Esmeralda Martinez with Lala’s Pinatas Boutique will return to Syracuse Public Library to hold a special cryptid pinata program for teens from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the library’s downstairs meeting room. Photo by Sarah Wright.

News Release

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Public Library’s TeenTober fun continues during the week of Oct. 21. From 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, teens can attend a special cryptid pinata craft program with Lala’s Pinatas Boutique in the downstairs meeting room. They will learn about the art of pinatas while creating their own.

Then from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, teens can attend Anime Club and explore new animes via the library’s Crunchyroll account. During this session, Amber Cox is likely to share details from her recent trip to Japan.

Anime Club meets in the downstairs meeting room, and teens can enjoy a cup of instant ramen.

Teens can also still participate in the Hallo-Read Challenge on Beanstack. Teens who read for one hour are entered into a raffle for a Lego bonsai tree kit.

Adult Programs

Adults can join the Knit and Crochet Club at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the upstairs sitting area. Bring a project to work on or start a new one. The library has different patterns available to use.

The adult book club will meet to discuss “Strange Sally Diamond” by Liz Nugent at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, in the downstairs meeting room. The novel follows the reclusive Sally Diamond, who is thrust into the media spotlight when she tries to incinerate her dead father causing widespread outrage. Copies of the novel are available at the library. Digital e-book and audio book copies may be available on Libby or on a wait list.

For information on adult programming, email Emilia Layne at [email protected].

Children’s Programming

School-aged children will learn how to create fall leaf mobiles during the next CrafterNoon at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the downstairs meeting room.

Later in the week, families can attend story time at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the children’s department. The home-school class also meets at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the downstairs meeting room. Children in first through third grade will learn about states and their capitals.