Beauchamp Branch Library will host a city-wide talent showcase starting at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, for ages 12 and up (please preregister be calling the library at 435-3395). A great opportunity for participants to showcase their talent, gain exposure and perform.

Tomorrow’s Neighborhoods Today Area 3 South Side Meeting will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at the South Side Innovation Center, 2610 S. Salina St. The meeting is free and open to the public. TNT aims to create a comprehensive process for involving neighborhood residents, businesses, and organizations in planning for their neighborhoods. The South Side group regularly meets at 6 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the SSIC. Meetings are subject to change if necessary. For more information, or to be added to the group’s e-mail list, email TNT@SyrGov.net or call (315) 448-8005.

Beauchamp Library will host a workshop on Emotion Control for ages 13 and up starting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8.

Toddler/Preschooler Story Time will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 9 and 16 at Beauchamp Branch Library.

A South Side Neighborhood Team Initial Organizing Meeting will be held at 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, at the South Side Innovation Center. This will be Believe in Syracuse's first organizing meeting of the group's South Side Neighborhood Team. Free food will be provided and neighbors are encouraged to talk about ways to make the community better for our children and grandchildren. The evening's agenda will include: Introductions, more about Believe in Syracuse's Community Organizing Program, a brainstorm session on neighborhood improvements, followed by a recap and next steps. For more info., visit Believe in Syracuse's website here.

Family Movie Night will be held with a screening of “Minions." Free popcorn served.

Toddler/Preschooler Story Time will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 16 at Beauchamp Branch Library.

Syracuse-native and accomplished spoken-word artist, Mic tha Poet, welcomes all to a showcase of poetic prowess and aggressive wordplay at Art Rage. Mic will also offer a sale of his visual art, both before and after the poetry recital. Light refreshments will be provided. To learn more, call (315) 218-5711

A Christmas Party will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 23 at Beauchamp Branch Library. All welcome.

A Puppet Making Workshop will be presented by Open Hand Theater at 11 a.m. Dec. 24. Using simple concepts of math and physics and properties of light and shadow, children will create simple jointed puppets that can be manipulated through scenes and stories in a 45-minute workshop. All supplies are provided. For ages 8 to 14 years.