A Community forum and discussion about the history and future of I-81, the relationship between the city of Syracuse and its surrounding suburbs, social justice and a livable community for all will be held Feb. 5. Presenters will include: Yusuf Abdul-Qadir, director of the CLU of CNY; Emanuel J. Carter, Jr., Assoc. Professor of Landscape Architecture, SUNY-ESF; Joseph Driscoll, Common Councillor and member of UpLift Syracuse. For more information, contact Coran Klaver via email at ccklaver@gmail.com.

Join the Central Library for another visit with Hillary and Mallory, outreach coordinators for Planned Parenthood. This fun, interactive program with Valentine’s Day treats and prizes will discuss the services of Planned Parenthood. Intended for ages 12 – 18; no registration necessary. This program meets at Central’s first-floor Community Room.

A screening of “The Pursuit of Happyness” staring Will Smith. In this moving tale inspired by the true story of Chris Gardner, a San Francisco salesman struggling to build a future for himself and his 5-year-old son Christopher (Jaden Smith). When his girlfriend Linda (Thandie Newton) walks out, Chris is left to raise Christopher on his own. With self-confidence and the love and trust of his son, Chris Gardner rises above his obstacles to become a Wall Street legend and millionaire. Free and open to all ages.

The library will kick-off its month-long Black History Celebration by creating a kid’s community mural inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King. This will be an on-going mural that can be added to all month long. Free and open to all ages.

Aurora of Central New York will offer free vision screenings and eye health checkups for people aged 55 years and older.

In honor of Black History and Heart Health Month, Holisticsupernatural will offer Wellness Wednesdays. This four-week dinner and learn series will explore the African diet, influencers and heart disease and will examine the differences and similarities of vegetarian and Veganism, how to create a balanced plant-based meal, fight inflammation and maintain proper gut health. Cost is $15 per session or $40 for all four.

Stop by the library to use your imagination and discover new techniques to make fun and unique items with a variety of materials. For ages 5 and up.

Join with poet Jackie Warren-Moore to celebrate the New Year as she explains the meaning of Kwanzaa through fascinating poems and captivating songs.

Master Drummer John Heard will lead an interactive rhythm-based session to empower, focus and motivate young people of all ages.

The Syracuse Lead Prevention Coalition’s next meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at the Ironworkers Local Union, 500 W. Genesee St. A representative from the Onondaga County Health Department and from the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative
will share which lead-related resources each offers. Anyone interested in getting involved can attend the next coalition meeting or contact Joseph Driscoll at joedriscoll315@gmail.com.