Park Story Time
07/01/2022 @ 9:30am
Blumenfeld Park
Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the library) for Park Story Time! No registration required. In case of inclement weather, story time will be held at the library.
Sandwiched In with Julia Zeh – Whales of New York
07/01/2022 @ 12:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Have you ever wondered what the underwater world off New York sounds like? Join marine biologist and PhD candidate Julia Zeh to explore the whales of New York, the sounds they make, and how scientists study them. More than ten species of whales and dolphins can be found in the New York Bight, the body of water that extends from New York Harbor and the New Jersey coast out to eastern Long Island, but very few people know they’re there. Just outside New York City, scientists are investigating a vibrant aquatic ecosystem that includes everything from the most endangered large whale species to the largest animal to ever live. Julia Zeh is a PhD candidate at Syracuse University, where she is a National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellow studying behavior and acoustic communication in large whales. Julia graduated from Schreiber High School in 2014 and received her BA from Columbia University in 2018. Sponsored by the Library’s Nautical Advisory Council. This program is part of the Library’s Summer Reading theme – Oceans of Possibilities. Participants are invited to join us in-person or virtually over Zoom. Please visit www.pwpl.org/events to register.
Film: “Memory House” (2020-87 min.).
07/01/2022 @ 7:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
In his feature film debut, writer/director Joao Paulo Miranda Maria conjures a surreal look at the racial and social rifts in modern-day Brazil. First up, Miranda Maria’s short film, “The Girl Who Danced with the Devil” (2016-15 min.). Presented in Portuguese with English subtitles.
Job Search Boot Camp: The Five P’s
07/05/2022 @ 11:00am
Virtual
Session 1: What impact will this have on your job search? What steps should you take proactively? Opening discussion about what we should expect and how we can use the time we have to effectively prepare. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Fourth, Fifth & Six Grade Book Discussion
07/05/2022 @ 7:15pm
Children’s Room
Books will be available at the time of registration in the Children’s Room. Kids should pick up their first book and complete reading by the time of the book discussion. For children entering grade 4, 5, and 6 in the fall. Registration required.
Preschool Craft in the Garden
07/06/2022 @ 11:15am
Children’s Garden
Join us in the garden for a story and craft. For children 2 to 5 years old with an adult. Registration required and each date is a separate registration.
Wednesday Matinee: “Anne of Green Gables” (1934-78 min.).
07/06/2022 @ 12:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Red-haired orphan Anne Shirley (played by Anne Shirley!) works her way into the hearts of Prince Edward farmers Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert (Helen Westley, O.P. Heggie).
Escape Room Workshop Series
07/06/2022 @ 4:30pm
Children’s Workshop Room
Mysteries, puzzles, ciphers, and more! Join us as we unlock the secrets of escape rooms, while learning ways to protect the ocean. Discover how to create your own escape room puzzles and games, culminating in the design and creation of our own ocean-themed escape room. For children entering 4th to 6th grade in the fall. Registration required.
Board of Trustees Meeting
07/06/2022 @ 7:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Board of Trustees Meeting – All are welcome!
Baby Rhyme Time
07/07/2022 @ 9:30am
Children’s Garden
A story time with songs, music and bouncing rhymes that emphasizes early literacy skills. For children ages birth to 12 months. Registration required.
Teen Time
07/07/2022 @ 3:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
If you’re into hands-on projects, crafts, coloring, board games, books and just chilling out, join us for Teen Time.
STEAM Workshop
07/07/2022 @ 4:00pm
Children’s Workshop Room
Robots, circuits and more! For children entering 2nd to 6th grade in the fall. Registration required; each date is a separate registration.
Park Story Time
07/08/2022 @ 9:30am
Blumenfeld Park
Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the library) for Park Story Time! No registration required. In case of inclement weather, story time will be held at the library.
Virtual Sandwiched In with Brian Rose – From Carson to Oprah to Stephen Colbert – A History of the TV Talk Show
07/08/2022 @ 12:00pm
Virtual
From its start, the talk show has been one of television’s most versatile formats. Whether it was the wit of Dick Cavett, the empathy of Oprah Winfrey, the comedy of David Letterman, or the political satire of Jon Stewart, the talk show has provided viewers with a mix of entertainment, information, and compelling conversation. This presentation, by film and TV historian Brian Rose, will look at the history of the television talk show, and examine its changing appeal from decade to decade. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Film: “Cry Macho” (2021-104 min.).
07/08/2022 @ 7:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Director Clint Eastwood also stars as a one-time rodeo star who takes a job from an ex-boss to bring the man’s son home.
Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course
07/09/2022 @ 9:30am
Lapham Meeting Room
The Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course. Seating is limited and registration is required. Priority will be given to Port Washington card holders with non-card holders being placed on a Waiting List. There will be a 30 minute lunch break.
Preschool Summer STEAM Series
07/11/2022 @ 9:30am
Lapham Meeting Room
Join A Time for Kids, Inc. in this interactive and educational series to stimulate and engage in thinking as we explore, play, and build together. This STEAM introductory class provides the materials to design, create and experiment using manipulatives that encourage problem solving and critical thinking. For children ages 2½ to 5 with an adult. Registration required; each date is a separate registration.
Preschool Summer STEAM Series
07/11/2022 @ 10:45am
Lapham Meeting Room
Join A Time for Kids, Inc. in this interactive and educational series to stimulate and engage in thinking as we explore, play, and build together. This STEAM introductory class provides the materials to design, create and experiment using manipulatives that encourage problem solving and critical thinking. For children ages 2½ to 5 with an adult. Registration required; each date is a separate registration.
First, Second & Third Grade Book Discussion
07/11/2022 @ 4:15pm
Children’s Workshop Room
Books will be available at the time of registration in the Children’s Room. Kids should pick up their first book and complete reading by June 27. For children entering 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade in the fall. Registration required.
Teen Cooking Workshop
07/11/2022 @ 7:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Join Chef Rob for this hands-on Italian bread pizza making workshop. Enjoy sauteed fresh ingredients in this tasty vegetarian workshop.
Film: “Chicago Calling!” (1951-75 min.).
07/11/2022 @ 7:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Bill Cannon (Dan Duryea) is losing everything to alcohol. Expecting an important phone call, he heads out into the streets of LA to earn the $53 he needs to keep his telephone from being disconnected.
Tuesday Matinee: “Deep Waters” 1948-85 min.).
07/12/2022 @ 12:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Troubled orphan Donny Mitchell is befriended by Maine lobsterman Hod Stillwell, who shows the boy the ways of the world.
Whale Entanglement Program
07/12/2022 @ 7:00pm
Children’s Workshop Room
Can you figure out the whale entanglement mystery? A whale has been entangled in a fishing net off the coast of Long Island. Use clues and witness statements to figure out whose rogue net trapped the whale. For children entering 3rd to 6th grade. Registration required.
Savvy Social Security Planning for Women
07/12/2022 @ 7:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
This workshop will cover everything women need to know about claiming Social Security benefits.
Support Group for Caregivers of Elderly Relatives
07/12/2022 @ 7:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Helping our elderly loved ones navigate the world is not easy. This support group for adults will give participants the opportunity to talk with others experiencing similar situations. Host Dawn Hagen, of the Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands Caregiver Support Program at Parker Jewish Institute, is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the field of geriatrics and dementia care. Please bring your questions and ideas. Register at www.pwpl.org
Pajama Story Time on Zoom
07/12/2022 @ 7:00pm
Virtual
Put on some comfy pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and gather around to enjoy some books, rhymes, and songs. Registration required. The Zoom log-in information will be emailed to you before the class begins.
Preschool Craft in the Garden
07/13/2022 @ 11:15am
Children’s Garden
Join us in the garden for a story and craft. For children 2 to 5 years old with an adult. Registration required and each date is a separate registration.
Medicaid Signup Help
07/13/2022 @ 2:00pm
North Study Room
Free, walk-in assistance from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council.
Escape Room Workshop Series
07/13/2022 @ 4:30pm
Children’s Workshop Room
Mysteries, puzzles, ciphers, and more! Join us as we unlock the secrets of escape rooms, while learning ways to protect the ocean. Discover how to create your own escape room puzzles and games, culminating in the design and creation of our own ocean-themed escape room. For children entering 4th to 6th grade in the fall. Registration required.
Teen Stranger Things Escape Room
07/13/2022 @ 7:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Teens will work together to search for hidden clues and solve puzzles in this Stranger Things themed Escape Room. Dress as your favorite character or wear your favorite 80’s attire to celebrate the release of Stranger Things Season 4. Teens may register for one session only.
Baby Rhyme Time
07/14/2022 @ 9:30am
Children’s Garden
A story time with songs, music and bouncing rhymes that emphasizes early literacy skills. For children ages birth to 12 months. Registration required.
