NORTH SYRACUSE — The North Syracuse Branch of the Northern Onondaga Public Library (NOPL) is hosting “Your Silence Will Not Protect You! The Writing of Audre Lorde,” a seven-session reading and discussion series developed and sponsored by Humanities New York.

This reading and discussion series provides participants an opportunity to discuss Lorde’s writings as they explore issues of race, class, gender, and sexuality. Book selections by Lorde will be provided and include “Warrior Poet,” “The Collected Poems of Audre Lorde,” “Sister Outsider,” “Zami: A New Spelling of My Name,” and “The Cancer Journals.”

“Your Silence Will Not Protect You! The Writing of Audre Lorde” is a six-part reading and discussion series hosted by NOPL. Lorde’s work explores issues of race, class, gender, and sexuality. K. Kendall took this photo of Lorde in 1980.

This program will provide insight into the differences that strengthen American society and offer an opportunity to discuss Lorde’s powerful voice, documented in her works. In her collection of essays within “The Cancer Journals,” Lorde describes her experiences with breast cancer, and how medical treatment and recovery relate to issues of gender and race.

Meetings in the series are at 6 p.m. at NOPL North Syracuse, with the first session beginning Wednesday, Feb. 9. Other dates in the session are Feb. 19, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, and June 29. Attendance at all program dates is encouraged, and the book selections will be available for borrowing at the first session.

NOPL North Syracuse is located at 100 Trolley Barn Lane. For more information about the program and to register, visit nopl.org/events or contact the library at 315-458-6184.

Upcoming events

Also coming up at NOPL:

Storytime with Miss Sarah

10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays
NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane

Join Miss Sarah for a free storytime filled with picture books and songs. Designed for young children and their caregivers. After 30 minutes of stories and songs there will be 30 minutes of playtime. For more information, call 315-458-6184 or visit nopl.org.

CNY Reads Book Discussion

7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2

Join in the discussion with the annual CNY Reads selection “The Mystery of Mrs. Christie” by Marie Benedict. Virtual Event; an email with a link to the Zoom meeting will be sent out to registrants. Registration is required; call 315-676-7484 or visit nopl.org.

Write Your Legacy

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays
NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane

Do you have a story to tell? Family skeletons to reveal? Silly excursions to share? What do you want your heirs to know? This weekly meeting of like-minded adult writers provides a wonderful opportunity to engage and share and to make sure your memories become a legacy. For more information, call 315-699-2032 or visit nopl.org.

NOPL English Language Conversation Group

4 to 5 p.m. Thursdays
Zoom

New English learners seeking practice in pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary are welcome to join in a virtual meeting. Topics will focus on shopping, talking to a healthcare provider, ordering food and more. Please register by calling 315-699-2032 or visiting nopl.org. An email with a link to the Zoom meeting will be sent out to registrants.

Meditation with Allison

6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3
NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane

Allison Mitura from Ginger Tea Yoga Company will introduce a variety of meditation techniques and will provide time for group reflection and questions. Join us to learn to be present, slow down, and just breathe. Registration is required; call 315-699-2032 or visit nopl.org.

Friday Films: ‘Roman Holiday’

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4
NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St.

Masks and registration are required; call 315-676-7484 or visit nopl.org.

Central Square Middle School Art Show

5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7
NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St.

Join Central Square Middle School middle school students as they exhibit their artwork in the library. For more information, call 315-676-7484 or visit nopl.org.

North Syracuse Book Discussion Group

6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7
NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane

The group will be discussing “The Water Dancer” by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Pick up a copy of this title at the NOPL North Syracuse service desk. All are welcome. For more information, call 315-458-6184 or visit nopl.org.