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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
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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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. 

Discussion Group (Ages 60+) - Topic - Nature's Gifts that Soothe the Soul

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, 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 - Nature's Gifts that Soothe the Soul.

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.

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. 

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.

Teen Study Hall

12:30pm - 3:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Workshop
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Study!

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.

Teen Study Hall

9:00am - 2:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Workshop
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Study!

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. 

Teen Study Hall

11:00am - 6:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Workshop
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Study!

Special Library Hours: Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Port Washington Public Library
Description:

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

Teen Study Hall

9:00am - 12:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Workshop
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Study!

Stickers, Buttons, and Keychains for Pride Month

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Children, Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Event Details:

In this walk-in class you can show support and pride by making and designing stickers, buttons, and keychains. This walk-in class is open to anyone. Registration is not required. 

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course

9:30am - 3:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Community Service, Workshop
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, June 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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.

Discussion Group (Ages 60+) - Topic - TBD

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, 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 - TBD.

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course

9:30am - 3:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Community Service, Workshop
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, July 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course

9:30am - 3:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Community Service, Workshop
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, August 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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.