Port Washington Public Library

On-site Services Expanded, While Curbside Grab-and-go Remains Available

We’ve expanded our services to include on-site browsing and select services, with limits on capacity and time. Learn more about what’s available here.

Curbside Grab-and-Go Services Available Now! Learn more about this service here.

We are working to safely implement more on-site services. Learn more about PWPL Ahead: The Library’s Phased Reopening Plan.

Library Foundation UnGala 2020

Port Washington Library Foundation Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Our Library Building with the 3rd Annual Inspiration Un-Gala. Honoring Current Foundation President Beth Ain and Board Member Edith E. Katz. Click Here for More Information
Back to School Online Resources

It's back to school time and we are providing learning-focused virtual programming and events including one-on-one college interview guidance via Interview Express, homework help from Tutor.com, video tutorials from Lynda.com, test prep and college prep workshops among other tools for students. Visit the Learn and Research section of our site for the "Student Resource Section" as well as our Teen page for more guidance and resources for those in Grades 9 and up.
COVID-19 Public Memory Project

We are currently living through an unprecedented global event, and it is imperative that it be documented for future generations. The Local History Center at the Port Washington Public Library is proud to announce our COVID-19 PUBLIC MEMORY PROJECT, and we need your help! Click here to access the submission form.
Read more
Our Safety Measures

We are committed to providing a safe environment for all PWPL staff and patrons. In order to do that, the following safety measures are in place:

Read more
Ask the Librarians!
Don’t know what to read or watch next? Ask the experts! Fill out a recommendation form and our librarians will select some titles just for you that can be picked up via our Curbside Grab-and-Go service.
CURBSIDE GRAB-AND-GO!

PWPL is proud to announce the launch of our Curbside Grab-and-Go service! Reserve any of your favorite library items (not just books!) online and, when they are ready, we will notify you to come by the library building for a contactless pickup out front. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm (hours subject to change). As per ALA and OCLC guidance, all returned library materials are quarantined for 96 hours to ensure safety.
Read more
Message From The Library Director

As we confront the unacceptable racial injustices across our country, notably the recent horrifying killings of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, we will continue in our mission as a public library to enhance the well-being of every member of our community.

Read more

Community Bulletin Board

Upcoming Events

View Monthly Calendar

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

View Monthly Calendar

Upcoming Events

Adult Events

See All Adult Events

Children's Events

See All Children's Events

Teen Events

See All Teen Events

Community Bulletin Board

Download Music, Movies & More

Hoopla – Music, movies, TV, e-books, audiobooks and comics.

Download Ebooks & Audiobooks

Libby by OverDrive – Thousands of e-books and audiobooks.

Download Magazines, Audiobooks, TV & More

RBdigital – Magazines, movies, TV, comics, graphic novels, concerts, & audiobooks.

Tutor.com

Tutor.com – Live homework help from 2pm to 10pm.

Lynda.com

Lynda.com – Online video training courses on many topics.

Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports – Trusted product ratings and reviews.

Language Learning

Online Language Learning