Port Washington Public Library

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Port Washington, NY 11050
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Tue: 9:00am-9:00pm

Wed: 11:00am-9:00pm

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Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

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

Registration Open

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

Registration Open

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

Registration Open

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)

Registration Open

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

Upcoming

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.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (1/25)	Mon (1/26)	Tue (1/27)	Wed (1/28)	Thu (1/29)	Fri (1/30)	Sat (1/31)
9 am			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Sing and Swing 9:30am–10:00am Children, Toddlers, Preschool Story Time This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Story Time Event Details: For children ages 18 months to 5 years with an adult.			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Ready, Set, Story Time 9:30am–10:00am Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Story Time This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library Room: Lapham Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Story Time Event Details: For children ages birth to five with an adult. Join your favorite librarians for stories, songs, and fingerplays. No registration required.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies" group Little Hands, Big Discoveries 10:30am–11:15am Children, Babies Other Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies" group Upcoming Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library Room: Lapham Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Babies Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: 6 months- 17 months with caregiver 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.".	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Sing and Swing 10:15am–10:45am Children, Toddlers, Preschool Story Time This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Story Time Event Details: For children ages 18 months to 5 years with an adult.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group 1-2-3 Play with Me 10:30am–11:15am Children, Toddlers Other This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library Room: Lapham Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Toddlers Program Type: Other Event Details: Ages 18 months to 5 years old with an adult. Come and enjoy 45 minutes of open play time with your child!		This event is in the "Children" group Creative Readers 10:00am–11:00am Children Other This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library Room: Lapham Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: For children in Kindergarten to 2nd grade.
11 am				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Lego Builders Jr. 11:30am–12:30pm Children, Toddlers, Preschool STEAM This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library Room: Children's Workshop Room Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Ages 3 years & up			This event is in the "Children" group Creative Readers 11:15am–12:15pm Children Other This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library Room: Lapham Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: For children in 3rd to 5th grade.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Tiny Bookworms 2:30pm–3:00pm Children, Preschool Story Time This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Preschool Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Ages 3-5 years old		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Preschool Story Time 2:00pm–2:30pm Children, Preschool Story Time Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Upcoming Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Preschool Program Type: Story Time Registration Required Event Details: Ages 2 1/2 to 5 years with an adult Enjoy great stories, songs, and fingerplays, while your child develops essential early literacy skills. Registration begins December 22. 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.".
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "ESOL" group ESOL Homework Help Program 2026 4:30pm–6:00pm Children, ESOL ESOL This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "ESOL" group Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room Age Group: Children, ESOL Program Type: ESOL Event Details: Is your child struggling with their Elementary or Middle school homework? The Port Washington Public Library ESOL department provides a Homework Help Program in which your child will be tutored by an academic achieving high school volunteer.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Art Explorers 4:00pm–4:45pm Children, School Age Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Upcoming 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.".	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Lego Freeplay 4:00pm–6:00pm Children, School Age STEAM This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library Room: Children's Workshop Room Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Grades K to 6 Stop by the library to celebrate National LEGO Day! Take on LEGO challenges or let your imagination run wild. No registration needed!	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Crazy 8s Math Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, School Age STEAM, Workshop Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Upcoming 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.".	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Coding for Kids 4:30pm–5:30pm Children, School Age STEAM, Workshop Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Upcoming 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.".
5 pm
6 pm					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Children's Lunar New Year Celebration 6:00pm–8:00pm Children, School Age Arts & Crafts, Other, Workshop Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Upcoming 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.".