Art @ the Library

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

Using Children’s Literature as inspiration, library staff and attendees will explore foundational concepts of art, such as line, shape, color and texture. Attendees will use various media, including paint, pencil, paper collages and found objects to experiment with. Open to all ages.

Free

Hour of Code

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

Join the Mundy Branch Teen Technology Leaders for The Hour of Code. Celebrate Computer Science Education Week and learn basic computer code with your favorite characters from movies, games and more. Finish an hour and receive your certificate; stay for extra gaming fun. For ages 8 to 18.

Making Lead History: Broadening and Strengthening The Coalition

Iron Workers Local 60 500 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Lead exposure is a major crisis in the city of Syracuse. Studies show Syracuse as having one of the highest rates of lead poisoning in the nation. There are many groups here currently working on finding solutions and effective ways to address this problem; and our hope is to solidify and expand the coalition of groups and individuals, so we are all fighting this problem together. All groups and concerned citizens are invited to this meeting to address this problem and discuss what a solution would look like.

Family Literacy Hour

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

Join Ms. Laura for stories, music, rhymes, movement and games to build early literacy skills. The session will share tips and tricks for you and your early readers through a variety of fun activities. For families with children of all ages.

SUN Meeting & Holiday Party

Brady Faith Center 404 South Ave. , Syracuse, NY, United States

SUN's Southside Coalition along with the Southwest Action Council will hold its monthly meeting and a Holiday Party at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Brady Faith Center, 404 South Ave. Attendees are asked to please bring a dish to pass.

If We Eat They Eat Campaign Fundraiser

Salt City Coffee 509 W. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY, United States

The fundraiser will help We Rise Above the Streets Recovery Outreach, Inc. find a home so the organization can increase its services and have a central location to address clients’ needs. The location will provide hot meals, showers, a free clothing and shoe closet, self-sufficiency classes, career development and computer courses — all for the homeless, those recently released from incarceration and veterans transitioning from military service.

Teen Advisory Board

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

The Teen Advisory Board is a group that helps plan programs and make the Central Library a great place for teens to hang out. New members always welcome. No registration necessary. Open to teens ages 12 to 18. This program takes place at Central’s first-floor Community Room.

Pizza with Planned Parenthood

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

Teens can get to know Hillary Warner, outreach coordinator for Planned Parenthood, who will talk about how the organization helps people with their health needs. Pizza will be served. No registration necessary. This event is for teens ages 12 to 18. This program takes place at Central’s first-floor Community Room.

Family Movie Matinee

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

Enjoy a newly released holiday film. Free popcorn will be provided while you watch. For all ages.

Free

The GREAT Salt City BLUES Concert 2

Palace Theatre 2384 James St., Syracuse, NY, United States

A Syracuse Blues tribute to the artists of Chess Records: Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and others.

$25