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Chess Workshop 9:30 AM Session

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation, Workshops
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join a Long Island Chess Nuts instructor for four weeks of chess instruction and games. Please register for Series 1 OR Series 2. 

Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Recreation, Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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 board

Chess Workshop 10:45 AM Session

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation, Workshops
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join a Long Island Chess Nuts instructor for four weeks of chess instruction and games. Please register for Series 1 OR Series 2. 

Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Recreation, Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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. 

A chess board in the middle of a yellow background, chess pieces are all over the yellow background.

Teen Chess Workshop

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Before you register, please make sure you can come to all sessions.Learn the rules of chess and develop your skills as you play against other teens.Registration for SSD residents b...

Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Before you register, please make sure you can come to all sessions.

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

Gotcha Covered

In-person Concert: Famous Duets with Gotcha Covered

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Theater at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Concerts & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Music has presented us with some of the most memorable pairs, such as Neil Diamond & Barbra Streisand, James Taylor & Carole King, Elton John & Kiki Dee, Kid Rock &...

Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Concerts & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Music has presented us with some of the most memorable pairs, such as Neil Diamond & Barbra Streisand, James Taylor & Carole King, Elton John & Kiki Dee, Kid Rock & Sheryl Crow. Gotcha Covered will

In-Person: Yoga for Energy Intermediate Winter 2024

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class builds on your existing practice with more advanced poses and techniques. We will focus on alignment, breathing, core strength and mindfulness. Classes are suitable...

Required
Payment
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

This class builds on your existing practice with more advanced poses and techniques. We will focus on alignment, breathing, core strength and mindfulness.

In-Person: Simply Fit Winter 2024/2025

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class is especially suited for the older adult, and combines the basics of Simply Stronger and Simply Stretch. You will need light hand weights for the class. Registration for...

Required
Payment
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This class is especially suited for the older adult, and combines the basics of Simply Stronger and Simply Stretch. You will need light hand weights for the class.

Paper Clips

Movie: Paper Clips

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Theater at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Paper Clips is a documentary that captures how students from a rural middle school in Tennessee responded to lessons about the Holocaust-with a promise to honor every lost sou...

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

Paper Clips is a documentary that captures how students from a rural middle school in Tennessee responded to lessons about the Holocaust-with a promise to honor every lost soul by collecting one paper clip for each

Clipart penguin

Starry Night Penguin

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Learn about Vincent Van Gogh, his life and his inspirational "Starry Night".  Make your own version with penguins to take home.

Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn about Vincent Van Gogh, his life and his inspirational "Starry Night".  Make your own version with penguins to take home.

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. 

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Running & Writing Tabletop Roleplaying Games

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Theater at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation, Workshops
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Ever wanted to start your own Dungeons and Dragons group or want to learn about the world of Role Playing games? This lecture will get you started by guiding you through choosing a...

Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Theater
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games & Recreation, Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 87
Event Details:

Ever wanted to start your own Dungeons and Dragons group or want to learn about the world of Role Playing games?

In-Person: Yoga for Energy Winter 2024/2025

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:45am
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class combines the ancient wisdom of Qi energy with modern techniques to maximize the brain's function. Each class includes stretching, core strengthening, breathing exercises...

Required
Payment
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This class combines the ancient wisdom of Qi energy with modern techniques to maximize the brain's function. Each class includes stretching, core strengthening, breathing exercises, meditation and relaxation. Classes are suitable for all levels.

flannel board storytime

Storytime for Tots

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. No siblings, please. Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and a short storybook film.Please Note:Children who are 3 1/2 years old must ch...

Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. No siblings, please. 

Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and a short storybook film.

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. 

Beyond That, The Sea

Afternoon Book Discussion

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Evelyn Hershkowitz, Readers’ Services Librarian, for an in-person discussion of the historical fiction novel Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash. Copies of the book will ...

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

Join Evelyn Hershkowitz, Readers’ Services Librarian, for an in-person discussion of the historical fiction novel Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash.

storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:15pm - 2:45pm
Story Room at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3 1/2 to 5 years. Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and a short storybook film.Please note:  this is a separation program; caregivers are asked to remain in the Chi...

Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Ages 3 1/2 to 5 years. 

Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and a short storybook film.

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: Yoga for Relaxation Winter 2024/2025

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn basic yoga postures and relaxation techniques that will enable you to develop a daily practice of your own. You will need a yoga mat. Fee: $28  Registration for SSD...

Required
Payment
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn basic yoga postures and relaxation techniques that will enable you to develop a daily practice of your own. You will need a yoga mat. Fee: $28 

 

chess pieces

Junior Chess Workshop

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Story Room at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation, Workshops
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades:  Kindergarten to grade 1. Join the Long Island Chess Nuts for chess instruction and games.  

Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Recreation, Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades:  Kindergarten to grade 1. 

Join the Long Island Chess Nuts for chess instruction and games.  

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. 

children playing

123 Play With Me

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation, Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 18 to 30 months with a caregiver. No siblings, please. Play with your toddler and meet other families with young children. 

Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Recreation, Music & Movement
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 Winter 2024/2025

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Qi Gong is an ancient Asian healing mind-body practice that means energy work. Each class includes gentle stretching, guided breathing, energy meditation and mindful movements...

Required
Payment
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Qi Gong is an ancient Asian healing mind-body practice that means energy work.

Jane Fonda

In-person: The Life of Jane Fonda with Marc Courtade

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Theater at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Jane Fonda is an actress almost as well known for her social activism and exercise videos as she is for her award-winning performances. She has won two Academy Awards, seven Golden...

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

Jane Fonda is an actress almost as well known for her social activism and exercise videos as she is for her award-winning performances.

Various LEGO Mini Figures

Mini Figure Mania

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

LEGO mini-figures are awesome...from movie characters, to sea creatures, to SpongeBob! Join us as we shrink ourselves to mini-figure size and create our own mini-figure worlds.&nbs...

Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

LEGO mini-figures are awesome...from movie characters, to sea creatures, to SpongeBob! Join us as we shrink ourselves to mini-figure size and create our own mini-figure worlds. 

 

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: Italian Ricciarelli Cookies with Judy Boshnack

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

CLASS IS FILLED. TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST CALL 516-921-7161 EXT 228Make classic almond cookies that are crunchy on the outside with a chewy moist center with a hint of oran...

Required
Payment
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Fitness

Virtual: Simply Stronger with Balance Winter 2025 with Mindy Vasta

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Virtual at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Improve strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, posture, and alignment using hand-held weights, a resistance band, and a ball. Please register at least one hour before the cl...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Improve strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, posture, and alignment using hand-held weights, a resistance band, and a ball. Please register at least one hour before the class in order to be sent the Zoom link.

Clipart snowperson and snowbaby.

Baby Start: Snow Babies

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children
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.

Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music & Movement
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.

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. 

ACT logo

Virtual ACT Practice Exam

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
College Prep
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Take a full-length proctored practice test under timed conditions during this online class. Essential to being ready for the official test, a proctored practice exam will help buil...

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

Take a full-length proctored practice test under timed conditions during this online class.

chess board

Chess Workshop 9:30 AM Session

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation, Workshops
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join a Long Island Chess Nuts instructor for four weeks of chess instruction and games. Please register for Series 1 OR Series 2. 

Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Recreation, Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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.