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The Frozen River

Evening Book Discussion

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Board Room / Meeting Room A at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Board Room / Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Join Evelyn, Readers’ Services Librarian, for a book discussion of the New York Times bestselling historical fiction novel, The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.

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In-Person: Funny Ladies of Comedy- Minus Lucy & Carol Part 1 with Sal St. George

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Theater at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

In a field dominated by male comedians, this laugh-provoking lecture explores the most beloved women laugh-makers who have entertained us in motion pictures and TV.

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Virtual Digital SAT Practice Exam

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

College Prep

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Prep
Event Details:

 

Jane Austen Birthday Celebration

Jane Austen's 250th Birthday Celebration

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Theater at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

It’s time to celebrate a big birthday!

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In-Person: "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World Lecture with Lawrence Wolff

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Theater at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Learn how the largest group of classic comedians were put together to create one of the funniest, loudest, and most frantic comedy films ever made.  Some highlight films will be shown.

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In Be Tween Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Story Room at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts, Games & Recreation

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

For Tweens in grades 5 & 6 only.

Join Miss Amy and Jody for fun activities each month.

Title Swap Tuesdays

Title Swap Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Excited to hear about our favorite books? Join the Readers’ Services librarians for a fun, lively in-person presentation of all the books we can’t stop talking about. Leave with a list of great reads. No registration. 

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Virtual Digital SAT Practice Exam

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

College Prep

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Prep
Event Details:

 

The Hambones

The Hambones

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Theater at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Concerts & Performances

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Concerts & Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tap your feet and sing along with The Hambones’ renditions of classic rock, traditional and current country, rhythm and blues and folk genres, including songs by The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Elvis and many more!

Five Little Pigs by Agatha Christie

Morning Mystery Book Discussion

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room / Meeting Room A at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Board Room / Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Join us in remembering the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie (1890-1976) fifty years after her death with a book discussion led by Sonia, Reference Librarian.

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Basic Civics for Middle Schoolers

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Community Service / Volunteer, Workshops
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Service / Volunteer, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Chocolate Snowstorm Cookie Kits

4:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Cooking
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: TeenSpace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Event Details:

 

Pick up in TeenSpace begins at 4:00 p.m.

The holidays are here and Chef Rob will share his chocolate snowstorm cookie recipe. Make 18 cookies, enough to share with friends and family.

Virtual Digital SAT Practice Exam

9:00am–12:00pm
Teens
College Prep
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Prep
Event Details:

 

Teen Book Buddies

6:45pm–7:45pm
Teens
Books & Reading, Community Service / Volunteer
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community Service / Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read picture books to young children.

Registration for SSD residents begins December 1, all others one week later if available.

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Virtual Teen GSA

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens
Health & Wellness
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

 

Join SPL's Teen GSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance) online. Meet on Zoom to talk, have fun, and meet more people like you.

Open to all teens in grades 6-12 including non-residents.

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS EVE

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed for Christmas Eve.

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed for Christmas Day.

LIBRARY CLOSED AT 1 PM FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE

1:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed at 1 PM for New Year's Eve.

Teen Chess Workshop

12:30pm–1:30pm
Teens
Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Learn the rules of chess and develop your skills as you play against other teens. 

Minecraft: Polar Bear Peak

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens
Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Virtual Digital SAT Practice Exam

9:00am–12:00pm
Teens
College Prep
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Prep
Event Details:

 

Teen Chess Workshop

12:30pm–1:30pm
Teens
Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Learn the rules of chess and develop your skills as you play against other teens. 

Dungeons & Dragons - Monday Winter Campaign with DM Eric

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens
Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Sign up once and continue on your quest for 3 months. DM Eric will guide your way through this fun and exciting adventure.

Dungeons & Dragons - Tuesday Winter Campaign with DM Eric

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens
Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Sign up once and continue on your quest for 3 months. DM Eric will guide your way through this fun and exciting adventure.

Virtual Teen GSA

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens
Health & Wellness
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

 

Join SPL's Teen GSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance) online. Meet on Zoom to talk, have fun, and meet more people like you.

Open to all teens in grades 6-12 including non-residents.

Virtual Writing Workshop: Writing Refresh with Erin Coughlin

7:00pm–9:00pm
Teens, Adults
Workshops
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshops
Event Details:

Participate in writing exercises guaranteed to help you jump start a new writing project. Discover fun tips that can help you revive an abandoned or stalled creative writing project.

The Incredible Edible Crumb Kits

4:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Cooking
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: TeenSpace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Event Details:

 

Pick up in TeenSpace begins at 4:00 p.m.

No pie, no cake, just a whole lot of delicious bakery crumbs to snack on or top your ice cream with Chef Rob's favorite crumb recipe.

Virtual Digital ACT Practice Exam

9:00am–1:00pm
Teens
College Prep
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Prep
Event Details:

 

Teen Chess Workshop

12:30pm–1:30pm
Teens
Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Learn the rules of chess and develop your skills as you play against other teens. 

Virtual Teen GSA

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens
Health & Wellness
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

 

Join SPL's Teen GSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance) online. Meet on Zoom to talk, have fun, and meet more people like you.

Open to all teens in grades 6-12 including non-residents.

Teen Chess Workshop

12:30pm–1:30pm
Teens
Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Learn the rules of chess and develop your skills as you play against other teens. 

Bingo for a Cause

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Community Service / Volunteer, Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Service / Volunteer, Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Compete in several rounds of bingo. You can win a prize to keep and a prize to donate to Pronto of Long Island.

Preparing the Seed Library

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Community Service / Volunteer, Seed Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Board Room / Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Service / Volunteer, Seed Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

You are only signing up for the program on February 5, each program has a separate sign-up.

Help library staff get the seed library ready for Spring.

Virtual Digital SAT Practice Exam

9:00am–12:00pm
Teens
College Prep
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Prep
Event Details: