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

SoundSwap - 'FiveStone' Perform Live Classic Rock!

SOUNDSWAP - 'FiveStone': CLASSIC ROCK AT THE BANDSHELL

FiveStone is a top-tier favorite Long Island/NYC professional 'Party Rock Band' performing the best of classic rock of the  80s, 90s & beyond!! This high energy band offers up authentic covers of artists like Billy Joel, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Pat Benatar, Journey, Blondie, Beatles, Alanis Morrissette, Foo Fighters, Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac & many more !!

THIS EVENT MADE POSSIBLE BY FUNDING FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

NOTE: REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS EVENT, BUT NOT REQUIRED. By registering, you will be able to receive updates related to any changes in the program, date or location. The rain location for this event is the PWPL Lapham Meeting Room. Seating in the Lapham Room is on a 'first come first served' basis, and registering does not guarantee you a seat.

3:00pm - 5:00pm View Details

Community Spotlight with Andy Barrow Malone - Author of "Peter in Progress"

Andy Barrow Malone is a New York-Based writer who grew up in Port Washington, graduating from Schreiber in '04.  His debut novel, Peter in Progress, is a "lively coming-of-age story for adults" (Kirkus Reviews) that draws inspiration from Andy's own experiences losing weight as a teenager and reckoning with his sexuality in his thirties. A Port-like suburb and New York city figure prominently as settings. Alongside his budding writing career, Andy is an award-winning educator who holds a BA from Harvard, an MA from Columbia Teachers' College, and a doctorate from the University of Virginia. 

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

This program is part of the Library's celebration of Pride Month.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

7:00pm - 8:15pm View Details

Art Lecture with Alice Iglehart - A Close Look: 3-Part Garden Landscape Window for Linden Hall

Join museum educator, Alice W. Iglehart, to examine in detail, this exquisite stained-glass window designed by a woman, made by the Tiffany women glasscutters, for a Pittsburgh businesswoman, philanthropist, and suffragist.

This program is part of the Library's celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a 'hybrid' event that can be attended either "In-Person" or "Online" on the Zoom platform. You can choose which option you wish to register for below in the "Attend In-Person" OR "Attend Online" choices below.

12:00pm - 1:30pm View Details