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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

Join us on Saturday, June 27 starting at 11:00am for our summer reading kickoff event with paleontologist Dr. Bolortsetseg Minjin! Be sure to stay tuned afterwards for a featured showing of both the We’re Back! A Dinosaur Story Film (1993, G, 73 min.) at 12:45pm, and then Jurassic Park (1993, PG-13, 127 min.) at 2:30pm to celebrate our theme this year! Mark your calendars 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 celebrates pride month

Join us at the Library as we celebrate Pride Month!

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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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Community Spotlight with Andy Barrow, Author of “Peter in Progress”

Join Andy Barrow Malone, who is a New York-Based writer who grew up in Port Washington, graduating from Schreiber in '04, as he discusses his debut novel, Peter in Progress. Described by Kirkus Reviews as a "lively coming-of-age story for adults" that draws inspiration from Andy's own experiences losing weight as a teenager and reckoning with his sexuality in his thirties. Books will be available for purchase and signing. This event is part of the Library's Celebration of Pride Month. Sponsored by the FOL.

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America 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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Jun20

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

Jun27

Family Movie: We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story

As part of our Summer Reading Kick-off, join us for a screening of We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993, G, 72 min.).

For every kid who ever wanted to meet a real dinosaur, Steven Spielberg presents We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story – the animated tale of four prehistoric pals in the most awesome adventure since the dawn of time! Join Rex, Woog, Elsa and Dweeb as they time-travel to New York City to meet their biggest fans – modern-day kids – and make all of their wildest dreams come true.

12:45pm - 2:00pm View Details

Jun27

Movie: Jurassic Park (1993)

As part of our Summer Reading Kick-off, join us for a screening of Jurassic Park (1993, PG-13, 127 min.).

A wealthy entrepreneur invites a top paleontologist, a paleobotanist, a mathematician/theorist, and his two eager grandchildren to visit his secret island theme park featuring living dinosaurs created from prehistoric DNA.

2:30pm - 4:45pm View Details

Jun28

SoundSwap - 'FiveStone' Perform Live Classic Rock!

SOUNDSWAP - 'FiveStone': CLASSIC ROCK AT THE BANDSHELL

FiveStone is a top-tier favorite Long Island/NYC professional 'Party Rock Band' performing the best of classic rock of the 80s, 90s & beyond!! This high energy band offers up authentic covers of artists like Billy Joel, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Pat Benatar, Journey, Blondie, Beatles, Alanis Morrissette, Foo Fighters, Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac & many more !!

THIS EVENT MADE POSSIBLE BY FUNDING FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

NOTE: REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS EVENT, BUT NOT REQUIRED. By registering, you will be able to receive updates related to any changes in the program, date or location. The rain location for this event is the PWPL Lapham Meeting Room. Seating in the Lapham Room is on a 'first come first served' basis, and registering does not guarantee you a seat.

3:00pm - 5:00pm View Details

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