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Jane Austin's Sanditon

Virtual: Jane Austen's Sanditon: From Unfinished Swan Song to British Costume Drama

Monday, September 29, 2025 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:

Commemorating Jane Austen’s 250th birthday on Dec.

Coronation Year by Jennifer Robson

Afternoon Book Discussion

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 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 historical fiction novel, Coronation Year by Jennifer Robson.

shed the med

In-Person Drop Off: Shed the Meds

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Lobby at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Main Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Sponsored by Nassau County Legislator, Arnold Drucker and made possible by the Nassau County Police Department 2nd Precinct.

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Baby Start

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 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. 

PJ Trio

In-person Concert: Spooky Classical Jazz with the Paul Joseph Trio

Sunday, October 5, 2025 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:

Just in time for Halloween. Inspiring interpretations of spooky classical music favorites will be presented.

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

Banned Book Discussion

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 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:

We’re celebrating Banned Books Week with a special book discussion.

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Improv Games

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Workshops

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades: 3-6

Join Tara Burns from Little Shop of Improv and learn acting basics and improvisation skills while playing fun, interactive games.

In-Person: Modern American Canasta Strategy & Supervised Play with Donna Miller-Small

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Board Room / Meeting Room A at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Board Room / Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Do you have a basic knowledge of Canasta but would like to improve your game? In just five sessions you will learn strategies that will make you a better player and give you greater enjoyment. Brings cards and trays if you have them.

gavel

In-Person: Supreme Court Year in Review Part 2

Thursday, October 9, 2025 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:

Take a look at selected cases the court heard and the controversies that developed during the October 2024 to June 2025 term.  It is not necessary to have attended part 1 in order to come to part 2. Different cases are discussed.

Title Swap Tuesdays

Title Swap Tuesdays

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 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. 

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LIBRARY CLOSING AT 5 PM FOR YOM KIPPUR EVE

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

The library is closing at 5PM for Yom Kippur Eve.

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR YOM KIPPUR

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed for Yom Kippur.

Dungeons & Dragons - Fall 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:

 

Adventures last for 3 months.

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

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. 

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:

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:

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. 

OFFSITE: Tuesday Trivia Nights! At Salute in Plainview

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Recreation
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!

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 Be Tween Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Tweens
Crafts, Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
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 October 1, all others one week later if available.

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. 

Family LEGO

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children
Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages: Preschool to grade 5 with family.

Get ready to build a Lego masterpiece with your family!

*Only one child per family need register.

 

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. 

OFFSITE: Tuesday Trivia Nights! At Salute in Plainview

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Recreation
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!

In Be Tween Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Tweens
Crafts, Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
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.

Dungeons & Dragons - Fall 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:

 

Adventures last for 3 months.

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

LIBRARY CLOSING AT 3 PM FOR THANKSGIVING EVE

3:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closing at 3PM for Thanksgiving Eve.

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed for Thanksgiving.

Balloon Twisting Workshop

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

Grades 3-5.

Learn the magic of balloon twisting and let your creativity soar!

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 CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS EVE

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed for Christmas Eve.

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed for Christmas Day.

LIBRARY CLOSED AT 1 PM FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE

1:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Syosset Public Library
Description:

The library is closed at 1 PM for New Year's Eve.

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:

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:

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. 

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.