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.
Upcoming Events
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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.
12:00am - 12:00am View Details
Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course
The Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course will be offered on Saturday, June 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Seating is limited and registration is required and begins on Monday, May 25 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, money order, (payable to "Empire Safety Council"), or credit card will be collected by the instructor during class. (PLEASE NOTE: CHECKS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED FOR PAYMENT).
There will be a 30 minute lunch break.
9:30am - 3:30pm View Details
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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