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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Featuring The Brooklyn Bards

Join us on March 18th to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a musical performance by The Brooklyn Bards who are an acoustic traditional Irish folk band who have performed across the tri-state area for over thirteen years. Featuring instruments like violin, mandolin, guitar, banjo, bass, tin whistle and percussion. The Brooklyn Bards play everything from the old Carolan tunes up to recent traditional repertoire including reels, jigs, ballads, airs, sea shanties, marches, rebel songs, Celtic rock and more! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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“Once Upon A Melody” Concert by the Band of Long Island

Join the Band of Long Island for an exciting, fun-filled, one-hour concert that features recognizable and memorable tunes such as Peter and the Wolf! Children may bring along their parents and grandparents to enjoy this special event! Sponsored by the FOL.

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FOL Paperback Swap

At this free event, hundreds of patrons of all ages share thousands of books. You do not need to bring a book to take a book. Browsers welcome! Please bring: Gently used adult and teen paperbacks, Any children’s books (paperbacks, hardcovers or boardbooks). Please do not bring: Adult hardcovers, More than 20 books per person, Books with loose pages, broken spines, water damage or mold. Books are accepted ONLY during the event hours in the Lapham Room; please do not leave books outside the Library or in the lobby. For more information, email: fol@pwpl.org.
BUY TICKETS NOW FOR THE FOL’S 57TH ANNUAL BOOK AND AUTHOR LUNCHEON

Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Garden City Hotel, 11am - 2pm

Featuring: Emma Straub, bestselling author of This Time Tomorrow and All Adults Here. She will discuss her new novel American Fantasy (coming April 7), one of the NY Times' most anticipated releases of 2026, in conversation with acclaimed novelist Meg Wolitzer, author of The Female Persuasion and The Wife. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased online at pwpl.org/fol or pick up a reservation brochure in the Library.
Earth Day Celebration 2026

PWPL invites you to our sixth annual Earth Day celebration! Bach to Rock bands will kick things off with live music from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Representatives from the Town of North Hempstead, along with many Port Washington environmental organizations, will be on site from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., sharing information about their latest sustainability initiatives. Bring your kids to the children’s table to create a fun, eco-friendly craft. The Library will also be offering environmentally conscious giveaways, including native plants. Most of all, enjoy the music and discover meaningful ways you can make a difference in building a healthy, sustainable community. The Earth Day celebration is funded by the PWPL Friends of the Library.

For more information on our Earth Day events, visit pwpl.org/earthday.
Women’s History Month at PWPL

In commemoration of Women’s History Month during the month of March, the Port Washington Public Library is proud to offer several programs that explore the many contributions women have made to our history.

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Latest Newsletter Issue Now Available

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

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Mar15

Music Advisory Council Presents - Ken Kresge - American Jazz Songbook

Join us for a celebration of 100 years of America's own art form - JAZZ! Join Ken Kresge on piano and vocals, Eric Haft on drums, Dominic Duval on bass and special guest Premik Russell Tubbs on saxophone, for a musical journey through the history of Jazz with classics from Miles to Monk and Ellington to Evans. Ken and his band weave together a picture of jazz with music and commentary that includes 1920’s early swing to modern jazz of today.

Pianist and vocalist Ken Kresge has performed for live audiences around the world and was a past winner of the Michelob Jazz Search. As a performer Ken’s credits include performing with the legendary Eddie Harris, singer Jeannette Williams, saxophonist Jerry Weldon, and multi-Grammy winner Eddie Daniels.

Sponsored by the Library's Music Advisory Council

3:00pm - 4:30pm View Details

Mar16

Books for Dessert

10:30am - 11:45am View Details

Mar16

Books for Dessert

10:30am - 11:45am View Details

Mar16

Chair Yoga 12:30 class

Chair Yoga classes with certified instructor Beth Lipset. Free to Port Washington residents. Classes start January 26 and run through June 1 (no class on February 16, April 6, and May 11, 25).

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and is required.

Kindly register for either the 12:30 PM or the 1:45 PM class, not both, so we can ensure space for as many patrons as possible. Thank you for your consideration!

Sponsored by the Health Advisory Council.

*EXERCISE WAIVER

12:30pm - 1:15pm View Details

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Children's Events

Mar16

ESOL Homework Help Program 2026

Is your child struggling with their Elementary or Middle school homework? The Port Washington Public Library ESOL department provides a Homework Help Program in which your child will be tutored by an academic achieving high school volunteer. Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays in the Hagedorn Meeting Room from 4:30-6:00 p.m. We look forward to helping you out! Registration is required. For more information, please feel free to contact Haydee Buitron via email: buitronh@pwpl.org

4:30pm - 6:00pm View Details

Mar17

Sing and Swing

For children 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. Admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis.

9:30am - 10:00am View Details

Mar17

Sing and Swing

For children 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. Admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis.

10:15am - 10:45am View Details

Mar17

For Kids by Kids: Boardgames on Canva

Grades 4 to 6

Learn how to design a boardgame using Canva in this 3-week workshop! Taught by a Schreiber High School student. Register February 23.

6:00pm - 7:30pm View Details

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Teen Events

Mar17

Cricut Craft: Lucky Charms

In honor of St.Patricks Day, make and decorate "lucky" keychains for your backpack and bag.

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

4:30pm - 6:00pm View Details

Mar20

Friday Fun Day Teen Activity: Make Your Own Nail Polish

Take some time to relax, learn a new skill, laugh, and enjoy the afternoon with your friends. This activity will show you how to create your own nail polish to take home. Registration begins March 6.

3:45pm - 4:45pm View Details

Mar21

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course

The Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course will be offered on Saturday, March 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Seating is limited and registration is required and begins on Monday, March 2 at 9:00 a.m. Priority will be given to Port Washington card holders. If you are a Port Washington card holder, please click "Register" below and enter your library card number below.

If you are not a Port Washington card holder, you will initially be placed on a Waiting List pending available space. Any available spaces will be filled from the Wait List 72 hours prior to the start of the class. Any cancellations are filled using the Wait List. Walk-ins are not permitted.

Payment of $33 via cash, check, money order, (payable to "Empire Safety Council"), or credit card will be collected by the instructor during class. There will be a 30 minute lunch break.

9:30am - 3:30pm View Details

Mar21

Artist in Residence Workshop: Community Art Project

For all Ages

Artist Victoria Selbach, whose lush large scale nature collages now fill the PWPL gallery, invites you to a day of creativity on March 21, 2026!

Join us in the Art Gallery between 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. as we build a community patchwork collage made up of vivid images of the natural world to celebrate our connection to each other and nature. No registration required!

2:00pm - 4:00pm View Details

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