Tax Help

Betts Branch Library 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse

AARP Tax Preparers are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment only to help residents prepare a tax return for free. Clients must bring last year’s tax return, a valid picture ID, social security cards or official documentation for all listed on return, all W-2 and 1099 forms, and check book if direct deposit is wanted. Call 435-1940 to schedule an appointment.

Free

African Percussion Ensemble

Hazard Branch Library 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse

Onondaga Community College’s African Percussion Ensemble will perform rhythms of Gahu, Gota and Bagr Bine. For all ages.

Free

I am Black History

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse

Event will be led by Brenda Muhammad with Focusing Our Resources for Community Enlightenment (FORCE) Ready Syracuse Project and will highlight local Black History and share ways you can record and celebrate your own history. Free and open to all age. For more information, call (315) 435-3395.

Free