A community forum to discuss critical issues facing families living in Syracuse will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Well of Hope Church, 1640 South Ave. Organized by the Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse, this forum will discuss how the I-81 project, the Syracuse Surge and Blueprint 15 will impact job creation, workforce development, public school realignment, church and business relocation in Syracuse. NYCLU, The Allyn Foundation, Urban Jobs Task Force, Syracuse City School District, ACTS, Center State CEO and elected officials have been invited to share information with residents about the initiatives and projects. Additional sponsors of this event include: Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, the Covenant Fellowship of Churches and the Northeastern District Baptist Association.

"The Kid Who Would Be King" will screen at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the library. This two-hour film features Alex, who is just a bullied kid until he discovers Excalibur, the legendary Sword in the Stone. Now, his friends (and his enemies) must become knights and join the wizard Merlin (Patrick Stewart) to fight the wicked Morgana (Rebecca Ferguson). With the future at stake, Alex must show courage he never dreamed he had.

Beauchamp Branch Library will welcome the U.S. Census Bureau from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, May 20, to help fill open Census Taker positions, which pay from $13.50 to $18.50 per hour, offer flexible work hours, weekly pay and paid training. A U.S. Census Bureau Representative will be available to answer questions.

Syracuse University is hosting a Building Local Procurement Fair from 9 a.m. to noon May 21 at the Sheraton on campus for local businesses and XBEs. The fair will introduce local businesses and XBEs to opportunities with SU, help local businesses and XBEs understand the goods and services used and needed by SU and provide information on how to gain diverse business certification.

"The Coldest Winter Ever" by Sister Souljah will be discussed at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 21. Souljah's story shares the tale of ghetto-born Winter, the young, wealthy daughter of a prominent Brooklyn drug-dealing family. Quick-witted, sexy and business-minded, she knows and loves the streets like the curves of her own body. But when a cold winter wind blows her life in a direction she doesn't want to go, her street smarts and seductive skills are put to the test of a lifetime. Unwilling to lose, this ghetto girl will do anything to stay on top.

The Elder Law Fair is intended for individuals planning for life after 50. This free event will include sessions on paying for long-term care, aging safety, senior scams, end of life care, wills and estate planning, protecting your assets and more. To register, visit here or call 1 (877) 927-8300. Sessions meet at Onondaga Community College in Academic Building 2, 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike (use Route 175 entrance and park at SRC Arena; then use shuttle bus).

Need help with legal problems? Talk to a lawyer for free on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Volunteer lawyers will answer questions on a first come, first served basis. Arrive early and sign in as space is limited. For adults. Meets at the library's CNY Meeting Room, Level 3.

Planned Parenthood educator Mallory will distribute brochures, fact sheets and give-aways, answer questions and talk to teens one-on-one about family planning, sexual health, sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS, minors’ rights and much more. All materials include information about where to access low-cost reproductive health care. If appropriate, referrals will be made to partner agencies for additional service needs. For teens and young adults. Session meets in the library's TeenSpace, Level 1.

Join Miss Jackie to learn the art of knitting. Youth ages 7 to 13 will enhance their fine motor skills, creativity and patience. Knitting needles, yarn and looms are provided. Parents and caregivers are invited to knit with their children, too. Call (315) 435-3395 to sign up.