Craft and Cocoa – Chalk Art

Betts Branch Library 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Draw like the Impressionists. Speaking French is optional.

Free

Holiday Activity Stations

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

Enjoy a variety of holiday themed games and activities while learning the basics of coding. Open to ages 5 and up.

Free

Noon Year’s Eve

Rosamond Gifford Zoo One Conservation Place , Syracuse , NY, United States

Ring in the "noon" year at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo with entertainment, a dance party and more. It's an authentic New Year's Eve celebration that keeps bed time in mind, complete with countdown and sparkling juice toast at noon.

Teen Photography Club

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

Teen Photography Club will meet from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the downtown library. The club meets monthly, and projects are shaped by teens' interests. Weather permitting, the photography challenges will take attendees outside in the downtown area. All equipment provided. Open to ages 12 to 18. Register online at: www.onlib.org/events/calendar or call 435-1900.

Sewing Machine 101: T-Shirt Tote Bags

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

Create a personalized tote bag by upcycling your old T-Shirt. Learn the basics of using a sewing machine to lead your future creative endeavors. For ages 12 and up. Register in person or online at www.onlib.org/events/calendar.

Matinee Movie Tuesday

Betts Branch Library 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Come enjoy a special showing of the first episode of Miss. Fisher’s Murder Mysteries at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10. Popcorn will be provided.

Free

Books to Movies

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

Join the Central Library on the second Thursday of each month and enjoy films that are based on books. January’s movie is "Me Before You" (book by Jojo Moyes).

Meditation for Beginners

Betts Branch Library 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Meditation for Beginners will be offered at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Betts Branch Library. Distractibility interferes with our ability to listen, to focus, to respond and to feel fully alive. The 45 minutes meditation workshop will include instruction in simple meditation techniques, including breath, posture and basic principles of awareness. Judy Fancher, a meditation practitioner for 16 years, is the instructor. This program is supported by the
Zen Center of Syracuse. Please register in advance; call 435-1940.

Free

Breakfast and chat with Dessa Bergen-Cico

PEACE Inc. Southside Family Resource Center 136 Dr. Martin Luther King West, Syracuse, NY, United States

Syracuse Inner City Rotary will host a breakfast and chat with Dessa Bergen-Cico, Ph.D., CHES, CAS Fulbright Scholar, starting at 7 a.m. Jan. 18, at PEACE Inc. Southside Family Resource Center, 136 Dr. Martin Luther King West (formerly W. Castle Street). Attendees will hear from guest speaker Bergen-Cico who was recently selected as one of this year's 100 Rotary International Peace Fellows worldwide. She's a "local girl" from the Near Westside who will study in Thailand next summer. Free parking available, and breakfast is free for first-time visitors.

Free

Audio on the Web

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

Bored with television? Come learn about free audiobooks, dramas and radio plays available online and for loan at your library. For all ages and persons with print disabilities.