Syosset Public Library

The library is very open with lots of natural lighting. Parking and table space may be an issue sometimes, especially if you come later in the day. However, this is a great place to get studying done. Should have spent more time here when I spent a couple weeks preparing for a standardized test.

This is a really beautiful library. The building is architecturally pleasing, but it’s got a lot of emptyspace and a huge amount of glass– a lot of people keep their jackets on
There is a small café area near one entrance with coffee (pronounced «kawfee» in Lawn Guy Land) and vending machines with snacks.
The wi-​fi is very fast. Also, I noticed the library staff are very friendly, unlike a multitude of other libraries I have frequented
I can’t comment on the collection, since I am not a member.

4 stars for the kids section specifically. A good room for the little ones to play in, but the toys were disorganized a bit dirty. There were purelle wipes to clean up after. Also the board books are in this locked play area along with parenting books which is a nice touch.

It’s the local public library. What’s not to love?
Tip: the wifi extends into the SW parking lot (the lot next to S Oyster bay Road). You may need a library card # to use it, I don’t remember.

I drove a half an hour to come to this library on a Saturday afternoon. Too bad I’m easily distracted (the main reason I had to find a perfect library to go to) and got there around 3:30 p.m.They close at 5 p.m. Saturdays so I only had a solid hour to do my thing.
Syosset Public Library is gorgeous! Clean, white, big pretty staircase. Nice. Bright. Peaceful. Reminds me of being in college again at a real library with people who are focused on doing work instead of the usual Long Island library with the crazy homeless people who rock back and forth in the quiet section.
There are many levels to choose from. Most spots were taken but I found a nice little nook up on the third floor. I was just thrilled by the set up here and it was super quiet too. I made a small dent in what I had to do. I will definitely suck it up and take another trip here if it means a great space to accomplish what I need to get done. Plus there’s a Starbucks right up the road!
If anyone knows a nice library like this around the Lindehurst area, please let me know! Thanks.

The only drawback to this library is it’s so popular that getting a parking spot can be hard at times especially when they have a program. The reason for this popularity is because this is one of the newest and biggest libraries in the county.
Having undergone a massive renovation a few years back this three story library features a café, brand new auditorium, conference rooms in the basement and tons of programs for the community.
The first floor is big and open with a great selection of DVDs as well as a huge children’s area with dedicated computers for kids and the auditorium is also on the first floor.
On the second floor they have a fireplace! Great area to chill out and enjoy a read.
Third floor has all their computers (tons), study areas and I think the teen/​young adult area.
The staff is plentiful and friendly. This is a huge library dedicated to providing great service to the community and they do a 5 star job!

The Syosset Library is a good place to study but one of the downside is that the library closes at 9pm on the weekdays and 5pm on Weekends. When I come to library, I am more focused to study and do my work. But having the library close early interferes with my focus and I lose my train of thought. Back in college, the library closed at 1am everyday and on finals weeks, it was 24 hours.
The upside of the library is that there are a lot of programs and places to study. The downside is that there are limited places. Another downside is that there is NO EATING anywhere but the small café. The small café is always the place that gets packed easily. Syosset is a rich town and the library got renovated for a reason. Why not make a bigger café space.

The heartbeat of the community. Love the fireplace and helpful staff, children’s programs, adult programs. Class act.

Free fast wifi, three floors of books, and lots of study space. Only problems are the parking is limited and it can be hard to find a seat at peak times. The library offers some nice perks for residents. You can borrow museum passes to places like the Museum of Natural History and the Intrepid. Also there are many books you can take out electronically on an E-​reader. Ask a librarian for more information.

Since they renovated, the library has become dear more popular amongst students and adults and tutors. The librarians are helpful and polite, however they do get a bit short with patrons near closing time. Regardless, i highly recommend this library for anybody that needs a quiet place to do work. The floors get quieter as you go up the levels.

Got to be one of the biggest libraries I have been in.
The Library is huge and has a great selection of everything, Books, magazines, dvd’s, Cd’s.
All that and free wifi.
There are plenty of places to just sit and relax.
The only negative aspect as Drew & Tara pointed out is the parking.
Definitely not enough parking for the size of the library.

Beautiful interior, free and fast wifi, quiet rooms, nooks and crannies to hide in if you need to.
There are also free computers that library members or guests are able to utilize, which is great since I’m not from the area.
Three floor library that can easily hold hundreds of people, with a parking lot of 40 spots. Where is the sense in this?

Quiet and clean. Fast wifi. Plenty of room to either hide in a corner or grab a desk. Lots of open computers to use if you don’t have a lappy 5000 to bring with you. I was there for 4 hours today and I don’t think anyone even looked up at me. Perfect for getting work done. They have a small ‘café ’ on the first floor with water coffee and snacks but they have to stay in that area. Parking can be a pain and I always wonder why you would make a library that can fit hundreds of people and then only make 40 parking spots. Wackadillio. I was a little disappointed there was no crazy homeless person hanging out and making strange noises, but whatevs. You can’t win em all (is this not a library staple anymore?)
Oh, I heard they have books here too… :-D

One of the best libraries on long island. 4 Floors of epic library. I know you are not used to hearing library and epic in the same sentence, but let me correct your notions in this aspect. Syosset’s library has the best collection of books, audio & DVDs that is unparalleled. Most books have either a 14 or 30 day return period, and most of the time you can even renew the book. Out of the country, and want to renew it? Do it using their online service, you can register your card online. This online service also makes it easy to request new books or other materials, renewing books, and even paying fines. Nifty for a public library. Their hours are pretty great, most days are open till 9, except for Sat & Sun.
FOR ALL YOU STUDY ANIMALS: There are floors, and floors of study room. Want a bit of noise, some ppl watching? Try the first floor, you can even take a quick break in their café area with a magazine. Want to sit on a balcony overlooking some books and the main floor? Try level two, it also has a fireplace on the opposite site. You can even sit by the windows overlooking the parking lot, if you prefer some sun. Don’t like to be bothered? Try the cubicles behind the computers, the 3^rd floor is really silent. Need absolute silence? Try the quiet study rooms, which are very spacious at the back of the 3^rd floor. CONNECT TO WIFI — its free, and very easily accessible to all patrons of the library.
I have been coming to this library for over 20 years of my life, and it is wonderful. Even if you don’t live in Syosset, grab a cup of coffee and read a newspaper on the first level, it’ll be worth your trip!

The Syosset Public Library is a great great library. They have many books (although I think they scaled back their collection a little bit after the remodel to make room for more media), lots of DVD’s and CD’s. The remodel is beautiful and the library looks great. It’s quiet, super clean and serves as a great place to read, study or just be surrounded by walls of books!
Syosset Public Library holds some great memories from my childhood and I’m so happy to see that its beautiful face lift will ensure this gem of our neighborhood will be here for many years to come.

This library is great for anyone who lives in the area. Their return policy lets you take out books for a month! When I go, I know I’ll be there for a long time. They even have an eating area with snacks and drinks. Their hours are really convenient and they’re open late and on weekends. There’s a lot of staff to help you find anything you need. They also have a lot of activities for the kids. I also love that they have free museum passes. I’ll be taking advantage of this in the coming months as it gets warmer!