Non-Fiction Book Discussion: The Invisible Kingdom, by Meghan O’Rourke
07/14/2022 @ 1:30pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
A landmark exploration of one of the most consequential and mysterious issues of our time: the rise of chronic illness and autoimmune diseases. A silent epidemic of chronic illnesses afflicts tens of millions of Americans: these are diseases that are poorly understood, frequently marginalized, and can go undiagnosed and unrecognized altogether. Renowned writer Meghan O’Rourke delivers a revelatory investigation into this elusive category of “invisible” illness that encompasses autoimmune diseases, post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome, and now long COVID, synthesizing the personal and the universal to help all of us through this new frontier. Drawing on her own medical experiences as well as a decade of interviews with doctors, patients, researchers, and public health experts, O’Rourke traces the history of Western definitions of illness, and reveals how inherited ideas of cause, diagnosis, and treatment have led us to ignore a host of hard-to-understand medical conditions, ones that resist easy description or simple cures. And as America faces this health crisis of extraordinary proportions, the populations most likely to be neglected by our institutions include women, the working class, and people of color. Blending lyricism and erudition, candor and empathy, O’Rourke brings together her deep and disparate talents and roles as critic, journalist, poet, teacher, and patient, synthesizing the personal and universal into one monumental project arguing for a seismic shift in our approach to disease. The Invisible Kingdom offers hope for the sick, solace and insight for their loved ones, and a radical new understanding of our bodies and our health. Copies of the book are available on Libby and may also be reserved for pickup at the library. Participants are invited to join us in person or via zoom. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Art Lecture with Thomas Germano – Matisse’s ‘Red Studio’
07/14/2022 @ 3:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Henri Matisse’s The Red Studio at the MoMA has been among their most important works since it was first acquired. The canvas depicts the artist’s studio filled with paintings and sculptures, furniture, and decorative objects, most of which have been identified and will be reunited with The Red Studio for the first time since they left the artist’s studio. Professor Germano will discuss the painting, the Red Studio’s travel’s, in addition to other works from Matisse’s early career. Join us in person or on Zoom. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Teen Text Message Collage
07/15/2022 @ 12:00am
Virtual
Teens are invited to create a painting filled with their favorite text messages or feel free to write their own. Oh, don’t forget about fun emoji images too! Teens will be notified when craft materials are available for pick-up.
Park Story Time
07/15/2022 @ 9:30am
Blumenfeld Park
Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the library) for Park Story Time! No registration required. In case of inclement weather, story time will be held at the library.
Sandwiched In with Ron Brown – The Empire City Battles Climate Change
07/15/2022 @ 12:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Hurricane Sandy swept over the city of New York with a vengeance. We rebuilt the city, made the subway flood-proof, relocated critical infrastructure, restored wetlands, and constructed surge barriers. Will the city be ready for the next time hurricane? Join Professor Ron Brown as he explores how we adapt to being a coastal city and the challenges of a changing climate. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Join us in-person or on Zoom. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s
07/15/2022 @ 2:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Social workers and representatives from the Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands program will be available for one-on-one consultation with caregivers and those concerned about memory issues and dementia. Consultations include developing a plan of care, emotional support, and information about community resources. Provided by the Cares Ambassador Program from the Parker Institute.
A Dose Of “Medicine Fish” – Library Favorites Return To Rock!
07/16/2022 @ 3:30pm
Sousa Bandshell
Long Island-based band Medicine Fish return for their first appearance at the Sousa bandshell stage as part of our SoundSwap Summer music series. The musical brainchild of John Velsor, Julian Maultsby, Ryan Griffin, and Jimmy Messina, the members’ combined versatility, coupled with their wide-reaching and varied musical tastes, results in a unique mixture of stylistic elements. Spend a few minutes with Medicine Fish and you may find them evoking the trippy nature of The Grateful Dead, the groove of Bob Marley, the wild lyricism of Pink Floyd, and the quirky jams of Phish. And they can even make you dance!
Preschool Summer STEAM Series
07/18/2022 @ 9:30am
Lapham Meeting Room
Join A Time for Kids, Inc. in this interactive and educational series to stimulate and engage in thinking as we explore, play, and build together. This STEAM introductory class provides the materials to design, create and experiment using manipulatives that encourage problem solving and critical thinking. For children ages 2½ to 5 with an adult. Registration required; each date is a separate registration.
Craft-To-Go: Mosaic Seahorse
07/18/2022 @ 10:00am
Children’s Room
Create a mosaic seahorse on canvas. For children entering 1st to 6th grade in the fall. Registration required. Pick up in the Children’s Room the week of July 18 to 23.
Preschool Summer STEAM Series
07/18/2022 @ 10:45am
Lapham Meeting Room
Join A Time for Kids, Inc. in this interactive and educational series to stimulate and engage in thinking as we explore, play, and build together. This STEAM introductory class provides the materials to design, create and experiment using manipulatives that encourage problem solving and critical thinking. For children ages 2½ to 5 with an adult. Registration required; each date is a separate registration.
