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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

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:

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."

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

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!

Registration Closed
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."

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

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.

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 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."

This event is in the "Adults" group

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. 

Full
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. 

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

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

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:

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."

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group

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.
 
 

 

Registration Open
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.
 
 

 

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group

Postponed- Teen Craft Bedazzle and Razzle Dazzle

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Mezzanine Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Unleash your inner artist in this exciting workshop experience! Dive into the sparkling world of bedazzling, where rhinestones turn ordinary items into extraordinary treasures. Get ready to sparkle, shine, and celebrate your one-of-a-kind style!

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

Unleash your inner artist in this exciting workshop experience! Dive into the sparkling world of bedazzling, where rhinestones turn ordinary items into extraordinary treasures. Get ready to sparkle, shine, and celebrate your one-of-a-kind style!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Chess

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

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 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."

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Crazy 8s Math Club

Thursday, April 30, 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

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:

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."

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group

Teen Journaling Wellness Workshop

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Feeling a bit stressed about upcoming exams? Come join us and discover fun, creative ways to express your feelings with simple journaling prompts. This is a relaxed space to write it out—no pressure and sharing is completely voluntary.

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:

Feeling a bit stressed about upcoming exams? Come join us and discover fun, creative ways to express your feelings with simple journaling prompts. This is a relaxed space to write it out—no pressure and sharing is completely voluntary.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group

Intro to Computer Science with Python

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Discover coding through Python—a beginner-friendly, professional programming language used for data science, AI, web development, and more. Students learn the fundamentals through short, focused lessons and lots of hands-on practice.

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

Discover coding through Python—a beginner-friendly, professional programming language used for data science, AI, web development, and more. Students learn the fundamentals through short, focused lessons and lots of hands-on practice.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Button Making

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone

Come in and learn how to make buttons for any occasion!

Our button machine makes two different button sizes, 1 inch and 1.5 inch. 

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

Come in and learn how to make buttons for any occasion!

Our button machine makes two different button sizes, 1 inch and 1.5 inch. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Children's Day Craft

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, School Age

For children in grades K-6.

May 5th is celebrated as Children's Day in Korea and Japan.

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

For children in grades K-6.

May 5th is celebrated as Children's Day in Korea and Japan.

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."

This event is in the "Adults" group

The World of Digital Audio: Part 1 - 'Decoding' the Digital World

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Technology, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Ever wonder what the difference is between an MP3 and a FLAC file, or why "bit rates" actually matter? PWPL Librarian Tony Traguardo will guide you on a deep dive into the 'DNA' of digital sound.

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

Ever wonder what the difference is between an MP3 and a FLAC file, or why "bit rates" actually matter? PWPL Librarian Tony Traguardo will guide you on a deep dive into the 'DNA' of digital sound.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut All Abilities: Monarch Butterflies

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Age Group:
School Age, Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults

Make monarch butterflies using the Cricut Maker 3. 

All abilities are welcome, but we do ask that participants under the age of 11 be accompanied by an adult. All supplies will be provided. 

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

Make monarch butterflies using the Cricut Maker 3. 

All abilities are welcome, but we do ask that participants under the age of 11 be accompanied by an adult. All supplies will be provided. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Chess

Wednesday, May 6, 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.

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 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."

This event is in the "Adults" group

Discussion Group (Ages 60+) Topic - We Are Stardust - Truth or Fiction

Wednesday, May 6, 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 - We Are Stardust - Truth or Fiction.

Upcoming
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 - We Are Stardust - Truth or Fiction.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Crazy 8s Math Club

Thursday, May 7, 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

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:

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."

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

DIY Help*By Appointment*

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults

Bring your own material and ask for one on one time with a librarian to help you use the equipment in The Lab. Everyone is welcome in the Lab, those who are 11 or younger need to be accompanied by an adult. Registration begins April 29th.

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

Bring your own material and ask for one on one time with a librarian to help you use the equipment in The Lab. Everyone is welcome in the Lab, those who are 11 or younger need to be accompanied by an adult. Registration begins April 29th.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course

Saturday, May 16, 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, May 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Upcoming
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, May 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group

Intro to Computer Science with Python

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Discover coding through Python—a beginner-friendly, professional programming language used for data science, AI, web development, and more. Students learn the fundamentals through short, focused lessons and lots of hands-on practice.

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

Discover coding through Python—a beginner-friendly, professional programming language used for data science, AI, web development, and more. Students learn the fundamentals through short, focused lessons and lots of hands-on practice.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The World of Digital Audio: Part 2: Master Your Digital Music Library

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Technology, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

OK, so you're fairly familiar with how digital music works. Now it’s time to take control of it!

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

OK, so you're fairly familiar with how digital music works. Now it’s time to take control of it!

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group

Make Your Own Bath Bomb

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Mezzanine Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for a relaxing activity where you will be able to make your own bath bomb using various colors.  All materials are provided by the library.

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

To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for a relaxing activity where you will be able to make your own bath bomb using various colors.  All materials are provided by the library.