Shipwreck and Salvation: The Wreck of the Prince Maurice
On the night of March 8, 1657, the Dutch ship The Prince Maurice slammed into the coast of Fire Island with 129 souls aboard. Join presenters Toya Dubin, Project Director, and Drew Shuptar-Rayvis Algonkian, Historical Consultant, for a richly illustrated presentation that includes 3D models, documents, and interactive maps. This largely unknown story can be told thanks to a grant from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation. Sponsored by the Library’s Nautical Advisory Council.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
"A Step Back in Time" - Jim Graf - Art Advisory Council Exhibit
Art Advisory Council Exhibit - "A Step Back in Time" - Jim Graf
12:00am - 12:00am View Details
Community Chest Exhibition
Community Chest Exhibition - Celebrating 75 years
12:00am - 12:00am View Details
55th Annual Book & Author Luncheon
The FOL's 55th Annual Book & Author Luncheon will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Garden City Hotel, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The featured speaker will be Ilyon Woo, author of the nonfiction bestseller Master Slave Husband Wife, one of The New York Times 10 Best Books of 2023. She will appear in conversation with Port’s own Kelly McMasters, an accomplished essayist, bestselling author and Hofstra professor.
Individual tickets ($125 per person) and event sponsorships can be purchased at pwpl.org/fol/reserve through Monday May 6. After that date contact FOL board member Karen Sloan for questions regarding ticketing at kbsloany@gmail.com or 516-428-1104.
Please do not mail reservation forms at this late date. There are no walk-ins to this event.
11:00am - 2:30pm View Details
PLEASE NOTE - There will be no Sandwiched In Program on 5/10/24
There will be no Sandwiched In program today.
12:00pm - 1:30pm View Details
INDOOR Park Story Time
WEATHER ALERT! Park Story Time will be held INDOORS today!!!! No registration required.
9:30am - 10:00am View Details
Coding for Kids
Ignite the love of coding by learning to create animations and computer games using Scratch, a graphical programming language developed by MIT. Taught by AP Computer Science high school students from Port Washington for children with no prior programming experience in 3rd to 6th grade. For more information visit youngcoderspw.com. Registration required.
4:30pm - 5:30pm View Details
Dungeons & Dragons for Kids
Dungeons and Dragons is a game that engages players in collaborative storytelling, creative problem-solving, artistic expression, and exploring a world you help create. Come join our game to expand your horizons and imagine exciting adventures with others. For children in 4th to 6th grade. Priority is for first-time registrants. Registration required.
6:00pm - 8:00pm View Details
Preschool Story Time
Enjoy great stories, songs, and fingerplays, while your child develops essential early literacy skills. For children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years with an adult. Registration required.
1:30pm - 2:00pm View Details
Cricut Craft: Bouquet of Flowers
Join us in making a paper flower bouquet with our Cricut Maker 3! This is a great way to learn more about the Cricut and enjoy some crafting. This is a “bring your own device” program. Please take some time to install the Cricut Design Space software before the program. Anyone 8 and up is welcome, but we do ask that participants under the age of 11 be accompanied by an adult. All supplies will be provided. Registration opens on May 1st.
There are two classes being held for the Cricut Craft: Flower Bouquet, PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR BOTH.
Please note: Chromebooks are not compatible with the Cricut Design Space software, so will not work for this program. Laptops (both Mac and PC) and iPads work well.
4:30pm - 6:00pm View Details
Teen Gaming
Come hang out and play some Nintendo Switch games with other teens after school. No need to register, just show up and join in on the fun!
3:30pm - 6:00pm View Details
Advanced Beginner Guitar Lessons with Reno Bracchi
Join us for advanced beginner guitar lessons with PWPL's own Reno Bracchi. Classes will be on five Mondays: April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20 (no class on May 27) and June 3 – all classes are from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Learn advanced playing techniques and some well-known songs. This series is tailored for those who have already grasped scales and basic chords. Reno will assess your skills to see if you're ready for the advanced beginner level. To join, you'll need to bring an acoustic guitar, be a right-handed player, and have very short nails on your left hand. Open to PWPL cardholders aged 14 and above. Registration begins on Tuesday, March 12. Register at pwpl.org/events. Want to learn how to play guitar from step one? An absolute beginner series is coming Fall 2024!
Registration is closed.
7:00pm - 8:15pm View Details
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