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The Doorman by Chris Pavone

2026 Long Island Reads Book Discussion

Tuesday, March 10, 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 Evelyn Hershkowitz, Readers’ Services Librarian, and the Morning Mystery book group for a discussion of the 2026 Long Island Reads selection, The Doorman by Chris Pavone.

In-Person: All About Amazon Prime with Sharper Training Solutions

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

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

Being a Prime member offers more than 2-day shipping. Learn all you can do with your Prime Membership–free music, eBooks, videos, photo storage, same day delivery, additional discounts on dozens of items and much more. 

March Trivia Night at Salute

OFFSITE: Tuesday Trivia Nights! At Salute in Plainview

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Games & Recreation, Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Recreation, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Salute in the Plainview Shopping Center and get ready to put your wits to the test and your drinks to the side (for just a second) – it’s bar trivia night!

Virtual: A Look Back at the Early Days of Television Comedy with Brian Rose

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

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

The first decade of American TV comedy was an extraordinary period of innovation and imagination.

John Durante

Straight From the Admissions Office... Again!

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Theater at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

College Prep

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Theater
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: College Prep
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

In-Person: Chicago: Fifty Years of All That Jazz with John Kenrick

Thursday, March 19, 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:

How did actual murders in 1920s Chicago inspire a hit play, two films, and finally Kander & Ebb’s smash musical? Why did Bob Fosse’s original 1975 production win no Tonys? And why is the show now more popular than ever?

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In Be Tween Club

Thursday, March 19, 2026 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.

Registration for SSD residents begins March 5, all others one week later if available.

Hamnet Film

Movie & Book-to-Film Discussion: Hamnet

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Theater at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

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

A historical fiction movie exploring the deep grief of William Shakespeare’s wife, Agnes after their 11-year old son, Hamnet, dies from the plague. The movie connects their personal tragedy to Shakespeare’s eventual writing of Hamlet.

In Five Years by Rebecca Serle

Afternoon Book Discussion

Tuesday, March 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 Donna Burger, Readers’ Services Librarian, for an in-person discussion of the New York Times bestselling novel, In Five Years by Rebecca Serle.

Furious Hours by Casey Cep

Evening Book Discussion

Tuesday, April 14, 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 Ralph Guiteau, Reference Librarian, for a special in-person Evening Book Discussion of the New York Times bestseller, Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud and the Last Trial of Harper Lee

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In- Person: Chair/Office Yoga Spring 2026

11:15am–12:15pm
Adults
Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

CLASS IS FILLED

In-person: Mosaic Garden Stake with Kelly Schulte-Smith

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun class making a mosaic glass garden stake for your spring garden. No experience needed. Project will be fired in a kiln and will be ready for pick up two weeks after class.

Down on the Farm

7:00pm–7:45pm
Children
Crafts, Music & Movement
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Music & Movement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages: 18-months - 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) with an adult.

No siblings, please.

Disclaimer(s)

Children's Disclaimer

Each child who wants to attend must be registered using their own library card. Please do not register more than one child on one library card unless specified. 

Registration for non-residents begins one week after registration opens, space permitting.  Please call the library to register as a non-resident. 

Caregivers must remain in the library while their children are attending library programs. 

All programs are age specific.  No younger or older siblings unless specified. 

If you arrive more than 10 minutes past the stated start time of the program, your spot may be given to someone on the waiting list. 

123 Play With Me

9:30am–10:15am
Children
Games & Recreation, Music & Movement
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Recreation, Music & Movement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 18 to 30 months with a caregiver. No siblings, please. 

Play with your toddler and meet other families with young children.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Children's Disclaimer

Each child who wants to attend must be registered using their own library card. Please do not register more than one child on one library card unless specified. 

Registration for non-residents begins one week after registration opens, space permitting.  Please call the library to register as a non-resident. 

Caregivers must remain in the library while their children are attending library programs. 

All programs are age specific.  No younger or older siblings unless specified. 

If you arrive more than 10 minutes past the stated start time of the program, your spot may be given to someone on the waiting list. 

In-Person: Qi Gong Spring 2026

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

CLASS IS FILLED

In-person: Richard Burton with Marc Courtade

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Lectures
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Richard Burton was known for his mellifluous baritone voice, formidable Shakespearean stage portrayals and classic film performances.

