Shelly Krueger, left, and Megan Daumen display a few prizes and crafts for the children and teen summer reading programs. Photo provided by Sarah Wright.

News Release

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Public Library has two great summer reading programs available for children and teens from June 1-July 30.

Children will explore “Oceans of Possibilities” during their nautical-themed summer reading program. While the official kick-off is June 1, the first program will be special guest performer Banzi Balloons at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 3. After that, attend Make It Mondays at 3 p.m. each Monday, excluding June 20 and July 4 when the library will close. Whale of a Tale Storytime will occur at 10:30 a.m. each Wednesday for younger children. Those looking to practice reading can join Baylee, the reading dog, at 2 p.m. on Thursdays; Baylee will take June 30 off. Then wrap up the week with Fabulous Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Meanwhile, the teen program centers on superheroes — those from comic books and real life. Register in advance to make the superhero craft projects, which include wall hangings, a Captain America shield painting, coasters and etched mugs. June’s crafts will be a small box decorated with comic book pages at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 9, and superhero etched mugs at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 29. Also, sign up to solve the library’s superhero-themed escape room.

For information, visit www.syracuse.lib.in.us/summer-reading.html.

New Teen Clubs This Summer

Teens can join several groups this summer at the Syracuse Public Library. Teen video gaming meets from 4-7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month, with June’s program slated for June 2 in the downstairs meeting room. Teens 14 and older can join the “Dungeons & Dragons” group, which meets from 2-5:30 p.m. every Monday. Come to teen game night from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, in the Rosalyn Jones Room to play various board games.

The new teen book club will read “Wilder Girls” by Rory Power for June, with the discussion occurring from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, in the Rosalyn Jones Room. The first five teens to sign up will receive a free paperback copy of the novel. Copies will also be available for checkout at the library, or teens can get a digital copy from the Libby app.

Finally, the anime club returns for the summer. Come watch anime and make related crafts from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 30.

Register To Stump Dave

Starting June 1, register to bring up to two antiques to “Stump Dave!” Dave Taylor of Blue Pearl Antiques in Pierceton will return to the Syracuse Public Library from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, in the downstairs meeting room, bringing with him years of experience in evaluating antiques.

The evaluations are limited to 25 people, so sign up while visiting the library or by calling (574) 457-3022 as soon as possible so you don’t miss out.

Don’t have an antique, but would like to see a pro in action? You are welcome to come to watch and see what others bring in.

Friends And Board Game Sampler Meet

The Friends of the Syracuse Public Library will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 2, in the downstairs meeting room. Knock on the Harrison Street door to enter since this meeting will occur before the library officially opens.

Adults and teens are encouraged to come to the board game sampler at 12 p.m. Thursday, June 2. The sampler will meet upstairs in the Rosalyn Jones Room.