Port Washington Public Library

Budget Vote and Trustee Election

Please join us at the Library on Tuesday, April 14 from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. for our 2026 Budget Vote and Trustee Election. For more information, please visit https://pwpl.org/board-of-trustees/.

America 250th Anniversary

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the USA with special historical programs, books, films, exhibit and more presented by the Port Washington Public Library. PWPL will be honoring and remembering the many years of America’s history since its birth on Independence Day. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio

Join Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio as they present: "The Best of Broadway and Jazz Standards" which features a great mix of the best of Broadway songs, iconic jazz standards and songs from the Great American Songbook. For the past decade Rhonda Kay has performed for Long Island and New York City audiences and delighted them with her vocal talents. She will be joining forces with the Backstage Trio, some of New York’s most talented and experienced musicians. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Please note: This show was rescheduled from Sunday, February 22, 2026.

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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 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.
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).

Upcoming Events

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Adult Events

Apr13

Registration Begins: "What To Eat Now" book discussion

Click HERE to register for a two-part discussion of Marion Nestle's book What to Eat Now: The Indispensable Guide to Good Food, How to Find It, and Why It Matters. The book will be available for pickup at the Information Desk for registered participants.

The discussion will be held in person on May 14 & June 4 at 11:00 a.m.

Registration is required.

"What to Eat Now" book discussion registration

Sponsored by the Health Advisory Council.

9:00am - 9:00pm View Details

Apr13

Stretch & Strengthen

A series of exercise classes incorporating yoga, Pilates, and stretching. Marlene Kirsh, athletic trainer and certified Pilates instructor, will lead the sessions. Open to Port Washington residents free of charge. Classes begin January 26 and run through June 1, from 5:15-6:15 pm. No class on February 16, March 2, April 6, and May 25. Please bring a yoga mat. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and is required.

Sponsored by the Health Advisory Council.

*EXERCISE WAIVER

5:15pm - 6:15pm View Details

Apr14

Budget Vote / Trustee Election

7:00am - 9:00pm View Details

Apr14

Hypertension Screenings

Blood Pressure screenings sponsored by St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center.

11:00am - 2:00pm View Details

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Children's Events

Apr13

ESOL Homework Help Program 2026

Elementary or Middle School Homework Help

The Port Washington Public Library ESOL Department offers a Homework Help Program where high-achieving high school volunteers tutor students.

Day: Mondays
Time: 4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Location: Hagedorn Meeting Room

For more information, please contact:

Paola Diaz: diazp@pwpl.org
Haydee Buitron: buitronh@pwpl.org

4:30pm - 6:00pm View Details

Apr14

Sing and Swing

For children ages 18 months to 5 years with an adult.

Interactive stories, rhymes and songs emphasizing early literacy skills and help instill a lifelong love of learning. Admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis.

9:30am - 10:00am View Details

Apr14

Sing and Swing

For children ages 18 months to 5 years with an adult.

Interactive stories, rhymes and songs emphasizing early literacy skills and help instill a lifelong love of learning. Admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis.

10:15am - 10:45am View Details

Apr15

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 March 30.

5:30pm - 6:30pm View Details

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Teen Events

Apr13

Teen Gaming

Drop in after school to battle your friends at Super Smash Brothers or take a drive with Mario Kart. No registration needed.

3:30pm - 7:00pm View Details

Apr22

Raised Bed Gardening Workshop

Looking to start your own vegetable garden in 2026 or improve your current method of growing produce? Plant A Row for the Hungry Board Member and longtime gardener Bruce Frey will demonstrate how to build a raised garden bed on your own. He will also provide details on the types of soil components to use as well as the best way to irrigate your raised bed to enable you to bring out the best from your gardening efforts. No registration is required.

Sponsored by Plant A Row for the Hungry Port Washington

7:30pm - 8:30pm View Details

Apr23

Teen Pom Pom Sushi Workshop

Learn how to create non-edible sushi with yarn and pom-pom makers. Each project will also come with a set of chopsticks that you can decorate as well. Registration begins April 9.

7:00pm - 9:00pm View Details

Apr25

Earth Day Celebration 2026

PWPL invites you to our 11th 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. Visit with some live insects and birds of prey. 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.

12:00pm - 4:00pm View Details

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