Holiday STEAM Engineering

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

Use a variety of fun craft materials to build and decorate your very own gingerbread house to bring home. For ages 5 and up.

Free

Support Services Info for People with Chronic Disease

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

ACR Health, a nonprofit organization serving nine counties in Central New York, offers a range of support services for people with chronic diseases, including HIV/Aids, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, substance use disorders and mental illness. Representatives will be on hand to assist people with chronic disease in securing housing, testing and treatment. No registration required.

Free Health Screening Information

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

Learn about free cancer screening services available through the Onondaga County Health Department. Men and women without health insurance can obtain free breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings and diagnostic services through the county’s Cancer Services Program.

Free

Zombie Survival with Marcus

Find out and discuss what you can do in order to protect yourself in case of a zombie outbreak. This entertaining program will focus on the following topics: Basic zombie survival techniques; combat weapons; survival vehicles, and common mistakes, myths and generally bad ideas about zombies. The workshop will be led by Marcus Suraci, the volunteer MakerSpace Sound Engineer. No registration necessary. This program meets at Central’s first-floor MakerSpace.

Talk To A Lawyer

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

Need help with your legal problems? Talk to a lawyer for free on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Volunteer lawyers will answer your questions on a first come, first served basis. This program takes place at Central’s third-floor CNY Community Room.

Free

Civil Rights Embroideries

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

Join us in a discussion of the civil rights movement, its leaders and impact on the present while creating beautiful embroideries featuring inspirational quotes. Register in the Makerspace or online at www.onlib.org/events/calendar. This program meets at Central’s first-floor MakerSpace.

MLK Craft

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

Make a dove of peace to honor the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights activists. For ages 5 and up.

Planning for Your Later Years

Hazard Branch Library 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Community service providers will discuss health and quality of life issues for senior citizens. Specialists include medical, hospice and caregiver experts who will offer resources to help seniors with life challenges. Please register in advance by calling (315) 435-5326.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

Mundy Branch Library 1204 S. Geddes St. , Syracuse, NY, United States

Celebrate the spirit of peace and friendship that Martin Luther King Jr. was renowned for and for friendship bracelet activities. For ages 8 to 12.

Honoring Dr. King

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

Come to KidSpace and create something honoring Dr. Martin Luther King’s message.
No registration required. Ages 5 and up. This program meets at Central’s second-floor
KidSpace.