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

Craft and Puzzle Swap

Calling all crafters, teachers, and families! Get inspired and swap supplies for your next project.

Donate leftover craft supplies on Thursday October 1st and Friday the 2nd. Come to the Library for new-to-you supplies on Saturday the 3rd. Donations are not required to participate. 

Please bring puzzles and supplies such as yarn, felt, fabric, drawing and painting supplies, knitting and crochet materials, scrapbook supplies, thread or embroidery floss, sewing items, etc. If you have small items like buttons or beads, please put them in a bag or container first. 

If it can be used for creating things and is in good condition, it is welcome at our swap! Puzzles should be clean, complete, and still in their original boxes.

Donations will be taken on October 1st and 2nd.

11:30am - 1:30pm View Details

Haunted House

Create your own spooky haunted house, or a friendly, haunted house. The sky is the limit with this creative program in which patrons can design their own haunted house complete with a pumpkin patch or graveyard. In this program, you   decide how you want your house to look and enjoy a snack in the process.  Registration opens on September 22nd at 9:00 a.m. 

6:00pm - 8:00pm View Details

BANNED! Censorship in the Arts

As book banning records surge in the United States, we will look at artwork, literature, and films banned.  But more 

importantly, we will dive into why the use of censorship from public schools to countries continues.  Join us as artist and  

 professor Chris Vivas lifts the ban! This event is open to participants in grades 7 through adults. Registration opens on September 24th at 9:00 a.m. 

3:45pm - 4:45pm View Details