This Week at the Syosset Public Library

Friday, February 10, at 2:00 p.m.

The Wonders of Central Park (HYBRID)

Presenter: Sheila Taub, retired teacher and travel lecturer.

In the early 1850s, wealthy New York merchants and landowners admired the public parks of London and Paris. They argued that New York needed a comparable facility to establish its international reputation. Find out how Central Park was created and recently restored to the beautiful place it is today. Explore the many destinations that comprise the park. No registration for in person or Zoom. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Thursday, February 16, at 12:00 p.m.

#AskALibrarian (ON TWITTER)

Join librarians from Syosset Library and around the world on Twitter for #AskALibrarian to receive reading suggestions based on your requests. Must have a Twitter account to participate. Read a great book? Need a read-alike? Looking for your next book club choice? Use #AskALibrarian in your tweet.

Thursday, February 16, from 1:45 – 3:30 p.m.

Seniors of Syosset Drop-In Session (IN-PERSON)

Funded through New York State Office for the Aging, Seniors of Syosset is a Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community program (NNORC-SOS). The program will offer social work support, community health nursing, volunteer-based transportation to local medical appointments and shopping, and other activities and services, including some at the library! Whether you are a senior in need of support, someone who wants to volunteer helping the community, or just someone who wants to learn more, we hope you will drop-in and get involved!

Thursday, February 16, at 2:00 p.m. Triumph over Tragedy (IN PERSON)

Presenters: Howard Ehrlich & Harvey Sackowitz, professors at St. John’s University.

Could Helen Keller, Franklin Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Harriet Tubman, Thomas Edison, Jimmy Pearsal, Clint Hill and Mary Lincoln all have anything in common? All of these individuals overcame various adversities, handicaps, and challenges to achieve greatness in their lives. Their incredible stories still inspire us today. This lecture will examine how each of these incredible people triumphed over tragedy. No registration needed.

Thursday, February 16, at 7:30 p.m.

Julie Tieu BYOB and Author Visit (VIRTUAL)

Cozy up with your favorite Valentine’s day beverage “meet” Julie Tieu, author of Circling Back to You, a fun office romance. No registration needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Friday, February 17, at 2:00 p.m. Friday Movie at the Library (IN PERSON)

Join us for an afternoon movie at the library. Check our website for the movie that will be shown. Go to syossetlibrary.org.