This Week at the Syosset Public Library

Friday, March 17, at 12:00 p.m.

Author Lunch with Deanna Raybourn (VIRTUAL)

Grab your lunch and zoom in from anywhere to “meet” Deanna Raybourn, author of the Veronica Speedwell books and “Killers of a Certain Age!” No registration needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Community Art Swap (IN-PERSON)

Help divert materials from landfills while encouraging environmentally friendly creations. Donations will be collected during the week (there are specific drop off dates/ times). For more information, go to syossetlibrary.org. Come to the Library to choose art supplies for yourself. NO donations will be taken the day of the swap.

Monday, March 20, at 2:00 p.m.

How to Prevent Seniors from Being Scammed (HYBRID)

Presenter: Family & Children

Association of Long Island

This presentation will help adults recognize scams (related to Coronavirus, Social Security Administration, IRS, Amazon, Microsoft and more. Information reviewed in lecture includes what is financial abuse, who is targeted and why; scams to be aware of; suspicious activities and possible signs of financial abuse, ways to protect yourself from financial abuse and exploitation; what to do if you become a victim. No registration needed for in person or Zoom. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Monday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m.

Tomatomania (IN-PERSON)

Join Newsday garden columnist Jessica Damiano, creator and 13-year host of The Great Long Island Tomato Challenge, for a primer on growing great tomatoes. You will leave equipped with all the knowl - edge needed to plant, prune, fertilize, maintain, troubleshoot and harvest home gardeners' favorite backyard crop -- as well as the secrets of growing competition-worthy tomatoes! Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary.org.

Thursday, March 23, 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, March 23, at 2:00 p.m.

Women Artists Through History (HYBRID)

Presenter: Jay Schuck, independent art curator and art historian Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning the highlights of the life and works of several women artists including Mary Cassatt, Georgia O’Keeffe, Artemisia Gentileschi, Judith Leyster and Vigee Le Brun. No registration needed for in person or Zoom. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Friday, March 24, at 2:00 p.m.

Diving in the Land of the Pharaohs: The Egyptian Red Sea with Eco-Photo Explorers (HYBRID)

Presenter: Eco-Photo Explorers

In the shadow of the Pyramids of Giza and under the eternal gaze of the Great Sphynx, the Egyptian Red Sea beckons divers to explore its underwater treasure. Journey to these fabled lands. Using photography and video, you will first visit ancient Egyptian monuments before exploring the jaw-dropping marine eco-system of the Red Sea from a liveaboard dive operation. No registration needed for in person or Zoom. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary. org.

March 17, 2023