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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.

The Alegria Ensemble - String Quartet

The Alegria Ensemble

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

Program Type:

Music/Theater Performance

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music/Theater Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Alegria Ensemble, led by violinist Chlöe Dickens returns to the Port Washington Library with an engaging program of String Quartets composed by members of the Long Island Composers' Alliance.  LICA is an organization of professional

Art Lecture with Alice Iglehart - Gilbert Stuart - Portrait Painter

Art Lecture with Alice Iglehart - Gilbert Stuart - Portrait Painter

Tuesday, January 27, 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 museum educator Alice W.

Live Music - Paige Patterson - Pure Joy

Paige Patterson - Pure Joy

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

Program Type:

Music/Theater Performance

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music/Theater Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come get cozy with Paige Patterson and her Valentine's Day homage to Black History with her concert "Pure Joy.” Ms.

Music Advisory Council Presents - Gathering Time

Music Advisory Council Presents - Gathering Time

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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:

Join us for a Special Salute to Jean Ritchie - Mad About Trad Music.

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Busy Hands After School Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, School Age
Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Event Details:

For kids in grades K-6

 

Cold outside? Come hang out inside! 

Busy Hands After School Club invites kids to get out of the house and into the library for hands-on crafts and games.

Chess

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, School Age
Games, Workshop
Upcoming
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 January 19.

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.". 

LOKI's Loop Escape Room

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Games
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gather your friends and put your problem-solving skills to the test!

Busy Hands After School Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, School Age
Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Event Details:

For kids in grades K-6

 

Cold outside? Come hang out inside! 

Busy Hands After School Club invites kids to get out of the house and into the library for hands-on crafts and games.

Chess

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, School Age
Games, Workshop
Upcoming
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 January 19.

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.". 

Busy Hands After School Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, School Age
Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Event Details:

For kids in grades K-6

 

Cold outside? Come hang out inside! 

Busy Hands After School Club invites kids to get out of the house and into the library for hands-on crafts and games.

Chess

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, School Age
Games, Workshop
Upcoming
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 January 19.

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.". 

Chess

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, School Age
Games, Workshop
Upcoming
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 January 19.

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.". 

Puzzle and Board Game Swap

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Games
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Everyone is invited to the Board Game and Puzzle Swap! People of all ages and skill levels, as well as all kinds of games and puzzles, are welcome.

Bring and donate gently-used board games and puzzles for others to enjoy. 

Teen Gaming

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

Drop in after school to battle your friends at Super Smash Brothers or take a drive with Mario Kart. No registration needed. 

Chess

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, School Age
Games, Workshop
Upcoming
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 March 30.

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.". 

Chess

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, School Age
Games, Workshop
Upcoming
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 March 30.

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.". 

Chess

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, School Age
Games, Workshop
Upcoming
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 March 30.

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.". 

Chess

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, School Age
Games, Workshop
Upcoming
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 March 30.

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.". 

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

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.