ACR Health, a nonprofit organization serving nine counties in Central New York, offers a range of support services for people with chronic diseases, including HIV/Aids, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, substance use disorders and mental illness. Representatives will be on hand to assist people with chronic disease in securing housing, testing and treatment. No registration required.

Learn about free cancer screening services available through the Onondaga County Health Department. Men and women without health insurance can obtain free breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings and diagnostic services through the county’s Cancer Services Program.

Find out and discuss what you can do in order to protect yourself in case of a zombie outbreak. This entertaining program will focus on the following topics: Basic zombie survival techniques; combat weapons; survival vehicles, and common mistakes, myths and generally bad ideas about zombies. The workshop will be led by Marcus Suraci, the volunteer MakerSpace Sound Engineer. No registration necessary. This program meets at Central’s first-floor MakerSpace.

Need help with your legal problems? Talk to a lawyer for free on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Volunteer lawyers will answer your questions on a first come, first served basis. This program takes place at Central’s third-floor CNY Community Room.

Join us in a discussion of the civil rights movement, its leaders and impact on the present while creating beautiful embroideries featuring inspirational quotes. Register in the Makerspace or online at www.onlib.org/events/calendar. This program meets at Central’s first-floor MakerSpace.

Make a dove of peace to honor the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights activists. For ages 5 and up.

Community service providers will discuss health and quality of life issues for senior citizens. Specialists include medical, hospice and caregiver experts who will offer resources to help seniors with life challenges. Please register in advance by calling (315) 435-5326.

Celebrate the spirit of peace and friendship that Martin Luther King Jr. was renowned for and for friendship bracelet activities. For ages 8 to 12.

Come to KidSpace and create something honoring Dr. Martin Luther King’s message.
No registration required. Ages 5 and up. This program meets at Central’s second-floor
KidSpace.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream, what is yours? Join library staff for crafting and a
discussion where all will share their dreams for a better future. For ages 8 to 12.

Health plan enrollment is underway. Get your questions answered by a NYS Health
Department representative. You can enroll in a health plan on-site. This program meets
at Central’s first-floor Community Room.

ACR Health, a nonprofit organization serving nine counties in Central New York, offers a range of support services for people with chronic diseases, including HIV/Aids, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, substance use disorders and mental illness. Representatives will be on hand to assist people with chronic disease in securing housing, testing and treatment. No registration required.

This free health and wellness event will feature food samplings, nutrition/exercise information, micro-massages, yoga and stretching demo and prizes and giveaways. RSVP to (315) 437-7091.

Using children’s literature as their inspiration, library staff will explore foundational concepts of art, such as line, shape, color and texture. Attendees will use various media, including paint,
pencil, paper collages and found objects to experiment with. For all ages.

The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group that helps plan programs and make the Central Library a great place for teens to hang out. New members always welcome. No registration necessary. Open to teens ages 12 to 18. This program meets at Central’s first-floor Community Room.

Need help with your legal problems? Talk to a lawyer for free on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Volunteer lawyers will answer your questions on a first come, first served basis. This program takes place at Central’s third-floor CNY Community Room.

Enjoy a newly released film. Free popcorn provided while you watch. For all ages.

This fundraiser offers a taste of all the best local food and beverages of Syracuse and helps Believe in Syracuse advance its mission to do good in the community. Cost is $10.

Representatives from the Onondaga County Office for Aging will be available to assist seniors, aged 60 and older who meet income requirements, in signing up for the Home Energy Assistance Program benefits.

Stop by the library to use your imagination and discover new techniques to make fun and unique items with a variety of materials. For ages 5 and up.

A spoken word performance on the code-switching of bilingualism will be held Feb. 3with Suyent Rodriguez, Pan-African Studies Department of African American Studies at Syracuse University.

An afternoon of Yoga, mindfulness, healthy eating and stress-free living will be offered Feb. 3 as part of a community health and wellness event. This class offers simple, but powerful yoga postures to bring stability and balance.