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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
Registration Required
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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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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 

Canceled-Creative Readers Middle & High School Book Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Workshop
Cancelled
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.

Cricut Boot Camp

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Waitlist
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. 

Crazy 8s Math Club

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

For grades K-2. 

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.

Photography Club of Long Island (PCLI)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Workshop
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Photography Club of Long Island Meeting

1-2-3 Play with Me

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Ages 18 months - 5 years
Workshop
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 18 months - 5 years
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 18 months to 5 years old with an adult. 

Come and enjoy 45 minutes of open play time with your child! Registration begins April 21. 

Low Intermediate Guitar Lessons

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Music/Theater Performance, Workshop
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Program Type: Music/Theater Performance, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Reno Bracchi for “Low Intermediate” Guitar Lessons, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on five Thursday nights April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22.

Canceled-Creative Readers Middle & High School Book Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Workshop
Cancelled
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.

Cricut Boot Camp

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Waitlist
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. 

Crazy 8s Math Club

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

For grades K-2. 

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.

1-2-3 Play with Me

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Ages 18 months - 5 years
Workshop
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 18 months - 5 years
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 18 months to 5 years old with an adult. 

Come and enjoy 45 minutes of open play time with your child! Registration begins April 21. 

Low Intermediate Guitar Lessons

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Music/Theater Performance, Workshop
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Program Type: Music/Theater Performance, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Reno Bracchi for “Low Intermediate” Guitar Lessons, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on five Thursday nights April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22.

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. 

Canceled -Creative Readers Middle & High School Book Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Workshop
Cancelled
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.

Cricut Boot Camp

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Waitlist
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. 

Crazy 8s Math Club

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

For grades K-2. 

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.

1-2-3 Play with Me

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Ages 18 months - 5 years
Workshop
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 18 months - 5 years
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 18 months to 5 years old with an adult. 

Come and enjoy 45 minutes of open play time with your child! Registration begins April 21. 

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.

Canceled-Creative Readers Middle & High School Book Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Workshop
Cancelled
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.

Cricut Boot Camp

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Waitlist
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.