#AskALibrarian (on X, formerly known as Twitter)
Thursday, September 14, at 12:00 p.m.
Join librarians from Syosset Library and around the world on X (formerly known as Twitter) for #AskALibrarian to receive reading suggestions based on your requests. Must have an X account to participate. Read a great book? Need a read-alike? Looking for your next book club choice? Use #AskALibrarian in your post.
One More for My Baby -The Hollywood Songbook of Frank Sinatra (Virtual)
Thursday, September 14, at 2:00 p.m.
There’s no ifs, ands or buts about it – Frank Sinatra was the greatest singer to ever set foot in Hollywood. His voice was ideally suited for the big screen. His 100 musical performances in motion pictures reveal a vocalist who almost from the start recognized how the camera would enhance his artistry as much as the microphone. This talk will survey Sinatra’s extraordinary Hollywood musical career. No registration needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org. Presenter, Brian Rose, Professor Emeritus, Fordham University.
Plants for the Winter Garden (In-Person)
Monday, September 18, at 7:00 p.m.
For many, the Winter garden is beige, gray and–if we’re lucky–brown. And the cruel irony is that it’s during that cold, unforgiving season that we need the garden most! Garden coach Jessica Damiano will show you her favorite plants–including bloomers!–that will turn your barren landscape into a winter wonderland at a time when the only green in your neighbor’s yards will be envy. Registration required. To register, go to syossetlibrary.org. Presenter, Jessica Damiano, garden coach.
Afternoon Author Visit with Brenda Janowitz (In-Person)
Tuesday, September 19, at 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon with Long Island author Brenda Janowitz who will join us in-person to discuss the writing of her 2023 novel The Audrey Hepburn Estate detailing the return of Emma Jansen to her Long Island home, an estate set to be demolished, and the two men she left behind. Books will be sold by the Friends of the Library at the event and can be signed by the author. No registration needed.
#AskALibrarian (on X (formerly known as Twitter)
Thursday, September 21, at 12:00 p.m.
Join librarians from Syosset Library and around the world on X (formerly known as Twitter) for #AskALibrarian to receive reading suggestions based on your requests. Must have an X account to participate. Read a great book? Need a read-alike? Looking for your next book club choice? Use #AskALibrarian in your post.
Billy Joel’s New York (In-Person)
Thursday, September 21, at 2:00 p.m.
This lecture takes the audience on a multi-media virtual stroll through the Long Island and the New York City landmarks of The Piano Man’s career and songs. Discover the touchstones of his early, formative years. Find out what eateries were the inspirations for the Parkway Diner, Mr. Cacciatore’s, and the Italian Restaurant; see the locations where some of his most famous album covers and music videos were shot; and lots more! No registration needed. Presenter, Clive Young, Editor in Chief of Recording Industry Magazine Mix, author, pop culture lecturer.
Skyscrapers, Architecture & Art (In-Person)
Friday, September 22, at 2:00 p.m.
Humankind has always wished to leave their mark on the land. It’s been a long history of vanity projects and flexing of muscles from the Great Pyramids, the Eiffel Tower, Art Deco of the Empire State Building, the current tallest man-made structure the Burj Kalifa. This lecture will explore monumental achievements in architecture and ponder where it will go in the future. No registration needed. Presenter, Chris Vivas, Artist & Professor of Art History, Stonybrook University and St. Joseph’s College.
The Syosset Public Library is located at 225 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset. For more information about programs please go to www.syossetlibrary.org
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