News Release

SYRACUSE — Pick up a Bookopoly sheet in the Syracuse Public Library’s children’s department and complete tasks like “read a winter book,” “read a graphic novel or early reader,” “read a book about a president” and so on. Children who complete their Bookopoly board will win a free book.

Bookopoly will run until the end of February. While visiting the children’s department, don’t forget to find all the hearts in the new “I Spy” display.

Storytimes continue at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Wednesday storytimes feature messy fun, so children should dress accordingly. Meanwhile, school-aged children will continue their lessons with a volunteer artist during the homeschool program at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18.

A Whole Lot Of Love Giveaway

February is National Library Lovers’ Month, and the Syracuse Library is treating two of its library lovers to great prizes: a mug set with hot cocoa or a 2-pound bag of Twizzlers. Those subscribed to the library’s e-newsletters will automatically be entered, but there are more ways to earn entries. Share why you love the Syracuse Public Library on the upstairs board. Also, participate in weekly social media activities to gain multiple entries. A winner will be picked at the end of February and will choose which of the prizes they want. A runner-up will then receive the remaining prize.

Adult Programming

The adult book club meets to discuss “March: Book One” by John Lewis at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, via Zoom and at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, in-person in the downstairs meeting room. Adults are also encouraged to come for the board game sampler at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17. Bring a favorite board game to share or come to play other’s favorites.

Closed For Presidents Day

Syracuse Public Library will close in observation of Presidents Day Monday, Feb. 21. Additionally, mahjong will be on break after its Monday, Feb. 14, session, which occurs at 1 p.m. The group will return at 1 p.m. Monday, March 14.