Family Movie Matinee

"The Muppets Christmas Carol" will screen at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22. The film is a retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and future.

Free

Teen Advisory Meeting

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

Interested in contributing to library programming or having something great to put on your college application or job resume? Join the library's Teen Advisory Board. Snacks and beverages provided. Open for ages 12 to 18. Meets in the Literacy Room.

Create Kwanzaa Crafts

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

It’s time to create beautiful projects for Kwanzaa. No registration required. Children of all ages welcome. Meet in the KidSpace, Level 2.

Family Movie Matinee

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

"Peter Rabbit" will screen at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26. The film is based on the books by Beatrix Potter where Peter Rabbit; his three sisters: Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton Tail, and their cousin Benjamin enjoy their days harassing Mr. McGregor in his vegetable garden.

Free

Kwanzaa Celebration Day 1: Umoja

Syracuse Community Connections 401 South Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

Kwanzaa Collective by Cafe Sankofa will sponsor a celebration to uplift the community. From 6 to 8 p.m. Day 1 Umoja: Unity will be celebrated.

Talk to a Lawyer

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

Need help with legal problems? Volunteer lawyers will answer questions on a first come, first served basis. Please arrive early and sign in as space is limited. For adults. Meetings in the CNY Meeting Room, Level 3.

Science Fun for Families

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

Bring the family and join us as library staff guide you through fun science and technology experiments. There will be a unique and different experiment in every class. Call (315) 435-3395 or visit the library to register. For teens and adults. Meets in the auditorium.

Free

Kwanzaa Celebration Day 2: Kujichagulia

Cafe Sankofa 2323 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Kwanzaa Collective by Cafe Sankofa will sponsor a celebration to uplift the community. From 6 to 8 p.m. Day 2 Kujichagulia: Self-Determination will be celebrated.

West African Dance with Biboti

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

Explore the choreography and culture of West African Dance with professional artist and choreographer, Biboti Ouikahilo, founder of Wacheva Dance Center. Walk-ins are welcome. Intended for teens and adults. Meets in the auditorium.

Free

Kwanzaa Celebration Day 3: Ujima

Westside Initiative 350 W Fayette St, Syracuse, NY, United States

Kwanzaa Collective by Cafe Sankofa will sponsor a celebration to uplift the community. From 6 to 8 p.m. Day 3 Ujima: Collective Work & Responsibility will be celebrated.