Artist Art Brangman will utilize his artwork to provide a historical exploration of African-American heritage, urging attendees to begin the process of closure so healing can begin. Participants will also have an opportunity to design their own Adinkra symbols. Brangman’s artwork will remain on display at the library throughout the month.

Joan Hillsman Music Network will host a talent show featuring poetry, dance and a musical performance by the Syracuse Chapter Gospel Music Workshop of America.

View the new “SUN AS ART: Photos from the NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory” exhibit and see a special performance in the Bristol Omnitheater of “Contributing Factors: How Annie Easley Reached NASA” from Syracuse Stage’s Backstory program. The Backstory program is a live, interactive and creative history lesson for upper elementary students to adults. Actors will bring historical characters to life. This special exhibit and screening is included with paid admission; $12 for adults and $10 for children. For more information, visit most.org or call (315) 425-9068

Play, learn and take home a prize. Celebrate Black History Month at Paine with a special game of bingo focused on black history. Learn important facts related to black history by competing with other players to get bingo. The first three players to get bingo take a home a prize. Snacks provided.

I Will Survive – A Disaster Preparedness Presentation will be offered from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, in the library's auditorium.

Make a special card for your sweetheart by creating a Valentine’s Day card. Meet on the first floor of the library. Materials provided. For youth and adults.

The evening will focus on the importance of overall wellness for women of color and will feature local vendors and a yoga class with Marcelle Haddix (ZenG). For more information, call (315) 442-2230.

"A Ballerina’s Tale: A Misty Copeland Film" will screen at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. Ballerina Misty Copeland made history when she became the first African-American woman to be named principal dancer of the legendary American Ballet Theater. Get the behind-the-scenes story during this public screening.

The character, speech, action and gestures of Frederick Douglass and Hugh Masekela will be dramatically presented by Pan African Community of Central New York youth and Syracuse University students.

CNY Reads Selection: "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah will be discussed at the Feb. 19 Betts Book Discussion. "Born a Crime" is the story of a mischievous young boy who grows into a restless young man as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist. It is also the story of that young man’s relationship with his fearless, rebellious,and fervently religious mother—his teammate, a woman determined to save her son from the cycle of poverty, violence and abuse that would ultimately threaten her own life.