This Week at the Syosset Public Library

events in American history. We’ll discuss musicals such as “1776,” Alan Jay Lerner and Leonard Bernstein’s “1600 Pennsylvania Avenue” and even LinManuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” will be included.

7:00 p.m.: STEMtastic: (Grades 3 to 6) - Learn and have fun while exploring a hands-on STEM experience.

Thursday, July 20

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.

Friday, July 21

10:30 a.m.: Jump for Joy (Ages 18 Months to 5 Years) - Join us for a lively program of music and group activities for you and your child.

2:00 p.m.: VIRTUAL : Great Performers with Marc Courtade: Harry Belafonte: Barrier BreakerHarry Belafonte was a singer, actor and activist. He became a successful musician during the 1950s and a dynamic force in the civil rights movement. He studied acting with the American Negro Theatre, performed music in clubs and on recordings. He was the first man of color to perform and win a Tony Award on Broadway. Harry went on to win an Emmy Award in 1960. He became an active participant in the Civil Rights movement. His recordings earned him two Grammy Awards, their Lifetime Achievement Award and he received the Oscar’s Jean Hershel Humanitarian Award in 2015. This talk will celebrate his enormous contributions to entertainment, civil rights and humanity.

3:00 p.m.: Teens: Books & BurritosRelax and enjoy a Chipotle burrito while we share what we’ve been reading so far this summer. We will also take a look at the newest books in the JPL Teen collection. Maybe you'll find your next great summer read!

Friday, July 14, at 2:00 p.m.

Friday Movie and Book to Film Discussion 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.

Thursday, July 20, 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, July 20, at 2:00 p.m.

Luciano Pavarotti (HYBRID)

Presenter: Tanisha Mitchell, MET opera singer, librarian at Freeport Library and MET.

Luciano Pavarotti is an international cultural icon that represents opera and its grandness. Even after his death in 2007, he is crowned as the “King of the Tenors”. Tanisha will explore Pavarotti’s life from his humble beginnings in Modena, Italy, to his rise to stardom. No registration needed.

Thursday, July 20, at 7:30 p.m.

Adapting Horror for Film! An Evening with the Screenwriter (VIRTUAL)

Join us on Zoom to “meet” Rachel K. Croft, screenwriter and author! Croft will be on hand to chat about working as the screenwriter on “Torn Hearts,” a horror film set in the country music scene and starring Katey Sagal!

Friday, July 21, at 12:00 p.m.

Josh Winning! Lunch Break with the Author (VIRTUAL)

Grab your lunch and zoom in to “meet” Josh Winning, author of “Burn the Negative. No registration needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Friday, July 21, at 4:00 p.m. Barely Acoustic in Concert (IN PERSON)

Enjoy the dynamic team of Gina Marie Bilardi and Thomas Mezzapella, who are known for their rich vocals and style. Barely Acoustics will be entertaining you with songs ranging from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. They will play powerhouse artists such as Elvis Presley, Etta James, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, James Taylor, Billy Joel and more! No registration needed