Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Virtual: Crowned in British: Tiaras & Jewelry of the British Royal Family

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 tiaras and jewelry, which are magnificent adornments, have not only adorned the heard and necks of royalty but have also become symbols of tradition, power and elegance.

Harry Belafonte

In-person: Breaking Barriers: Harry Belafonte with Marc Courtade

Thursday, February 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:

Harry Belafonte was one of the most successful performers of all time and a dynamic force in the civil rights movement.

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

Baby bear reading book clipart

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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In Be Tween Club

Thursday, February 26, 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.

Title Swap Tuesdays

Title Swap Tuesdays

Tuesday, March 3, 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. 

Brooklyn Bards

IN-PERSON CONCERT: The Brooklyn Bards

Sunday, March 8, 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:

 Enjoy an afternoon with this acoustic traditional Irish folk band performing everything from old Carolan tunes, ballads, sea shanties, marches, rebel songs and more.

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.

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!

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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.

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Program Type

STEAM Club

7:00pm–7:45pm
Children
STEAM
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5.

Join us for fun science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) challenges.

 

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. 

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.

Earthquake Shake

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

 

Learn about building resilient communities by building, testing, and improving earthquake resistant towers.

Registration for SSD residents begins March 23, all others one week later if available.

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.

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 FOR LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed for Labor Day weekend.

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 FOR LABOR DAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed for Labor Day.

LIBRARY CLOSING AT 5 PM FOR ROSH HASHANAH EVE

5:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closing at 5PM for Rosh Hashanah Eve.

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANAH

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed for Rosh Hashanah.

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR YOM KIPPUR

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed for Yom Kippur.