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

Park Story Time

For children ages birth to five with an adult

Join your favorite librarians for stories, songs, and fingerplays across the street from the Library at Blumenfeld Park.  No registration required.

In case of inclement weather, the Story Time will take place in the Lapham Room.

9:30am - 10:00am View Details

Family Baking: Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

For families with kids in grades 3 to 6

Join Chef Rob as he shows you and your family how to prepare delicious pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies to bake at home. Register September 7. 

PLEASE NOTE IT IS ONE REGISTRATION PER FAMILY. 

4:00pm - 5:00pm View Details

Read with Snowball

Grades 1-3

Read for 15-minutes with Snowball, a super-soft, certified therapy bunny! Register September 7. 

Please note first-time participants will receive priority. For Port Washington residents only.

2:00pm - 3:30pm View Details

Little Hands, Big Discoveries

6 months- 17 months with caregiver

A gentle sensory adventures for tiny hands and curious little minds! Separate registration required for each session. Register September 14.

10:00am - 11:00am View Details

Sing and Swing

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. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis. For Port Washington residents only. 

9:30am - 10:00am View Details

Sing and Swing

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. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis. For Port Washington residents only. 

10:15am - 10:45am View Details