News Release

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Public Library’s adult book club will discuss “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray during two discussions Thursday, Feb. 29. Members can choose between the in-person meeting at 1 p.m. or the Zoom meeting at 6 p.m.

“The Personal Librarian” tells the story of an extraordinary woman, Belle da Costa Greene, and shares the lengths she must go to — for the protection of her family and her legacy as J. P. Morgan’s personal librarian — preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she lives.

Physical copies of the book are available at the library, and digital copies may be available on Libby or require a wait.

Older Students Learn Food Science

Students in grades 4-6 will learn about food science during the next home-school class at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the downstairs meeting room. During the session, students will get to participate in different food-based experiments. While for older students, younger students can join, but their adults may need to assist them.

Story time will also occur at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the children’s department. Children’s librarian Megan Daumen will read picture books and talk about the letter “T” before sharing a letter-themed craft at the end of story time. Each session works in Spanish and American Sign Language.

Knit And Crochet Club

Knitters and crocheters are encouraged to join the library’s fiber arts club at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, in the upstairs sitting area. Spend a cozy hour working on your latest project while talking to and getting tips from other fiber artists. Those who have wanted to learn how to knit or crochet can also get started on this quest.

Anime Club

Teens and young adults who enjoy anime can explore new series using the library’s Crunchyroll account. The group meets from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, and members vote on the anime that will be watched.

New Art Club Coming

Children, ages 6-11, will explore the media of paper mache during SPL’s new art club. Interested children will need to commit to attending club meetings at 4 p.m. each Monday, starting March 4. Each meeting will feature a step in the paper mache process. Interested parties should contact children’s librarian, Megan Daumen, in person at the library or by emailing her at [email protected] or calling (574) 457-3022, ext. 2006. Alternative art supplies will be available for younger children to use.