Plant wildflowers to support native pollinators

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Plant wildflowers to support native pollinators

The Syracuse Public Library has received several 1-square-foot seed packets, featuring Midwest wildflowers, to give away. Up to three packets are given to each family either at the library or during the native plant sale from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, at the WACF property, 11586 N SR 13, Syracuse. The purpose of planting the seeds is not just to be a food resource for local pollinators but to offer a habitat in the soil for the native bees.

The seed sponsors, Tangled Bank Studios and PBS-Nature, have made a movie, “My Garden of a Thousand Bees,” that shows the amount of activity a bee-friendly area provides. Come for a showing at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9. The Syracuse Public Library is facilitating a series of meetings called “In the Garden.” Contact Becky Brower, bbrower@syracuse.lib.in.us, to receive emails with “In the Garden” notifications for field trips, book discussion topics, walks and trail maintenance. Make a point this summer to meet the local pollinators.

Friends Hold
Half-Price Book Sale

The Friends of the Syracuse Public Library will hold a half-price book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 27, at the library. Book lovers won’t want to miss out on the wide range of books, audiobook CDs and DVDs. A selection of vintage books will be on hand with special pricing. Additionally, Friends bags will also be available for $5.

Memorial Day

The Syracuse Public Library will close in observation of Memorial Day on Monday, May 30. Staff members will participate in the Syracuse Memorial Day parade, which kicks off at 1:30 p.m.