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

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Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio

Join us at the Library on Sunday, February 22 from 3:00pm - 4:30pm for Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio as they present: "The Best of Broadway and Jazz Standards". This performance will feature a great mix of the best of Broadway songs, iconic jazz standards and songs from the Great American Songbook. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Community Spotlight: Craig Thomas in Conversation with Wayne Wink

Join us at the Library on March 1 at 3:00pm for a discussion with Port Washington’s own Craig Thomas, co-creator of the Emmy-winning comedy series How I Met Your Mother, and published first novel That’s Not How It Happened, in conversation with local official Wayne Wink. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Sponsored by the FOL.

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AARP Tax Help

AARP Tax Help volunteers are available at the Library every Tuesday to help with preparing simple individual tax returns. You do not have to be an AARP member to sign up. Appointments will be on Tuesdays from 10am to 3 pm from February 3 through April 7, 2026. Due to overwhelming demand, only Port Washington Residents can make an appointment, starting on January 20. Please visit the Reference Desk in the South Wing or call the Library at (516) 883-4400, ext. 1400 to register.

Click here for more information about our tax resources.
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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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.

Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Events

Adult Events

Feb20

Celebrating Legendary DJ Pete Fornatale with Tony Traguardo (Multimedia)

Tony Traguardo celebrates legendary DJ Pete Fornatale with rare audio and video spanning his career. Enjoy clips from Pete’s early radio shows, TV appearances, interviews, plus performances and moments with artists like Peter Frampton, Richard Thompson, and David Crosby. This is a repeat performance of the 'Sandwiched In' program of January 23, 2026. This event coincides with our current exhibit in the History Center Annex.

7:00pm - 9:00pm View Details

Feb21

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course

The Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course will be offered on Saturday, February 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Seating is limited and registration is required and begins on Monday, February 2 at 9:00 a.m. Priority will be given to Port Washington card holders. If you are a Port Washington card holder, please click "Register" below and enter your library card number below.

If you are not a Port Washington card holder, you will initially be placed on a Waiting List pending available space. Any available spaces will be filled from the Wait List 72 hours prior to the start of the class. Any cancellations are filled using the Wait List. Walk-ins are not permitted.

Payment of $33 via cash, check, money order, (payable to "Empire Safety Council"), or credit card will be collected by the instructor during class. There will be a 30 minute lunch break.

9:30am - 3:30pm View Details

Feb21

Gallery Artist Reception and Talk with Laura James

Reception and talk with Adler Gallery artist Laura James.

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.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

2:00pm - 4:00pm View Details

Feb22

Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio

Join Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio as they present: "The Best of Broadway and Jazz Standards" which features a great mix of the best of Broadway songs, iconic jazz standards and songs from the Great American Songbook. For the past decade Rhonda Kay has performed for Long Island and New York City audiences and delighted them with her vocal talents. She will be joining forces with the Backstage Trio, some of New York’s most talented and experienced musicians.

Children's Events

Feb22

For Kids, By Kids: MathBeats

For Grades 4 & 5

Do you have a 4th or 5th grader who loves math and music? MathBeats is a free enrichment program exploring their many connections in a fun and interactive way! Led by a Schreiber High School student. Limited spots.

2:00pm - 3:00pm View Details

Feb23

Little Hands, Big Discoveries

6 months- 17 months with caregiver

Come join us for gentle sensory adventures for tiny hands and curious little minds! Separate registration required for each session. Registration begins February 9.

10:30am - 11:15am View Details

Feb23

Tiny Bookworms

Ages 3-5 years old

A playful story time for preschoolers featuring weekly themes, gentle movement, and stories. Please note this is a separation program. Entry is first-come, first-served.

2:30pm - 3:00pm View Details

Feb23

ESOL Homework Help Program 2026

Is your child struggling with their Elementary or Middle school homework? The Port Washington Public Library ESOL department provides a Homework Help Program in which your child will be tutored by an academic achieving high school volunteer. Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays in the Hagedorn Meeting Room from 4:30-6:00 p.m. We look forward to helping you out! Registration is required. For more information, please feel free to contact Haydee Buitron via email: buitronh@pwpl.org

4:30pm - 6:00pm View Details

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Teen Events

Feb21

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course

Payment of $33 via cash, check, money order, (payable to "Empire Safety Council"), or credit card will be collected by the instructor during class. There will be a 30 minute lunch break.

9:30am - 3:30pm View Details

Feb24

Comic Book Action Logo Workshop

This workshop is crafted around the exciting concept of art design through Comic Book Action Images (Pow, Zoom, Ka-Pow, Crash, and more!). It's a hands-on experience where you'll get to create your own personalized logos and phrases. Registration will begin on February 10 for teens in grades 7-12.

7:00pm - 8:45pm View Details

Feb25

Teen Improv

Join us for improv afternoon where you will have a blast honing your acting skills. Attendees may participate in the activities or sit in the audience and enjoy the show. Registration begins February 18.

3:45pm - 4:45pm View Details

Feb25

Raised Bed Gardening Workshop

Looking to start your own vegetable garden in 2026 or improve your current method of growing produce? Plant A Row for the Hungry Board Member and longtime gardener Bruce Frey will demonstrate how to build a raised garden bed on your own. He will also provide details on the types of soil components to use as well as the best way to irrigate your raised bed to enable you to bring out the best from your gardening efforts. No registration is required.

The demonstration and information session are being offered in conjunction with the Plant A Row for the Hungry exhibit on display in February in the Community Gallery.

Sponsored by Plant A Row for the Hungry Port Washington

7:30pm - 8:30pm View Details

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