The Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse (ACTS) Race Matters Book Club will discuss "Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis" by Robert D. Putnam Monday, Feb. 25, at Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church. Putnam is a Harvard scholar who earlier wrote “Bowling Alone: The Collapse & Revival of American Community.” The 7 p.m. discussion group will be facilitated by Peter Sarver, ACTS executive director, and Kelly Ward, chair of the ACTS Equity in Education task force. The book club is open to all willing to tackle tough social issues in the context of white privilege and systemic racism. There is no expectation of participation from session to session. The gathering site varies from month to month.

Attendees will learn what sources of cash are on hand and how to control and use that valuable asset, including: how to project your cash flow, sources of additional cash, how to control the cash that you have and the advantages of good records. Cost is $20 for those who per-register or cash or check at the door.Veterans are free courtesy of a grant from M&T Bank. For more information, email syr.info@scorevolunteer.org.

Teens are invited to Paine for a screening of Marvel’s "Black Panther." Snacks provided. Seating will be available, but interested attendees are encouraged to bring a comfy blanket and/or bean bag to better enjoy the movie.

An OCC representative will be on hand to answer questions about applying to college, financial aid, degree programs and other questions related to attending college. No registration necessary. For teens and adults. To meet on Level 1.

Quilts may have played a significant role in communication between slaves and helped them on their way to freedom. In honor of Black History Month, the Friends will raffle a lap quilt whose design is inspired by the Underground Railroad. Drawing takes place 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb 28; tickets available starting Feb. 1. Single tickets $5 or five tickets for $20. For more information, call (315) 492-1727.

Library staff will guide families through fun science and technology experiments. Meets in the auditorium.

The Southside TNT meeting is held at 6 p.m. the first Monday of each month in the auditorium at Danforth Magnet Middle School.  Park in the parking lot off West Lafayette Avenue. Chief of Police Kenton Buckner as well as the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication will be gusts.

The rescheduled Save the Rain community meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at Beauchamp Branch Library. The meeting will discuss upcoming green infrastructure construction projects along Salina Street. All in the community are invited to participate.

Under the leadership of NBLCA several nonprofit health organizations will be on hand to share resources and information on AIDS prevention and support services for housing, testing and treatment for persons with chronic diseases. No registration necessary. For teens and adults. Meets at Central Library on Level 1.