News Release

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Public Library’s adult book club will discuss “The Serviceberry” by Robin Wall Kimmerer at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 31, in the downstairs meeting room.

This nonfiction book examines how people can orient their lives around gratitude, reciprocity and community, based on the lessons of the natural world. Kimmerer, an Indigenous scientist, brings her observances from harvesting serviceberries alongside the birds. She notes the tree distributes its wealth — its abundance of sweet, juicy berries — to meet the needs of its natural community. And this distribution ensures its own survival.

Copies of this nonfiction book are available at the library. A digital e-book and audiobook may be available on the Libby app. In August, the club will read “All Quiet on the Western Front” by Erich Maria Remarque.

Summer Reading Concludes

Summer reading has wrapped up at SPL. Over seven weeks, the Syracuse and Turkey Creek Township community read a combined 356,182 minutes and attended various art-themed programs.

Syracuse Public Library’s summer reading program would not be possible without the support of its summer reading sponsors: Women of Today; Ron Baumgartner; The Papers Inc.; American Legion Post 223; Steffen Realty; Bass Audiology; Lakeland Fraternal Order of Eagles; Sands Accounting; Milestone Construction; Neighborhood Fresh of Syracuse; Pizza Hut; Wild Thing Tax; Richard Brungardt; Syracuse Hardware; the Friends of the Syracuse Public Library; Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club; Knights of Columbus Council 6323; Syracuse Lions Club; Brook Pointe Resort; Milford Food Bank; and Kiyomi Japanese Restaurant.

Additionally, the Fort Wayne TinCaps and South Bend Cubs graciously provided free children’s baseball tickets for summer reading participants.

Teens

Young adult anime club will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31, in the downstairs meeting room. Teens will enjoy instant ramen and learn about popular Japanese fashions before watching anime shows.

Adults

Players of all skill levels — including learners — are invited to the library’s mahjong tables at 10 a.m. Mondays and at 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Both sessions meet in the downstairs meeting room.

Roaming Readers will set off from the library at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, for a leisurely walk around town. Along the way, members can share what they are reading or book recommendations.

All-Ages Chess Club

The all-ages chess club meets from 4-5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, in the downstairs meeting room.

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