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Chess

Wednesday, March 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.

Registration Closed
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.". 

Discussion Group

Discussion Group (Ages 60+) Topic - What's on Your Bucket List?

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an informal discussion that aims to build community with intelligent discussion, laughter, and social interaction.  This month's topic - What's on Your Bucket List?

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an informal discussion that aims to build community with intelligent discussion, laughter, and social interaction.  This month's topic - What's on Your Bucket List?

Coding for Kids

Friday, March 6, 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

Registration Closed
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.". 

Busy Hands After School Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Grades K to 6

Busy Hands After School Club invites kids to get out of the house and into the library for hands-on crafts and games.

Drop-in—no registration needed!

 

 

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

Grades K to 6

Busy Hands After School Club invites kids to get out of the house and into the library for hands-on crafts and games.

Drop-in—no registration needed!

 

 

Sublimate it: Women's History Shirts

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults

Using the library sublimation printer and Canva, decorate a t-shirt with your favorite historical women, in honor of Women's History Month. 

This class is for Adults and Teens only.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using the library sublimation printer and Canva, decorate a t-shirt with your favorite historical women, in honor of Women's History Month. 

This class is for Adults and Teens only.

Raised Bed Gardening Workshop

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Mezzanine Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone

Looking to start your own vegetable garden in 2026 or improve your current method of growing produce? Plant A Row for the Hungry Board Member and longtime gardener Bruce Frey will demonstrate how to build a raised garden bed on your own.

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Workshop
Event Details:

Looking to start your own vegetable garden in 2026 or improve your current method of growing produce? Plant A Row for the Hungry Board Member and longtime gardener Bruce Frey will demonstrate how to build a raised garden bed on your own.

Coding for Kids

Friday, March 13, 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

Registration Closed
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.". 

Cricut Craft: Lucky Charms

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

In honor of St.Patricks Day, make and decorate "lucky" keychains for your backpack and bag. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

In honor of St.Patricks Day, make and decorate "lucky" keychains for your backpack and bag. 

Busy Hands After School Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Grades K to 6

Busy Hands After School Club invites kids to get out of the house and into the library for hands-on crafts and games.

Drop-in—no registration needed!

 

 

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

Grades K to 6

Busy Hands After School Club invites kids to get out of the house and into the library for hands-on crafts and games.

Drop-in—no registration needed!

 

 

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Community Service, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults

The Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course will be offered on Saturday, March 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Program Type: Community Service, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course will be offered on Saturday, March 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Teen Program written in black text on a purple background

Teen Shamrock Shake Workshop

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Join us and learn how to create, and enjoy, your own delicious Shamrock shake. Registration begins March 10.

 

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Join us and learn how to create, and enjoy, your own delicious Shamrock shake. Registration begins March 10.

 

Busy Hands After School Club

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Grades K to 6

Busy Hands After School Club invites kids to get out of the house and into the library for hands-on crafts and games.

Drop-in—no registration needed!

 

 

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

Grades K to 6

Busy Hands After School Club invites kids to get out of the house and into the library for hands-on crafts and games.

Drop-in—no registration needed!

 

 

Coding for Kids

Friday, March 27, 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

Registration Closed
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.". 

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Discussion Group

Discussion Group (Ages 60+) Topic - April: What Makes Your Heart Bloom?

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an informal discussion that aims to build community with intelligent discussion, laughter, and social interaction.  This month's topic - April: What Makes Your Heart Bloom?

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an informal discussion that aims to build community with intelligent discussion, laughter, and social interaction.  This month's topic - April: What Makes Your Heart Bloom?

Teen Program written in black text on a purple background

Teen Gaming

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 7:00pm
TeenSpace at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Games, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Drop in after school to battle your friends at Super Smash Brothers or take a drive with Mario Kart. No registration needed. 

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: TeenSpace
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Games, Workshop
Event Details:

Drop in after school to battle your friends at Super Smash Brothers or take a drive with Mario Kart. No registration needed. 

Chess

Wednesday, April 15, 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 March 30.

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 March 30.

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, April 16, 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.". 

Soak & Sparkle: Tween Bath Salt Lab

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, School Age

For grades 4 to 6

A fun, relaxing DIY workshop especially for Tweens.

Come and create custom bath salts —perfect for spring and a little self-care fun!

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

For grades 4 to 6

A fun, relaxing DIY workshop especially for Tweens.

Come and create custom bath salts —perfect for spring and a little self-care fun!

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, April 22, 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 March 30.

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 March 30.

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.". 

Beginner Sewing : Reusable Bowl Cover

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

In honor of Earth day, learn how to sew a sustainable reusable bowl cover. This class is for adults and teens only. Registration begins April 8th. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

In honor of Earth day, learn how to sew a sustainable reusable bowl cover. This class is for adults and teens only. Registration begins April 8th. 

Raised Bed Gardening Workshop

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone

Looking to start your own vegetable garden in 2026 or improve your current method of growing produce? Plant A Row for the Hungry Board Member and longtime gardener Bruce Frey will demonstrate how to build a raised garden bed on your own.

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Workshop
Event Details:

Looking to start your own vegetable garden in 2026 or improve your current method of growing produce? Plant A Row for the Hungry Board Member and longtime gardener Bruce Frey will demonstrate how to build a raised garden bed on your own.

Crazy 8s Math Club

Thursday, April 23, 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.". 

Teen Program written in black text on a purple background

Teen Pom Pom Sushi Workshop

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Learn how to create non-edible sushi with yarn and pom-pom makers. Each project will also come with a set of chopsticks that you can decorate as well. Registration begins April 9.
 
 

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to create non-edible sushi with yarn and pom-pom makers. Each project will also come with a set of chopsticks that you can decorate as well. Registration begins April 9.