public Library will be holding a matinee of this year’s films at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in the downstairs meeting room.

Geocachers and those interested in the sport of using high-tech satellites to find Tupperware containers hidden in the woods are invited to attend. The films come from across the globe and feature scenic locales and plenty of laughs.

G.I.F.F. is a great opportunity to meet and share caching tales with fellow geocachers.