Budget Vote and Trustee Election
Please join us at the Library on Tuesday, April 14 from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. for our 2026 Budget Vote and Trustee Election. For more information, please visit https://pwpl.org/board-of-trustees/.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
CANCELLED - Open Research Hours at The History Center
Open Research Hours at The History Center. Entrance to the Research Room is through the History Center Annex in the South Wing.
Outside of these hours, the History Center’s Research Room is accessible by appointment: please email localhistory@pwpl.org to make arrangements. Click here to view our Collection Guide.
2:00pm - 4:00pm View Details
ESOL Afternoon Classes
ESOL afternoon classes on Wednesday for Joni Jones and Pamela Veraat
3:00pm - 9:00pm View Details
Needlecraft BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) Night
Bring your embroidery, crochet, quilting, or sewing project to this weekly gathering. Share ideas with fellow crafters, and get inspired from our collection of pattern and instruction books, generously provided by the Friends of the Library.
6:15pm - 8:30pm View Details
Discussion Group (Ages 60+) Topic - April: What Makes Your Heart Bloom?
Join us for an informal discussion that aims to build community with intelligent discussion, laughter, and social interaction. This month's topic - April: What Makes Your Heart Bloom?
The group will be led by Lilyan Strassman, LCSW-R, Psychotherapist, and Life Coach. Ms. Strassman holds Faculty Status at the Academy for Guided Imagery and she has taught Psychology, Sociology, Social Science and Social Work.
7:00pm - 8:30pm View Details
Zootopia 2 (PG, 110min)
All ages.
Zootopia 2:
Rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De'Snake arrives in Zootropolis and turns the animal metropolis upside down.
Rated PG, 110 minutes.
No Registration Required.
2:30pm - 4:30pm View Details
Drama with Your Mama
Ages 2 years to 5 years
Join Drama with your Mama for live music, storytelling, and imaginative play, helping your child build confidence through acting, music, and dance. Register March 23.
9:30am - 10:15am View Details
A Time For Kids- Baby Start
Ages 3 months to 17 months
Join Ms. Karen as we introduce our littlest learners to the wonderful world of library programs. Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor development and circle time. Focus is on early literacy, early language development and socialization. Registration required.
10:00am - 10:30am View Details
A Time For Kids
Ages 18 months to 5 years
Ms. Karen presents educational activities, movement, music and a craft. Registration required.
Please note: each date is a separate registration.
10:45am - 11:30am View Details
Teen Gaming
Drop in after school to battle your friends at Super Smash Brothers or take a drive with Mario Kart. No registration needed.
3:30pm - 7:00pm View Details
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
Teen Pom Pom Sushi Workshop
Learn how to create non-edible sushi with yarn and pom-pom makers. Each project will also come with a set of chopsticks that you can decorate as well. Registration begins April 9.
7:00pm - 9:00pm View Details
Earth Day Celebration 2026
PWPL invites you to our 11th 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. Visit with some live insects and birds of prey. 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.
12:00pm - 4:00pm View Details
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