Tie-Dye Science for Teens
07/18/2022 @ 7:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Teens will learn about chromatography and how tie-dyes are used while making their own tie-dye creation. Teens should bring a white or light-colored t-shirt or white socks.
Film: “Desirable” (1934-68 min.).
07/18/2022 @ 7:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Man-about-town Mac MacAllister falls in love with prep school grad Lois Johnson, the daughter of his lover, actress Helen Walbridge.
Art Lecture with Alice Schwarz – The Arts of Oceania
07/19/2022 @ 12:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
The Met’s collection of Oceanic art reflects the rich history of creative expression and innovation that is emblematic of the region. Join museum educator Alice W. Schwarz in an exploration of indigenous works from Papua New Guinea, Australia, and New Zealand that are made from and illustrate creatures of the water. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Join us in-person or virtually on Zoom. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Savvy Medicare Planning
07/19/2022 @ 7:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
This workshop will cover information you need to help with managing health care expenses in retirement.
Fourth, Fifth & Six Grade Book Discussion
07/19/2022 @ 7:15pm
Children’s Workshop Room
Books will be available at the time of registration in the Children’s Room. Kids should pick up their first book and complete reading by the time of the book discussion. For children entering grade 4, 5, and 6 in the fall. Registration required.
Spanish Story Time
07/20/2022 @ 11:15am
Children’s Garden
Join Ms. Jessica in the Children’s Garden for stories, songs, and fingerplays in Spanish and English. For children ages 2 to 5 years old with an adult. Registration required; each date is a separate registration.
Escape Room Workshop Series
07/20/2022 @ 4:30pm
Children’s Workshop Room
Mysteries, puzzles, ciphers, and more! Join us as we unlock the secrets of escape rooms, while learning ways to protect the ocean. Discover how to create your own escape room puzzles and games, culminating in the design and creation of our own ocean-themed escape room. For children entering 4th to 6th grade in the fall. Registration required.
Teen Stranger Things Escape Room
07/20/2022 @ 7:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Teens will work together to search for hidden clues and solve puzzles in this Stranger Things themed Escape Room. Dress as your favorite character or wear your favorite 80’s attire to celebrate the release of Stranger Things Season 4. Teens may register for one session only.
Singles (60+) Discussion Group
07/20/2022 @ 7:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Join us for an informal discussion that aims to build community with intelligent discussion, laughter, and social interaction. Led by Lilyan Strassman, LCSW-R, Psychotherapist, and Life Coach. Please register at www.pwpl.org/events
Baby Rhyme Time
07/21/2022 @ 9:30am
Children’s Garden
A story time with songs, music and bouncing rhymes that emphasizes early literacy skills. For children ages birth to 12 months. Registration required.
Teen Time
07/21/2022 @ 3:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
If you’re into hands-on projects, crafts, coloring, board games, books and just chilling out, join us for Teen Time.
STEAM Workshop
07/21/2022 @ 4:00pm
Children’s Workshop Room
Robots, circuits and more! For children entering 2nd to 6th grade in the fall. Registration required; each date is a separate registration.
Park Story Time
07/22/2022 @ 9:30am
Blumenfeld Park
Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the library) for Park Story Time! No registration required. In case of inclement weather, story time will be held at the library.
Sandwiched In with Alan Dinn – The Purdy Boat Company
07/22/2022 @ 12:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
If you had been sailing on Manhasset Bay 50 or so years ago, you would have spotted several large buildings on the shoreline which were the home of the Purdy Boat Company. The Purdy boat yard was one of the best-known employers in Port Washington during the second quarter of the 20th Century. It was the birthplace of the famous cruiser APHRODITE as well as several other cruisers, a series of champion caliber race boats, and more than 80 small craft for the U.S. Navy in World War II. The company came to Port Washington in 1925, but the Purdys had been in the boatbuilding trade for several decades before that. Alan Dinn, a native of Port Washington and a grandson of company founder Ned Purdy, will present a brief history of the firm, beginning years before they came to Manhasset Bay but focusing on the famous boats they built here. Alan has written two books and several magazine articles about the company. Sponsored by the Library’s Nautical Advisory Council. This program is part of the Library’s Summer Reading Theme – Oceans of Possibilities. Participants are invited to join us in-person or virtually on Zoom. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Preschool Summer STEAM Series
07/25/2022 @ 9:30am
Lapham Meeting Room
Join A Time for Kids, Inc. in this interactive and educational series to stimulate and engage in thinking as we explore, play, and build together. This STEAM introductory class provides the materials to design, create and experiment using manipulatives that encourage problem solving and critical thinking. For children ages 2½ to 5 with an adult. Registration required; each date is a separate registration.
