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The Frozen River

Evening Book Discussion

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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 Evelyn, Readers’ Services Librarian, for a book discussion of the New York Times bestselling historical fiction novel, The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.

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In-Person: Funny Ladies of Comedy- Minus Lucy & Carol Part 1 with Sal St. George

Thursday, December 11, 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:

In a field dominated by male comedians, this laugh-provoking lecture explores the most beloved women laugh-makers who have entertained us in motion pictures and TV.

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Virtual Digital SAT Practice Exam

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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:

 

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Jane Austen's 250th Birthday Celebration

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Theater at Syosset Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

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

It’s time to celebrate a big birthday!

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In-Person: "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World Lecture with Lawrence Wolff

Thursday, December 18, 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:

Learn how the largest group of classic comedians were put together to create one of the funniest, loudest, and most frantic comedy films ever made.  Some highlight films will be shown.

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In Be Tween Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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, 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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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:

 

The Hambones

The Hambones

Sunday, January 11, 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:

Tap your feet and sing along with The Hambones’ renditions of classic rock, traditional and current country, rhythm and blues and folk genres, including songs by The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Elvis and many more!

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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Chocolate Snowstorm Cookie Kits

4:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Cooking
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: TeenSpace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Event Details:

 

Pick up in TeenSpace begins at 4:00 p.m.

The holidays are here and Chef Rob will share his chocolate snowstorm cookie recipe. Make 18 cookies, enough to share with friends and family.

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.

Melted Snowman Cookies

7:00pm–7:45pm
Children
Cooking
Registration Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3 - 5.

Turn a sugar cookie into a melted snowman with white chocolate, marshmallow and candy decorations.

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: Home Made 4-Cheese Ravioli Class with Judy Boshnack

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Enjoy making home made ravioli and then go home to cook it for a meal. Patrons needs to bring a mixing bowl and cutting board.

Registration for SSD residents begins December 15; all others one week later if available.

The Incredible Edible Crumb Kits

4:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Cooking
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: TeenSpace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Event Details:

 

Pick up in TeenSpace begins at 4:00 p.m.

No pie, no cake, just a whole lot of delicious bakery crumbs to snack on or top your ice cream with Chef Rob's favorite crumb recipe.

In-person: Decadent Chocolate Rounds with Them's the Break Chocolate

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

Patrons will each make a variety of round chocolates that will be topped with nuts, dried fruits and more.

In-person: Chicken a la Reine & Healthy Mediterranean Bean Salad Demo & Tasting with Rob Scott

12:30pm–1:30pm
Adults
Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make Chicken a la Reine and a healthy Mediterranean bean salad. After demonstration there will be a  tasting. Registration for SSD residents begins January 8; all others one week later if available.

Minion Cupcakes

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

Grades K-2.

Decorate Minion cupcakes and play Minion games.

Please let us know if your child has any food allergies. 

 

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: Tiramisu Cookies Cooking Class with Judy Boshnack

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Registration for SSD residents begins January 21; all others one week later if available. Fee $5 (There are no refunds within 48 hours of the class). Please bring to class a mixing bowl, a rubber spatula, a cookie sheet and a 1 Qt.

Valentine's Day Chocolate Strawberry Muffin Kits

4:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Cooking
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: TeenSpace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Event Details:

 

Pick up in TeenSpace begins at 4:00 p.m.

Chocolate and strawberries create a very special combination for a Valentine's Day treat. Perfect for breakfast or on the go.

Mardi Gras Mask Lollipop

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

 

Decorate a pre-made with Mardi Gras colored candies and ribbons to make it look like a ball mask.

Registration for SSD residents begins February 2, all others one week later if available.

In-Person: Make Your Own Tea Class

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Learn the art of tea making using empty tea bags that you will fill with a variety of tea leaves along with dried fruits (lemon, orange, apple). Each attendee will make 6 tea bags and get to create tea tags.

In-person: Broccoli & Sharp Cheddar Soup Demonstration & Tasting with Rob Scott

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Syosset Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B/C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make a broccoli and sharp cheddar soup and a brownie in a mug.  Everyone will taste the soup and go home with the brownie. Registration begins February 5. Presenter, Rob Scott