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Special Holiday Hours

In observance of Presidents’ Day, on Monday, February 16, the Library will be open from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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.

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

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Adult Events

Feb16

Presidents' Day

12:30am - 1:00pm View Details

Feb16

Presidents' Day

5:00pm - 11:30pm View Details

Feb17

Art Lecture with Alice Iglehart - A Close Look: Henry Ossawa Tanner's "The Thankful Poor"

In celebration of Black History Month, join museum educator, Alice W. Iglehart for an in-depth exploration of The Thankful Poor, a painting by the first internationally known African American artist, Henry Ossawa Tanner. This program is part of a year-long series celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

12:00pm - 1:30pm View Details

Feb17

Adventures in Classic Readings Sponsored by the FOL's Ruth D. Bogen Memorial Fund

This reading group, facilitated by Dr. Laury Magnus, Professor of English, will feature great classic works -- ancient to contemporary -- as well as participatory reading out loud of selected passages.

This month's selection is Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare.

Measure for Measure is among the most passionately discussed of Shakespeare’s plays. In it, a duke temporarily removes himself from governing his city-state, deputizing a member of his administration, Angelo, to enforce the laws more rigorously. Angelo chooses as his first victim Claudio, condemning him to death because he impregnated Juliet before their marriage.

Claudio’s sister Isabella, who is entering a convent, pleads for her brother’s life. Angelo attempts to extort sex from her, but Isabella preserves her chastity. The duke, in disguise, eavesdrops as she tells her brother about Angelo’s behavior, then offers to ally himself with her against Angelo.

Modern responses to the play show how it can be transformed by its reception in present culture to evoke continuing fascination. To some, the duke (the government) seems meddlesome; to others, he is properly imposing moral standards. Angelo and Isabella’s encounter exemplifies sexual harassment. Others see a woman’s right to control her body in Isabella’s choice between her virginity and her brother’s life.

Copies of the book will be available at the Information Desk. All registrants will receive a complimentary copy of the book provided by the Friends of the Library’s Ruth D. Bogen Memorial Fund (while supplies last).

1:30pm - 3:30pm View Details

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Children's Events

Feb16

Presidents' Day

12:30am - 1:00pm View Details

Feb16

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

Feb16

Presidents' Day

5:00pm - 11:30pm View Details

Feb18

K-pop Dance Performance & Workshop

For children in grades K-6.

In order to participate, a waiver must be filled out at time of registration. Children will not be able to attend workshop without a signed waiver.

Join us for an exciting K-pop dance performance followed by a mini dance workshop.

Participants will learn a beginner-friendly K-pop choreography taught step-by-step!

Registration required. Registration begins on Monday, February 2.

Make sure to come in wearing comfy clothes and sneakers to dance in.

As there is limited space, this will be a drop off program. Grown ups must remain in the building during the program and collect their children.

2:00pm - 3:00pm View Details

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Teen Events

Feb16

Presidents' Day

12:30am - 1:00pm View Details

Feb16

Presidents' Day

5:00pm - 11:30pm View Details

Feb18

Decode The Song

A unique game where each player writers the chorus of their favorite song in proper English format, and their opponent must guess the theme song. This program will have you laughing and creating fun alternative song lyrics! Registration begins February 11.

3:45pm - 4:45pm View Details

Feb19

Wicked: For Good (PG, 137min.)

For all ages.

Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she'll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good.

Join us at the library for Wicked: For Good, the spellbinding second installment of Wicked!

No registration required. Rated PG, 137 minutes

4:30pm - 7:00pm View Details

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