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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.

Virtual: The Founding Mothers with Valerie Gugala

Friday, March 6, 2026 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:

Learn about the women who stood behind the founding Fathers (Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, and Dolly Madison). Who were they and how did they contribute to the cause of American independence? 

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!

The word "In" on the left hand side in a pink circle, the word "Club on the right hand side in the turquoise circle, the words "Be Tween" in a yellow square in the middle,Venn diagram style

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

Filters
Age Group

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:

Grades: 2-5.

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:

Grades 2-5.

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. 

In-Person: Yoga for Energy, Experienced Beginner Spring 2026

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Due to the inclement weather, the registration date for SSD residents will begin on February 25 not February 23; non-residents one week later if available.

In-Person: Simply Fit Spring 2026

11:15am–12:15pm
Adults
Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Due to the inclement weather, registration for SSD residents will open February 25 instead of February 23 

Poké Craft

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades: 1-2.

Let's talk Pokémon!  We will play Pokémon-themed games and make a fun craft.

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. 

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.

In-Person: Yoga for Energy Spring 2026

9:45am–10:45am
Adults
Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Due to the inclement weather, the registration for SSD residents will begin February 25 instead of February 23; all others one week later if available.

Storytime for Tots

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Storytime
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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. 

Virtual: Mind in Movement Spring 2026 with Mindy Vasta

11:15am–12:00pm
Adults
Exercise
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is designed to utilize our thinking and coordination skills as we segment through cardiovascular and strength exercises. There will be changes in timing and repetitions as we move through the class.

Preschool Storytime

2:15pm–2:45pm
Children
Storytime
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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 Spring 2026

6:15pm–7:15pm
Adults
Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
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. Registration for SSD residents begins February 24; all others one week later if available.

In- Person: Chair/Office Yoga Spring 2026

11:15am–12:15pm
Adults
Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

DUE TO THE SNOW STORM, REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS STARTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 (NOT FEBRUARY 24)

In-Person: The Yarn Circle

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Crafts
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Board Room / Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Do you like to knit, crochet or do other needlework? Stop by the library to meet other crafters, chat while you work, share ideas and show others your finished projects!

In-Person: Qi Gong Spring 2026

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

DUE TO THE SNOW STORM, REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS WILL START ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 (NOT FEBRUARY 24)

Back to Bach

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children
Concerts & Performances
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Theater
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Concerts & Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Back to Bach is a student-run global nonprofit dedicated to making music education accessible to all. Performers will introduce all the instruments they play and explain what makes each one unique.

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

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.

Virtual: A New York City Tour Of Gilded Age Mansions Of Museum Mile

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Lectures
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Explore more of New York’s gilded age mansions in the Upper East Side Carnegie Hill historical district. Nestled between 5th Avenue and 3rd Avenue in the upper 80s and lower 90s, Carnegie Hill is chock full of elegant historic architecture.

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.

Meet the Animals

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Other
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades: K-5.

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. 

Virtual: Mind in Movement Spring 2026 with Mindy Vasta

11:15am–12:00pm
Adults
Exercise
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is designed to utilize our thinking and coordination skills as we segment through cardiovascular and strength exercises. There will be changes in timing and repetitions as we move through the class.

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.

Balancing Act

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the cool science of gravity, speed and motion as we experiment with pennies and balancing toys in a fun way! Then, make a high-flying “acrobat” that can balance on a piece of string. Grades 2 to 5. 

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.