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Winter Book Bingo

Get ready for Library-Wide Winter Book Bingo! Starting February 2, readers of all ages— kids, teens, and adults—can join the fun by registering online or at any Library service desk. Race to be one of the first ten in your age group to score a bingo (5 in a row: across, down, or diagonally) and win an exciting prize! Remember, you can check off up to two boxes per book. Be sure to return your completed bingo cards to the Library by March 20. Open to PWPL patrons only. Let the reading adventure begin! Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

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Lunar New Year Celebration

Join us as we welcome the Year of the Horse with a vibrant celebration of Lunar New Year 2026 on Saturday, February 7! From 1:00pm - 3:00pm patrons can enjoy fun lunar new year crafts for the whole family as well as view our cultural display collection in the Reading Room. From 3:00pm-4:00pm there will be performances in the Lapham Room featuring traditional lunar new year music and dances. 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! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Pwpl New Strategic Plan 2025-2028

The Port Washington Public Library remains committed to fostering a welcoming and dynamic environment where patrons can engage in lifelong learning, explore diverse ideas, and connect. We are proud to offer a three year strategic plan to expand and improve resources, services, and programs that reflect the richness of our world and the evolving needs of our community.

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NEW YORK TIMES ALL ACCESS WITH PWPL LIBRARY CARD

PWPL cardholders now have ALL access to everything The New York Times has to offer, including News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, The Athletic, Podcasts, and Newsletters with a 24-hour access code!

Here’s how to get started: Click here or visit: https://auth.nassaulibrary.org/nytimes to redeem a 24-hour access code. Login with your PWPL Library card number & click redeem. Either create a free account or log in with your existing NYT account information. Once your 24-hour access code expires, simply repeat the process again. If you have questions or need assistance, please email reference@pwpl.org.
Latest Newsletter Issue Now Available

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

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Pete Fornatale: Rock Radio Revolutionary

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.
Laura James – Art Exhibit

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.

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Adult Events

Feb3

AccessABILITY Cooking Class: Pasta Fagioli Soup

Make Pasta Fagioli Soup with Julie Reilly (Chefs of d'Future). The class is tailored to members of the IDD community and their friends. All are welcome. Registration is required.

Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.

7:00pm - 8:00pm View Details

Feb4

Stretch, Sculpt, and Balance

Move through poses to increase flexibility, balance, strength, and range of motion. Marlene Kirsh, athletic trainer, and certified Pilates instructor, will lead the sessions. Chairs will be available if needed.

Classes begin on Wednesday, January 21, and run weekly through June 3, from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. No class on February 18, February 25, March 4, or April 8. Please bring a yoga mat and 3lb weights.

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and is required.

Sponsored by the Health Advisory Council.

*EXERCISE WAIVER

1:00pm - 2:00pm View Details

Feb4

Open Research Hours at The History Center

Open Research Hours at The History Center. Entrance to the Research Room is through the History Center Annex in the South Wing.

Outside of these hours, the History Center’s Research Room is accessible by appointment: please email localhistory@pwpl.org to make arrangements. Click here to view our Collection Guide.

2:00pm - 4:00pm View Details

Feb4

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is a free program from NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island that utilizes the principles and slow, gentle movements of Tai Chi to help older adults enhance their balance and increase their confidence in performing everyday activities. This evidence-based program is proven to reduce falls, improve fitness, and is designed for older adults who are interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength.

Classes are led by a trained/certified instructor for 60 minutes for 14 weeks. Participants will learn: Balance Skills, Proper Body Alignment, & Coordinated Tai Chi movements. Chairs are available.

Registration is required. No class on February 18 or April 8.

Priority is given to Port Washington residents.

*EXERCISE WAIVER

2:30pm - 3:30pm View Details

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Children's Events

Feb3

Pajama Story Time on Zoom

Ages 2 1/2-5 with an adult.

Put on some comfy pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and gather around to enjoy some books, rhymes, and songs. Register January 19.

The Zoom log-in information will be emailed to you with your confirmation.

7:00pm - 7:30pm View Details

Feb4

Preschool Story Time

Ages 2 1/2 to 5 years with an adult

Enjoy great stories, songs, and fingerplays, while your child develops essential early literacy skills. Registration begins December 22.

2:00pm - 2:30pm View Details

Feb4

Busy Hands After School Club

For kids in grades K-6

Cold outside? Come hang out inside!

Busy Hands After School Club invites kids to get out of the house and into the library for hands-on crafts and games.

Drop in program, multiple dates. No registration needed!

January 7, 13, 20 and February 4, 11 and 24th at 4:00-5:00 P.M.

4:00pm - 5:00pm View Details

Feb4

Chess

Grades 3-6

Learn the rules and strategies of chess and practice what you have learned by playing against your peers. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library in memory of Lawrence Kamisher. Register January 19.

5:30pm - 6:30pm View Details

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Teen Events

Feb4

LOKI's Loop Escape Room

Gather your friends and put your problem-solving skills to the test! Sign up in teams of 2–4 people to participate in the Loki Escape Room, where you’ll work together to solve puzzles and uncover the tricks behind misinformation tactics. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library.

6:30pm - 8:00pm View Details

Feb5

Intro to Computer Science with Python Series-This Series is Full

-This Series if Full--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. No coding experience required. Please remember to bring your own laptop or Chromebook. This series is specifically for grades 6-8. Registration begins December 26. Space is limited.

4:30pm - 6:00pm View Details

Feb8

Music Advisory Council Presents - Gathering Time

Join us for a Special Salute to Jean Ritchie - Mad About Trad Music.

Famed Port Washington Folkie Jean Ritchie grew up singing old songs that seemed to have been around forever and made a life's mission of preserving the songs of her youth in Kentucky and traditional songs from around the country. In this special show saluting her, Long Island folk-rock harmony trio Gathering Time will borrow a page from Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and other great groups of the '60s and '70s, taking old-time songs and giving them the folk-rock treatment with their spectacular, signature 3-part harmonies.

Sponsored by the Library's Music Advisory Council

3:00pm - 4:30pm View Details

Feb10

Winter Wildlife on the Port Washington Peninsula

Join us for a visual presentation about the diverse wildlife found in the Port Washington peninsula during the winter months. Naturalist Stéphane Perreault will discuss the behavior of wintering mammals, including bats, show what duck species are present at well-known local sites, and discuss the reasons for the presence of land birds here in winter. He will also explore the insects that are active on our warmest winter nights through remarkable adaptations.

Stéphane Perreault is the Naturalist at the Greentree Foundation, a Manhasset-based non-profit organization with a mission of peace, sustainability, and philanthropy.

Sponsored by the Port Washington Watershed Biodiversity Coalition.

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.

7:00pm - 8:30pm View Details

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