Preschool Summer STEAM Series
07/25/2022 @ 10:45am
Lapham Meeting Room
Join A Time for Kids, Inc. in this interactive and educational series to stimulate and engage in thinking as we explore, play, and build together. This STEAM introductory class provides the materials to design, create and experiment using manipulatives that encourage problem solving and critical thinking. For children ages 2½ to 5 with an adult. Registration required; each date is a separate registration.
First, Second & Third Grade Book Discussion
07/25/2022 @ 4:15pm
Children’s Workshop Room
Books will be available at the time of registration in the Children’s Room. Kids should pick up their first book and complete reading by June 27. For children entering 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade in the fall.
Registration required.
Film: “Consolation Marriage” (1931-81 min.).
07/25/2022 @ 7:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
In prohibition-era Manhattan, shopkeeper Mary Brown loses her childhood sweetheart, Aubrey, to another woman. Reporter Steve “Rollo” Porter lost his childhood sweetheart, Elaine to another man. Can Mary and Rollo make a go of it?
Magic Workshop with Ari Bisk
07/26/2022 @ 7:00pm
Children’s Workshop Room
Learn beginner magic tricks with Ari Bisk. For children entering 2nd to 6th grade in the fall. Registration required.
Savvy Tax Planning
07/26/2022 @ 7:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
This workshop will cover tax planning strategies through the four stages of retirement.
Fiction Book Discussion: Klara and the Sun, by Kazuo Ishiguro
07/26/2022 @ 7:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room
From her place in the store that sells artificial friends, Klara — an artificial friend with outstanding observational qualities — watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass in the street outside. She remains hopeful a customer will soon choose her, but when the possibility emerges that her circumstances may change forever, she is warned not to invest too much in the promises of humans. In this luminous tale, Klara and the Sun, Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro looks at our rapidly changing modern world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator to explore a fundamental question: what does it mean to love? Copies of the book are available on Libby and may also be reserved for pickup at the library. Participants are invited to join us in person or via zoom. Please register at www.pwpl.org/events.
Spanish Story Time
07/27/2022 @ 11:15am
Children’s Garden
Join Ms. Jessica in the Children’s Garden for stories, songs, and fingerplays in Spanish and English. For children ages 2 to 5 years old with an adult. Registration required; each date is a separate registration.
Escape Room Workshop Series
07/27/2022 @ 4:30pm
Children’s Workshop Room
Mysteries, puzzles, ciphers, and more! Join us as we unlock the secrets of escape rooms, while learning ways to protect the ocean. Discover how to create your own escape room puzzles and games, culminating in the design and creation of our own ocean-themed escape room. For children entering 4th to 6th grade in the fall. Registration required.
Teen Graffiti Art Logo Workshop
07/27/2022 @ 7:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Create a personalized graffiti art logo in this hands-on workshop. Instructor Chris Vivas will present various artistic styles of graffiti art and students will sketch, layout, and create a finalized version.
Baby Rhyme Time
07/28/2022 @ 9:30am
Children’s Garden
A story time with songs, music and bouncing rhymes that emphasizes early literacy skills. For children ages birth to 12 months. Registration required.
Thursday Matinee: “Gallant Lady” (1924-82 min.).
07/28/2022 @ 12:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Penniless Sally tearfully gives up her baby for adoption. Later, after becoming a successful interior designer, she reunites with her son and marries his widowed adopted father, Phillip.
Craft in the Garden
07/28/2022 @ 4:00pm
Children’s Garden
Join the librarians for a craft in the garden. For children entering 1st to 4th grade in the fall. Registration required.
Park Story Time
07/29/2022 @ 9:30am
Blumenfeld Park
Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the library) for Park Story Time! No registration required. In case of inclement weather, story time will be held at the library.
Sandwiched In with Eco-Photo Explorers – Tubbataha: Coral Kingdom of the Sulu Sea
07/29/2022 @ 12:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
The Tubbataha Reefs lie in the Philippines Sulu Sea and are at the center of the region known as the Coral Triangle. Journey to these atolls with Eco-Photo Explorers and dive the reefs of this Marine Protected Area. Descend into the depths along sharp drop-offs to encounter Barracuda, Trevally, massive Marbled Rays, and Whale Sharks. Learn about the successful management program that has kept these reefs healthy and protected. Tubbataha is a surviving example of what healthy coral reefs should look like in the world’s oceans. Join Christopher Weaver and Michael Salvarezza, who are both scuba divers and photographers from Long Island, for this dazzling presentation. Sponsored by the Library’s Nautical Advisory Council. Join us in-person or virtually on Zoom. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Film: “They Say Nothing Stays the Same” (2019-137 min.).
