Port Washington Public Library

PWPL Technology and Services 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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PORT WASHINGTON IN 360 – Where history surrounds you

Take a virtual journey to dozens of spots around Port Washington, one 360-degree view at a time. Discover unique perspectives and locations from across town — some surprisingly new, others now vanished — and hear the stories and history behind each location. Chris Bain, the President of the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society will be our guide on this visual presentation.

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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

Mark your calendars for PWPL's 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 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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America’s 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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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.

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Jul6

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

Jul8

Open Research Hours at The History Center

Open Research Hours at The History Center. Entrance to the Research Room is through the History Center Annex in the South Wing.

Outside of these hours, the History Center’s Research Room is accessible by appointment: please email localhistory@pwpl.org to make arrangements. Click here to view our Collection Guide.

2:00pm - 4:00pm View Details

Jul8

Film - "Hamilton" - (2020 - 160 mins)

Join us as we celebrate 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation with a special film screening of Hamilton (2020 - 160 mins), the smash-hit Broadway musical, brought to the big screen with the original cast members! If you have not seen the musical or want to see it again here's your chance to learn about founding father Alexander Hamilton and how he "went from a forgotten spot in the Caribbean, impoverished, in squalor, and grows up to be a hero and a scholar."

Please note this film is rated PG-13.

We will also be screening a sing-along version of the film on Friday, July 17 at 6:00 p.m.

America 250 event

6:00pm - 8:45pm View Details

Jul8

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

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Children's Events

Jul6

Cow Neck in the Revolution

12:00am - 12:00am View Details

Jul8

Story Time with Miss Lesley

Ages 2 1/2 to 5 years with an adult

Enjoy great stories, songs, and fingerplays, while your child develops essential early literacy skills. Registration begins June 22.

1:30pm - 2:00pm View Details

Jul9

Tummy Time Meet Up

For pre-crawlers

Join other parents and caregivers for a group tummy time and play session! Please bring a blanket for your child. For pre-crawlers; no walkers, please. Limited spots - Entry is first-come, first-served.

9:30am - 10:30am View Details

Jul9

Story Time STEAM: Dinosaurs

Entering Grades K-2

Explore the world of dinosaurs! Enjoy fun dino stories, discover cool facts, and create your own hands-on STEAM craft. Register June 22.

3:00pm - 3:45pm View Details

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Teen Events

Jul6

Cow Neck in the Revolution

12:00am - 12:00am View Details

Jul8

Film - "Hamilton" - (2020 - 160 mins)

Please note this film is rated PG-13.

We will also be screening a sing-along version of the film on Friday, July 17 at 6:00 p.m.

America 250 event

6:00pm - 8:45pm View Details

Jul9

Jurassic Park Escape Room

Outsmart loose dinosaurs and failing park systems before the island’s chaos traps you for good! Space is limited. Registration begins on Thursday, June 25th, at 9 a.m.

6:00pm - 6:30pm View Details

Jul9

Jurassic Park Escape Room

Outsmart loose dinosaurs and failing park systems before the island’s chaos traps you for good! Space is limited. There will be four different time slots to choose from, each session takes thirty minutes to complete. Registration begins on Thursday, June 25th, at 9 a.m.

6:30pm - 7:00pm View Details

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