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“Once Upon A Melody” Concert by the Band of Long Island

Join the Band of Long Island for an exciting, fun-filled, one-hour concert that features recognizable and memorable tunes such as Peter and the Wolf! Children may bring along their parents and grandparents to enjoy this special event! Sponsored by the FOL.

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BUY TICKETS NOW FOR THE FOL’S 57TH ANNUAL BOOK AND AUTHOR LUNCHEON

Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Garden City Hotel, 11am - 2pm

Featuring: Emma Straub, bestselling author of This Time Tomorrow and All Adults Here. She will discuss her new novel American Fantasy (coming April 7), one of the NY Times' most anticipated releases of 2026, in conversation with acclaimed novelist Meg Wolitzer, author of The Female Persuasion and The Wife. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased online at pwpl.org/fol or pick up a reservation brochure in the Library.
Earth Day Celebration 2026

PWPL invites you to our sixth annual Earth Day celebration! Bach to Rock bands will kick things off with live music from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Representatives from the Town of North Hempstead, along with many Port Washington environmental organizations, will be on site from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., sharing information about their latest sustainability initiatives. Bring your kids to the children’s table to create a fun, eco-friendly craft. The Library will also be offering environmentally conscious giveaways, including native plants. Most of all, enjoy the music and discover meaningful ways you can make a difference in building a healthy, sustainable community. The Earth Day celebration is funded by the PWPL Friends of the Library.

For more information on our Earth Day events, visit pwpl.org/earthday.
Women’s History Month at PWPL

In commemoration of Women’s History Month during the month of March, the Port Washington Public Library is proud to offer several programs that explore the many contributions women have made to our history.

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Latest Newsletter Issue Now Available

The March/April 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.
Victoria Selbach – “We Are”

On view in The Adler Gallery from March 4 - April 30.

This exhibition features Victoria Selbach’s vibrant We Are paintings—large-scale silhouettes formed from natural imagery that celebrate our shared humanity and connection to nature. The series encourages us to look beyond differences, unite in protecting one another and the planet, and inspire the next generation of caretakers. A former Port Washington resident now based in rural Connecticut, Selbach is known for her empowering, lifesize depictions of contemporary women. Her work explores personal identity, generational feminine legacy, and collective responsibility. She has exhibited internationally, including at the Heckscher Museum of Art, the Butler Institute of American Art, the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Museu Europeu d'Art Modern (MEAM).

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Adult Events

Mar24

Fiction Book Club

Join fellow readers at the Library for an engaging discussion of Culpability by Bruce Holsinger on Tuesday, March 24th at 7:30 p.m.

When the Cassidy-Shaws’ autonomous minivan collides with an oncoming car, seventeen-year-old Charlie is in the driver’s seat, with his father, Noah, riding shotgun. In the back seat, tweens Alice and Izzy are on their phones, while their mother, Lorelei, a world leader in the field of artificial intelligence, is absorbed in her work. Yet each family member harbors a secret, implicating them all in the tragic accident.

Copies will be available at the Information Desk or on Libby.

7:30pm - 8:30pm View Details

Mar25

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

Mar25

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

Mar25

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

Mar24

For Kids by Kids: Boardgames on Canva

Grades 4 to 6

Learn how to design a boardgame using Canva in this 3-week workshop! Taught by a Schreiber High School student. Register February 23.

6:00pm - 7:30pm View Details

Mar25

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 February 9.

2:00pm - 2:30pm View Details

Mar25

Busy Hands After School Club

Grades K to 6

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—no registration needed!

3:30pm - 4:30pm View Details

Mar26

Tummy Time Meet Up

For pre-crawlers and crawlers

Join other parents and caregivers for a group tummy time and play session! Please bring a blanket for your child. For pre-crawlers and crawlers; no walkers, please. Limited spots - Entry is first-come, first-served.

9:30am - 10:15am View Details

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Teen Events

Mar24

Teen Shamrock Shake Workshop

Join us and learn how to create, and enjoy, your own delicious Shamrock shake. Registration begins March 10.

6:00pm - 7:30pm View Details

Mar28

Puzzle and Board Game Swap

Everyone is invited to the Board Game and Puzzle Swap! People of all ages and skill levels, as well as all kinds of games and puzzles, are welcome.

Bring and donate gently-used board games and puzzles for others to enjoy.

Come choose some new-to-you games and puzzles to bring home.

Donation is not required to attend!

Bring Clean, Complete Puzzles or Board Games in their original box to the PWPL Circulation Desk Thursday and Friday, March 26-27, 2026.
Come back on Saturday 1-3pm to gather some new-to-you puzzles or board games.

Donation notes: items include board or tabletop games, tabletop role playing game books and materials, jigsaw puzzles, and puzzle related items like mats and glue. Please be sure donated items are complete with all necessary pieces. Early donations may be made starting Thursday March 26th at the circulation desk.

1:00pm - 3:00pm View Details

Mar28

Concert: "Once Upon a Melody"

All Ages

Join the Band of Long Island for an exciting, fun-filled, one-hour concert that highlights the connection between music and reading. Children may bring along their parents and grandparents to enjoy this special event!