Port Washington Public Library

Budget Vote and Trustee Election

Please join us at the Library on Tuesday, April 14 from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. for our 2026 Budget Vote and Trustee Election. For more information, please visit https://pwpl.org/board-of-trustees/.

America 250th Anniversary

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the USA with special historical programs, books, films, exhibit and more presented by the Port Washington Public Library. PWPL will be honoring and remembering the many years of America’s history since its birth on Independence Day. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio

Join Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio as they present: "The Best of Broadway and Jazz Standards" which features a great mix of the best of Broadway songs, iconic jazz standards and songs from the Great American Songbook. For the past decade Rhonda Kay has performed for Long Island and New York City audiences and delighted them with her vocal talents. She will be joining forces with the Backstage Trio, some of New York’s most talented and experienced musicians. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Please note: This show was rescheduled from Sunday, February 22, 2026.

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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 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.
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).

Upcoming Events

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Adult Events

Apr8

ESOL Afternoon Classes

ESOL afternoon classes on Wednesday for Joni Jones and Pamela Veraat

3:00pm - 9:00pm View Details

Apr8

Needlecraft BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) Night

Bring your embroidery, crochet, quilting, or sewing project to this weekly gathering. Share ideas with fellow crafters, and get inspired from our collection of pattern and instruction books, generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

6:15pm - 8:30pm View Details

Apr8

Discussion Group (Ages 60+) Topic - April: What Makes Your Heart Bloom?

Join us for an informal discussion that aims to build community with intelligent discussion, laughter, and social interaction. This month's topic - April: What Makes Your Heart Bloom?

The group will be led by Lilyan Strassman, LCSW-R, Psychotherapist, and Life Coach. Ms. Strassman holds Faculty Status at the Academy for Guided Imagery and she has taught Psychology, Sociology, Social Science and Social Work.

7:00pm - 8:30pm View Details

Apr9

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 April 9th at 1p.m.

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

From the bestselling author of Too Big to Fail, “the definitive history of the 2008 banking crisis", comes a riveting narrative of the most infamous stock market crash in history—one with ripple effects that still shape our society today.

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

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Children's Events

Apr9

Zootopia 2 (PG, 110min)

All ages.

Zootopia 2:

Rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De'Snake arrives in Zootropolis and turns the animal metropolis upside down.

Rated PG, 110 minutes.

No Registration Required.

2:30pm - 4:30pm View Details

Apr10

Drama with Your Mama

Ages 2 years to 5 years

Join Drama with your Mama for live music, storytelling, and imaginative play, helping your child build confidence through acting, music, and dance. Register March 23.

9:30am - 10:15am View Details

Apr13

A Time For Kids- Baby Start

Ages 3 months to 17 months

Join Ms. Karen as we introduce our littlest learners to the wonderful world of library programs. Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor development and circle time. Focus is on early literacy, early language development and socialization. Registration required.

10:00am - 10:30am View Details

Apr13

A Time For Kids

Ages 18 months to 5 years

Ms. Karen presents educational activities, movement, music and a craft. Registration required.

Please note: each date is a separate registration.

10:45am - 11:30am View Details

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Teen Events

Apr13

Teen Gaming

Drop in after school to battle your friends at Super Smash Brothers or take a drive with Mario Kart. No registration needed.

3:30pm - 7:00pm View Details

Apr22

Raised Bed Gardening Workshop

Looking to start your own vegetable garden in 2026 or improve your current method of growing produce? Plant A Row for the Hungry Board Member and longtime gardener Bruce Frey will demonstrate how to build a raised garden bed on your own. He will also provide details on the types of soil components to use as well as the best way to irrigate your raised bed to enable you to bring out the best from your gardening efforts. No registration is required.

Sponsored by Plant A Row for the Hungry Port Washington

7:30pm - 8:30pm View Details

Apr23

Teen Pom Pom Sushi Workshop

Learn how to create non-edible sushi with yarn and pom-pom makers. Each project will also come with a set of chopsticks that you can decorate as well. Registration begins April 9.

7:00pm - 9:00pm View Details

Apr25

Earth Day Celebration 2026

PWPL invites you to our 11th 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. Visit with some live insects and birds of prey. 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.

12:00pm - 4:00pm View Details

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