News Release
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Public Library’s In the Garden group invites those interested in the natural world to join its nature walks this summer. Each year, the group has explored local nature preserves and gardens, learning more about native plants and animals.
The first 2024 outing will be to the Edna W. Spurgeon Woodland Reserve, 9478 N. CR 600W, Ligonier. Walkers will meet on-site at 1 p.m. and may want to bring insect repellent, sunscreen and water. The woodland features low ridges or kames left by glaciers and cut by glacial meltwater. It features both a young forest and a mature forest of beech, sugar maple and tulip trees, among the largest in the state.
For information, contact Emilia Layne at [email protected] or Sarah Wright at [email protected].
Juneteenth Closing
The Syracuse Public Library will close on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
Adult Programs
The knit and crochet club will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, in the upstairs sitting area. Layne will demonstrate Bavarian crochet, and attendees can try their hand at it. Attendees can also bring their current fiber arts projects to work on.
Syracuse Public Library’s adult writing group, The Workshop, will meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 18. The group will get into the summer reading spirit with a writing dice game focused on travel and capturing all five senses. Group members can also bring pieces they would like to share with others. For information, email Wright.
Children Programs
During tween time, children ages 8-12 will learn about Antarctica and skua tradition while making felt bird bookmarks. Attend at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 20, in the downstairs meeting room. Other ages are welcome to join, but projects may be more advanced and require the assistance of a grown-up.
Children 6 years old and older will learn about Antarctica and how its animal inhabitants stay warm at 2 p.m. Friday, June 21, in Community Roots. During Globe-trotting Fridays, children will create blubber gloves; since this experiment can get a little messy, they should wear clothes they don’t mind getting dirty.
Teen Programs
Teens can test their knowledge of the world during a trivia contest from 2-3 p.m. Monday, June 17, in the downstairs meeting room. Then return to the library from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, for game night. Teens can pick between a party game — “Hues and Ques” — or a strategy game — “Obscurio.”