07/29/2022 @ 7:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Aging ferryman Toichi draws satisfaction from transporting people, livestock and goods across the water. Up first, Takuya Chisaka’s short film, “School Radio to Major Tom” (2020-10 min.). In Japanese with English subtitles.
“Waffle Mishap” – Funky L.I. Band Returns
07/31/2022 @ 3:30pm
Sousa Bandshell
Long Island based funk band Waffle Mishap will bring their unique brand of pop, funk, and jam to the Sousa Bandshell for their second summertime SoundSwap performance. The band will perform covers of classic rock and R&B tunes, in their unique style, along with original songs from their 2020 album “Finale In Gold.” Bring your own chair and prepare to dance the night away to the fresh and funky sounds of Waffle Mishap.
Preschool Summer STEAM Series
08/01/2022 @ 9:30am
Lapham Meeting Room
Join A Time for Kids, Inc. in this interactive and educational series to stimulate and engage in thinking as we explore, play, and build together. This STEAM introductory class provides the materials to design, create and experiment using manipulatives that encourage problem solving and critical thinking. For children ages 2½ to 5 with an adult. Registration required; each date is a separate registration.
Preschool Summer STEAM Series
08/01/2022 @ 10:45am
Lapham Meeting Room
Join A Time for Kids, Inc. in this interactive and educational series to stimulate and engage in thinking as we explore, play, and build together. This STEAM introductory class provides the materials to design, create and experiment using manipulatives that encourage problem solving and critical thinking. For children ages 2½ to 5 with an adult. Registration required; each date is a separate registration.
Film Movement Festival: “Playground” (2021-72 min.).
08/01/2022 @ 7:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
While seven-year-old Nora struggles to fit in at school, she sees her older brother Abel being bullied by other kids. Up first is the short film, “Foreign Bodies” (“Les Corps Etrangers” (2014-15 min.). In French with English subtitles.
Job Search Boot Camp: The Five P’s
08/02/2022 @ 11:00am
Virtual
The pandemic has created unique and different ways for job seekers to find meaningful employment. It’s important to turn this new employment landscape into a strategy we like to call the Five P’s: Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. In this virtual series, participants will learn the skill sets needed to navigate the new, post-pandemic world of work.
Session 1: What impact will this have on your job search? What steps should you take proactively? Opening discussion about what we should expect and how we can use the time we have to effectively prepare.
Session 2: Identifying your Transferable Job Skills. Greater ability to expound on skill sets.
Session 3: Updating your resume and identifying Transferable Successes. Creating 4-7 Success Bullets for an email/LinkedIn introduction.
Session 4: Polishing up your LinkedIn Profile.
Session 5: Networking to keep the Lines of Communication open and ready. How to reach out to connections, new and old, and start dialogue.
Presented by Maria Themistocleous-Frey, of ECNY Corp., and ECNY Foundation. Made possible by the Career & Personal Finance Center.
Savvy IRA Planning for Boomers
08/02/2022 @ 7:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
This workshop will discuss strategies to help you save taxes and get more out of your IRA.
Support Group for Caregivers of Elderly Relatives
08/02/2022 @ 7:00pm
Children’s Workshop Room
Helping our elderly loved ones navigate the world is not easy. This support group will give participants the opportunity to talk with others. Hosted by Dawn Hagen, a Licensed Master Social Worker with experience in the field of geriatrics and dementia care. Dawn is with the Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands Caregiver Support Program at Parker Jewish Institute. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Fourth, Fifth & Six Grade Book Discussion
08/02/2022 @ 7:15pm
Children’s Room
Books will be available at the time of registration in the Children’s Room. Kids should pick up their first book and complete reading by the time of the book discussion. For children entering grade 4, 5, and 6 in the fall. Registration required.
Spanish Story Time
08/03/2022 @ 11:15am
Children’s Garden
Join Ms. Jessica in the Children’s Garden for stories, songs, and fingerplays in Spanish and English. For children ages 2 to 5 years old with an adult. Registration required; each date is a separate registration.
Narcan Training
08/03/2022 @ 2:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Narcan is a life-saving nasal spray used for the emergency treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose. Presented by Shirley Smith of the Mental Health Association of Nassau County. Free kits will be provided to participants.
