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

Primary Voting

Primary Voting 

7:00am - 6:00pm View Details

Records, CDs, and the Modern Listener and Collector pt. 1 - The Art and Science of Collecting

Records, CDs, and the Modern Listener and Collector

Part One: The Art and Science of Collecting Records and CDs

In the first part of this multimedia presentation, Tony Traguardo explores the fascinating world of modern music collecting by examining the physical and cultural details that make records and CDs so compelling to collectors today. Tony Traguardo will break down the “anatomy” of a record release, from grooves and labels to dead wax markings and catalog numbers. Learn how to identify different types of vinyl pressings, understand what the numbers and codes on covers and discs reveal, and discover how collectors distinguish between early pressings, later issues, and modern remastered editions. We'll also decode the unique language of collectors — the grading terms, abbreviations, and jargon used in record shops, online marketplaces, and collector guides. With the help of Discogs.com, we'll look at some of the collecting world's rarest LPs, and discuss how to determine whether or not you may be in possession of a rare record! (Bring an example, and if time allows, we can find out!)

Whether you’re new to collecting or a longtime music fan curious about what makes one pressing more desirable than another, this session provides a practical and entertaining guide to the details that define the hobby!

2:00pm - 4:00pm View Details

Afternoon on Broadway with Stephen Nachamie - 21st Century LGBTQ Groundbreakers

In honor of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, Award Winning Stage and Film Director, Stephen Nachamie will explore the work of some wonderful Broadway Artists and Activists in the 21st Century.  Among those celebrated will be - the life and legacy and outreach of the late star Gavin Creel (Hair, She Loves Me, Book of Mormon), Broadway Director Tina Landau (Floyd Collins, Spongebob), Oscar Winner Ariana DeBose (Summer, Hamilton and West Side Story on Film), and Actor/Director/ Icon, Billy Porter (Kinky Boots and currently, La Cage Aux Folles at City Center ’s Encores).

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

3:30pm - 4:45pm View Details