Syracuse Public Library will hold a pumpkin fairy home craft for adults from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in the downstairs meeting room. Registration is required for this program. Photo by Sarah Wright.

News release

SYRACUSE — Harness your creativity by registering for Syracuse Public Library’s two craft classes during the week of Nov. 13.

Emilia Layne will hold a Craft and Sip from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the downstairs meeting room. Attendees will create a cloud lamp while enjoying fall beverages. This class only has space for 20 participants so register in person at the library or by visiting https://tinyurl.com/SPLCraftandSip1.

Then, Erica Elliott will help attendees craft a pumpkin fairy home at her program from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in the downstairs meeting room. Like the Craft and Sip, there are limited supplies for this program, so registration is required. Visit https://tinyurl.com/SPLPumpkinCraft to register digitally or visit the library.

Develop A Resume

SPL’s November tech class will focus on resume creation at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the downstairs meeting room. Bring your laptops or devices so you can learn how to create a resume.

Geocaching International Film Festival

Syracuse Public Library will once again host the Geocaching International Film Festival showing at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, in the library’s downstairs meeting room.

The celebration will kick off with a brief social period of about five to 10 minutes as everyone comes in. SPL will begin showing this year’s GIFF entries from across the globe at 5:10 p.m., so try not to arrive late.

Attendees can use the available ballots to leave notes before voting on their three favorite films. The library will provide light refreshments. Visit the Geocaching.com listing at https://coord.info/GCAF13R to log the event.

Children’s Programming

Children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade can complete different dance games during the Move and Groove Club at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, in the downstairs meeting room.

Homeschool class will learn about hibernation and bears at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the downstairs meeting room. This class will be targeted to younger learners in grades first through third; however, older home-schooled children can join, too. Preschool-aged children, meanwhile, can join storytime at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15. Each session features picture books, a new letter of the alphabet and other fun activities.

Teen Programs

Teens and young adults can unwind at the library during Color and Chill from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the Rosalyn Jones Room. Teens can pick a coloring sheet and munch on snacks while listening to calming music. On Thursday, Nov. 16, teens can attend the Teen Advisory Board at 4:30 p.m. and help shape available programming. Later, from 6-7:30 p.m., the young adult board game group will meet to play either an “Unlock!” card game or the “Disney Villainous” board game. Both programs meet in the Rosalyn Jones Room.

In the Garden

In the Garden will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, in the downstairs meeting room, to watch a brief video. Anyone interested in the natural world is welcome to attend.