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Title Swap Tuesdays

Title Swap Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 6, 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. 

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In-Person: The Constitution in Crisis with Jim Coll

Thursday, January 8, 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:

Analyze the handful of historic situations that raised questions about "constitutional crisis" a phrase that is often bandied about these days, and how these situations were resolved.

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Virtual Digital SAT Practice Exam

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

College Prep

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Prep
Event Details:

 

Five Little Pigs by Agatha Christie

Morning Mystery Book Discussion

Tuesday, January 13, 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 us in remembering the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie (1890-1976) fifty years after her death with a book discussion led by Sonia, Reference Librarian.

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In-person: Modern Korean Folk Art Class with Joan Kim Suzuki

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Discover the charm of Korean folk art painting with a modern twist. In this fun beginner-friendly workshop you’ll paint traditional symbols onto fabric perfect for framing.

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In-person: Le Nozze di Figaro with Tanisha Mitchell

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Theater at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Lectures, Music & Movement

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Music & Movement
Event Details:

After being pursued relentlessly by Count Almaviva, the Countess is distraught that her marriage is falling apart due to his infidelity.

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In Be Tween Club

Thursday, January 15, 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 January 2, all others one week later if available.

Retro Gaming Night!

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Lobby at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Recreation

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Main Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of retro arcade and board games hosted by LI-Retro Gaming and Game Master Games! Sure to be something for everyone to enjoy. 

 

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Book Buddies

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room B/C at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

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

Ages 3 1/2 to grade 2.

Teen volunteers will read stories in the library!

 

The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel

Afternoon Book Discussion

Tuesday, January 27, 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 Jackie, Head of Readers’ Services, for an in-person discussion of the New York Times bestselling historical fiction novel, The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel.

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Title Swap Tuesdays

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Books & Reading
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. 

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.

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.

IN-PERSON CONCERT: The Brooklyn Bards

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Concerts & Performances
Registration Required
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.

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

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.

Long Island Craft Guild

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.

Long Island Silent Flyers

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

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

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.

Board of Trustees Meeting

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

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.

Long Island Silent Flyers

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

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

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.

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

Long Island Craft Guild

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.

Long Island Silent Flyers

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

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

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.

Board of Trustees Meeting June

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

Long Island Silent Flyers

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

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

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.

Board of Trustees Meeting July

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

Long Island Silent Flyers

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

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

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.

Board of Trustees Meeting August

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