Children’s librarian Megan Daumen poses with snacks from around the globe. All ages can register for Taste the World, which occurs at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, in the downstairs meeting room. Photo by Sarah Wright.

News Release

SYRACUSE — Discover what other countries like to snack on during Taste the World at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, in the Syracuse Public Library’s downstairs meeting room. The library has collected snacks from Spain, Turkey, Japan, Italy and other locations for this limited event. There are some interesting flavors represented — from a cod candy to fried egg potato chips. Attendees will find more conventional snacks, too.

All ages, from children to adults, can register to participate at tinyurl.com/SPLTastetheWorld. Register each taster separately so there are plenty of supplies.

Children’s Programs

Story time resumes for the summer at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, in the downstairs meeting room. This program is geared toward younger children, from birth to around 5 years old. Attendees will enjoy stories, learn a little about South America and make an easy animal-themed craft from the continent.

Tween Time will focus on Brazil and Carnival at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 13, in the Community Roots outdoor space behind the library. Tween Time is geared toward ages 8-12. Other ages can attend, but some projects may be more advanced. Parents can contact children’s librarian Megan Daumen, [email protected], for more information.

During Globe-trotting Fridays, Syracuse Public Library will welcome a special guest and ventriloquist, Mike Hemmelgarn. Attend Hemmelgarn’s comedy juggling and ventriloquist program at 2 p.m. Friday, June 14, in Community Roots. All ages are welcome to attend.

Teen Programs

Teens will sample books from different genres during a special Book Tasting from 2-3 p.m. Monday, June 10, in the Rosalyn Jones Room. Attendees will also enjoy some tasty treats alongside the books.

Aspiring teen writers can join the young adult writing club from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, in the Rosalyn Jones Room. The group will talk about character creation before playing a writing game.

During teen book club, teens will enjoy independent reading time with a book of their choice before sharing their thoughts on what they are reading. The group meets from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, in the Rosalyn Jones Room.

Young adult “Dungeons & Dragons” meets from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, June 13, in the Rosalyn Jones Room. Each session features a self-contained story so new players are welcome at each session. The library also has extra dice to share.

Charcuterie Board Open House

The Friends of the Syracuse Public Library are holding a charcuterie board fundraiser with the help of talented local artists. See all the boards up close during the Friends’ open house from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, in the library’s upstairs sitting area. The Friends will provide refreshments during the open house, and visitors can place bids on the boards.

After the open house, the boards will be displayed in the community before returning to the library in August. Bidding concludes at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at the library.

Taste and Explore

Learn about North Africa and the Middle East while creating a Hamsa talisman out of clay during June’s Taste and Explore from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, in the downstairs meeting room. The library will provide all the necessary supplies for free.

Supplies are limited. Register at bit.ly/4dXz4Lv. For information, email Emilia Layne at [email protected].