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Book Buddies

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3 1/2 to grade 2.

Teen volunteers will read stories in the library!

 

The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel

Afternoon Book Discussion

Tuesday, January 27, 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:

Join Jackie, Head of Readers’ Services, for an in-person discussion of the New York Times bestselling historical fiction novel, The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel.

In-Person: Funny Ladies of Comedy- Minus Lucy & Carol Part 2 with Sal St. George

Thursday, January 29, 2026 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.

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

Evening Book Discussion

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 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 Kaye, Readers’ Services Librarian, for a discussion of the #1 New York Times bestseller, First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston.

Mt Rushmore

In-Person: The Presidents of Mt Rushmore & the Constitution Part 1 with Jim Coll

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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:

Part 1 - A look constitutional questions that faced the Mt Rushmore presidents, their biographies, and the history of the monument

NOTE: THIS LECTURE HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM THURSDAY FEBRUARY 5TH

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Virtual Digital SAT Practice Exam

Saturday, February 7, 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:

 

Dongfeng Liu

In-person: Latin Jazz Fusion with Traditional Chinese Music with Dongfeng Liu Duo

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Theater at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Concerts & Performances

Age Group:

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

大家一起来欣赏中西文化融合的音乐。刘东风二重奏把中国本土音乐和美国爵士乐及加勒比海岸的节奏融合在一起。 刘东风是一位屡获殊荣的爵士钢琴家、作曲家和编曲家。 SSD居民注册从1月15日开始；其他学区的居民一周后注册（如果有空位）

Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan

Romance Book Discussion

Tuesday, February 10, 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:

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, join Donna, Readers’ Services Librarian, for an in-person discussion of the romance novel Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan.

The Women by Kristin Hannah

Afternoon Book Discussion

Tuesday, February 24, 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:

Join Lisa, Readers’ Services Librarian, for an in-person discussion of the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Women by Kristin Hannah. Copies of the book will be

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Baby Start

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Music & Movement

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music & Movement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Newborn to 18-months (with an adult). No siblings, please. 

Circle time for our littlest learners focusing on early literacy, early language development and socialization. 

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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 January 12, all others one week later if available.

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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.

Preparing the Seed Library

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

 

You are only signing up for the program on February 19, each program has a separate sign-up.

Help library staff get the seed library ready for Spring.

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 26, each program has a separate sign-up.

Help library staff get the seed library ready for Spring.

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 March 5, each program has a separate sign-up.

Help library staff get the seed library ready for Spring.

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 February 23, all others one week later if available.

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Preparing the Seed Library

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

 

You are only signing up for the program on March 12, each program has a separate sign-up.

Help library staff get the seed library ready for Spring.

STEAM Buddies

6:45pm–7:45pm
Teens
Community Service / Volunteer, STEAM
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Service / Volunteer, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Help kids with a STEAM-themed project.

Earn 1 hour of community service.

Registration for SSD residents begins March 12, all others one week later if available.

LIBRARY CLOSING AT 1 PM FOR GOOD FRIDAY

1:00pm–6:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library will be closing at 1 PM for Good Friday.

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR EASTER SUNDAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed for Easter Sunday.

Senior (Cat) Prom

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

 

Make place mats and decorations for an upcoming Patricia Ladew Foundation Senior (Cat) Prom open house and adoption event in Oyster Bay.

Teen Craft Buddies

6:45pm–7:45pm
Teens
Community Service / Volunteer, Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Service / Volunteer, Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Help young kids make a craft.

Registration for SSD residents begins May 4, all others one week later if available.

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LIBRARY CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for the Memorial Day Holiday.

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Memorial Day.

STEAM Buddies

6:45pm–7:45pm
Teens
Community Service / Volunteer, STEAM
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Service / Volunteer, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Help kids with a STEAM-themed project.

Earn 1 hour of community service.

Registration for SSD residents begins May 14, all others one week later if available.

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed for Independence Day.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays beginning Sunday, July 5, 2026. Sunday hours will resume Sunday, September 13, 2026.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays beginning Sunday, July 5, 2026. Sunday hours will resume Sunday, September 13, 2026.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays beginning Sunday, July 5, 2026. Sunday hours will resume Sunday, September 13, 2026.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays beginning Sunday, July 5, 2026. Sunday hours will resume Sunday, September 13, 2026.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays beginning Sunday, July 5, 2026. Sunday hours will resume Sunday, September 13, 2026.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays beginning Sunday, July 5, 2026. Sunday hours will resume Sunday, September 13, 2026.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays beginning Sunday, July 5, 2026. Sunday hours will resume Sunday, September 13, 2026.