Puppet Making Workshop

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

A Puppet Making Workshop will be presented by Open Hand Theater at 11 a.m. Dec. 24. Using simple concepts of math and physics and properties of light and shadow, children will create simple jointed puppets that can be manipulated through scenes and stories in a 45-minute workshop. All supplies are provided. For ages 8 to 14 years.

Free

Marshmallow Towers

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

Work in teams and compete to create the tallest Marshmallow Towers using toothpicks and marshmallows. Open to ages 5 and up at Beauchamp Branch Library from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 28.

Free

“Meet the Orchestra” session

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

“Meet the Orchestra” session will be held at Beauchamp Branch Library from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 29 to hear and meet a viola duo from Syracuse’s Symphoria.

Free

Dewey’s Amazing Race

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

Work in teams to complete 10 activity stations. Each team to complete all 10 will receive a small reward. Open to ages 5 and up.

Free

New Year’s Craft

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

Create a New Year’s Craft from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 31 at Beauchamp Branch Library. Open to ages 5 and up.

Free

Tomorrow’s Neighborhoods Today South Side Meeting

South Side Innovation Center 2610 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Tomorrow’s Neighborhoods Today Area 3 South Side Meeting will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, at the South Side Innovation Center, 2610 S. Salina St. The meeting is free and open to the public. TNT aims to create a comprehensive process for involving neighborhood residents, businesses, and organizations in planning for their neighborhoods. The South Side group regularly meets at 6 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the SSIC. Meetings are subject to change if necessary. For more information, or to be added to the group’s e-mail list, email TNT@SyrGov.net or call (315) 448-8005.

TNT Meet & Greet with New Coordinator

Atrium at City Hall Commons 201 E. Washington Street , Syracuse, NY, United States

Tomorrow’s Neighborhoods Today will hold a meet and greet event from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, to introduce the group's new coordinator, Tina Zagyva. The event will be held in The Atrium at City Hall Commons.

Tomorrow’s Neighborhoods Today Valley Meeting

Bob Cecile Community Center 176 W. Seneca Tpke., Syracuse, NY, United States

The Tomorrow’s Neighborhoods Today Valley Meeting will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the Bob Cecile Community Center, 176 W. Seneca Tpke. TNT Area 4 Valley regularly meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. Meetings are subject to change if necessary. For more information, email TNT@SyrGov.net

HEAP Outreach Event

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

HEAP Outreach Event will offer help for seniors in need of heating assistance sponsored by the Onondaga County Office for Aging.

Winter Wonderland Playset

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

Transform a plain shoe box into a magical winter wonderland playset using a variety of craft materials and your imagination. Open to ages 5 and up.

Free