Join us as we welcome the Year of the Horse with a vibrant celebration of Lunar New Year 2026 on Saturday, February 7! This festive event will feature cultural performances, traditional music and dance, and family activities, representing the diverse Asian communities that observe the holiday. Lunar New Year is a time to honor family, friendship, and new beginnings. Come experience the beauty of this centuries-old tradition and share in the joy of community togetherness. All are welcome! Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable celebration of culture and renewal!

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The January/February issue of Happenings is out! Discover what's happening at the Library.

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Come get cozy with Paige Patterson and her Valentine's Day homage to Black History with her concert "Pure Joy.” Ms. Patterson is a female crooner who pays tribute to Harlem Renaissance luminaries such as Eubie Blake and Fats Waller, as well as artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder, Nancy Wilson, The Drifters, and Corrine Bailey Rae, just to name a few. Her mission is to revive one's memories of a bygone era and restore one's faith in the power of music. This program is part of the Library's celebration of Black History Month and sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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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 a DJ at New York stations WFUV, WNEW, and K-Rock, he inspired countless artists, industry players, and radio listeners. An exhibit of photographs, artifacts, and memorabilia celebrating Pete’s life, work, and far-reaching influence is now on display in the History Center Annex. 

On view in The Adler Gallery from January 5 - March 2. Reception and Talk: Saturday, February 21 at 2:00 p.m.

Laura James, a Bronx-based painter of Antiguan heritage, reimagines sacred and everyday narratives through a distinctly Black lens, drawing on more than three decades of self taught practice that blends contemporary storytelling, African diasporic traditions, and Ethiopian Christian iconography. This exhibit brings together a selection of both new and earlier works, including paintings from her three celebrated children’s books—Anna Carries Water, Boonoonoonous Hair, and My Mother Was a Nanny— alongside additional pieces that highlight her vibrant, narrative-rich vision centered on Black women, families, and communities.