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Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Ages 2 1/2 to 5 years with an adult

Enjoy great stories, songs, and fingerplays, while your child develops essential early literacy skills. Registration begins December 22.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2 1/2 to 5 years with an adult

Enjoy great stories, songs, and fingerplays, while your child develops essential early literacy skills. Registration begins December 22.

Disclaimer(s)

Child Registration

Register the child(ren) ONLY. If registering with an adult card, please update the name to the child. To register multiple children, click "Add other user.". 

Lego Freeplay

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Grades K to 6

Stop by the library to celebrate National LEGO Day! Take on LEGO challenges or let your imagination run wild. No registration needed!

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Grades K to 6

Stop by the library to celebrate National LEGO Day! Take on LEGO challenges or let your imagination run wild. No registration needed!

1-2-3 Play with Me

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers

Ages 18 months to 5 years old with an adult. 

Come and enjoy 45 minutes of open play time with your child! 

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Ages 18 months to 5 years old with an adult. 

Come and enjoy 45 minutes of open play time with your child! 

Crazy 8s Math Club

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, School Age

For grades K-2

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

For grades K-2

Disclaimer(s)

Child Registration

Register the child(ren) ONLY. If registering with an adult card, please update the name to the child. To register multiple children, click "Add other user.". 

Children's Lunar New Year Celebration

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, School Age

For children in grades K-6

 

Come join Children's Services as we celebrate Lunar New Year 2026, Year of the Horse!

We will be celebrating with crafts and activities as well as trying some tasty snacks!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children in grades K-6

 

Come join Children's Services as we celebrate Lunar New Year 2026, Year of the Horse!

We will be celebrating with crafts and activities as well as trying some tasty snacks!

Disclaimer(s)

Child Registration

Register the child(ren) ONLY. If registering with an adult card, please update the name to the child. To register multiple children, click "Add other user.". 

Ready, Set, Story Time

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

For children ages birth to five with an adult. 

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

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

For children ages birth to five with an adult. 

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

Coding for Kids

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Grades 3-6

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-6

Disclaimer(s)

Child Registration

Register the child(ren) ONLY. If registering with an adult card, please update the name to the child. To register multiple children, click "Add other user.". 

Creative Readers

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

For children in Kindergarten to 2nd grade. 

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

For children in Kindergarten to 2nd grade. 

Creative Readers

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

For children in 3rd to 5th grade.  

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

For children in 3rd to 5th grade.  

A Time For Kids- Baby Start

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Babies

Join Ms. Karen as we introduce our littlest learners to the wonderful world of library programs. Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor development and circle time.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Karen as we introduce our littlest learners to the wonderful world of library programs. Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor development and circle time.

Disclaimer(s)

Child Registration

Register the child(ren) ONLY. If registering with an adult card, please update the name to the child. To register multiple children, click "Add other user.". 

A Time For Kids

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Preschool

Ms. Karen presents educational activities, movement, music and a craft. For children ages 18 months to 5 years with an adult. Registration required. 

Please note: each date is a separate registration. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ms. Karen presents educational activities, movement, music and a craft. For children ages 18 months to 5 years with an adult. Registration required. 

Please note: each date is a separate registration. 

Disclaimer(s)

Child Registration

Register the child(ren) ONLY. If registering with an adult card, please update the name to the child. To register multiple children, click "Add other user.". 

Tiny Bookworms

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Ages 3-5 years old 

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 years old 

Turning Pages Book Club

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Grades 2 & 3

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2 & 3

Disclaimer(s)

Child Registration

Register the child(ren) ONLY. If registering with an adult card, please update the name to the child. To register multiple children, click "Add other user.". 

ESOL Homework Help Program 2026

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
ESOL
Age Group:
Children, ESOL

Is your child struggling with their Elementary or Middle school homework? The Port Washington Public Library ESOL department provides a Homework Help Program in which your child will be tutored by an academic achieving high school volunteer.

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, ESOL
Program Type: ESOL
Event Details:

Is your child struggling with their Elementary or Middle school homework? The Port Washington Public Library ESOL department provides a Homework Help Program in which your child will be tutored by an academic achieving high school volunteer.

Sing and Swing

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Preschool

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

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

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

Sing and Swing

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Children's Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Preschool

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

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

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

Graphic Novel Book Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Grades 4-6

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-6

Disclaimer(s)

Child Registration

Register the child(ren) ONLY. If registering with an adult card, please update the name to the child. To register multiple children, click "Add other user.". 

Pajama Story Time on Zoom

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Online at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Preschool

Ages 2 1/2-5 with an adult.

Put on some comfy pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and gather around to enjoy some books, rhymes, and songs. Register January 19. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2 1/2-5 with an adult.

Put on some comfy pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and gather around to enjoy some books, rhymes, and songs. Register January 19. 

Disclaimer(s)

Child Registration

Register the child(ren) ONLY. If registering with an adult card, please update the name to the child. To register multiple children, click "Add other user.". 

Color Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Ages 3 years and up with an adult

We’ll bring the materials — you bring the imagination! No registration required.

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 3 years and up with an adult

We’ll bring the materials — you bring the imagination! No registration required.

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Ages 2 1/2 to 5 years with an adult

Enjoy great stories, songs, and fingerplays, while your child develops essential early literacy skills. Registration begins December 22.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2 1/2 to 5 years with an adult

Enjoy great stories, songs, and fingerplays, while your child develops essential early literacy skills. Registration begins December 22.

Disclaimer(s)

Child Registration

Register the child(ren) ONLY. If registering with an adult card, please update the name to the child. To register multiple children, click "Add other user.". 

Chess

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Games, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, School Age

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 January 19.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Games, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 January 19.

Disclaimer(s)

Child Registration

Register the child(ren) ONLY. If registering with an adult card, please update the name to the child. To register multiple children, click "Add other user.". 

Baby Rhyme Time

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Babies

Ages birth to 17 months with an adult

A lap-sit story time with books, songs, and bouncing rhymes. Registration begins January 19.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages birth to 17 months with an adult

A lap-sit story time with books, songs, and bouncing rhymes. Registration begins January 19.

Disclaimer(s)

Child Registration

Register the child(ren) ONLY. If registering with an adult card, please update the name to the child. To register multiple children, click "Add other user.". 

Bilingual Panda Story Time

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Preschool

Ages 18 months-5 years with an adult

Let’s celebrate the Lunar New Year with Wang Laoshi (Ms. Wang) and her friend Panda Yuan Yuan! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 18 months-5 years with an adult

Let’s celebrate the Lunar New Year with Wang Laoshi (Ms. Wang) and her friend Panda Yuan Yuan! 

Disclaimer(s)

Child Registration

Register the child(ren) ONLY. If registering with an adult card, please update the name to the child. To register multiple children, click "Add other user.". 

Crazy 8s Math Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, School Age

For grades K-2

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

For grades K-2

Disclaimer(s)

Child Registration

Register the child(ren) ONLY. If registering with an adult card, please update the name to the child. To register multiple children, click "Add other user.".