Lectures & Discussions

Come fly with us as we celebrate the legendary Jimmy Van Heusen! Watch Swingin’ with Frank & Bing, a film about the life and music of this four-time Oscar-winning songwriter from Syracuse. Then, join us for a lively discussion with film producer Jim Burns, Syracuse Orchestra Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin, and Brook Babcock, Van Heusen’s grandnephew and president of Van Heusen Music Group. From Love and Marriage to Come Fly with Me, we’ll explore the unforgettable songs that defined an era. Two lucky attendees will receive tickets to Syracuse Orchestra’s concert, Jimmy Van Heusen: Swinging in Hollywood with Frank & Friends on Saturday, March 29!

Presented in partnership with the Syracuse Orchestra. 
 

It's peak spring bird migration! This presentation by Meredith Barges of Lights Out Centeral New York  will explore the incredible journeys that migratory birds make to Central New York every spring. Attendees will learn what kinds of BIRDS migrate through our region. Where are they going? Why do they FLY so far, and how does the SPRINGTIME eruption of insects, pollen, and sap affect the timing of MIGRATION? Woven into this narrative will be a conservation message about some perils that migration birds face in and the simple steps we can take at home and at work to help migrating birds reach their destinations safely.

Meredith Barges is a bird-friendly building researcher and chair of Lights Out Central New York. She helps people to appreciate the complex lives of birds and how our decisions about buildings, landscaping, and nighttime lighting affect bird populations. Lights Out Central New York is a nonprofit advocacy campaign of the Onondaga Audubon Society that raises awareness about the hazards of light pollution for migrating birds.
 

Explore Jonathan Haidt's The Anxious Generation in this four-part virtual book study that delves into the intersection of childhood, mental health, and technology, offering valuable insights for parents, educators, and community members alike.

Read Part 4 of the book,Collective Action: What Can We Do? (pages 220-296) and join us for a presentation and discussion facilitated by Kristin Moses from the Skaneateles School District and Mary Beth Schwartzwalder from the Skaneateles Library.

Whether you’ve read the book or are new to the topic, your voice is welcome in this important dialogue. Let’s work together to understand and address the issues facing our children and community. Copies of the book available in print and downloadable book or audiobook from the library.

Presented in partnership with the Skaneateles School District

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. | For teens and adults.

Stay Tuned - More info coming soon!