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

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.

7:00pm - 8:30pm View Details

Weekly Mahjongg Meet-up

Join us for our weekly drop-in Mahjongg games. The room capacity allows for four tables with four players each or 16 people. The Library currently has two Mahjongg set in the room. Additional sets and card will need to be supplied by those interested in playing. 

7:00pm - 8:45pm View Details

Sandwiched In with Ron Brown - The Skyscraper - How NYC Conquered the Heavens

Join Ron Brown for his on-going series about New York City as he explores the world of skyscrapers.  New York City is a city of islands. As colonial New Amsterdam grew from a couple of thousand inhabitants to the present nearly 9 million souls, the city had no place to go but up. After absorbing The Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Queens, the city took to the heavens. With the invention of plate glass, steel beams, and electric elevators, there was no limit to the height of buildings. By the beginning of the 20th century, skyscrapers towered over the once dominant church spires to dominate the city’s skyline. The Flatiron Building and Woolworth buildings were soon overtaken by the Empire State and Chrysler buildings, and finally the World Trade Center. Inspired by the Empire City, every city in the world clamored for ever higher skyscrapers and today it is the 154-floor Burj Khalifa that rules the heavens.   

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.

12:00pm - 1:30pm View Details