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PWPL SURVEY

Please take a look at the Library's new public survey about our current services and technology. This survey is intended to help the Library gather feedback and identify ways we can continue to improve. We appreciate your feedback!

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Latest Newsletter Issue Now Available

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

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UNEARTH A STORY – SUMMER READING 2026

Join us on Saturday, June 27 starting at 11:00am for our summer reading kickoff event with paleontologist Dr. Bolortsetseg Minjin! Be sure to stay tuned afterwards for a featured showing of both the We’re Back! A Dinosaur Story Film (1993, G, 73 min.) at 12:45pm, and then Jurassic Park (1993, PG-13, 127 min.) at 2:30pm to celebrate our theme this year! Mark your calendars Summer Reading Club! Kids registration opens on July 6, while registration for our adult and teen reading programs opens on June 22. Be sure to stop by any of our service desks to snag a sign-up prize (while supplies last). Please note our summer reading programs are only available to Port Washington residents. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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pwpl celebrates pride month

Join us at the Library as we celebrate Pride Month!

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PWPL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2026

Join us this summer for our 2026 Concert Series at the Sousa Bandshell in Sunset Park. All Concerts begin a 3:00pm and registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Community Spotlight with Andy Barrow, Author of “Peter in Progress”

Join Andy Barrow Malone, who is a New York-Based writer who grew up in Port Washington, graduating from Schreiber in '04, as he discusses his debut novel, Peter in Progress. Described by Kirkus Reviews as a "lively coming-of-age story for adults" that draws inspiration from Andy's own experiences losing weight as a teenager and reckoning with his sexuality in his thirties. Books will be available for purchase and signing. This event is part of the Library's Celebration of Pride Month. Sponsored by the FOL.

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America 250th Anniversary

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the USA with the Port Washington Public Library as we not only recognize this important semi quincentennial founding of the United States of America, but also explore topics of freedom and democracy that are part of our shared American history. Throughout this year, the Library has organized a wide variety of programs and activities to commemorate the celebration as well as recommended reading and watch lists that have also been added to our America 250 webpage. A new a new local history exhibit, Cow Neck in the Revolution, is also on display in the History Center Annex from June through December 2026.

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Adult Events

Jun20

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

Jun26

Sandwiched In with Ron Brown - The Archaeology of New York City

Join Dr. Ron Brown as he explores the archaeology of New York City. Deep under the skyscrapers of New York City is another lost world. Traces of the dinosaurs that roamed the city some 252 million years ago can still be found. Some 2.6 million years ago glaciers from the North Pole carved the area into Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and The Bronx. Then came the Native Americans whose paths, villages and pottery are still found in many areas. The remains of colonial Dutch and English houses, privies and churches can still be seen when the city dug the subway system. Seneca Village in Central Park and the African Burial Ground have recently been unearthed by archaeologists revealing how immigrants and African Americans lived in the growing city. Today, as foundations for new skyscrapers are being dug, further discoveries are adding new chapters to the history of the city.

This program is scheduled as part of the Summer Reading Theme of "Unearth a Story."

12:00pm - 1:30pm View Details

Jun26

Weekly Scrabble Meetup

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

1:00pm - 5:00pm View Details

Jun26

Cricut All Abilities: Pet Bandanas

Learn how to design and press pet bandanas for your loved furry friends.

All abilities are welcome, but we do ask that participants under the age of 11 be accompanied by an adult. All supplies will be provided.

Registration opens on June 12th. Priority will be given to Port Washington card holders.

3:00pm - 4:00pm View Details

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Children's Events

Jun20

Cow Neck in the Revolution

12:00am - 12:00am View Details

Jun26

Park Story Time

For children ages birth to five with an adult

Join your favorite librarians for stories, songs, and fingerplays across the street from the Library at Blumenfeld Park. No registration required.

In case of inclement weather, the Story Time will take place in the Lapham Room.

9:30am - 10:00am View Details

Jun27

Meet a Paleontologist

For children in grades 1-6 with 1 adult.

Come and meet Port's own Paleontologist, Dr. Bolortsetseg Minjin, a Resident Research Associate at the American Museum of Natural History!

Find out what it's like to work as a paleontologist and see some real fossils up close!

Registration required, registration begins on June 8th.

11:00am - 12:00pm View Details

Jun27

Family Movie: We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story

As part of our Summer Reading Kick-off, join us for a screening of We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993, G, 72 min.).

For every kid who ever wanted to meet a real dinosaur, Steven Spielberg presents We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story – the animated tale of four prehistoric pals in the most awesome adventure since the dawn of time! Join Rex, Woog, Elsa and Dweeb as they time-travel to New York City to meet their biggest fans – modern-day kids – and make all of their wildest dreams come true.

12:45pm - 2:00pm View Details

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Teen Events

Jun20

Cow Neck in the Revolution

12:00am - 12:00am View Details

Jun26

Cricut All Abilities: Pet Bandanas

Learn how to design and press pet bandanas for your loved furry friends.

All abilities are welcome, but we do ask that participants under the age of 11 be accompanied by an adult. All supplies will be provided.

Registration opens on June 12th. Priority will be given to Port Washington card holders.

3:00pm - 4:00pm View Details

Jun27

Family Movie: We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story

As part of our Summer Reading Kick-off, join us for a screening of We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993, G, 72 min.).

12:45pm - 2:00pm View Details

Jun27

Movie: Jurassic Park (1993)

As part of our Summer Reading Kick-off, join us for a screening of Jurassic Park (1993, PG-13, 127 min.).

A wealthy entrepreneur invites a top paleontologist, a paleobotanist, a mathematician/theorist, and his two eager grandchildren to visit his secret island theme park featuring living dinosaurs created from prehistoric DNA.

2:30pm - 4:45pm View Details

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