If you’re interested in playing chess or want to learn how to play, come to Betts Branch Library. The library will have have chess sets available, but feel free to bring your own.

Are you interested in learning how to code or program a computer? Are you a coder looking to improve you skills and meet others with similar interests? Do you have a project that needs some code to get it off the ground? Come to the Central Library Makerspace for a weekly meetup of coders where you can share your projects, get help and learn new skills.

Children up to age 5 can come and play with Beauchamp Branch Library's educational toys and sensory materials as well as make new friends and enjoy books.

The City of Syracuse will host a public meeting for the ReZone Syracuse Project. The project team recently completed Module 1 and will present and answer questions about this new material during the meeting. The team will also have an initial draft Zoning Map on display.

An art exhibit featuring work by students from the Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School will be on display for the entire month of December. This is a collection of artwork created by students in grades kindergarten through fourth grades. Call the library at 435-3395 for hours.

Help trim the Betts Christmas Tree after school. Children can also make their own ornament.

The library Craft Club will hold a Holiday DIY project at 5:15 p.m. Children ages 5 and older may stop by the library to use their imagination and discover new crafting techniques to make one of a kind gifts to give to family and friends this holiday season.

South Side Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today invites residents to a Holiday Potluck. Event is free and attendees are asked to let organizers know what dish you are able to bring.

Teens 13 to 18 years old are invited to join the monthly photography club at the downtown library. The interests of the teen members shape the club. Next meeting is set for 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Robert P. Kinchen Central Library, 447 S. Salina St. To learn more, contact René Battelle, Central Library teen librarian, at rbattelle@onlib.org.

Family Chess Night will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7.