Join the Teen Story Time for a read-aloud of "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park. Attendees are welcome to bring blankets and pillows and make themselves comfortable. Light refreshments will be served. Relax and enjoy a grown-up story time with the Central Library. For ages 12 to 18. No registration necessary.

Believe in Syracuse’s Fourth Birthday Party will begin at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at the Museum of Science & Technology. Presented by AP Professionals of Syracuse and Bluerock Energy, the event will celebrate local arts, provide live entertainment and networking opportunities and free food and beverage samples. The third annual Believe in Syracuse Awards will be presented. Event is free for Believe in Syracuse members; $5 for nonmembers. Sign up to become a member at believeinsyracuse.org/membership. To learn more, email john@believeinsyracuse.org.