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Winter Book Bingo

Get ready for Library-Wide Winter Book Bingo! Starting February 2, readers of all ages— kids, teens, and adults—can join the fun by registering online or at any Library service desk. Race to be one of the first ten in your age group to score a bingo (5 in a row: across, down, or diagonally) and win an exciting prize! Remember, you can check off up to two boxes per book. Be sure to return your completed bingo cards to the Library by March 20. Open to PWPL patrons only. Let the reading adventure begin! Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

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Lunar New Year Celebration

Join us as we welcome the Year of the Horse with a vibrant celebration of Lunar New Year 2026 on Saturday, February 7! From 1:00pm - 3:00pm patrons can enjoy fun lunar new year crafts for the whole family as well as view our cultural display collection in the Reading Room. From 3:00pm-4:00pm there will be performances in the Lapham Room featuring traditional lunar new year music and dances. Lunar New Year is a time to honor family, friendship, and new beginnings. Come experience the beauty of this centuries-old tradition and share in the joy of community togetherness. All are welcome! Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable celebration of culture and renewal! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Pwpl New Strategic Plan 2025-2028

The Port Washington Public Library remains committed to fostering a welcoming and dynamic environment where patrons can engage in lifelong learning, explore diverse ideas, and connect. We are proud to offer a three year strategic plan to expand and improve resources, services, and programs that reflect the richness of our world and the evolving needs of our community.

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NEW YORK TIMES ALL ACCESS WITH PWPL LIBRARY CARD

PWPL cardholders now have ALL access to everything The New York Times has to offer, including News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, The Athletic, Podcasts, and Newsletters with a 24-hour access code!

Here’s how to get started: Click here or visit: https://auth.nassaulibrary.org/nytimes to redeem a 24-hour access code. Login with your PWPL Library card number & click redeem. Either create a free account or log in with your existing NYT account information. Once your 24-hour access code expires, simply repeat the process again. If you have questions or need assistance, please email reference@pwpl.org.
Latest Newsletter Issue Now Available

The January/February issue of Happenings is out! Discover what's happening at the Library.

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Pete Fornatale: Rock Radio Revolutionary

Pete Fornatale (1945-2012) was a longtime Port Washington resident and FM radio pioneer known for his eclectic music taste, insightful interviews with artists, and outspoken but measured commentary on the zeitgeist of the day. Over his nearly 50-year career as a DJ at New York stations WFUV, WNEW, and K-Rock, he inspired countless artists, industry players, and radio listeners. An exhibit of photographs, artifacts, and memorabilia celebrating Pete’s life, work, and far-reaching influence is now on display in the History Center Annex.
Laura James – Art Exhibit

On view in The Adler Gallery from January 5 - March 2. Reception and Talk: Saturday, February 21 at 2:00 p.m.

Laura James, a Bronx-based painter of Antiguan heritage, reimagines sacred and everyday narratives through a distinctly Black lens, drawing on more than three decades of self taught practice that blends contemporary storytelling, African diasporic traditions, and Ethiopian Christian iconography. This exhibit brings together a selection of both new and earlier works, including paintings from her three celebrated children’s books—Anna Carries Water, Boonoonoonous Hair, and My Mother Was a Nanny— alongside additional pieces that highlight her vibrant, narrative-rich vision centered on Black women, families, and communities.

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Upcoming Events

Adult Events

Feb5

Tech Walk-in

Feel free to come in and learn how to organize login information on any device. You are welcome to bring more than one!

3:30pm - 4:30pm View Details

Feb5

Books for Dessert

7:00pm - 8:30pm View Details

Feb6

Sandwiched In with Ron Brown - Billie Holiday - A Life of Glory and Tragedy

The Great Migration brought some 6 million African American to the north. Among them was Leonora Fagan who gained fame as Billie Holiday. Harlem at the turn of the 20^th century was the African American Mecca for artists, musicians, singers, poets, gangsters, and politicians. Gifted with a unique voice and personality, Billie got deeply involved in all of these separate worlds. From the greatest Jazz clubs of the Harlem Renaissance to stints in New York's most notorious prisons, from weeks in drug induced heaven to performances with the Jazz greats like Count Basie, from a succession of husbands and lovers to Carnegie Hall, Billie left no audience unmoved.

