Syosset Schools Health Committee meeting

There will be a Meeting of the District Health and Safety Committee on Wednesday, April 26, at 1:00 p.m. in the Little Theatre at Syosset High School.

10:30 a.m.: Saturday Storytime (Ages Birth to 30 Months) - Join us for this interactive program of Mother Goose rhymes, songs, stories and more!

Sunday, April 23

2:00 p.m.: Hybrid ~ Nassau County Historical Society presents Long Island and the Gilded Age with Paul J. Mateyunas, Historian and AuthorTravel back in time to the days of the Vanderbilts, Whitneys and Astors to learn about the homes, parties and real life personalities that inspired Edith Wharton, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and others who created countless novels, programs and films about this interesting time in America. This talk will also delve into the latest series being filmed on Long Island, HBO’s historical drama, “The Gilded Age.”

Paul J. Mateyunas is a noted North Shore historian and author. His expertise in art, design and architecture, let him to write two books on Long Island estates, curate exhibitions, and often lecture on Gold Coast estates. He is a restoration consultant and estate realtor, with a passion for architecture and history.

Tickets are NOT required for this program. Please register if you want to attend this program virtually.

Monday, April 24

7:00 p.m.: Book Discussion: “Tops and Bottoms” by Janet Stevens (Grades 1–2) - Join us for this book discussion of “Tops and Bottoms” by Janet Stevens. Pick up a copy of the book in the Children’s Room prior to the program. We ask that the book be read before the program, either by the child or a parent reading to the child. Bring a device to play Kahoot!

Tuesday, April 25

10:30 a.m.: 1,2,3 Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead (18 Months–5 Years) - This preschool STEAM program includes music, movement, fine and gross motor development and storytelling followed by a craft!

2:00 p.m.: In-Person ~ News

Currents with Elinor Haber - Join Elinor to participate in an informal exchange about topics of the day--the international, national and local scene. We’ll focus on trends that affect us now and in the future. Bring your thoughts, issues and a friend to join in the discussion.

7:00 p.m.: Teens ~ The Digital SAT: All You Need to Know with The Princeton Review - The College Board has announced a significant change to the SAT: it will become a computer-based test in the 2023–2024 academic year. In this presentation delivered by an expert from The Princeton Review, we will discuss what’s changing on the SAT, what’s not changing on the SAT, and what a digital SAT means for students.

7:00 p.m.: Book Discussion: “Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key” by Jack Gantos (Grades 3–4) - Join us for this book discussion of “Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key” by Jack Gantos. Pick up a copy of the book in the Children’s Room prior to the program. We ask that the book be read before the program, either by the child or a parent reading to the child. Bring a device to play Kahoot!

Wednesday, April 26

10:30 a.m.: Family Day with PlayHooray (Ages 8 Months–5 Years)Enjoy fun family time together singing, dancing and playing.

7:00 p.m.: Virtual ~ Teen Advisory Board Meeting - Do you want to get involved and help with planning future Teen programs and book purchases here at the Jericho Library? Join our Teen Advisory Board! We will meet once per month to talk about these things and more. Participants will earn 1 hour of community service credit.

Thursday, April 27

10:30 a.m.: Songs for Baby’s Day (Ages Birth to 30 Months) - Come and enjoy this literacy building, fun and educational musical storytime.