In Be Tween Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Tweens
Crafts, Games & Recreation
Registration Required
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.

Registration for SSD residents begins April 2, all others one week later if available.

Long Island Coin club

6:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

All community group meetings must be open to the public as per New York State Education Law.

Long Island Silent Flyers

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Board Room / Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

All community group meetings must be open to the public as per New York State Education Law.

Virtual Writing Workshop: How to Maximize a Scene or Chapter with Erin Coughlin

7:00pm–9:00pm
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Event Details:

Discover how to make each scene or chapter in your story more purposeful and effective. Get advice on how you can make your writing have more depth and impact.

Click below to register:

Virtual: Simply Stronger with Balance Spring 2026 with Mindy Vasta

10:00am–10:45am
Adults
Exercise
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

Improve strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, posture, and alignment using hand-held weights, a resistance band, and a ball.

In-Person: Hearing Tests by Adelphi University

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Board Room / Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Students and faculty from Adelphi University will perform the hearing screening for those who suspect that they have a hearing loss. Screening results are given immediately. Appropriate recommendations are made by a licensed audiologist.

Movie: Song Sung Blue

2:00pm–4:15pm
Adults
Movies
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband (Hugh Jackman) and wife (Kate Hudson) Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together. Rated PG-13. 133 minutes.

Paper Shredding at the Library

8:30am–11:30am
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

NOTE EARLIER TIME!

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:

 

Chess Workshop 9:30 AM Session

9:30am–10:30am
Children
Games & Recreation, Workshops
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Recreation, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades: 2-5.

Join a Long Island Chess Nuts instructor for four weeks of chess instruction and games. 

Please register for Series 1 OR Series 2. 

Disclaimer(s)

Children's Disclaimer

Each child who wants to attend must be registered using their own library card. Please do not register more than one child on one library card unless specified. 

Registration for non-residents begins one week after registration opens, space permitting.  Please call the library to register as a non-resident. 

Caregivers must remain in the library while their children are attending library programs. 

All programs are age specific.  No younger or older siblings unless specified. 

If you arrive more than 10 minutes past the stated start time of the program, your spot may be given to someone on the waiting list. 

Chess Workshop 10:45 AM Session

10:45am–11:45am
Children
Games & Recreation, Workshops
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Recreation, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2-5.

Join a Long Island Chess Nuts instructor for four weeks of chess instruction and games. 

Please register for Series 1 OR Series 2. 

Disclaimer(s)

Children's Disclaimer

Each child who wants to attend must be registered using their own library card. Please do not register more than one child on one library card unless specified. 

Registration for non-residents begins one week after registration opens, space permitting.  Please call the library to register as a non-resident. 

Caregivers must remain in the library while their children are attending library programs. 

All programs are age specific.  No younger or older siblings unless specified. 

If you arrive more than 10 minutes past the stated start time of the program, your spot may be given to someone on the waiting list. 

Teen Chess Workshop

12:30pm–1:30pm
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:

 

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

In-person: Singer-Songwriter Show of Artists from the 70’s with Lee Glantz

1:00pm–2:15pm
Adults
Concerts & Performances
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Concerts & Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon of music from songwriters from the 1970s including Carole King, Paul Simon, Barry Manilow, Neil Diamond, Neil Sedaka, Billy Joel, Harry Chapin and others.

In-Person: Yoga for Energy, Experienced Beginner Spring 2026

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Due to the inclement weather, the registration date for SSD residents will begin on February 25 not February 23; non-residents one week later if available.

In-Person: Simply Fit Spring 2026

11:15am–12:15pm
Adults
Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

THIS CLASS IS FILLED. TO BE PLACED ON THE WAIT LIST, CALL 516-921-7161 EXT 228

In-Person: Card & Board Games

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Bring a game to play with your friends for the afternoon. Play canasta, Mah Jongg (must have table covering), or a board game. Rooms will be set up with tables and chairs.

Lino Block Printing: Beyond the Block

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

You will explore alternative printmaking materials, including LEGO Dots and Prixel Press, to create unique and innovative prints.

Lino Block Printing: Beyond the Block

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

You will explore alternative printmaking materials, including LEGO Dots and Prixel Press, to create unique and innovative prints.