This program is part of the Library's celebration of Black History Month.

(Sponsored by the Friends of the Library)

12:00pm - 1:30pm View Details

Feb6

Weekly Scrabble Meetup

Drop in and play a game of Scrabble. No registration required.

1:00pm - 5:00pm View Details

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Children's Events

Feb5

Crazy 8s Math Club

For grades K-2

Join us for 4 weeks of Crazy 8s – a math club like no other! Get ready to build, run, jump, make music, and even make a mess. This unique club combines math with fun, creativity, and a touch of mischief. Register January 5.

4:00pm - 5:00pm View Details

Feb6

Ready, Set, Story Time

For children ages birth to five with an adult.

Join your favorite librarians for stories, songs, and fingerplays. No registration required.

9:30am - 10:00am View Details

Feb6

Coding for Kids

Grades 3-6

Ignite the love of coding by learning to create animations and computer games using Scratch, MIT’s beginner-friendly programming language. Taught by Port Washington AP Computer Science students for kids with no prior programming experience. Register December 29.

For information about Young Coders of Port Washington, visit youngcoderspw.com.

4:30pm - 5:30pm View Details

Feb6

Family Baking: Pop Tarts

Grades 1-6 with an adult

Families will learn how to make these delicious jam-filled pastries. Take your creations home to bake! Perfect for a sweet, hands-on family activity! Register January 19.

ONE REGISTRATION PER FAMILY. Please bring a rolling pin and cutting board!

6:30pm - 7:30pm View Details

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Teen Events

Feb5

Intro to Computer Science with Python Series-This Series is Full

-This Series if Full--Discover coding through Python—a beginner-friendly, professional programming language used for data science, AI, web development, and more. Students learn the fundamentals through short, focused lessons and lots of hands-on practice. By the end, students will understand core programming ideas and approach problems with a clearer, more logical mindset. No coding experience required. Please remember to bring your own laptop or Chromebook. This series is specifically for grades 6-8. Registration begins December 26. Space is limited.

4:30pm - 6:00pm View Details

Feb8

Music Advisory Council Presents - Gathering Time

Join us for a Special Salute to Jean Ritchie - Mad About Trad Music.

Famed Port Washington Folkie Jean Ritchie grew up singing old songs that seemed to have been around forever and made a life's mission of preserving the songs of her youth in Kentucky and traditional songs from around the country. In this special show saluting her, Long Island folk-rock harmony trio Gathering Time will borrow a page from Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and other great groups of the '60s and '70s, taking old-time songs and giving them the folk-rock treatment with their spectacular, signature 3-part harmonies.

Sponsored by the Library's Music Advisory Council

3:00pm - 4:30pm View Details

Feb10

Winter Wildlife on the Port Washington Peninsula

Join us for a visual presentation about the diverse wildlife found in the Port Washington peninsula during the winter months. Naturalist Stéphane Perreault will discuss the behavior of wintering mammals, including bats, show what duck species are present at well-known local sites, and discuss the reasons for the presence of land birds here in winter. He will also explore the insects that are active on our warmest winter nights through remarkable adaptations.

Stéphane Perreault is the Naturalist at the Greentree Foundation, a Manhasset-based non-profit organization with a mission of peace, sustainability, and philanthropy.

Sponsored by the Port Washington Watershed Biodiversity Coalition.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a 'hybrid' event that can be attended either "In-Person" or "Online" on the Zoom platform. You can choose which option you wish to register for below in the "Attend In-Person" OR "Attend Online" choices below.

7:00pm - 8:30pm View Details

Feb11

No Sew Pillow Making VALENTINES DAY EDITION

Create your own pillow with no sewing skills, and no hassle. Create a heart Valentine pillow for yourself or a loved one. All supplies will be provided by the library. Registration begins February 4.

3:45pm - 3:45pm View Details

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