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Visiting Hours: 9am-9pm Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri
11am-9pm Wed
9am-5pm Sat
1pm-5pm Sun
library@pwpl.org

(516) 883-4400

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Books for Dessert

Books for Dessert

7:00pm - 8:30pm View Details

Sandwiched In with Dennis Raverty - Grant Wood's America

Join award winning teacher and art historian Dennis Raverty as he explores Grant Wood's iconic painting American Gothic of 1930 which has become emblematic of the simple but noble plight of Midwestern farmers during the era of the dust bowl and the Great Depression.  But it also implies a subtle critique of rural life, a proud but often overly exclusionary, conservative and narrow view. Wood's painting thereby shows an affinity with the social realism prevalent in big cities as well as that movement's biting social critique. Wood reveals the lives of quiet desperation lurking behind the social mask of American conformity.

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

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

Weekly Scrabble Meetup

Drop in and play a game of Scrabble. No registration required. 

1:00pm - 5:00pm View Details

SoundSwap - Bobby Darin Multimedia 90th Birthday Celebration!

There truly is no story in popular music like Bobby Darin’s. He burst out of the gates singing lightweight rock ‘n’ roll for the kids before fine tuning his songs for the adults.  He explored folk music and show tunes after perfectly mastering the art of singing standards backed by orchestras. He is often paired with Frank Sinatra as one of the premier purveyors of the swingin’ style. And, besides being a great songwriter and interpreter of songs, he was also a captivating impressionist and accomplished actor. 

Few people know that Bobby Darin was also an ardent civil rights supporter and political activist, and a champion of the oppressed. Yet, while many other performers grew up in the grip of poverty with the overwhelming desire to escape it through their art, no others in modern time had to do it all with the knowledge that they only had a brief window of time to make it happen. Tony Traguardo tells the unique story of this incredible artist in a presentation featuring rarely seen video footage from different phases of Bobby’s career, combined with a live musical performance by Tony with guitarist/vocalist John Keating.

REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED. 
You may register up to four people.
It allows us to alert you via e-mail if there are any changes to this event.

7:00pm - 9:00pm 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

Instrument Petting Zoo

Grades 1 & up with an adult

Come explore the fun world of music! Stop by and watch cool demonstrations of different string and wind instruments, then have a turn trying them yourself. Instruments are provided by Wright Music. No registration required—just stop by and join the fun!

10:00am - 11:30am View Details

Read with Snowball

Grades 1-3

Come read for 15-minutes with Snowball, a super-soft, certified therapy bunny! After registering, you’ll get a confirmation email with a link to choose your time slot. Registration is required for each session. Register April 27. For Port Washington residents only.

Please note first-time participants will receive priority. 

2:00pm - 3:30pm View Details

ESOL Homework Help Program 2026

Elementary or Middle School Homework Help

The Port Washington Public Library ESOL Department offers a Homework Help Program where high-achieving high school volunteers tutor students.

  • Day: Mondays
  • Time: 4:30 PM–6:00 PM
  • Location: Hagedorn Meeting Room

For more information, please contact:

4:30pm - 6:00pm View Details

Intro to Computer Science with Python

Discover coding through Python—a beginner-friendly, professional programming language used for data science, AI, web development, and more. Students learn the fundamentals through short, focused lessons and lots of hands-on practice. By the end, students will understand core programming ideas and approach problems with a clearer, more logical mindset. Both beginners and experienced coders are welcomed. Students must bring a laptop (district administered chromebooks are ok). *Please note that by signing up students are expected to come to every session - missing a week will cause students to fall behind. Registration April 16 for students grades 6-8.

1:30pm - 3:00pm View Details

3D Printing Lab

Learn how to make a 3D model using the website Tinkercad.

 Registration begins May 4th. This class is for all ages, anyone younger than 11 must be accompanied by an adult. 

You will receive your prints the following weeks after, and will be notified by email.

4:00pm - 5:00pm View Details

Make Your Own Bath Bomb

To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for a relaxing activity where you will be able to make your own bath bomb using various colors.  All materials are provided by the library. Registration begins on Wednesday, May 6th. 

3:45pm - 5:00pm View Details

Kiki's Delivery Service (G, 112 min.)

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!

Open to all Ages.

Kiki's Delivery Service (Rated G., 1hour 52min.)

A  young witch, Kiki, moves to the port city of Koriko with her cat Jiji and starts a flying courier service. No registration required.

 

 

 

 

4:00pm - 6:00pm View Details

Online Resources

Libby

Libby

eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, graphic novels, & more.

Hoopla

Hoopla

Audiobooks, eBooks, TV, movies, comics & music.

Kanopy

Kanopy

Movies, documentations, & TV shows.

OverDrive Magazines

OverDrive Magazines

Over 5,000 digital publications.

New York Times

New York Times

24-hour ALL access pass to newspaper.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning

Online video training courses.

Mango Languages

Mango Languages

Learn over 70 languages.

Pronunciator

Pronunciator

Learn over 315 languages.

CreativeBug

CreativeBug

Online arts and crafts courses.

Craftsy

Craftsy

Online arts & crafts classes.

Mometrix Test Prep

Mometrix Test Prep

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Peterson’s Test and Career Prep

Peterson’s Test and Career Prep

AP, SAT, GRE, vocational exams & more.

HelpNow

HelpNow

Live homework help from 2-11pm.

CollegeNow

CollegeNow

Live guidance counseling Mon-Thurs from 2-11pm.

JobNow

JobNow

Live career coaching from 2-11pm.

Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports

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Reference Solutions

Reference Solutions

Telephone directories with business & consumer information.

Morningstar

Morningstar

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Value Line

Value Line

Research stocks, companies and industries.

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