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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
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshops
Registration Required
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!

Tuesday Trivia Nights. At Salute in Plainview. Theme is Star Wars

OFFSITE: Tuesday Trivia Nights! At Salute in Plainview

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Games & Recreation

Age Group:

Adults
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!

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In-Person: Supreme Court Year in Review Part 1

Thursday, August 7, 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.  Part 2 will be held October 9.  

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Tiny Songbirds

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
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 3 years (with an adult). No siblings, please. 

Black Bag

Movie: Black Bag

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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:

BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse (Steven Soderbergh) and his beloved wife Kathryn (Kate Blanchett).

Sarah Beth Durst

Adult Summer Reading Club Wrap-Up Party

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Lobby at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Main Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Join other book lovers for an evening celebrating a summer of great books.

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Storytime with Local Authors

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Story Room at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 3 and up.  All are welcome.  No registration required. 

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In Be Tween Club

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts, Games & Recreation

Age Group:

Tweens
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Tweens in grades 5 & 6 this September only.

Join Miss Amy and Jody for fun activities each month.

Registration for SSD residents begins August 7, all others one week later if available.

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Off-Site: TURN THE PAGE LIVE! Ellen Marie Wiseman's THE LIES THEY TOLD: Q&A and Book Signing at Theodore's Books

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Lectures

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join author Ellen Marie Wiseman, author of the New York Times bestseller THE LOST GIRLS OF WILLOWBROOK, at Theodore's Books in Oyster Bay to celebrate the publication of her newest novel.

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Forever at Home

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

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

Grades 3 to 5. 

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Virtual Digital SAT Practice Exam

9:00am–12:00pm
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. 

Sensory Kits to Donate

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Community Service / Volunteer
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Service / Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Put together sensory kits to donate to younger children in need.

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.

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.

Virtual Digital PSAT Practice Exam

9:00am–12:00pm
Teens
College Prep
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Prep
Event Details:

 

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.

Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Board Meetings
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Board Room / Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meetings

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. 

Little Italy Pizza Dough Kits

2:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Cooking
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: TeenSpace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Event Details:

 

Make Your Own Pucket Disc Sling Game

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

 

Build a pucket sling disc board game, great for some friendly competition!

Registration for SSD residents begins September 29, 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.

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.

Long Island Coin club

6:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Board Room / Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

All community group meetings must be open to the public as per New York State Education Law.

Long Island Silent Flyers

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

All community group meetings must be open to the public as per New York State Education Law.

3D Halloween Painting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Learn a little bit about 3D printing and then paint your own 3D printed Halloween object.

Registration for SSD residents begins October 6, all others one week later if available.

 

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 younger children with a STEAM related activity.

Virtual Digital SAT Practice Exam

9:00am–12:00pm
Teens
College Prep
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Prep
Event Details:

 

Halloween Boo-K 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. Wear a kid-friendly costume!

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.

Fingerspelling Fun

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Community Service / Volunteer, Crafts, Workshops
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Service / Volunteer, Crafts, Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Learn the American Sign Language alphabet and create your own name banner or bookmark to take home. This creative workshop introduces fingerspelling, Deaf culture, and how people use signs to express identity.

Long Island Coin club

6:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

All community group meetings must be open to the public as per New York State Education Law.

Bracelets and Mini-Vision Boards

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Community Service / Volunteer, Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Service / Volunteer, Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details: