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Creative Readers MS/HS

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Creative Readers is starting a pilot program for middle and high school students who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

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

Creative Readers is starting a pilot program for middle and high school students who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Chess

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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 November 17.

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 November 17.

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, December 11, 2025 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.". 

Coding for Kids

Friday, December 12, 2025 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.". 

Teen Program written in black text on a purple background

Teen Video Game Design

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Learn to use a web-based software to create a 2D platform game - no prior knowledge or coding experience is needed.

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:

Learn to use a web-based software to create a 2D platform game - no prior knowledge or coding experience is needed.

Creative Readers MS/HS

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Creative Readers is starting a pilot program for middle and high school students who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

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

Creative Readers is starting a pilot program for middle and high school students who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Chess

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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 November 17.

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 November 17.

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.". 

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course

Saturday, December 20, 2025 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, December 20 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, December 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Creative Readers MS/HS

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Creative Readers is starting a pilot program for middle and high school students who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

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

Creative Readers is starting a pilot program for middle and high school students who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Library Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Port Washington Public Library

The library is closed on December 24 & 25 for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Closing
Branches:
Port Washington Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on December 24 & 25 for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Library Closed for New Years

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Port Washington Public Library

The Library is closed for on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. 

Closing
Branches:
Port Washington Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. 

Cricut Boot Camp

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

Welcome to Cricut Boot Camp, where you will learn how to make and design projects using the library's Cricut Maker 3, Heat Press, and Mug Press. 

Upcoming
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:

Welcome to Cricut Boot Camp, where you will learn how to make and design projects using the library's Cricut Maker 3, Heat Press, and Mug Press. 

Discussion Group

Discussion Group (Ages 60+) Topic - Intuition vs. Education - Which Do You Trust?

Wednesday, January 7, 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 - Intuition vs. Education - Which Do You Trust?

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 - Intuition vs. Education - Which Do You Trust?

Teen Program written in black text on a purple background

Intro to Computer Science with Python

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Mezzanine 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.

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:

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.

Cricut Boot Camp

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults

Welcome to Cricut Boot Camp, where you will learn how to make and design projects using the library's Cricut Maker 3, Heat Press, and Mug Press. 

Upcoming
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:

Welcome to Cricut Boot Camp, where you will learn how to make and design projects using the library's Cricut Maker 3, Heat Press, and Mug Press. 

Teen Program written in black text on a purple background

Intro to Computer Science with Python

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Mezzanine 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.

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:

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.

Coding for Kids

Friday, January 16, 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.". 

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course

Saturday, January 17, 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, January 17 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, January 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Teen Program written in black text on a purple background

Learn to Needlepoint!

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Do you like to color? If so, you will love needlepointing!

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:

Do you like to color? If so, you will love needlepointing!

Teen Program written in black text on a purple background

Teen Study Hall

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Teens are invited to visit the Lapham meeting room as a dedicated study space for their upcoming exams. 

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

Teens are invited to visit the Lapham meeting room as a dedicated study space for their upcoming exams. 

Cricut Boot Camp

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults

Welcome to Cricut Boot Camp, where you will learn how to make and design projects using the library's Cricut Maker 3, Heat Press, and Mug Press. 

Upcoming
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:

Welcome to Cricut Boot Camp, where you will learn how to make and design projects using the library's Cricut Maker 3, Heat Press, and Mug Press. 

Teen Study Hall

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 6:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Teens are invited to visit the Hagedorn meeting room as a dedicated study space for their upcoming exams. 

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

Teens are invited to visit the Hagedorn meeting room as a dedicated study space for their upcoming exams. 

Raised Bed Gardening Workshop

Wednesday, January 21, 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.

Teen Program written in black text on a purple background

Teen Study Hall

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Teens are invited to visit the Lapham meeting room as a dedicated study space for their upcoming exams. 

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

Teens are invited to visit the Lapham meeting room as a dedicated study space for their upcoming exams.