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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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AARP Tax Help

AARP Tax Help volunteers are available at the Library every Tuesday to help with preparing simple individual tax returns. You do not have to be an AARP member to sign up. Appointments will be on Tuesdays from 10am to 3 pm from February 3 through April 7, 2026. Due to overwhelming demand, only Port Washington Residents can make an appointment, starting on January 20. Please visit the Reference Desk in the South Wing or call the Library at (516) 883-4400, ext. 1400 to register.

Click here for more information about our tax resources.
Winter Book Bingo

Get ready for Library-Wide Winter Book Bingo! Starting February 2, readers of all ages— kids, teens, and adults—can join the fun by registering online or at any Library service desk. Race to be one of the first ten in your age group to score a bingo (5 in a row: across, down, or diagonally) and win an exciting prize! Remember, you can check off up to two boxes per book. Be sure to return your completed bingo cards to the Library by March 20. Open to PWPL patrons only. Let the reading adventure begin! Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

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Adult Events

Mar9

POSTPONED - Afternoon on Broadway with Stephen Nachamie - Broadway's Leading Ladies

PLEASE NOTE - Due to unforeseen circumstances today's Afternoon on Broadway program is postponed. Please stay tuned for a new date.

In recognition of Women's History Month join stage and film Director Stephen Nachamie as he celebrates the life and work of Laura Benanti (Nine, Gypsy, She Loves Me), LaChanze (The Color Purple, Once on this Island) Jane Krakowski (Grand Hotel, She Loves Me, Oh Mary!), and Kelli O’Hara (The Light in the Piazza, King and I) .

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a 'hybrid' event that can be attended either "In-Person" or "Online" on the Zoom platform. You can choose which option you wish to register for below in the "Attend In-Person" OR "Attend Online" choices below.

3:30pm - 4:45pm View Details

Mar9

Stretch & Strengthen

A series of exercise classes incorporating yoga, Pilates, and stretching. Marlene Kirsh, athletic trainer and certified Pilates instructor, will lead the sessions. Open to Port Washington residents free of charge. Classes begin January 26 and run through June 1, from 5:15-6:15 pm. No class on February 16, March 2, April 6, and May 25. Please bring a yoga mat. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and is required.

Sponsored by the Health Advisory Council.

*EXERCISE WAIVER

5:15pm - 6:15pm View Details

Mar10

Hypertension Screenings

Blood Pressure screenings sponsored by St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center.

11:00am - 2:00pm View Details

Mar10

Spotlight on Jewish Films - Short Films Program 1

Join us for this fantastic collection of short films featured as part of the Gold Coast Arts annual Spotlight on Jewish Films. Program includes narratives and documentaries; comedies and dramas; true stories and fantasies, foreign and English language films and everything in between! A list of this program will be announced in February 2026 at www.goldcoastarts.org. Please note - Short Film Program 1 and Short Film Program 2 each have different films. Come see them all!

Short Film Program 2 will take place on Thursday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m.

Co-sponsored by the Gold Coast Arts Center.

2:00pm - 4:00pm View Details

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Children's Events

Mar9

Turning Pages Book Club

Grades 2 & 3

Join us for our early chapter book club, where we’ll read and discuss a fun story. After our chat, we’ll dive into a hands-on activity that ties into the books. Registration required for each session. Register February 2. Pick up a copy of the book in the Children's Room.

This month's selection: Dragon Master: Rise of the Earth Dragon

4:00pm - 4:45pm View Details

Mar9

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

Mar10

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

Mar10

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

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Teen Events

Mar10

Mario Party!

March 10th is Mario Day! To celebrate, we will host a Mario-themed party with snacks, themed activities, and, of course, Mario Kart gaming. Registration begins February 24.

4:00pm - 6:30pm View Details

Mar11

Sublimate it: Women's History Shirts

Using the library sublimation printer and Canva, decorate a t-shirt with your favorite historical women, in honor of Women's History Month.

This class is for Adults and Teens only.

Please Email barbarim@pwpl.org, with shirt size preference.

Registration begins February 25th. Priority will be given to Port Washington card holders.

6:30pm - 8:00pm View Details

Mar11

Raised Bed Gardening Workshop

Looking to start your own vegetable garden in 2026 or improve your current method of growing produce? Plant A Row for the Hungry Board Member and longtime gardener Bruce Frey will demonstrate how to build a raised garden bed on your own. He will also provide details on the types of soil components to use as well as the best way to irrigate your raised bed to enable you to bring out the best from your gardening efforts. No registration is required.

Sponsored by Plant A Row for the Hungry Port Washington

7:30pm - 8:30pm View Details

Mar12

Beyond the Bin: The Journey and Impact of Your Waste

Where does trash go once it’s taken from the curb? Join TTPW and Monique Fitzgerald, cofounder of the Brookhaven Landfill Action and Remediation Group (BLARG) for an informative evening about where our waste goes. We’ll explore the life cycle of plastic, focusing on the Brookhaven landfill, where a large portion of LI’s waste is kept. Learn how these wastelands affect the health of all. This discussion is led by passionate youth activists, educating the community, pushing towards a sustainable future.

Sponsored by Transition Town Port Washington.

7:00pm - 8:30pm View Details

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