Port Washington Public Library

Early Voting & Special Holiday Hours

Early Voting for the Primary Election will take place at the Port Washington Public Library from Saturday, June 13 through Sunday, June 21. We are anticipating larger-than-normal foot traffic during this period. We appreciate your patience and support. For more information, including voting hours, please visit the Nassau County Board of Elections website www.nassaucountyny.gov/566/Board-of-Elections or call 516-571-8683.

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In observance of Juneteenth, Friday, June 19 – all Library services will be closed but the building will remain open for early voting ONLY.

UNEARTH A STORY – SUMMER READING 2026

Join us on Saturday, June 27 starting at 11:00am for our 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! Don’t forget to 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.
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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Latest Newsletter Issue Now Available

The May/June issue of Happenings is out! Discover what's happening at the Library.

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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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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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Jun1

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

Jun12

Sandwiched In with Dennis Raverty - Rockwell's "Four Freedoms"

Join award winning teacher and art historian Dennis Raverty for a visual presentation about Norman Rockwell's The Four Freedoms paintings. During World War II, President Roosevelt outlined four freedoms we treasure as Americans. Freedom of speech and freedom of worship were derived from the Bill of Rights, but then he added two new aspirations: freedom from want and freedom from fear.

Norman Rockwell illustrated these ideas in what is perhaps his most beloved series of paintings, The Four Freedoms. This presentation will examine these illustrations, placing them within the larger context of his politically inspired production over the decades, including his brilliant late work, which addressed the struggle for civil rights during the 1960s.

This program is part of the Library's celebration America's 250th anniversary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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.

In honor of Flag Day the local VFW Post 1819 will perform a special flag ceremony at the start of the program.

12:00pm - 1:30pm View Details

Jun12

Weekly Scrabble Meetup

Drop in and play a game of Scrabble. No registration required.

1:00pm - 5:00pm View Details

Jun12

Medicaid Sign-Up Help

Free, walk-in assistance from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council.

2:00pm - 5:30pm View Details

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Children's Events

Jun1

Cow Neck in the Revolution

12:00am - 12:00am View Details

Jun13

Birdhouses with the Garden Club

Ages 5 years & older with an adult

Join the Port Washington Garden Club for National Garden Week! Each child will build and paint a bird house to take home. Registration begins May 25.

11:00am - 12:00pm View Details

Jun13

Read with Snowball

Grades 1-3

Come read for 15-minutes with Snowball, a super-soft, certified therapy bunny! After registering, you’ll get a confirmation email with a link to choose your time slot. Registration is required for each session. Register May 25. For Port Washington residents only.

Please note first-time participants will receive priority.

2:00pm - 3:30pm View Details

Jun15

Little Hands, Big Discoveries

6 months- 17 months with caregiver

Come join us for gentle sensory adventures for tiny hands and curious little minds! Separate registration required for each session. Registration begins June 1.

10:30am - 11:15am View Details

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Teen Events

Jun1

Cow Neck in the Revolution

12:00am - 12:00am View Details

Jun12

DIY Help *By Appointment

Bring your own material and ask for one on one time with a librarian to help you use the equipment in The Lab. Everyone is welcome in the Lab, those who are 11 or younger need to be accompanied by an adult. Registration begins May 29th.

Equipment in the Lab:

Poster printer
Cricut Maker 3
Cricut heat press
Cricut mug press
Tumbler Press
Sublimation Printer
Brother xr9550 Sewing Machine
Button Maker
Brother PE 900 Embroidery Machine
Resin and filament 3D Printing

3:00pm - 4:30pm View Details

Jun15

Make Your Own Father’s Day Craft

Make your own Father’s Day gift for your father or care giver. Crafts will be provided to make your unique and heartfelt gift. Gift bags, cards, and tissue paper will be provided. No registration is required; materials are available while supplies last.

3:45pm - 4:45pm View Details

Jun15