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

Needlecraft BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) Night

Bring your embroidery, crochet, quilting, or sewing project to this weekly gathering. Share ideas with fellow crafters, and get inspired from our collection of pattern and instruction books, generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

6:15pm - 8:30pm View Details

Nonfiction Book Club

Join fellow readers at the library for an engaging discussion of This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis and Clark by Craig Fehrman on Thursday November 12th at 1p.m.

In 1806, when Meriwether Lewis and William Clark return from their journey—having led the Corps of Discovery across eight thousand miles of rapids, mountains, forests, and ravines—they bring an incredible tale starring themselves as courageous explorers, skilled survivalists, underrated scientists, and peaceful ambassadors. While there is truth in those descriptions, there is also distortion.

From one of the most exciting new historians to emerge in the past decade, This Vast Enterprise offers a novel take on the expedition: a gripping narrative that draws on lost documents, stunning analysis, and Native perspectives. Craig Fehrman spent five years visiting more than thirty archives, interviewing more than a hundred sources, and collecting oral history passed down over centuries. He came to see that the success of Lewis and Clark depended on much more than just Lewis and Clark. Each chapter moves to a different person’s point of view, describing their desires and contradictions. In the end, the captains are men who needed help—from Sacajawea, from the Corps, and from each other. Mile after mile, the expedition pushes on through hailstorms and flash floods, frostbite and infections, rattlesnakes and rabid wolves, with the Spanish cavalry in fierce pursuit. Fehrman balances the story’s adventure with the humanity of its protagonists. The result is a thrilling reminder that even the most familiar moments in history can still surprise us.

Copies of the book are available on Libby and may also be picked up at the Information Desk.

1:00pm - 2:30pm View Details

1:30 Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga classes with certified instructor Beth Lipset. Classes start September 10 and run through December 17.  

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

This class is for Port Washington residents only. 

*EXERCISE WAIVER 

Sponsored by the Health Advisory Council

Kindly register for either the 1:30 PM or the 2:30 PM class, not both, so we can ensure space for as many patrons as possible. Thank you for your consideration!

1:30pm - 2:15pm View Details