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Exercise (Summer) Program Lottery Begins

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Online at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Registration for this event will be determined using a random lottery system. Lottery entries will be available on Monday, June 23, and closes on June 30 at 5 p.m. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Registration for this event will be determined using a random lottery system. Lottery entries will be available on Monday, June 23, and closes on June 30 at 5 p.m. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afternoon on Broadway with Stephen Nachamie - LGBTQ Icon Harvey Fierstein

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

As part of the Library’s celebration of Pride Month, join Award-Winning Director, Stephen Nachamie as we celebrate the life and work of Broadway’s Harvey Fierstein - and Mr.

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

As part of the Library’s celebration of Pride Month, join Award-Winning Director, Stephen Nachamie as we celebrate the life and work of Broadway’s Harvey Fierstein - and Mr.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Mezzanine Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join fellow readers at the Library for an engaging discussion of God of the Woods by Liz Moore on Tuesday, June 24th at 7:30 p.m.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join fellow readers at the Library for an engaging discussion of God of the Woods by Liz Moore on Tuesday, June 24th at 7:30 p.m.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Research Hours at The History Center

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Wing at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Open Research Hours at The History Center. Entrance to the Research Room is through the History Center Annex in the South Wing.

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: South Wing
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Open Research Hours at The History Center. Entrance to the Research Room is through the History Center Annex in the South Wing.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adventures in Classic Readings Sponsored by the FOL's Ruth D. Bogen Memorial Fund

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

This reading group, facilitated by Dr. Laury Magnus, Professor of English, will feature great classic works -- ancient to contemporary -- as well as participatory reading out loud of selected passages. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

This reading group, facilitated by Dr. Laury Magnus, Professor of English, will feature great classic works -- ancient to contemporary -- as well as participatory reading out loud of selected passages. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Needlecraft BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) Night

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:15pm - 8:30pm
Mezzanine Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your embroidery, crochet, quilting, or sewing project to this weekly gathering. Share ideas with fellow crafters, and get inspired from our collection of pattern and instruction books, generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your embroidery, crochet, quilting, or sewing project to this weekly gathering. Share ideas with fellow crafters, and get inspired from our collection of pattern and instruction books, generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poetry Readers Circle Sponsored by the FOL's Ruth D. Bogen Fund

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join fellow readers for a new poetry discussion led by Nassau County Poet Laureate Paula Curci.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join fellow readers for a new poetry discussion led by Nassau County Poet Laureate Paula Curci.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sandwiched In with Roger Rosen - Pride Month: Where Have We Been, and Where Are We Going?

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

As part of the Library's celebration of Pride Month join Roger Rosen as he takes a closer look at the current status of Pride Month.  The Stonewall Uprising took place 56 years ago, and for many, Pride Month is a given.

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

As part of the Library's celebration of Pride Month join Roger Rosen as he takes a closer look at the current status of Pride Month.  The Stonewall Uprising took place 56 years ago, and for many, Pride Month is a given.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Weekly Scrabble Meetup

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Mezzanine Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Drop in and play a game of Scrabble. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Drop in and play a game of Scrabble. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Cricut Walk-In: Butterfly Luminary

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Children, Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone

In this Cricut Walk-In class we will be making a butterfly luminary. This is an easy beginner project and a great introduction to the Cricut maker and it's software, Design Space. No registration, and all supplies will be provided. 

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

In this Cricut Walk-In class we will be making a butterfly luminary. This is an easy beginner project and a great introduction to the Cricut maker and it's software, Design Space. No registration, and all supplies will be provided. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

SoundSwap - 'The Rhythm Rockits' Perform Live!

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Music/Theater Performance
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

SOUNDSWAP - RHYTHM ROCKITS

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music/Theater Performance
Event Details:

SOUNDSWAP - RHYTHM ROCKITS

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

SoundSwap: 'Seconds Out': A Tribute to the Music of Genesis LIVE!

