The Newbery Medal Winner Is.....

Congratulations to the 2012 Newbery Medal winner: Dead End In Norvelt by Jack Gantos.

In the historic town of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack Gantos spends the summer of 1962 grounded for various offenses until he is assigned to help an elderly neighbor with a most unusual chore involving the newly dead, molten wax, twisted promises, Girl Scout cookies, underage driving, lessons from history, typewriting, and countless bloody noses.

2012 Honor Books:

Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai

Through a series of poems, a young girl chronicles the life-changing year of 1975, when she, her mother, and her brothers leave Vietnam and resettle in Alabama.


Breaking Stalin's Nose by Eugene Yelchin

In the Stalinist era of the Soviet Union, ten-year-old Sasha idolizes his father, a devoted Communist, but when police take his father away and leave Sasha homeless, he is forced to examine his own perceptions, values, and beliefs.

by Josephine

Remembering the Civil Rights Movement

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and those who fought hard for civil rights, enjoy this great book by Patricial McKissack.

A Friendship for today is a story about Rosemary a smart and strong African American girl who is about to intergrate a formerly all white school.

Upon her entering into the first day of her new school year, she discovers two unfortunate matters.

First, her best friend who was supposed to intergrate with her has been hosptialized with polio and will not be able to start school with her. Second, Grace "the face", daughter of the most prejudiced family in town is in her class.

However, rosemary learns that there is more to Grace that she first thought and the girl is not as cruel as she seems. In fact, Grace may just be the best friend Rosemary can have in a time where she feels so terribly alone.

A story not to be missed.

-Posted by Miss Jessikah

Music to your ears

Tired of listening to the same kids cd's over and over again? Why not stop by the Children's Room and check out our large selection of children's music? From classical to Disney, from Broadway to games/fingerplays and activity songs, and to the ever-popular Putumayo and his international music, we have everything your ears could want.

Check out some of the latest additions to our collection:

And coming next week:

Happy listening!

Posted by: Amy

Warm Up Winter @ The Library!

Happy New Year!!

Winter 2012 is here! The temperature is outside is dropping... but the children's programs at your Syosset Public Library are sizzling! Whether your child is looking to master his or her chess skills, lego building techniques, or let off some steam during martial arts and zumba, we have it all this season. And, of course, our storytimes are in full swing as well. You can view our full calendar of programs and register your child online when you click here.

How about a few good books to snuggle up and read together? Look no further! We've put together a compilation of fantastic booklists online for all ages to enjoy. Whether it's fantasy or sci-fi, humor or picture books, you can find (and request it) easily on our website.

So stop on in and see what's new for you in the new year! We look forward to sharing lots of fun (and stories) in the year ahead!

-posted by Nadine