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Author Event with Stephanie Butnick

Meet Stephanie Butnick - Author of "The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia"

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

Program Type:

Author Event

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
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Join author Stephanie Butnick as she discusses her book The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia: From Abraham to Zabar’s and Everything in Between.  Enlightening, highly entertaining, and just a little bit irre

Sandwiched In with David Hymowitz - Impacts of Loneliness

Sandwiched In with David Hymowitz - Impact of Loneliness

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
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Event Details:

Join David Hymowitz, licensed social worker, and a professor at Hofstra University and at Stony Brook University, as he explores the impacts of loneliness.

Art Lecture with Alice Iglehart - The Arts of Isamu Noguchi

Art Lecture with Alice Iglehart - The Arts of Isamu Noguchi

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

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

In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month, join museum educator, Alice W. Iglehart for a talk on Isamu Noguchi, architect, sculptor, and furniture designer.

PWPL Blood Drive - May 29, 2025

PWPL Blood Drive

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 7:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, Community Service, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
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Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Service, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

You may be astounded to learn that New York has never been self-sufficient in meeting its need for blood. There is no substitute for human blood and 1 in 3 adults will require a blood transfusion at some point in their lives.

Sandwiched In with Dennis Raverty - Chinese Painting from the Song Dynasty

Sandwiched In with Dennis Raverty - Chinese Painting from the Song Dynasty

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
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Event Details:

Join Dennis Raverty as he explores Chinese painting from the Song Dynasty.

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Mother's Day Bouquet

5:15pm - 6:15pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-6

Design your own personalized mug then put together a beautiful, real-life flower bouquet to make a gift for Mother’s Day! Registration begins April 21.

Cherry Blossom Painting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3 to 6 

Chess

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Games, Workshop
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Games, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

 For children in 3rd to 6th grade.

APAHM: Folktale & Craft

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

To celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we will read an Asian folktale and make a craft!

Registration required, registration begins on Monday, April 28th at 9:00 a.m.

For children in grades K-6.

 

APAHM Movie: Spirited Away (2001, 125min.)

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Film
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Film
Event Details:

During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts.

Rated PG, 125 minutes.

 

All things "Wicked"

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Arts & Crafts, Games, Other
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2 to 6


Step into the magic of Wicked with crafts, games, and activities inspired by the Land of Oz! Registration begins 5/5.

Chess

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Games, Workshop
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Games, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

 For children in 3rd to 6th grade.

Special Library Hours: Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
Closing
Branches:
Port Washington Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed from Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day Weekend. 

Chess

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Games, Workshop
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Games, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

 For children in 3rd to 6th grade.

Kids' Garden Club Event

11:15am - 12:00pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Garden
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Age 5+ with an adult

Lego Freeplay

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Workshop
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Workshop
Event Details:

Grades K-6

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of LEGO building! We provide the bricks, and you bring your creativity! No registration required.

Sphero Bolt and indi robots Open Play

3:45pm - 4:30pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
STEAM, Technology, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: STEAM, Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drive along the track and obstacle course with the Sphero Bolt and navigate a colored tiles track with the Sphero indi robot car.

For children in grades 1-5.

Family Film: "Dogman" (2025)

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Film
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6, Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Film
Event Details:

Grades K & up

Lego Freeplay

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Workshop
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Workshop
Event Details:

Grades K-6

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of LEGO building! We provide the bricks, and you bring your creativity! No registration required.

Father's Day Sock Workshop

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and personalize a pair of socks to gift for Father's Day!

Registration required, registration for this program begins on Monday, May 26th at 9 a.m.

For children in grades 1-6.

Lego Freeplay

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Workshop
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Workshop
Event Details:

Grades K-6

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of LEGO building! We provide the bricks, and you bring your creativity! No registration required.

Special Library Hours: Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Port Washington Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth.

Lego Freeplay

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Workshop
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Workshop
Event Details:

Grades K-6

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of LEGO building! We provide the bricks, and you bring your creativity! No registration required.

Paint-Along: Landscape

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3 to 6

Library Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
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
Closing
Branches:
Port Washington Public Library
Description:

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

Library Closed for Christmas

All Day 10/24 - 10/25
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
Closing
Branches:
Port Washington Public Library
Description:

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