Escape Room Workshop Series
08/03/2022 @ 4:30pm
Children’s Workshop Room
Mysteries, puzzles, ciphers, and more! Join us as we unlock the secrets of escape rooms, while learning ways to protect the ocean. Discover how to create your own escape room puzzles and games, culminating in the design and creation of our own ocean-themed escape room. For children entering 4th to 6th grade in the fall. Registration required.
Teen Book Discussion
08/03/2022 @ 7:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Teens are invited to join us as we read I’ll be the One, by Lyla Lee. Copies of the book can be picked up in TeenSpace.
Baby Rhyme Time
08/04/2022 @ 9:30am
Children’s Garden
A story time with songs, music and bouncing rhymes that emphasizes early literacy skills. For children ages birth to 12 months. Registration required.
Teen Time
08/04/2022 @ 3:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
If you’re into hands-on projects, crafts, coloring, board games, books and just chilling out, join us for Teen Time.
STEAM Workshop
08/04/2022 @ 4:00pm
Children’s Workshop Room
Robots, circuits and more! For children entering 2nd to 6th grade in the fall. Registration required; each date is a separate registration.
Smart Start Dance Party in the Park
08/05/2022 @ 9:30am
Blumenfeld Park
Dance party with the librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the library). For children ages birth to 5 years with an adult; siblings are welcome to join the fun. No registration required.
Sandwiched In with Dennis Raverty – History of Illustration – Charles Dana Gibson and Arthur Burdett Frost
08/05/2022 @ 12:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Join Dennis Raverty as he explores the history of American Illustrators with a look at Charles Dana Gibson and Arthur Burdett Frost. Charles Dana Gibson lampooned the turn-of-the-century, modern battle of the sexes with his illustrations, while Arthur Burdett Frost gave human characteristics to his charming animals. Once very popular, his work has been criticized more recently as embodying racist stereotypes. Join us in-person or virtually on Zoom. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Film: “Summer of Soul” (2022-118 min.).
08/05/2022 @ 7:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson brings back the summer of ‘69 with a concert featuring Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Mahalia Jackson, B.B. King, The Fifth Dimension and more.
Come And Rock With “The Stalloners!”
08/06/2022 @ 3:30pm
Sousa Bandshell
The story of The Stalloners begins with an impromptu show at a watering hole in Port Washington, when they were a fledgling cover band. The band boasts an impressive lineup that includes John Vlahos, Dan Phillips, Matt Phillips, Tom Cumming, James Kelly, and Dave Ciolino-Volano. They will be joined by the husband-and-wife duo of Frank Lazarus and Cat Myles, who are long-time collaborators. Their sound comes from two decades of playing covers and drawing inspiration from Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers, Warren Zevon, The Allman Brothers, The Band, and much more. Come join the band as they showcase their unique brand of blues, rock, and rhythm and blues, back where it all began in Port Washington.
Film Movement Festival: “Servants” (“Sluzobnici”) (2020-81 min.).
08/08/2022 @ 7:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Czechoslovakia, 1980. The Communist regime demands allegiance from all its subjects, including the clergy, putting pressure on novitiates Michal and Juraj. In Czech with English subtitles. Up first, a woman needs more than money to buy an antique jug in “A Good Story” (2013-20 min.).
Savvy Generational Planning
08/09/2022 @ 7:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
This workshop will cover vital information about leaving a legacy to your heirs.
Medicaid Signup Help
08/10/2022 @ 2:00pm
North Study Room
Free, walk-in assistance from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council.
Teen Stranger Things Escape Room
08/10/2022 @ 7:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Teens will work together to search for hidden clues and solve puzzles in this Stranger Things themed Escape Room. Dress as your favorite character or wear your favorite 80’s attire to celebrate the release of Stranger Things Season 4. Teens may register for one session only.
Starburst Mirror Craft for Teens
08/11/2022 @ 12:00am
Virtual
Teens are invited to create a starburst style mini mirror with a magnet back. This little gem is perfect for brightening up a locker. Metallic paints including gold, silver & copper plus mini gems allow teens to get creative to the max! Teens will be notified when craft materials are available for pick-up.
Park Story Time
08/12/2022 @ 9:30am
Blumenfeld Park
Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the library) for Park Story Time! No registration required. In case of inclement weather, story time will be held at the library.
