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Special Holiday Hours

In observance of Presidents’ Day, on Monday, February 16, the Library will be open from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio

Join us at the Library on Sunday, February 22 from 3:00pm - 4:30pm for Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio as they present: "The Best of Broadway and Jazz Standards". This performance will feature a great mix of the best of Broadway songs, iconic jazz standards and songs from the Great American Songbook. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Community Spotlight: Craig Thomas in Conversation with Wayne Wink

Join us at the Library on March 1 at 3:00pm for a discussion with Port Washington’s own Craig Thomas, co-creator of the Emmy-winning comedy series How I Met Your Mother, and published first novel That’s Not How It Happened, in conversation with local official Wayne Wink. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Sponsored by the FOL.

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AARP Tax Help

AARP Tax Help volunteers are available at the Library every Tuesday to help with preparing simple individual tax returns. You do not have to be an AARP member to sign up. Appointments will be on Tuesdays from 10am to 3 pm from February 3 through April 7, 2026. Due to overwhelming demand, only Port Washington Residents can make an appointment, starting on January 20. Please visit the Reference Desk in the South Wing or call the Library at (516) 883-4400, ext. 1400 to register.

Click here for more information about our tax resources.
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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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.

Click here for more information about our plan.
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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Upcoming Events

Adult Events

Feb12

Books for Dessert

7:00pm - 8:30pm View Details

Feb13

Sandwiched In with Claire Bellerjeau - Cato in the Revolution: Spies, Slavery, Church, and Chocolate

Join historian and author Claire Bellerjeau as she shares her exciting new discoveries about Cato, an enslaved Black man who aided the Patriot spy and tailor Hercules Mulligan during the Revolutionary War. Cato’s story, once mere legend, comes to life with details of an assassination plot against George Washington, enslavement in the powerful Schuyler family, Cato’s religious life at St. Paul’s Chapel, and the intersection of colonial chocolate making and slavery. Showing great bravery, agency, skill, and faith, Cato represents other unknown and often “invisible” people of color who helped shape the course of the Revolution—and the history of the United States.

This program is part of the Library’s celebration of Black History Month as well as the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.

(Sponsored by the Friends of the Library)

12:00pm - 1:30pm View Details

Feb13

Weekly Scrabble Meetup

Drop in and play a game of Scrabble. No registration required.

1:00pm - 5:00pm View Details

Feb13

Medicaid Sign-Up Help

Free, walk-in assistance from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council.

2:00pm - 5:30pm View Details

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Children's Events

Feb12

Crazy 8s Math Club

For grades K-2

Join us for 4 weeks of Crazy 8s – a math club like no other! Get ready to build, run, jump, make music, and even make a mess. This unique club combines math with fun, creativity, and a touch of mischief. Register January 5.

4:00pm - 5:00pm View Details

Feb12

Young CEO: A Kid's Guide to Business

Grades 4-6

A hands-on workshop that gives participants a crash course in what it takes to be a young entrepreneur, covering everything from coming up with a catchy business name to creating a product and even figuring out how to sell it. Register January 26.

6:00pm - 7:00pm View Details

Feb13

Ready, Set, Story Time

For children ages birth to five with an adult.

Join your favorite librarians for stories, songs, and fingerplays. No registration required.

9:30am - 10:00am View Details

Feb13

Coding for Kids

Grades 3-6

Ignite the love of coding by learning to create animations and computer games using Scratch, MIT’s beginner-friendly programming language. Taught by Port Washington AP Computer Science students for kids with no prior programming experience. Register December 29.

For information about Young Coders of Port Washington, visit youngcoderspw.com.

4:30pm - 5:30pm View Details

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Teen Events

Feb16

Presidents' Day

12:30am - 1:00pm View Details

Feb16

Presidents' Day

5:00pm - 11:30pm View Details

Feb18

Decode The Song

A unique game where each player writers the chorus of their favorite song in proper English format, and their opponent must guess the theme song. This program will have you laughing and creating fun alternative song lyrics! Registration begins February 11.

3:45pm - 4:45pm View Details

Feb19

Wicked: For Good (PG, 137min.)

For all ages.

Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she'll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good.

Join us at the library for Wicked: For Good, the spellbinding second installment of Wicked!

No registration required. Rated PG, 137 minutes

4:30pm - 7:00pm View Details

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