News Release

SYRACUSE  — Learning self-defense is important no matter one’s age. Teens in sixth through 12th grades will receive guidance during a special self-defense program from 11 a.m. until noon Saturday, June 29, at the Syracuse Public Library.

In the downstairs meeting room, registered teens will learn basic self-defense techniques from a professional with Juki-Ryu Toide and Martial Arts Center in Warsaw.

Spaces is limited, so register at tinyurl.com/SPLTeenSelfDefense.

Author Book Signing

Author A. P. Sheffield will come to the Syracuse Public Library from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, for a drop-in book signing. Sheffield will bring her new young adult book, “Rescue Me,” and set up in the upstairs sitting area. This three-part novel follows the life of Joshua Mansoul as he comes of age as a Coast Guard rescue swimmer and pursues his mission of “So others may live.”

Everyone is invited to visit Sheffield and learn more about her novel. Syracuse Public Library also has a copy of “Rescue Me” that patrons can check out.

Children’s Programs

Younger children can attend story time at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, in the downstairs meeting room. Rebekah Sceniak will read picture books and share facts about Europe. Children will also make a European red fox craft.

Tween Time will focus on Spain at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 27. Children ages 8-12 will make fans and learn about the language of fans. Younger and older children can attend, too.

During Globe-Trotting Fridays at 2 p.m. June 28, children will continue to learn about Europe, while making wolf marionette puppets.

Adult Book Club

The adult book club will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 27, in the downstairs meeting room to discuss “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini. A Zoom discussion will occur at 6 p.m. also June 27. Email adult services librarian, Emilia Layne, at [email protected] for a Zoom invitation.