Welcome to the Syosset Public Library

Local History Center.

Downtown Syosset in the 1940s

The Syosset Public Library Local History Center is located in the lower level of the library. Our collection includes newspapers, books, maps and memorabilia, as well as many rare and unique photographs.

This webpage provides online access to our Local History collection. From here, you can browse through some of the photographs and documents contained in the collection, as well as access our Finding Aid, to help locate specific materials in the collection.

This is also the home page of the SPL Local History Club, where you can learn about upcoming programs and special events.

If you need help locating information about Syosset or the surrounding communities please contact Barney Levantino at 921-7161 ext 238.

Syosset Public Library Local History Collection 

     Use this link to access the contents of the Local History Collection.

Local History Collection Finding Aid

          Use this document to locate materials in our collection, including photographs, documents, pamphlets, etc. Please note that the Finding Aid is not yet complete, although it is frequently updated. We hope to have the bulk of our collection included in the Finding Aid by year end 2010.

          If you are unable to locate materials in the Finding Aid, please contact the library for assistance.

It Happened in Syosset -

               50 years ago

               25 years ago

               10 years ago

Greetings from Old Syosset    

      Digital reproductions of postcards from the Syosset Library Local History collection.

Memories of Syosset - 1950 to today

     This PowerPoint presentation was created for our June, 2010 program.

History of the Library

     The story of the Syosset Library, from it's humble start to today's vibrant community center.

Genealogy

     Follow this link for information about Syosset Library genealogy resources.

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