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“Once Upon A Melody” Concert by the Band of Long Island

Join the Band of Long Island for an exciting, fun-filled, one-hour concert that features recognizable and memorable tunes such as Peter and the Wolf! Children may bring along their parents and grandparents to enjoy this special event! Sponsored by the FOL.

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BUY TICKETS NOW FOR THE FOL’S 57TH ANNUAL BOOK AND AUTHOR LUNCHEON

Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Garden City Hotel, 11am - 2pm

Featuring: Emma Straub, bestselling author of This Time Tomorrow and All Adults Here. She will discuss her new novel American Fantasy (coming April 7), one of the NY Times' most anticipated releases of 2026, in conversation with acclaimed novelist Meg Wolitzer, author of The Female Persuasion and The Wife. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased online at pwpl.org/fol or pick up a reservation brochure in the Library.
Earth Day Celebration 2026

PWPL invites you to our sixth annual Earth Day celebration! Bach to Rock bands will kick things off with live music from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Representatives from the Town of North Hempstead, along with many Port Washington environmental organizations, will be on site from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., sharing information about their latest sustainability initiatives. Bring your kids to the children’s table to create a fun, eco-friendly craft. The Library will also be offering environmentally conscious giveaways, including native plants. Most of all, enjoy the music and discover meaningful ways you can make a difference in building a healthy, sustainable community. The Earth Day celebration is funded by the PWPL Friends of the Library.

For more information on our Earth Day events, visit pwpl.org/earthday.
Women’s History Month at PWPL

In commemoration of Women’s History Month during the month of March, the Port Washington Public Library is proud to offer several programs that explore the many contributions women have made to our history.

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Latest Newsletter Issue Now Available

The March/April 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.
Victoria Selbach – “We Are”

On view in The Adler Gallery from March 4 - April 30.

This exhibition features Victoria Selbach’s vibrant We Are paintings—large-scale silhouettes formed from natural imagery that celebrate our shared humanity and connection to nature. The series encourages us to look beyond differences, unite in protecting one another and the planet, and inspire the next generation of caretakers. A former Port Washington resident now based in rural Connecticut, Selbach is known for her empowering, lifesize depictions of contemporary women. Her work explores personal identity, generational feminine legacy, and collective responsibility. She has exhibited internationally, including at the Heckscher Museum of Art, the Butler Institute of American Art, the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Museu Europeu d'Art Modern (MEAM).

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Mar26

Poetry Readers Circle Sponsored by the FOL's Ruth D. Bogen Fund

Join fellow readers for a new poetry discussion led by Nassau County Poet Laureate Paula Curci.

Paula Curci is the Nassau County Poet Laureate emeritus. As both the producer of Calliope’s Corner and What’s The Buzz, on Radio Hofstra University, and as a Poet Correspondent for The Scene.Life, Paula meets and interviews poets about their work. She is the co-founder the Shore Poets and co-editor of the micro- memoir anthology Poetry: “It’s a ‘Shore’ Thing! In an Unsure World. Through her Acoustic Poets Network Visitation Project, she facilitates introspective poetry workshops, open mics, and performs her poetry.

The group will read selections from The Best Poems of the English Language. For March, the group will continue in the book with Elinor Wylie (pages 867-869) and Edward Fitzgerald pages (639 to 654).

Copies of the selected text are available at the Information Desk. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library’s Ruth D. Bogen Memorial Fund.

1:30pm - 3:00pm View Details

Mar26

'Crossfire' - Film Screening and Discussion with Foster Hirsch

Join us for a special screening and discussion of Crossfire, a 1947 American crime film directed by Edward Dmytryk and starring Robert Young, Robert Mitchum and Robert Ryan. It is based on the 1945 novel The Brick Foxhole and the plot concerns a murder investigation among a group of demobilized military personnel, where antisemitism is a motivating factor. The film proved a critical and commercial success and was nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor for Ryan. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Foster Hirsch, a professor of film at Brooklyn College and is the author of sixteen books on film and theater.

Co-sponsored by the Gold Coast Arts Center.

2:00pm - 5:00pm View Details

Mar26

Intermediate Gmail Cont'd

A continuation of the Intermediate Gmail program in January. Features such as "Undo Send", setting up automated scheduled emails and coming up with templates.

3:30pm - 4:30pm View Details

Mar26

Books for Dessert

7:00pm - 8:30pm View Details

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Children's Events

Mar27

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

Mar27

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 February 9.

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

4:30pm - 5:30pm View Details

Mar28

Creative Readers

For children in Kindergarten to 2nd grade.

Creative Readers is an arts and literacy inclusion program where children use theater, art, movement, and music to bring books to life. Facilitated by Program Director Elise May. Professional behavior support will be at all sessions. For program information and high school volunteer opportunities please email creativereaders@optimum.net or visit the Creative Readers page at pwpl.org/children/childrens-programs/cr/. Limited capacity. Application to register required.

10:00am - 11:00am View Details

Mar28

Creative Readers

For children in 3rd to 5th grade.

11:15am - 12:15pm View Details

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Teen Events

Mar28

Puzzle and Board Game Swap

Everyone is invited to the Board Game and Puzzle Swap! People of all ages and skill levels, as well as all kinds of games and puzzles, are welcome.

Bring and donate gently-used board games and puzzles for others to enjoy.

Come choose some new-to-you games and puzzles to bring home.

Donation is not required to attend!

Bring Clean, Complete Puzzles or Board Games in their original box to the PWPL Circulation Desk Thursday and Friday, March 26-27, 2026.
Come back on Saturday 1-3pm to gather some new-to-you puzzles or board games.

Donation notes: items include board or tabletop games, tabletop role playing game books and materials, jigsaw puzzles, and puzzle related items like mats and glue. Please be sure donated items are complete with all necessary pieces. Early donations may be made starting Thursday March 26th at the circulation desk.

1:00pm - 3:00pm View Details

Mar28

Concert: "Once Upon a Melody"

All Ages

Join the Band of Long Island for an exciting, fun-filled, one-hour concert that highlights the connection between music and reading. Children may bring along their parents and grandparents to enjoy this special event!

Easter Sunday - Library is Closed

12:00am - 12:00am View Details

Apr7

Cricut Craft: Cherry Blossom Cups

Create a decorated glass cup that embodies the fleeting beauty of the cherry blossom tree.

Please take some time to install the Cricut Design Space software before the program, https://design.cricut.com/#/. This class is for teens and adults only. All supplies will be provided. Registration opens on March 3rd. Priority will be given to Port Washington card holders.

Please note: Chromebooks are not compatible with the Cricut Design Space software, so will not work for this program. Laptops (both Mac and PC) and iPads work well.

6:30pm - 8:00pm View Details

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