This Week at the Syosset Public Library

Friday, February 3, 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.

Tuesday, February 7, at 2:00 p.m.

Baked Ziti & Garlic Knots Cooking Class (VIRTUAL)

Presenter: The Baking Coach

Family fun class! Make a ½ tray of baked ziti and a dozen garlic knots ready for dinner.

Once you register, you will be sent an ingredient list, the recipe and the Zoom link for the program. To register, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Tuesday, February 7, at 3:00 p.m.

Title Swap Tuesdays (IN PERSON)

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 needed.

Thursday, February 9, 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 9, at 2:00 p.m. Guilty PleasuresBeloved Musical Flops (HYBRID)

Presenter: John Kenrick, entertainment historian

The lecture is a tribute to the shortlived musicals we hate to admit we loved. Beloved Musical Flops — From Gilbert & Sullivan to Jerry Herman, from Ethel Merman to Kristen Chenoweth, every great name in musical theater has had their share of failures. “Candide,” “Dear World,” “Happy Hunting,” “Carrie”... why do some flops develop armies of devoted fans? And which flops have later returned as acclaimed hits? No registration for in person or Zoom. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

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.

February 3, 2023