Pete Fornatale: Rock Radio Revolutionary
Pete Fornatale (1945-2012) was a longtime Port Washington resident and FM radio pioneer known for his eclectic music taste, insightful interviews with artists, and outspoken but measured commentary on the zeitgeist of the day. Over his nearly 50-year career as
Victoria Selbach – “We Are”
On view in The Adler Gallery from March 4 - April 30. This exhibition features Victoria Selbach’s vibrant We Are paintings—large-scale silhouettes formed from natural imagery that celebrate our shared humanity and connection to nature. The series encourages us to look
Summer Reading Programs
Don’t forget to check out our Summer Reading Programs for kids, teens, and adults! Register in-person at the Library at any service desk. Adult & Teen registration begins June 23 and Kids’ Summer Reading Program starts July 7. Open to Port
Mason on Main: A Photographic History of Mason Studio 1920-1985
This new local history exhibit, now on view in the Columns Gallery, highlights over 50 years of photography produced by Mason Studio, formerly located at 118 Main Street in Port Washington. Following its 1985 closure, the Library acquired approximately 20,000
Christina Massey: The Undulating Unknown
On view May 2 through June 30 Christina Massey is a mixed-media artist known for her vibrant botanical abstractions made from repurposed materials, especially aluminum craft beer cans. Her work spans sculpture, painting, and installation, often addressing environmental and consumer waste
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,
Joyce Weidenaar: Colorations
On view March 4 through April 29 Reception on Saturday, March 8 at 2:00pm; Presentation at 3:00 p.m. Joyce Weidenaar is a New York City-based painter and printmaker who transitioned to full-time art after retiring from real estate in 2015. She finds
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'
Alan Richards: Let Me Show You Something
On view January 4 through February 27 Presentation on Saturday, February 1 at 3:00 p.m. Richards' artwork combines photographs, drawings, and digital elements to explore the human condition. Using archival and vintage images, enhanced through digital painting, his work invites deep engagement