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Trending at Syosset Public Library Presents How to Build Suspense and Conflict. A writing workshop with Erin Coughlin. Thursday, April 3 at 7 PM. Teens and writers of all levels welcome. Registration required.

Virtual Writing Workshop: How to Build Suspense and Conflict with Erin Coughlin

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Want to create a page turning mystery that leaves your audience / readers hooked on your mystery till the very last page or scene? In this interactive workshop you’ll get to partic...

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

Want to create a page turning mystery that leaves your audience / readers hooked on your mystery till the very last page or scene?

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Chess Workshop 9:30 AM Session

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Story Room 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: Story Room
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, April 5, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Story Room 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: Story Room
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 9:30 AM Session

Saturday, April 12, 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, April 12, 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. 

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Apollo 13: A Successful Failure

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Theater at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Uncover the real story behind NASA’s famous near-miss, the Apollo 13 mission. Through historical photos, videos, and transcripts, we will reconstruct the mission and discover how i...

Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Theater
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM, Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 85
Event Details:

Uncover the real story behind NASA’s famous near-miss, the Apollo 13 mission.

Arty book cover

Learn to Draw: Graphic Novels

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Learn about character creation and graphic novel paneling with Penny Schneider, Long Island author and illustrator of the children's graphic novel Arty, about a Betta fish who long...

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

Learn about character creation and graphic novel paneling with Penny Schneider, Long Island author and illustrator of the children's graphic novel Arty, about a Betta fish who longs for a friend.

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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Reduce, Reuse and Re-sea-cle

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Workshops
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Learn about the incredible biodiversity in our oceans as you interact with real sea creature artifacts, and learn how you can keep these animals safe from ocean pollution.  Ma...

Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Learn about the incredible biodiversity in our oceans as you interact with real sea creature artifacts, and learn how you can keep these animals safe from ocean pollution.  Make your own ocean animal using recycled materials.

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. 

LIBRARY CLOSING AT 1 PM FOR GOOD FRIDAY

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Syosset Public Library

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

Closing
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Syosset Public Library
Description:

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

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR EASTER SUNDAY

All Day
Syosset Public Library

The library is closed for Easter Sunday.

Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed for Easter Sunday.

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Comic Book Character Design Workshop

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Go over the basic principles of character design, and how to communicate a hero’s story through their visual features.Registration for SSD residents begins April 18, all others one...

Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Go over the basic principles of character design, and how to communicate a hero’s story through their visual features.

Trending at Syosset Public Library Presents Pursue and Share Your Writing with Confidence. A virtual workshop with Erin Coughlin. Thursday, May 15 at 7 PM. Teens and writers of all levels welcome. Registration required. Pictured: cat with sunglasses holding pencil.

Virtual Writing Workshop: Pursue and Share your Writing with Confidence with Erin Coughlin

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get the everyday tricks that you can use to boost your creative confidence. Learn how to be more comfortable discussing and sharing your writing including your writing goals!Click ...

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

Get the everyday tricks that you can use to boost your creative confidence. Learn how to be more comfortable discussing and sharing your writing including your writing goals!

Click below to register:

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY

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Syosset Public Library

The Library is closed for the Memorial Day Holiday.

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Syosset Public Library
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The Library is closed for the Memorial Day Holiday.

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY

All Day
Syosset Public Library

The Library is closed for Memorial Day.

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Syosset Public Library
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The Library is closed for Memorial Day.

Trending at Syosset Library Presents How to Create A Compelling Villain. A virtual workshop with Erin Coughlin. Thursday, June 12 at 7 PM. Teens and writers of all levels welcome. Registration required. Pictured is a dark looming figure to the right on a grey and red background.

Virtual Writing Workshop: How to Create a Compelling Villain with Erin Coughlin

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to create a unique, complex and scene stealing villain! Get the tips and tricks that you need to make your antagonist engaging and enduring to your readers or viewers. Di...

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

Learn how to create a unique, complex and scene stealing villain! Get the tips and tricks that you need to make your antagonist engaging and enduring to your readers or viewers.

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

All Day
Syosset Public Library

The library is closed for Independence Day.

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Syosset Public Library
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The library is closed for Independence Day.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Syosset Public Library

The library is closed on Sundays beginning Sunday, July 6, 2025. Sunday hours will resume Sunday, September 7, 2025.

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Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays beginning Sunday, July 6, 2025. Sunday hours will resume Sunday, September 7, 2025.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Syosset Public Library

The library is closed on Sundays beginning Sunday, July 6, 2025. Sunday hours will resume Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays beginning Sunday, July 6, 2025. Sunday hours will resume Sunday, September 7, 2025.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Syosset Public Library

The library is closed on Sundays beginning Sunday, July 6, 2025. Sunday hours will resume Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Closing
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The library is closed on Sundays beginning Sunday, July 6, 2025. Sunday hours will resume Sunday, September 7, 2025.

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Write Your Own Dungeons & Dragons Adventure

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ever wanted to write your own Dungeons and Dragons story? This workshop will take you through writing a customizable one session D&D story. We will take you through writing the...

Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Recreation, Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ever wanted to write your own Dungeons and Dragons story? This workshop will take you through writing a customizable one session D&D story. We will take you through writing the plot, choosing monsters and creating a battle map.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Syosset Public Library

The library is closed on Sundays beginning Sunday, July 6, 2025. Sunday hours will resume Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Closing
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Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays beginning Sunday, July 6, 2025. Sunday hours will resume Sunday, September 7, 2025.

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Let's Talk 'Rewild'

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Discover how we can support our local ecosystems, attract pollinators, and preserve nature by ‘Planting the Right Seed’! Join us for a fun game of Taboo and learn more about the po...

Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Discover how we can support our local ecosystems, attract pollinators, and preserve nature by ‘Planting the Right Seed’! Join us for a fun game of Taboo and learn more about the power or Rewilding!

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Syosset Public Library

The library is closed on Sundays beginning Sunday, July 6, 2025. Sunday hours will resume Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays beginning Sunday, July 6, 2025. Sunday hours will resume Sunday, September 7, 2025.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Syosset Public Library

The library is closed on Sundays beginning Sunday, July 6, 2025. Sunday hours will resume Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays beginning Sunday, July 6, 2025. Sunday hours will resume Sunday, September 7, 2025.