News release

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Public Library is hosting several activities for the week of Oct. 17.

Young Adults To Battle For Hogwarts

The Syracuse Public Library’s young adult game night will meet from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, and will sample “Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle.” Ages 16-25 can select their favorite character — whether Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley or Neville Longbottom — to defend the wizarding world from evil forces. Gain influence to master powerful spells, recruit allies and uncover magical items while also enhancing your abilities with over 140 cards.

For more information, contact Amber Weber at [email protected].

Weekly Activities For Children And Young Adults

Children can join Lego Club at 4 p.m. each Monday to test their brick-engineering skills and make friends with others who love Legos. Then at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, home-schooled children can attend SPL’s homeschooling program. During it, children will make Cartesian divers, a classic science experiment that demonstrates the principle of buoyancy. Younger children, meanwhile, enjoy stories, crafts and play during story time at 10:30 a.m. each Wednesday.

Young adults can bring homework and project to the library’s Rosalyn Jones Room from 4-6 p.m. each Monday for after-school study hall. They will find both snacks and homework help. Additionally, the young adult book club will hold its first discussion of “These Deadly Games” by Diana Urban from noon until 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22.

Adult Book Club Meets

The adult book club will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, via Zoom and at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in the downstairs meeting room to discuss “The Other Typist” by Suzanne Rindell. To receive a Zoom invitation, email Becky Brower at [email protected].

For more information, call (574) 457-3022 or visit www.syracuse.lib.in.us.