Christmas Craft

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

Youth are invited to the library to make Christmas crafts.

Free

Technology Camp at Beauchamp

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

Join the library's dedicated Teen Technology Leaders in learning about basic robotics, computer coding, gaming with tablets and much more. All programs are STEAM-based and offer plenty of hands-on activities for kids and teens ages 8 to 16. Call (315) 435-3395 for more details.

Free

Healthy Start: Helping Families Right from the Start

Central Library 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Learn about free resources available in Onondaga County to help young families get a healthy start. From prenatal care to breastfeeding support and finding day care to other needs like applying for public assistance, SNAP or health insurance. Representatives from Healthy Start will be on hand to answer your questions and provide key information. No registration necessary. For teens and adults. Meets on Level 1.

Holiday Card Making

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

Youth are invited to the library for holiday card making.

Free

Planned Parenthood Office Hours

Central Library 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Planned Parenthood educator Mallory will distribute brochures, fact sheets and give-a-ways, answer questions and talk to teens one-on-one about family planning, sexual health, sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS, minors’ rights and much more. All materials include information about where to access low-cost reproductive health care. If appropriate, referrals will be made to partner agencies for additional service needs. Office hours are held in the library's TeenSpace, Level 1.

Belle Aire: A Unique English Handbell Ensemble

Betts Branch Library 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

This trio will perform Christmas and traditional music using 54 handbells. The audience will also be treated to information about the music, the bells and bell ringing. Light refreshments will be served.

Free

West African Dance with Biboti

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

Explore the choreography and culture of West African Dance with professional artist and choreographer, Biboti Ouikahilo, founder of Wacheva Dance Center. Walk-ins are welcome. Intended for teens and adults. Meets in the auditorium.

Free

Breakfast With Santa

Hopps Memorial CME Church 1110 S. State St., Syracuse, NY, United States

The Board of Christian Education Children Ministry will sponsor a Breakfast With Santa fro 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at Hopps Memorial CME Church. Santa will arrive at 10:30 a.m. Children 11 and younger are free; children 12 years and older are $5. For tickets, call (315) 478-0191.

Family Movie Matinee

"The Muppets Christmas Carol" will screen at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22. The film is a retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and future.

Free

Teen Advisory Meeting

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

Interested in contributing to library programming or having something great to put on your college application or job resume? Join the library's Teen Advisory Board. Snacks and beverages provided. Open for ages 12 to 18. Meets in the Literacy Room.