"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.

Brush up on your dance moves and learn some new choreography in this one-hour workshop with Nazir Mohammed. For ages 8 and up.

Kitchen Chemistry with Ruff Ruffman: Part 1 – Popsicles will be offered Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Beauchamp Branch Library. The event will repeat the next day, Feb. 20 at Mundy Branch Library. Children ages 5 to 12 can discover if matter can change from liquid to solid and back again? Or if you can separate something after you’ve mixed it? Learn the answers to these questions and more as library staff explores kitchen chemistry with the star of the PBS Kids show "Ruff Ruffman!"

Poetry Performance and Workshop with Duane Reese will be offered from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the library's auditorium.

Kitchen Chemistry with Ruff Ruffman: Part 1 – Popsicles will be offered again Wednesday, Feb. 20. Children ages 5 to 12 can discover if matter can change from liquid to solid and back again? Or if you can separate something after you’ve mixed it? Learn the answers to these questions and more as library staff explores kitchen chemistry with the star of the PBS Kids show "Ruff Ruffman!"

An attorney from the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Onondaga County will be on site to provide free and confidential consultations regarding green cards, citizenship or other immigration benefits. Please bring all immigration and/or criminal documents to the meeting so that the attorney can better assess your case.

Kitchen Chemistry with Ruff Ruffman: Part 2 – Toast will be offered at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at Beauchamp Branch Library, and will be repeated at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at Mundy Branch Library. Children ages 5 to 12 can discover if you can un-cook something by cooling it down? Or if there is a way to un-toast toast? Learn the answers to these questions and more as library staff explores kitchen chemistry with the star of the PBS Kids show "Ruff Ruffman!" Call (315) 435-3395 to sign up.

This exhibit is an exploration of identity, spirituality and the significance of experience. Spencer Stultz utilizes portraiture to interrogate the complexities of life, utilizing her personal lens to
engage and conceptualize topics that are intangible, yet integral to
the human experience. Opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb 21; exhibit runs Feb. 19 through March 23, at the Community Folk Art Center, 805 E. Genesee St.