The Story Quilts of Vanessa Johnson

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

Hear the tales told in the Story Quilts made by fiber artist and storyteller Vanessa Johnson. Travel with her on the Underground Railroad. Hear the stories of the cloth made for African Kings. Listen to the legend of Onondaga Creek. Help a turtle win a tug of war with a lion. Come help tell these stories and pass around touchable quilts in this interactive event for all ages. Free and open to the public. To learn more, call (315) 435-3395.

Free

Black History Month Toddler Storytime

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

Hazard Branch Library will celebrate the life of Garrett Morgan – the man who invented the stop light and also read some great books, play a few games and make a special stop light-themed snack. For ages 2 – 5 with a guardian. Siblings welcome.

Free

Meet Jaime Alicea

Syracuse Community Connections 401 South Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

The community is invited to meet with SCSD Interim Superintendent Jaime Alicea. Learn more about the district and ask questions.

South Side TNT Meeting

South Side Innovation Center 2610 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today Area 3 Planning Council meets regularly on the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the South Side Innovation Center. TNT meetings are subject to change as necessary. For more information, call TNT Coordinator Tina Zagyva at (315) 448-8178 or email TZagyva@SyrGov.net.

Tax Help

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

AARP Tax Preparers are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting Feb. 7 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

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