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Island Hills Chorus

Sandwiched In with Island Hills Chorus

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

Program Type:

Music/Theater Performance

Age Group:

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

Join us to celebrate Women's History Month with the Island Hills Chorus performance of "The Climb." The journey of women and their quest for equal rights from 1776 to today.

Music Advisory Council Presents - Ken Kresge Trio

Music Advisory Council Presents - Ken Kresge - American Jazz Songbook

Sunday, March 15, 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:

Join us for a celebration of 100 years of America's own art form - JAZZ!  Join Ken Kresge on piano and vocals, Eric Haft on drums, Dominic Duval on bass and special guest Premik Russell Tubbs on saxophone, for a musical journey through

St. Patrick's Day Celebration - The Brooklyn Bards

St. Patrick's Day Celebration with The Brooklyn Bards

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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:

Join us to celebrate St.

Live Theater - "Ask Mrs. Lincoln"

Live Theater Performance - 'Ask Mrs. Lincoln'

Sunday, March 29, 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:

Celebrate Women's History Month with a special live theater performance Ask Mrs. Lincoln, as portrayed by actor and educator Heléna Eilenberg.  The year is 1875.

Art Lecture with Alice Iglehart - Herter Brothers - Furniture Makers

Art Lecture with Alice Iglehart - The Herter Brothers - Victorian Furniture Makers

Tuesday, April 14, 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:

Herter Brothers, the New York firm of the German-born Christian and Gustave, was arguably the leading cabinetmaking and decorating firm in the United States during the late nineteenth century. Join museum educator, Alice W.

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Chess

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, School Age
Games, Workshop
Registration Closed
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.". 

Discussion Group (Ages 60+) Topic - What's on Your Bucket List?

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Workshop
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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 - What's on Your Bucket List?

Coding for Kids

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, School Age
STEAM, Workshop
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-6

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.". 

Busy Hands After School Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
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:

Grades K to 6

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

Drop-in—no registration needed!

 

 

Sublimate it: Women's History Shirts

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

Using the library sublimation printer and Canva, decorate a t-shirt with your favorite historical women, in honor of Women's History Month. 

This class is for Adults and Teens only.

Raised Bed Gardening Workshop

7:30pm–8:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Civic Engagement, Workshop
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Workshop
Event Details:

Looking to start your own vegetable garden in 2026 or improve your current method of growing produce? Plant A Row for the Hungry Board Member and longtime gardener Bruce Frey will demonstrate how to build a raised garden bed on your own.

Coding for Kids

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, School Age
STEAM, Workshop
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-6

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.". 

Cricut Craft: Lucky Charms

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

In honor of St.Patricks Day, make and decorate "lucky" keychains for your backpack and bag. 

Busy Hands After School Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
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:

Grades K to 6

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

Drop-in—no registration needed!

 

 

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course

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

Teen Shamrock Shake Workshop

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Workshop
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Join us and learn how to create, and enjoy, your own delicious Shamrock shake. Registration begins March 10.

 

Busy Hands After School Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
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:

Grades K to 6

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

Drop-in—no registration needed!

 

 

Coding for Kids

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, School Age
STEAM, Workshop
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-6

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.". 

Discussion Group (Ages 60+) Topic - April: What Makes Your Heart Bloom?

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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 - April: What Makes Your Heart Bloom?

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.". 

Crazy 8s Math Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, School Age
STEAM, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

For grades K-2

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.". 

Soak & Sparkle: Tween Bath Salt Lab

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, School Age
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

For grades 4 to 6

A fun, relaxing DIY workshop especially for Tweens.

Come and create custom bath salts —perfect for spring and a little self-care fun!

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.". 

Beginner Sewing : Reusable Bowl Cover

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

In honor of Earth day, learn how to sew a sustainable reusable bowl cover. This class is for adults and teens only. Registration begins April 8th. 

Raised Bed Gardening Workshop

7:30pm–8:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Civic Engagement, Workshop
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Workshop
Event Details:

Looking to start your own vegetable garden in 2026 or improve your current method of growing produce? Plant A Row for the Hungry Board Member and longtime gardener Bruce Frey will demonstrate how to build a raised garden bed on your own.

Crazy 8s Math Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, School Age
STEAM, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

For grades K-2

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.". 

Teen Pom Pom Sushi Workshop

7:00pm–9:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to create non-edible sushi with yarn and pom-pom makers. Each project will also come with a set of chopsticks that you can decorate as well. Registration begins April 9.