Join Onondaga County Library via Zoom at 10 a.m. Aug. 11 for an interactive nature activity geared at preschoolers. Register by visiting bit.ly/GrowingUpWildAug11. Participants will be sent a Zoom meeting link. Sponsored by the Izaak Walton League of CNY, and supported by funds from the M&T Charitable Foundation.

The Friends of the Central Library welcomes New York Times bestselling author Tayari Jones for an exclusive online lecture, as part of the 25th season of the Rosamond Gifford Author Series. Jones's books include "An American Marriage," "Silver Sparrow" and "Leaving Atlanta." Tickets provide access to the online lecture for viewing anytime from Tuesday, Aug. 11, through Tuesday, Aug. 18. Ticket costs are $35 standard and $10 students. For more information, call (315) 435-1832.