GarageBand 101: Audio Production

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

Want to start making music in GarageBand? Join the Central Library for a beginner session covering the basics of recording, producing and mixing. Open to ages 12 and up.

Free

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

People’s AME Zion Church 2306 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY, United States

Nationally renowned speaker, the Rev. Edwin C. Sanders of Nashville, Tennessee, will join HIV Stops With Me Campaign spokesmodels and several CNY advocates for a day of awareness, understanding and celebration to help those living with HIV/AIDS and to make Central New York a leader in the fight against the disease. Everyone is welcomed to this event to learn more about the power of testing, treatment and awareness of HIV/AIDS.

Tax Help

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

AARP Tax Preparers are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment only to help residents prepare a tax return for free. Clients must bring last year’s tax return, a valid picture ID, social security cards or official documentation for all listed on return, all W-2 and 1099 forms, and check book if direct deposit is wanted. Call 435-1940 to schedule an appointment.

Free

Valentine’s Day Craft

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

Stop by the library to make beautiful Valentine’s Day Cards to give to your loved ones. Open to ages 5 and up.

Free

Teen Story Time

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

Join the Central Library for a read-aloud of "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park. Attendees are welcome to bring blankets and pillows and make themselves comfortable. Relax and enjoy a grown-up story time. Open to ages 12-18. No registration necessary.

Free

Valley TNT Meeting

Bob Cecile Community Center 176 W. Seneca Tpke., Syracuse, NY, United States

Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today Area 4 Planning Council meets regularly on the second Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Bob Cecile Community Center. TNT meetings are subject to change as necessary. For more information, contact TNT Coordinator Tina Zagyva at (315) 448-8178 or email TZagyva@SyrGov.net.

Children’s Art Reception

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

Meet the students from Dr. King Elementary School whose artwork will be on display throughout February. Light refreshments will be served. All ages are invited. To learn more, contact the library at (315) 435-3395.

Free

This is My Neighborhood

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

Brenda Muhammad, local filmmaker, will screen her 2016 short film depicting daily struggles and hopes on Syracuse’s South Side. Event facilitator is Focusing Our Resources for Community Enlightenment (FORCE) Ready Syracuse Project. Screening is free and open to the public. For more information, call (315) 435-3395.

Free

Gnomeo and Juliet

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

Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with an adorable lawn gnome version of Romeo and Juliet.

Free

Meet the Artist

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

Meet the library’s February artist, Geraldine Greig. Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. To learn more, call (315) 435-3395

Free