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Music/Theater Performance
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Genesis is one of the most influential progressive rock bands of all time, with a catalog of songs spanning three decades. Their sold-out world tours are a testament to their well-deserved Rock & Roll Hall of Fame status.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music/Theater Performance
Event Details:

Genesis is one of the most influential progressive rock bands of all time, with a catalog of songs spanning three decades. Their sold-out world tours are a testament to their well-deserved Rock & Roll Hall of Fame status.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Research Hours at The History Center

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Wing at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Open Research Hours at The History Center. Entrance to the Research Room is through the History Center Annex in the South Wing.

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: South Wing
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Open Research Hours at The History Center. Entrance to the Research Room is through the History Center Annex in the South Wing.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Needlecraft BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) Night

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 6:15pm - 8:30pm
Mezzanine Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your embroidery, crochet, quilting, or sewing project to this weekly gathering. Share ideas with fellow crafters, and get inspired from our collection of pattern and instruction books, generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your embroidery, crochet, quilting, or sewing project to this weekly gathering. Share ideas with fellow crafters, and get inspired from our collection of pattern and instruction books, generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Discussion Group (Ages 60+) - Topic - Truths or Fantasy

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an informal discussion that aims to build community with intelligent discussion, laughter, and social interaction.  This month's topic - Truths or Fantasy.

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 - Truths or Fantasy.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Sandwiched In program today

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

There will be no Sandwiched In program today.

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

There will be no Sandwiched In program today.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Weekly Scrabble Meetup

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Mezzanine Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Drop in and play a game of Scrabble. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Drop in and play a game of Scrabble. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga (See 'Event Details' for lottery information)

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us for a series of Chair Yoga classes with certified instructor Beth Lipset. Free to Port Washington residents. Classes start July 7 and run through August 25.

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Please join us for a series of Chair Yoga classes with certified instructor Beth Lipset. Free to Port Washington residents. Classes start July 7 and run through August 25.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stretch & Strengthen (See 'Event Details' for lottery information)

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

A series of exercise classes incorporating yoga, Pilates, and stretching led by athletic trainer and certified Pilates instructor Marlene Kirsh. Open to Port Washington residents free of charge.

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

A series of exercise classes incorporating yoga, Pilates, and stretching led by athletic trainer and certified Pilates instructor Marlene Kirsh. Open to Port Washington residents free of charge.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hypertension Screenings

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Joan and Arnold Saltzman Reading Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Community Service, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Blood Pressure screenings sponsored by St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center.

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Joan and Arnold Saltzman Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Service, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Blood Pressure screenings sponsored by St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ASL Read Aloud

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults

Open to all ages

Join the Shared Reading Project for a vibrant community storytelling event celebrating children's literature through expressive American Sign Language. 

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Other
Event Details:

Open to all ages

Join the Shared Reading Project for a vibrant community storytelling event celebrating children's literature through expressive American Sign Language. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is a free program from NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island that uses the principles and slow, gentle movements of Tai Chi to help older adults improve their balance and increase their confidence in doing ev

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is a free program from NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island that uses the principles and slow, gentle movements of Tai Chi to help older adults improve their balance and increase their confidence in doing ev

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Stretch, Sculpt, and Balance (See 'Event Details' for lottery information)

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Move through poses to increase flexibility, balance, strength, and range of motion. Marlene Kirsh, athletic trainer, and certified Pilates instructor, will lead the sessions. Chairs will be available, if needed. 

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Move through poses to increase flexibility, balance, strength, and range of motion. Marlene Kirsh, athletic trainer, and certified Pilates instructor, will lead the sessions. Chairs will be available, if needed. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Research Hours at The History Center

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Wing at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Open Research Hours at The History Center. Entrance to the Research Room is through the History Center Annex in the South Wing.

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: South Wing
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Open Research Hours at The History Center. Entrance to the Research Room is through the History Center Annex in the South Wing.