Get a head start on celebrating the New Year at Betts Branch Library. We’re counting down to noon, with snacks, face painting and other fun activities. It’s a perfect way for children to celebrate the New Year.

"The Incredibles 2" will screen at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29.

Kwanzaa Collective by Cafe Sankofa will sponsor a celebration to uplift the community. From 3 to 6 p.m. Day 4 Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics will be celebrated.

Kwanzaa Collective by Cafe Sankofa will sponsor a celebration to uplift the community. From 3 to 5 p.m. Day 5 Nia: Purpose will be celebrated.

Kwanzaa Collective by Cafe Sankofa will sponsor a celebration to uplift the community. From 3 to 5 p.m. Day 6 Kuumba: Creativity will be celebrated.

Kwanzaa Collective by Cafe Sankofa will sponsor a celebration to uplift the community. From 3 to 5 p.m. the Final Day Imani: Faith will be celebrated with a Karamu feast sponsored by the Syracuse Community Health Center.

Under the leadership of NBLCA several nonprofit health organizations will be on hand to share resources and information on AIDS prevention and support services for housing, testing and treatment for persons with chronic diseases. No registration necessary. For teens and adults. Level 1.

Come view a variety of holiday and winter themed work from the library's MakerSpace artists. For teens and adults. Level 1.

Join the library for a bi-monthly hour of performances and share your creativity with the MakerSpace community. At the open mic you can share your music, videos, poetry, dance, etc. Come to either watch or perform. Library staff will provide a laptop, PA speakers and a projector. For ages 16 and up. No registration necessary. Held in the Community Room, Level 1.

Students of all ages -- dancers, rappers, poets, band members, comedians, cheer and dance teams and more -- invited to compete in Syracuse Got Talent contest featuring music by DJ BibBoi. All will be judged by age and category with cash prizes awarded to winners. For practice space and more information, contact Nyatwa at (315) 378-8932.