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11am-9pm Wed
9am-5pm Sat
1pm-5pm Sun
library@pwpl.org

(516) 883-4400

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Nonfiction Book Club

Join fellow readers at the library for an engaging discussion of 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History and How It Shattered A Nation by Andrew Ross Sorkin on Thursday March 12th at 1p.m.

*Note: We will read Part I in March and Part II in April*

In 1929, the world watched in shock as the unstoppable Wall Street bull market went into a freefall, wiping out fortunes and igniting a depression that would reshape a generation. But behind the flashing ticker tapes and panicked traders, another drama unfolded—one of visionaries and fraudsters, titans and dreamers, euphoria and ruin. With unparalleled access to historical records and newly uncovered documents, bestselling author Andrew Ross Sorkin takes readers inside the chaos of the crash, behind the scenes of a raging battle between Wall Street and Washington and the larger-than-life characters whose ambition and naïveté in an endless boom led to disaster. The dizzying highs and brutal lows of this era eerily mirror today’s world—where markets soar, political tensions mount, and the fight over financial influence plays out once again.
This is not just a story about money. 1929 is a tale of power, psychology, and the seductive illusion that this time is different. It’s about disregarded alarm bells, financiers who fell from grace, and skeptics who saw the crash coming—only to be dismissed until it was too late. More than just a history, 1929 is a crucial blueprint for understanding the cycles of speculation, the forces that drive financial upheaval, and the warning signs we ignore at our peril.

Copies of the book are available on Libby and may also be picked up at the Information Desk.

1:00pm - 2:30pm View Details

Art Lecture with Thomas Germano - Caravaggio and his "Boy with a Basket of Fruit"

The Morgan Library exhibition (January 16-April 19, 2026) features an extraordinary loan from the Galleria Borghese in Rome of the painting Boy with a Basket of Fruit, an important early work by Caravaggio (1571–1610). 

Trained in his native Lombardy, Caravaggio brought to Rome a tradition of naturalism that can be traced through Venetian Renaissance painting and back to Leonardo da Vinci’s work in Milan. Caravaggio contributed a uniquely realistic approach to painting that turned away from mannerist painting’s artificiality. 

Far from the idealized figures typically depicted in Roman mannerist painting at the time, Caravaggio transformed painting by presenting a noted stark directness along with details in the overripe fruit the boy holds. Caravaggio’s Bolognese contemporary, Annibale Carracci also created realist genre subjects derived from similar precedents, yet Caravaggio proved to have the greatest lasting impact on Roman and European Baroque art. Gianlorenzo Bernini’s portrait drawing of Scipione Borghese, the early owner of the Boy with a Basket of Fruit painting and the collector largely responsible for the Galleria Borghese is among the works displayed at the Morgan putting into context the important breakthrough Caravaggio’s art had in late 16th century at the dawn of the Baroque era.  

Professor Thomas Germano will present a visual lecture about Caravaggio and his “Boy with a Basket of Fruit.” 

2:00pm - 3:30pm View Details

3D Printing with Tinkercad

Using the Tinkercad website's step-by-step tutorials, model a 3D print from start to finish!

3:30pm - 4:30pm View Details

Beyond the Bin: The Journey and Impact of Your Waste

Where does trash go once it’s taken from the curb? Join TTPW and Monique Fitzgerald, cofounder of the Brookhaven Landfill Action and Remediation Group (BLARG) for an informative evening about where our waste goes. We’ll explore the life cycle of plastic, focusing on the Brookhaven landfill, where a large portion of LI’s waste is kept. Learn how these wastelands affect the health of all. This discussion is led by passionate youth activists, educating the community, pushing towards a sustainable future.

Sponsored by Transition Town Port Washington.

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.

7:00pm - 8:30pm View Details

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

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

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

Creative Readers

For children in 3rd to 5th 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. 

 

11:15am - 12:15pm View Details

Beyond the Bin: The Journey and Impact of Your Waste

Where does trash go once it’s taken from the curb? Join TTPW and Monique Fitzgerald, cofounder of the Brookhaven Landfill Action and Remediation Group (BLARG) for an informative evening about where our waste goes. We’ll explore the life cycle of plastic, focusing on the Brookhaven landfill, where a large portion of LI’s waste is kept. Learn how these wastelands affect the health of all. This discussion is led by passionate youth activists, educating the community, pushing towards a sustainable future.

Sponsored by Transition Town Port Washington.

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.

7:00pm - 8:30pm View Details

Cricut Craft: Lucky Charms

In honor of St.Patricks Day, make and decorate "lucky" keychains for your backpack and bag. 

Please take some time to install the Cricut Design Space software before the program, https://design.cricut.com/#/. This class is for teens 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.

4:30pm - 6:00pm View Details

Friday Fun Day Teen Activity: Make Your Own Nail Polish

Take some time to relax, learn a new skill, laugh, and enjoy the afternoon with your friends. This activity will show you how to create your own nail polish to take home. Registration begins March 6.

3:45pm - 4:45pm View Details

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course

The Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course will be offered on Saturday, March 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Seating is limited and registration is required and begins on Monday, March 2 at 9:00 a.m. Priority will be given to Port Washington card holders.  If you are a Port Washington card holder, please click "Register" below and enter your library card number below.

If you are not a Port Washington card holder, you will initially be placed on a Waiting List pending available space. Any available spaces will be filled from the Wait List 72 hours prior to the start of the class.  Any cancellations are filled using the Wait List. Walk-ins are not permitted.

Payment of $33 via cash, check, money order, (payable to "Empire Safety Council"), or credit card will be collected by the instructor during class. There will be a 30 minute lunch break.  

9:30am - 3:30pm View Details

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Kanopy

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OverDrive Magazines

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New York Times

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LinkedIn Learning

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Mango Languages

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Pronunciator

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CreativeBug

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Craftsy

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Mometrix Test Prep

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HelpNow

HelpNow

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CollegeNow

CollegeNow

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JobNow

JobNow

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Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports

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Reference Solutions

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