Join The Salvation Army as they throw the ultimate end-of-summer block party fully equipped with a barbecue, lawn games, music and prize drawings. Special guest appearances by Eric Devendorf and other former members of The Syracuse Basketball team. The event is held to help raise awareness and funds to cut down on child hunger in Syracuse. For ticket information, contact theevergreen.co/blockparty or call (3150 434-1370. Individuals will have the opportunity to purchase tickets on site as well.

Settle in for a cozy story at the library. Bring your favorite Disney stuffed toy and wear your comfiest pajamas -- Ms. Laura will too.

SCORE will offer an informative luncheon workshop on the best practices for managing your business finances while exploring various options for micro loans, angel investment and crowdfunding. Register at syracuse.score.org. For more information, call Gina at (315) 471-9393 ext. 245.

The National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, Inc. of Syracuse will host a lunch and learn at the South Side Innovation Center.

Come participate in a creative writing workshop where you will learn the basics of storytelling and create a short story of your own. The stories will be collected into a bound volume and added to the library collection for others to enjoy. Refreshments will be provided. For ages 8 - 15.

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. Ages 12 -18. TAB meets at Central’s first-floor TeenSpace.

The National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, Inc. of Syracuse will provide a HIV/HCV resource table at the ETE Town Hall Forum located at the Atrium at City Hall Commons in downtown Syracuse. This event is open to the public.

Enjoy a newly released family film. Free popcorn while you watch. For ages 5 and up.

Get festive for Fall by making a creative wreath using natural materials in combination with mixed media.

Often called a “space opera," one aspect of the Star Wars films that helped make them such a pop culture phenomenon was composer John Williams’ iconic music. This 60- minute multimedia presentation by Aaron Krerowicz showcases music from all seven movies. This event is for teens and adults. No registration necessary. Open to ages 12 and up. This program will take place at Central’s first-floor Community Room.