Friends of the Central Library

09/15/2026

Calling all Syracuse book lovers! 📚☕️ Join us for the kick-off of the FOCL Book Club as we dive into and celebrate our Season 32 authors together. Whether you're a long-time reader or looking to meet new friends in the community, everyone is welcome.

📍 Where: Salt City Coffee (1150 Salt Springs Rd)
🗓 When (1st Meeting): Sunday, September 20 at 10:00 AM
🎟 Admission: FREE and open to the public!
📚 September 20th Discussion: "Super Sad True Love Story" by Gary Shteyngart

Perks of attending:
✨ Free Libby downloads for each month's featured author book
✨ 15% off Season 32 single tickets
✨ Connect with fellow book lovers over great coffee

Drop a 📖 in the comments if you'll be joining us! Learn more at foclsyracuse.org/bookclub.

09/10/2026

Join us for Season 32 of the Friends of the Central Library Author Series featuring New York Times bestselling satirist Gary Shteyngart!

Gary Shteyngart is celebrated for his humor and sharp cultural commentary. Born in Russia, his six novels and memoir frequently explore the intersection of the immigrant experience and modern American life. His acclaimed body of work–which includes his 2025 novel "Vera, or Faith," named a most anticipated book by The New York Times, TIME, and The Washington Post–has earned prestigious honors such as the National Jewish Book Award and the Book of the Month Club First Fiction Award.

🗓 When: Saturday, Sept. 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM

📍 Where: Oncenter Crouse-Hinds Theater

🎟 Tickets: Get yours now on Ticketmaster (https://www.ticketmaster.com/friends-of-the-central-library-author-tickets/artist/2918574) or call (315) 435-2121 (Mon-Fri, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

We can't wait to see you at Season 32!

09/09/2026

Have you ever wanted to meet your favorite author? Here is your chance!

When you become a FOCL subscriber at the Patron or Literary level for Season 32, you unlock exclusive access to "Meet the Author" events, plus a whole lineup of subscriber-only perks.

Head over to foclsyracuse.org to check out the full list of benefits and secure your subscription by September 29.

08/17/2026

🎟️ Single tickets are on sale for Season 32 of the FOCL Author Series! 🎟️

Don't miss your chance to experience best-selling, award-winning authors speak live right here in Syracuse. 📚✨

How to get your tickets:

📍 In Person: Solvay Bank Box Office at the Oncenter (760 S. State Street, Syracuse)
📞 By Phone: Call 315-435-2121 (Mon–Fri, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
💻 Online: Grab them through Ticketmaster or visit foclsyracuse.org for complete event and ticket details.

We can’t wait to welcome you this season!

08/14/2026

🚨 Our Pick 2 deal ends today, August 14! See bestselling, award-winning authors speak live here in Syracuse. This is your last chance to claim this limited-time deal!

Choose any two of the six author events for $65 (regular tickets $45/each). You must call the box office for this discount. The box office can be reached at 315-435-2121 (M-F, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) or visited in person at 760 S. State Street in Syracuse.

See you all at Season 32! 👋

08/13/2026

🚨 Our Pick 2 deal ends tomorrow, August 14! See bestselling, award-winning authors speak live here in Syracuse. Don't wait to claim this limited-time deal!

Choose any two of the six author events for $65 (regular tickets $45/each). You must call the box office for this discount. The box office can be reached at 315-435-2121 (M-F, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) or visited in person at 760 S. State Street in Syracuse.

We can't wait to kick off Season 32!

08/13/2026

Syracuse, I'll be there for my one and only book tour stop for A Married Little Christmas on October 27th! Tickets at the link in my bio ❤️

08/12/2026

Our Pick 2 deal ends on August 14! See bestselling, award-winning authors speak live here in Syracuse. Don't wait to claim this limited-time deal!

Choose any two of the six author events for $65 (regular tickets $45/each). You must call the box office for this discount. The box office can be reached at 315-435-2121 (M-F, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) or visited in person at 760 S. State Street in Syracuse.

We're looking forward to an exciting Season 32!

08/09/2026

Happy ! 📚✨

To celebrate, we’re sharing a special message from New York Times bestselling author Dion Leonard (Finding Gobi) on why libraries mean so much to him and why supporting them keeps our community thriving.

At Friends of the Central Library, we work to strengthen our local library system by funding enriching programs and vital resources for the community.

If you love the programming FOCL brings to our community, help us keep it growing! Donate today and learn more by visiting foclsyracuse.org.

08/03/2026