This Week at the Syosset Public Library

Friday, May 19, at 1:30 p.m. Friday Movie at the Library: Barbra Streisand Month (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.

Saturday, May 20, from 10:00 am – 4:00 p.m.

Driver’s Safety Course (In Person)

For drivers of all ages. Completion entitles you to a NYS insurance discount and to a point reduction. Bring your NYS Driver's License and a pen. In-person registration ONLY. Fee: $30, check payable to “Empire Safety Council” Includes a 30-minute break for lunch.

Sunday, May 21, at 1:00 p.m.

Jiayi He and His Quartet (IN PERSON)

Jiayi He is a much-acclaimed world class harmonica virtuoso and the winner of many prestigious awards in America, Europe and the Far East. He has performed concerts around the world and is accomplished in all types of harmonicas: chromatic, diatonic, tremolo, bass, multiple harmonicas and both the largest and smallest harmonica in the world. You will hear music from classical to modern. Registration required. To register, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Monday, May 22, at 7:00 p.m. Herbs and More (IN PERSON)

Horticulturalist Paul Levine will teach you how to grow the best herbs using the correct soil and fertilizer. Understand different watering methods, which plants are perfect in container gardens and which are better in the ground and what problems may arise and how to deal with them. Registration required. To register, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Tuesday, May 23, at 2:00 p.m.

Afternoon Book Discussion (IN PERSON)

Join Lisa, Readers’ Services Librarian for an in-person discussion of the New York Times bestselling novel

“French Braid” by Anne Tyler. No registration needed.

Thursday, May 25, 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, May 25, at 2:00 p.m. Mary Martin:

First Lady of Musicals (HYBRID) Presenter, Marc Courtade, retired arts director Mary Martin was America’s favorite leading lady of musicals. Though she appeared on radio and in films, her greatest triumphs were on stage. She memorably created the roles of Nellie Forbush in “South Pacific” and Maria von Trapp in “The Sound of Music”, played the title role in “Peter Pan” on stage and TV, and toured military bases in Vietnam in “Hello Dolly!” Martin won four Tony Awards for her work. This talk will pay tribute to a radiant star who loved her work, and for almost 50 years knew how to make audiences share her happiness. No registration needed for in-person or Zoom. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Thursday, May 25, at 7:00 p.m. Historical Horror Fiction Writing Workshop (VIRTUAL)

Learn how to create an original, thrilling historical horror story. Join us for fun writing exercises, writing prompts and writing tips guaranteed to jump start your very own chilling novel, series, script or graphic novel. All writers and content creators are welcome to participate. To register, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Friday, May 26, at 2:00 p.m. Friday Movie at the Library: Barbra Streisand Month (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.