Health Care Screening Info

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

Men and women need to get regular health care screenings. The Onondaga County Health Department Cancer Services Program (CSP) can help. The CSP offers free breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings and diagnostic services for those without health insurance. Learn about these free services from Health Department Outreach Worker Vickie Patterson.

Free

SEFCU Financial Education

Mundy Branch Library 1204 S. Geddes St. , Syracuse, NY, United States

This free, interactive session -- Fraud Prevention -- will provide the tools, knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial decisions and are taught by the SEFCU's Institute for Financial Well-Being.

Free

Artist Talk with Vanessa Johnson

ArtRage Gallery 505 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse , NY, United States

An Artist Talk with Vanessa Johnson will take place 7 p.m. March 8.

Free

Teen Tech DIY & Little Bits Electronics

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

Bits snap together with magnets to create circuits instantly. Detailed, step-by-step instructions are included to start building inventions. The Little Bits system is modular so every bit works with every other bit in the system. In celebration of Teen Tech Week, attendees will also be able to make a fun techie craft to bring home. Open to youth ages 8 and up.

Free

Fun with Science: The Brain

Paine Branch Library 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

Krysten O’Hara & Dawn Lammert, neuroscience graduate students at SUNY Upstate, will present a program about brain neurology in a fun and interesting way. Children will explore brain functions with hands-on activities. For children ages 5 and up.

Free

St. Patrick’s Day Festivities

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

Get in touch with you inner leprechaun by making Irish-themed crafts and hats for the St. Patrick’s Day parade or for your own celebration. Open to ages 6 to 12.

Free

A Visit with Matilda Joslyn Gage

Soule Branch Library 101 Springfield Road, Syracuse, NY, United States

2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of women's suffrage in New York State. At 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11, Matilda Joslyn Gage (portrayed by living-historian Renee-Noelle Felice) will tell you how she, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony worked shoulder to shoulder for over 40 years to prepare the climate for that momentous event.

Free

County Chess Championship

Southside Academy Charter School 2200 Onondaga Creek Blvd., Syracuse, NY, United States

County Chess Championship will be held Sunday, March 12, at Southside Academy Charter School. Students in grade K through 12 will compete for medals and trophies in three age groups. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the first of four rounds starts at 12:30 p.m. Entry fee is $12 early or $15 at the door. Children must be with an adult. Contact Bob Nasiff at (315) 289-4616 or email yankee@twcny.rr.com. Refreshments for sale onsite. Bring a set if you can.

$12 – $15

Sistah Words

ArtRage Gallery 505 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse , NY, United States

"Sistah Words" readings from Vanessa Johnson, Georgia Popoff and Mary Slechta will be held at 3 p.m. March 12.

Free

Film: ‘Reflections Unheard’

ArtRage Gallery 505 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse , NY, United States

"Reflections Unheard: Black Women in Civil Rights" will be screened at 7 p.m. March 14. A discussion will follow. Event hosted by Patricia Clark.

Free