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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. 

Mt rushmore

In-Person: The Presidents of Mt Rushmore & the Constitution Part 2 with Jim Coll

Wednesday, March 4, 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 this lecture series, we will analyze the quartet of presidents carved into the mountainside of Mt. Rushmore and some of the constitutional questions they faced as Chief Executives.

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.

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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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.

Colors of Connection

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

 

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.

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:

 

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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Virtual Teen GSA

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens
Health & Wellness
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

 

Join SPL's Teen GSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance) online. Meet on Zoom to talk, have fun, and meet more people like you.

Open to all teens in grades 6-12 including non-residents.

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.

Straight From the Admissions Office... Again!

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
College Prep
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Theater
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: College Prep
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Virtual Writing Workshop: How to Write Character Purpose and Symbolism with Erin Coughlin

7:00pm–9:00pm
Teens, Adults
Workshops
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshops
Event Details:

Join us for writing exercises and prompts that will help you create strong, purposeful and effective fictional characters.

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. 

The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley - a sensory-friendly production

12:15pm–1:15pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Concerts & Performances
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Theater
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Concerts & Performances
Event Details:

A performance of The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley specially designed and adapted for children with autism and autism spectrum disorders.  A calming corner and coping tools will be available. 

Dungeons & Dragons - Spring Campaign with DM Eric

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens
Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Sign up once and continue on your quest for 3 months. DM Eric will guide your way through this fun and exciting adventure.

Virtual Teen GSA

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens
Health & Wellness
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

 

Join SPL's Teen GSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance) online. Meet on Zoom to talk, have fun, and meet more people like you.

Open to all teens in grades 6-12 including non-residents.

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.

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. 

Origami Baskey with Dipped Treats

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Cooking, Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking, Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

First you’ll make an origami basket, then you’ll dip treats like Oreo’s & pretzels in chocolate and add seasonal sprinkles, to fill your basket.

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.

Virtual Teen GSA

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens
Health & Wellness
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

 

Join SPL's Teen GSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance) online. Meet on Zoom to talk, have fun, and meet more people like you.

Open to all teens in grades 6-12 including non-residents.

Dungeons & Dragons - Spring Campaign with DM Eric

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens
Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Sign up once and continue on your quest for 3 months. DM Eric will guide your way through this fun and exciting adventure.

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:

 

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. 

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.