News release

SYRACUSE — During the week of July 10, teens have two chances to earn more scratch-offs as part of the Syracuse Public Library’s summer reading program. Each scratch-off brings additional opportunities to win prizes or raffle tickets.

Sign up to attend World String Art from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, in the Rosalyn Jones Room. Teens will use a hammer, nails and string to make a beautiful globe sign to take home. Sign up either at the library or by visiting the library’s digital calendar, https://shorturl.at/IKQW6.

Later in the week, teens will need to think on their feet during improv from 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, July 14, in the downstairs meeting room. Robert Rensberger and Amber Weber will give teens different scenarios and props, and they will act out a scene.

Children Programming

Children have a packed week. It starts with Make-It Mondays at 2 p.m. July 10 in the downstairs meeting room. The space will transform into a nighttime space as children relax by the campfire. This program is geared toward ages 7-12; however, other ages are welcome to attend.

The library will hold Family Fun Night at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, in the downstairs meeting room. The craft will be a rip and stick lantern that families can create together. Supplies are limited, so arrive early. The containers used in this craft formerly housed tree nuts, though staff members have thoroughly cleaned them.

Storytime is perfect for children, ages birth through five. Come at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, to enjoy stories, meet new friends and complete a new craft. This week children will learn how to do leaf transfers.

Finally, don’t miss the last Fantastic Friday at 10:30 a.m. July 14 in the Community Roots outdoor space. Children services librarian Megan Daumen will teach children about cryptids, including Indiana’s own Beast of Busco.

Youthful Yoga Moves To Thursdays

Youthful Yoga has moved to 9:30 a.m. on Thursdays in the library’s downstairs meeting room. Youthful Yoga focuses on low-impact chair routines. Since this group meets before the library opens, knock on the southernmost Harrison Street door, closest to the staff parking lot, to be let in.

Book Club Pick

The young adult book club will read “League of Liars” by Astrid Scholte in July. In this fantasy thriller, four teens charged with murder and caught up with the illegal use of magic band together to devise the ultimate jailbreak. It is perfect for fans of “Six of Crows” and “How to Get Away with Murder.”

Copies will soon be available at the Syracuse Public Library. A digital audio book is available on Libby. The discussion occurs from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, in the Rosalyn Jones Room/YA Space. Email Michelle Parker, [email protected], or Weber, [email protected], with questions.

The adult book club will not meet in July.