Third & Fourth Grade Book Discussion
Wednesday, July 5 @ 4:00 p.m. in the Children’s Workshop Room
Book discussion for Squished by Megan Wagner Lloyd. Books will be available at the time of registration. Register at pwpl.org/children

Discussion Group (Ages 60+): Aging Well Is Not An Oxymoron
Wednesday, July 5 @ 7:00 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Join us for an informal discussion that aims to build community with intelligent discussion, laughter, and social interaction. Register at pwpl.org/events

Dr. Morley Nkosi – 31 Years In Exile; 31 Years in South Africa
Thursday, July 6 @ 7:00 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room and on Zoom
Join us to hear more about the compelling story of Dr. Morley Nkosi’s life in exile and his return and adjustment to life in Africa. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register at pwpl.org/events

Park Story Time
Friday, July 7 @ 9:30 a.m.
Off-site
Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the Library) for Park Story Time! No registration is required.

Sandwiched In with Eco-Photo Explorers – Route 25A: Long Island’s Country Road
Friday, July 7 @ 12:00 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room and on Zoom
In this fascinating program, Eco-Photo Explorers will explore the historical past of Route 25A and examine its unique place in the lives of all Long Islanders through photographs and stories. Join us for a fast-paced tour of Long Island’s Country Road and learn how it has contributed to the history and culture of Long Island. Register for this hybrid event at pwpl.org/events

Lecture: Hamlet on Film with Dr. Laury Magnus
Friday, July 7 @ 7:00 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Dr. Laury Magnus will discuss how Shakespeare’s play Hamlet has been adapted to film with illustrative film clips. Re

Summer Reading Celebration
Saturday, July 8 @ 9:00 a.m.
Off-site, Rain: Lapham Meeting Room
Join us for the Summer Reading celebration at Blumenfeld Park. Join Miss Lesley for a dance party at 10 a.m. and Bubbledad at 11:15 a.m.! Play games, get some books, check out the Nassau Library System’s Techmobile Bus, and sign-up for the summer reading clubs. In case of rain, join us in the Library’s Lapham Room.

SoundSwap: Petty Rumours
Saturday, July 8 @ 2:30 p.m.
Sousa Bandshell at Sunset Park; Rain: Lapham Meeting Room
Join us at the Sousa Bandshell at Sunset Park on the Town Dock for a great afternoon of music. The show combines over four decades of chart-topping material from Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac, and The Traveling Wilburys! Petty Rumours’ experienced band members offer an energetic show with a high standard of musicianship. This SoundSwap event is made possible by the Friends of the Library. Port Washington residents will receive priority entry and seating for the indoor event.

Afternoon on Broadway with Stephen Nachamie – Irving Berlin and Beyond: The American Spirit on Broadway
Monday, July 10 @ 3:00 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Join Award-Winning Director Stephen Nachamie as he celebrates the life and legacy of Irving Berlin. Born Israel Beilin, he was a Russian who came to America at the age of 5. In his 100-year life, he wrote songs that are now a part of our American Heritage. Mr. Nachamie will offer a multimedia lecture that will celebrate shows including This Is The Army, Annie Get Your Gun and take a look at his songs such as “God Bless America,” “White Christmas,” “Happy Holiday,” and many more that we hold near and dear. Register at pwpl.org/events

Hypertension Screenings
Tuesday, July 11 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Joan and Arnold Saltzman Reading Room
St. Francis Blood Pressure screening

Cricut Crafts: Paper Flowers
Tuesday, July 11 @ 6:30 p.m.
Mezzanine Meeting Room
Join us in making some paper flowers with our Cricut Maker 3! This program is a great way to learn more about the Cricut and enjoy 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 ask that an adult accompany participants under 11. All supplies will be provided. Registration opens on July 1. Please note: Chromebooks are incompatible with the Cricut Design Space software, so they will not work for this program. Laptops (both Mac and PC) and iPads work well. Registration begins July 1.

Teen Chocolate Workshop: “All Together Now!”
Tuesday, July 11 @ 7:00 p.m.
Hagedorn Meeting Room
For teens entering grades 7-12 in September 2023
Join chocolatier Melinda Space as she gives us a “hand” in this chocolate workshop. We will decorate cupcakes and cookies using pre-poured milk chocolate, white chocolate, and dark chocolate hand moldings to show our unity. Once completed, it is a perfect treat to share with family and friends!  Registration begins June 26.

Crafternoon
Wednesday, July 12 @ 4:00 p.m.
Children’s Workshop Room
Create a fun craft. For children entering 1st to 3rd grade in the fall. Registration begins June 26.

Nonfiction Book Club: Poverty by America by Matthew Desmond
Thursday, July 13 @ 1:30 p.m.
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Join fellow readers at the Library for an engaging discussion of Poverty by America by Matthew Desmond. Copies of the book are available on Libby and may also be reserved for pickup at the Library.

Jewelry Making Workshop
Thursday, July 13 @ 4:00 p.m.
Children’s Workshop Room
Create a puzzle piece necklace to share with a friend. For children entering 2nd to 6th grade in the fall. Registration begins June 26.

Disney Trivia Night
Thursday, July 13 @ 7:00 p.m.
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Are you a Disney expert? Flex your Disney knowledge muscles at our trivia night! From old-time favorites to modern classics, be prepared to answer all things Disney. For teens entering grades 7-12. Registration begins June 26.

Film: Chess Story (Schachnovelle) (2021-112 min.)
Thursday, July 13 @ 7:00 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
In Nazi-occupied Austria, Dr. Josef Bartok (Oliver Masucci) is locked in solitary confinement, where he turns to a book of famous chess matches to preserve his sanity. Eldar Grigorian scripted, from Stefan Zweig’s novel, for director Philipp Stozl. Up first, “Der Tunnel” (“The Tunnel”) (2017-10 min) from writers, producers, and directors Christoph Daniel and Marc Schmidheiny. Both films are in German with English subtitles.

Park Story Time
Friday, July 14 @ 9:30 a.m.
Off-site
Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the Library) for Park Story Time! No registration is required.

Sandwiched In with Ron Brown – Great Avenues of the World: Vienna’s Ringstrasse
Friday, July 14 @ 12:00 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Join Professor Ron Brown for his ongoing series about the great avenues of the world as he explores the Ringstrasse in Vienna and its history. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more details and registration, visit pwpl.org/events

Medicaid Sign-Up Help
Friday, July 14 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
North Study Room
Free walk-in assistance from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council.

Alzheimer’s Information Session from the Parker Institute
Friday, July 14 @ 2:00 p.m.
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Representatives from their Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands program will be available to provide information on their services to Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers, which include counseling, evaluation, information and referrals, and respite services.

Film: Hamlet (1990-135 min.)
Friday, July 14 @ 6:30 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Franco Zeffirelli directed this version of Shakespeare’s play, which stars Mel Gibson, Glenn Close, Alan Bates, Ian Holm, and Helena Bonham-Carter.

Teen Community Service Program: It’s For the Dogs!
Friday, July 14 @ 7:00 p.m.
Online
Design and make dog treat containers for dogs looking for their forever home at Last Chance Animal Rescue. Teens will earn two community service credit hours upon the return of their service projects to TeenSpace. All service projects should be returned to TeenSpace by August 21. Registration begins June 26. Teens will be emailed when supplies kits are available for pick up. Please note this is a pre-recorded video for teens to view at home.