Port Washington Public 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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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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Jonathan Butterick – “Everything Must Go”

On view in The Adler Gallery from May 1 - July 1. Reception: Saturday, June 13 at 2:00 p.m.

Jonathan Butterick is a painter who works from his own photographs, creating acrylic gouache pieces on paper that act as small, luminous “windows” into overlooked moments. His work highlights saturated color, theatrical light, and quiet, human traces within dense, layered environments. With a background in printmaking, he uses flat shapes, bold edges, and layered color that are often enhanced with fluorescent and glow-in-the-dark pigments that shift under different lighting. Balancing memory and invention, his paintings aim to preserve fleeting places and evoke a sense of wonder in the everyday.
Mason on Main: A Photographic History of Mason Studio 1920-1985

This new local history exhibit, now on view in the Columns Gallery, highlights over 50 years of photography produced by Mason Studio, formerly located at 118 Main Street in Port Washington. Following its 1985 closure, the Library acquired approximately 20,000 photographs taken throughout Mason Studio’s many years in business. These photos are snapshots of life in Port Washington from the 1920s through the 1970s and include individuals, buildings, businesses, and events. This exhibit was made possible through the support of the Friends of the Library. Join us on Monday, September 15 at 2:30 pm for a reception.

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Adult Events

May29

Sandwiched In with Ron Brown - Göbekli Tepe - A Visit to the Oldest Place of Worship on Earth

Join Professor Ron Brown as he explores Göbekli Tepe in eastern Turkey, the oldest place of worship on the planet. Most people know St. Peters in Rome, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the Western Wall in Jerusalem and Mecca in Saudi Arabia, but few know about what scholars have named Göbekli Tepe. The Egyptian Empire built the Pyramids of Egypt around the year 2,600 BC, Stonehenge was built around 3,000 BC, Göbekli Tepe was built by wandering hunters and gathers around 10,000 BC making it the oldest place of worship on Earth. Over the centuries they would gather every year, drag giant boulders from far away, carve strange animals and symbols into pillars and then suddenly covered their temple with dirt and disappeared into history. Who built this temple, why did they build it, where did they disappear to?

12:00pm - 1:30pm View Details

May29

Weekly Scrabble Meetup

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

1:00pm - 5:00pm View Details

May29

Port Washington Play Troupe Short Play Festival

Port Washington Play Troupe presents a festival of eight original 10-minute plays, with the theme: A Fork in the Road. The plays will explore moments of choice, change, consequence, and pivotal life decisions.

Please note: The eight 10-minute plays will be performed on both Friday, May 29 at 7:00 p.m. and again on Saturday, May 30 at 2:00 p.m.

7:00pm - 8:30pm View Details

May30

Port Washington Play Troupe Short Play Festival

Please note: The eight 10-minute plays will be performed on both Friday, May 29 at 7:00 p.m. and again on Saturday, May 30 at 2:00 p.m.

2:00pm - 3:30pm View Details

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Children's Events

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

Jun1

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

Jun1

A Time For Kids

Ms. Karen presents educational activities, movement, music and a craft. For children ages 18 months to 5 years with an adult. Registration required.

Please note: each date is a separate registration.

10:45am - 11:30am View Details

Jun1

ESOL Homework Help Program 2026

Elementary or Middle School Homework Help

The Port Washington Public Library ESOL Department offers a Homework Help Program where high-achieving high school volunteers tutor students.

Day: Mondays
Time: 4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Location: Hagedorn Meeting Room

For more information, please contact:

Paola Diaz: diazp@pwpl.org
Haydee Buitron: buitronh@pwpl.org

4:30pm - 6:00pm View Details

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Teen Events

May31

Intro to Computer Science with Python

Discover coding through Python—a beginner-friendly, professional programming language used for data science, AI, web development, and more. Students learn the fundamentals through short, focused lessons and lots of hands-on practice. By the end, students will understand core programming ideas and approach problems with a clearer, more logical mindset. Both beginners and experienced coders are welcomed. Students must bring a laptop (district administered chromebooks are ok). *Please note that by signing up students are expected to come to every session - missing a week will cause students to fall behind. Registration April 16 for students grades 6-8.

1:30pm - 3:00pm View Details

May31