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Art Lecture with Alice Iglehart - Central Park, Winter - Skating Pond

Art Lecture with Alice Iglehart - A Close Look: Central Park, Winter - The Skating Pond

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

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

After opening to the public in the winter of 1859, Central Park in New York City became a hub of activity and social interaction. Join museum educator, Alice W.

Sandwiched In with Max Alvarez - The Sublimely Subversive Cinema of Billy Wilder

Sandwiched In with Max Alvarez - The Sublimely Subversive Cinema of Billy Wilder

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

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

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

Writer/director Billy Wilder (1906-2002) made social satire and scalding comedy look easy.

PW Play Troupe Presents - "Meet Me in St. Louis - A Radio Play"

Port Washington Play Troupe Presents - "Meet Me in St. Louis - A Radio Play"

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

Program Type:

Music/Theater Performance

Age Group:

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

Port Washington Play Troupe presents Meet Me in St. Louis: A Radio Play based on the film of the same name, which follows a family over four changing seasons in anticipation of the 1904 St.

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)
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.

Exploring Long Island Shipwrecks with Eco-Photo Explorers

Sandwiched In with Eco-Photo Explorers - Exploring Long Island's Shipwrecks

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

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

Join Eco-Photo Explorers for an informative and exciting presentation that explores a number of different shipwrecks from all eras in Long Island history.

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Cricut Boot Camp

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

Color Club

11:30am–12:30pm
Children, Preschool
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 3 years and up with an adult

We’ll bring the materials — you bring the imagination! No registration required.

DIY Help

2:30pm–4:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

Ask a Tech librarian for advice and help with personal projects. You will need to bring in your own material. Registration begins January 9th. 

Art Explorers

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

Grades 2-6


Learn about an artist or movement and make artwork inspired by them! This lesson will focus on Henri Matisse. Register January 12.

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 Boot Camp

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

3D Printing for Kids

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about 3d design using the website Tinkercad, for beginners wanting to learn 3d printing. Your designs will be printed in the following days prior to the class. This class is for school-aged children.

Children's Lunar New Year Celebration

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, School Age
Arts & Crafts, Other, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children in grades K-6

 

Come join Children's Services as we celebrate Lunar New Year 2026, Year of the Horse!

We will be celebrating with crafts and activities as well as trying some tasty snacks!

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.". 

Color Club

11:30am–12:30pm
Children, Preschool
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 3 years and up with an adult

We’ll bring the materials — you bring the imagination! No registration required.

Cricut Walk-In: Super Bowl

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

Make a flag for the team you want to win in the upcoming Super Bowl! We will be using sublimation and the Cricut Heat Press for this project. 

Anyone 8 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. 

Valentine's Day Craft

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, School Age
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
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 Kindergarten-2nd grade

 

Come make a Valentine's Day messenger bag craft then make a card for all your friends!

Registration required. Registration begins January 26th.

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.". 

Art Explorers: Black History Month

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, School Age
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
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:

Grades 2-6

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.". 

Color Club

11:30am–12:30pm
Children, Preschool
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 3 years and up with an adult

We’ll bring the materials — you bring the imagination! No registration required.

No Sew Pillow Making VALENTINES DAY EDITION

3:45pm–3:45pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: TeenSpace
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own pillow with no sewing skills, and no hassle. Create a heart Valentine pillow for yourself or a loved one. All supplies will be provided by the library. Registration begins January 28.

 

Galentine's Day Craft

5:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Film, Technology
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab your gal pals, or whoever you want to, and have a platonic date night at the library. Make some crafts, take some pictures, while watching a romcom. 

Beginner Sewing: Bowl Koozie

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this beginner sewing class you will learn how to sew something that will protect your hands from the heat of your soups! We are sewing a bowl koozie, an item to wrap around your chili or soup. This class is for adults and teens only.

Color Club

11:30am–12:30pm
Children, Preschool
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 3 years and up with an adult

We’ll bring the materials — you bring the imagination! No registration required.

Art Council - Talk and Reception

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Art Council - Talk and Reception

DIY Help

3:30pm–5:00pm
Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ask a Tech librarian for advice and help with personal projects and using the Lab equipment. You will need to bring in your own materials.

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/23–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Port Washington Public Library
Description:

Memorial Day Weekend - Library is Closed.

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Port Washington Public Library
Description:

Juneteenth - Library is Closed.

Labor Day Weekend - Library Closed

09/05/2026 @ 8:00am–09/07/2026 @ 12:00am
Closing
Branches:
Port Washington Public Library

Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibit

09/15/2026 @ 9:00am–10/15/2026 @ 9:00pm
Everyone, ESOL
Arts & Crafts, ESOL, Exhibit
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Community Gallery
Age Group: Everyone, ESOL
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, ESOL, Exhibit
Event Details:

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