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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Adult 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

Jun14

Primary Voting

9:00am - 6:00pm View Details

Jun15

Primary Voting

7:00am - 6:00pm View Details

Jun15

Books for Dessert

Books for Dessert is a book club for adults over 21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who live, work or participate in a day program in or around Port Washington. Founded more than 20 years ago, Books for Dessert — the sessions begin with cookies and coffee — is made up of readers ranging in age from early 20s to their late 70s.

Books for Dessert collaborates with groups such as AHRC, Community Mainstreaming Associates (CMA), and The Nicholas Center.

If you’d like more information about our book club, please contact Kate Monsour at 516-883-4400, ext. 1302 or monsour@pwpl.org.

10:30am - 11:45am View Details

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Children's Events

Jun1

Cow Neck in the Revolution

12:00am - 12:00am 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

Jun15

Pressed Flowers Bookmarks

Grades K to 3

Come create some flowery bookmarks. Register June 1.

4:00pm - 4:45pm View Details

Jun16

Sing and Swing

Ages 18 months to 5 years with an adult

Interactive stories, rhymes and songs emphasizing early literacy skills and help instill a lifelong love of learning. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.

9:30am - 10:00am View Details

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Teen Events

Jun1

Cow Neck in the Revolution

12:00am - 12:00am 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

Embroidery Machine: Pride Patches

Make embroidered patches in honor of pride month.

This is a beginner level project. Sewing and Embroidery classes are for teens and adults only. Registration begins on June 1st.

6:30pm - 8:30pm View Details

Jun17

Intro to Cricut: Design Space

Learn how to use the software for the Cricut to DIY projects.

Please take some time to install the Cricut Design Space software before the program, https://design.cricut.com/#/. This class is for adults and teens only. All supplies will be provided.

Registration opens on June 3rd. Priority will be given to Port Washington card holders.

Please note: Chromebooks are not compatible with the Cricut Design Space software, so will not work for this program. Laptops (both Mac and PC) and iPads work well.

If you are 15 minutes late for the class, your spot will be given up.

6:30pm - 8:30pm View Details

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