Adult services librarian and crocheter Emilia Layne, left, pays close attention as SPL communications specialist Sarah Wright demonstrates how to knit. Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome to join the library’s new knitting and crocheting club. Photo by Michelle Parker.

News Release

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Public Library is launching a brand-new knitting and crocheting club in October. The group will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 10 and 24, in the upstairs sitting area.

Knitters and crocheters should bring in-progress projects or materials to start a new one. For those wanting to learn how to knit or crochet, someone should be on hand to demonstrate how. The library will have limited supplies available, so attendees are encouraged to bring their own. For information, email Emilia Layne at [email protected].

Young Adult Programming

Teens can show off their acting skills during improv from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, in the downstairs meeting room. Attendees can bring props for extra fun during the improv acting games.

Tabletop role-playing fans — ages 16-25 — are invited to SPL’s Dungeons & Dragons group from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, in the Rosalyn Jones Room. The group plays self-contained stories, so don’t worry about interrupting a long-running campaign. Learners are also welcome to join.

Bring a scary story to tell the group during SPL’s scary stories program from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, in the Rosalyn Jones Room. Librarians might have a few scary tales to tell as well. All stories shared must avoid excessive violence and bad language.

Children’s Programming

Show off your dancing talents at Move & Groove Club at 4 p.m. each Monday in the downstairs meeting room. This program is geared toward kindergartners through fifth graders; younger siblings are welcome to join, too.

Preschoolers enjoy fun stories at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays in the children’s department. Story time usually features various picture books, songs and elements of play as children learn the alphabet each week. Older home-schooled students — grades fourth through sixth grades — will learn about geography and turn pumpkins into globes at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, in the downstairs meeting room. Younger children can join but may require their adult’s help.

Hat And Scarf Tree Returns

Visit Syracuse Public Library’s scarf and hat trees — located upstairs and downstairs — to stay warm this fall and winter. The trees feature knitted and crocheted hats in addition to store-bought options. Grab what you need. Those who want to donate can leave new hats, scarves, gloves and mittens at the upstairs circulation desk.