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
pwpl celebrates pride month
Join us at the Library as we celebrate Pride Month! Click here for more information.
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
PWPL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2026
Join us this summer for our 2026 Concert Series at the Sousa Bandshell in Sunset Park. All Concerts begin a 3:00pm and registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Click here for more information
Community Spotlight with Andy Barrow, Author of “Peter in Progress”
Join Andy Barrow Malone, who is a New York-Based writer who grew up in Port Washington, graduating from Schreiber in '04, as he discusses his debut novel, Peter in Progress. Described by Kirkus Reviews as a "lively coming-of-age story for
Latest Newsletter Issue Now Available
The May/June issue of Happenings is out! Discover what's happening at the Library. Read Now
America 250th Anniversary
Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the USA with the Port Washington Public Library as we not only recognize this important semi quincentennial founding of the United States of America, but also explore topics of freedom and democracy that are part
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
Jonathan Butterick – “Everything Must Go”
On view in The Adler Gallery from May 1 - July 1. Reception: Saturday, June 13 at 2:00 p.m. Jonathan Butterick is a painter who works from his own photographs, creating acrylic gouache pieces on paper that act as small, luminous
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
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
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
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