Sandwiched In with Daniel Paisner – Author of ‘Balloon Dog’
08/12/2022 @ 12:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Join author and Port Washington resident Daniel Paisner as he discusses his new novel Balloon Dog, published in June 2022. Balloon Dog tells the story of an art heist gone wrong, and a series of midlife crises gone sideways. It’s “darkly funny and painfully true,” according to best-selling novelist Laura Zigman, and it seems to have something to say about art and what it means to matter. This is Mr. Paisner’s fourth novel, but he is perhaps best known for his work as a best-selling ghostwriter, working with celebrities as Whoopi Goldberg, Serena Williams, John Kasich, and Denzel Washington. In addition to discussing his new book, Mr. Paisner will share insights and anecdotes from his work as a collaborator. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Film: “On the Rocks” (2020-97 min.).
08/12/2022 @ 7:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Laura thinks she’s happily hitched, but when her husband Dean starts logging late hours at the office with a new coworker, Laura begins to fear the worst.
Film Movement Festival: “The Whaler Boy” (“Kitoboy”) (2020–94 min.).
08/15/2022 @ 7:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Leshka, a fifteen-year-old boy in a rural whaling community, discovers the internet and becomes infatuated with an American webcam model. In Russian with English subtitles. Up first, a boy goes swimming in the ocean before a storm in “Before the Typhoon Comes” (“Taifeng Lai Zhiqian”) (2020-15 min.). In Chinese with English subtitles.
Savvy College Planning
08/16/2022 @ 7:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
This workshop will give parents the ‘4 Keys’ to cutting college costs.
Singles (60+) Discussion Group – Topic – Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus
08/17/2022 @ 7:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Join us for an informal discussion that aims to build community with intelligent discussion, laughter, and social interaction, with the topic of “Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus.” Led by Lilyan Strassman, LCSW-R, Psychotherapist, and Life Coach. Please register at www.pwpl.org/events.
Sandwiched In with Tony Traguardo – The Greatest Record Producers of the Popular Music Era (pt. 1)
08/19/2022 @ 12:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
A great song is a great song. But there is a reason why the greatest songs by groups like The Beatles, The Four Seasons, The Ronettes, The Bee Gees, and other artists sound so “perfect” — the record producers. Musicologist Tony Traguardo offers a look at the talented producers who have turned great songs into the recordings that we love. Join is in-person or virtually on Zoom. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Film: ‘Cyrano” (2021-123 min.).
08/19/2022 @ 7:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Too self-conscious to woo Roxanne himself, wordsmith Cyrano de Bergerac helps Christian nab her heart through love letters.
“Ken McGorry And The Achievements:” A 50th Anniversary Musical Celebration
08/21/2022 @ 3:30pm
Sousa Bandshell
Ken McGorry will bring his longtime band of musical overachievers, The Achievements, for a rocking set of live music as part of the library’s SoundSwap series. Mostly a Port Washington-bred concert band, they specialize in country-flavored blues-rock. This event’s all-star lineup features Richard and Greg Meade from the Meade Brothers Band and Paul Brokaw as keyboardist. Stalwarts Don Gabis, Bill Intemann, and Douglas Baldwin round off this highly seasoned group of musicians. Come celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary at this live event, which will feature a guest appearance by singer Kate Corrigan.
Film Movement Festival: “Wildland” (2021-88 min.).
08/22/2022 @ 7:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Seventeen-year-old Ida moves in with her estranged aunt Bodil. The home is filled with tenderness and care, but outside its walls, the family leads a violent criminal life. Up first, film short “Riders” (2015-29 min.), in which an ex-convict attempts to quit an outlaw biker gang.
Blood Drive
08/25/2022 @ 1:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room
You may be astounded to learn that New York has never been self-sufficient in meeting its need for blood. You can help remedy this situation by donating blood and giving the “Gift of Life.”
Sandwiched In with Tony Traguardo – Greatest Record Producers of the Popular Music Era (pt.2)
08/26/2022 @ 12:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Musicologist and archivist Tony Traguardo continues his look at the “studio wizards” who turned great songs into greater records during the 1960s and 1970s. Record producers have helped artists such as Elton John, The Mamas and Papas, and The Who create the works that made them household names. Join us in-person or virtually on Zoom. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Film: “C’mon C’mon” (2021-109 min.).
08/26/2022 @ 7:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Viv must take time off to help her mentally unbalanced husband Paul, so she leaves her precocious 9-year-old son Jesse in the care of her brother, radio journalist Johnny.
Film Movement Festival: “Yalda: A Night for Forgiveness” (2019-89 min.).
08/29/2022 @ 7:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
On a reality show, a woman condemned to death must beg her daughter-in-law for her life. Also being shown is the film short “Tattoo” (2019-15 min.), in which a woman trying to renew her driver’s license comes under police scrutiny. Both films are in Persian with English subtitles.
