Soule Branch Library

Currently closed
Sun: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Mon: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tue - Wed: 9:00 am-7:30 pm
Thu - Sat: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Library Information

Address: 
101 Springfield Road
Syracuse, NY 13214
Phone: 
(315) 435-5320
Fax: 
(315) 435-5322
Accessibility: 
Full

Holiday Closings

President's Day02/17/25
Easter04/20/25
Staff Development Day05/02/25
Memorial Day Weekend05/24/25, 05/25/25
Memorial Day05/26/25
Juneteenth06/19/25
Independence Day07/04/25
Day After Independence Day07/05/25
Labor Day Weekend08/30/25, 08/31/25
Labor Day09/01/25
Veterans Day11/11/25
Thanksgiving Eve (closes at 5:00 PM)11/26/25
Thanksgiving11/27/25
Day After Thanksgiving11/28/25
Christmas Eve (closes at 5:00 PM)12/24/25
Christmas12/25/25
New Year's Eve12/31/25

  • Complete the monthly scavenger hunt by finding answers in the library or on the website. Stop in for questions!
  • This exhibit of found object collages will be up February 1 – February 27, 2025 on the main floor of the library.  Artist Reception is February 11th from 5 PM to 7 PM at Soule Branch Library
  • Kids 0-5 with caregivers can get their groove on with this music and movement-based afternoon extravaganza.
  • Drop into Soule's children's area Wednesday afternoons for big Connect 4, big Jenga, and other super-sized games.
  • Adults with disabilities and their caregivers can join us every Wednesday for this inclusive group activity.
  • For pre-walkers and crawlers, join Miss Margaret for music, rhymes, fingerplays, movement, and a short book, followed by free-play time with toys. Older siblings welcome.
  • Drop into Soule Friday afternoons for free play with Legos
  • New craft every month at Soule Branch. Grab a take and make craft kit, first come first served. Includes instructions and supplies needed, except glue, scissors, tape

Events

  • Completely fine free
  • Fees still charged for lost items

Soule Branch Library, located in the Salt Springs area of the city has been serving the community since 1965. Soule Branch was named for Oscar F. Soule, a member of a prominent Syracuse family who was very active in the business and civic community. He was a trustee of the Syracuse Public Library from 1932, and President of its Board from 1952 until his retirement in 1968.

The library has a large and varied collection of adult, teen and children’s books, DVDs, audio books, CDs, and numerous newspaper and magazine subscriptions for borrowing.  Many items are also available to download or stream on a variety of devices. Databases for research are accessible both in the library and remotely.

The library has a number of computers for public use as well as free Wi-Fi access.  Copy, fax and scanning services are also available.

Lectures, workshops, musical entertainment and art displays are also among Soule’s programmatic offerings.

Children’s programs are both entertaining and educational.  These include performers, traditional story times, a Summer Reading Program and STEM and STEAM programs.

A teen area with a dedicated collection of reading materials and computers, along with a Summer Reading Program and activities help enrich the lives of this age group.

The branch is also located across the street from Le Moyne College and is adjacent to the LeMoyne Plaza.  The library is also in close proximity to the H.W. Smith K-8 School making this an ideal location for afterschool gathering.

The library is wheelchair accessible via a ramp, automated front door and lift to the upper and lower floors. Other features include a comfortable reading lounge, graced by stained glass window panels, and a large community meeting room available for use by appointment.

Staff: 

Branch Manager: Annabeth Hayes