Cow Neck in the Revolution

The area we now call Port Washington was occupied by the British for seven years during the Revolutionary War. Local families suffered immense hardship: they were forced to quarter enemy troops, had their children pressed into service, and even endured pirate attacks. Some Cow Neck Patriots bravely fought for American freedom while others assisted the revolutionary cause in secret – and some yet remained loyal to the Crown. These stories are explored in Cow Neck in the Revolution, presented in collaboration with the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society in celebration of 250 years of American independence. On display in the History Center Annex June through December 2026.

12:00am - 12:00am View Details

THE COWSILLS Are Back! 60s Legends Perform Live

The Port Washington Public Library is DELIGHTED to welcome back legendary musical artists The Cowsills for a return appearance  on our stage in the Lapham Auditorium! We are thrilled that this incredible trio have made our place their Long Island "residence". Bob, Susan and Paul Cowsill are back once again to delight our audience with their harmonies, stories, humor, and classic hit songs. 

With siblings Bill, Barry, and John, in tandem with mom Barbara, The Cowsills stood apart from other pop acts of the time because of their angelic harmonies and sun-kissed melodies. Over sixty years after the release of their first single, Bob, Paul and Susan Cowsill continue to carry on the touring and performing tradition of their musical family!

THIS PERFORMANCE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY!

PLEASE NOTE THAT PORT WASHINGTON RESIDENTS WILL HAVE PRIORITY REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT. NON-RESIDENTS WILL JOIN OUR 'WAITING LIST'. On November 6th, if seats remain, those on the waiting will be moved up, in order of requests received, into the 'Completed Registration' list. After that, registration will be open to all for any remaining seats.

Enjoy The Cowsills 2018 appearance at the Port Washington Library on YouTube HERE.

You can watch the show live on Zoom via this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89116730476

Password 671378

7:30pm - 9:30pm View Details

FOL University - Featuring Author Elyse Graham

FOL University, the Friends of the Library’s scholarly lecture series, will feature Stony Brook Professor Dr. Elyse Graham, author of Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II. Thrillingly paced and rigorously researched, Book and Dagger is the gripping true story of espionage about a group of academics who helped beat the Nazis―a tale that reveals the indelible power of the humanities to change the world. Dr. Graham will discuss how the war was fought on battlefields but possibly won in libraries. Dr. Graham will appear in conversation with John O'Connell, former president the PWPL Board of Trustees. 

Books will be available for purchase and signing.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

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.

2:30pm - 4:00pm View Details

Books for Dessert

Books for Dessert is a book club for adults over 21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who live, work or participate in a day program in or around Port Washington. Founded more than 20 years ago, Books for Dessert — the sessions begin with cookies and coffee — is made up of readers ranging in age from early 20s to their late 70s. 

Books for Dessert collaborates with groups such as AHRC, Community Mainstreaming Associates (CMA),  and The Nicholas Center.

If you’d like more information about our book club, please contact Kate Monsour at 516-883-4400, ext. 1302 or monsour@pwpl.org.

10:30am - 11:45am View Details