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Revolutionary Reads Sponsored by the Ruth D. Bogen Memorial Fund

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Mezzanine Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
America 250, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join fellow readers at the library for an engaging discussion of 1776 by David McCullough on Tuesday April 7th at 1:30 pm.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: America 250, Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join fellow readers at the library for an engaging discussion of 1776 by David McCullough on Tuesday April 7th at 1:30 pm.

ESOL Afternoon Classes

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Learning Center Room B at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
ESOL
Age Group:
ESOL

ESOL afternoon classes, including Citizenship Classes by Margot G.

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Learning Center Room B
Age Group: ESOL
Program Type: ESOL
Event Details:

ESOL afternoon classes, including Citizenship Classes by Margot G.

ESOL Evening Classes

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:30pm - 9:00pm
Learning Center Room A at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Community Service, ESOL
Age Group:
ESOL

ESOL Classes

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Learning Center Room A
Age Group: ESOL
Program Type: Community Service, ESOL
Event Details:

ESOL Classes

Buttons

Button Making

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone

Come in and learn how to make buttons for any occasion!

Our button machine makes two different button sizes, 1 inch and 1.5 inch. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come in and learn how to make buttons for any occasion!

Our button machine makes two different button sizes, 1 inch and 1.5 inch. 

Children's Day Craft

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, School Age

For children in grades K-6.

May 5th is celebrated as Children's Day in Korea and Japan.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children in grades K-6.

May 5th is celebrated as Children's Day in Korea and Japan.

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.". 

ESOL Evening Classes

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Learning Center Room B at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
ESOL
Age Group:
ESOL

ESOL Classes

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Learning Center Room B
Age Group: ESOL
Program Type: ESOL
Event Details:

ESOL Classes

ESOL High Beginner Class

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
ESOL
Age Group:
ESOL

ESOL Beginner Class with John

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: ESOL
Program Type: ESOL
Event Details:

ESOL Beginner Class with John

Theater for Dessert

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Music/Theater Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Reserved for Theater for Dessert rehearsals and performance.

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

Reserved for Theater for Dessert rehearsals and performance.

ESOL Morning Classes

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Learning Center Room A at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Community Service, ESOL
Age Group:
ESOL

ESOL Morning Classes

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Learning Center Room A
Age Group: ESOL
Program Type: Community Service, ESOL
Event Details:

ESOL Morning Classes

ESOL Morning Classes

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Learning Center Room B at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
ESOL
Age Group:
ESOL

ESOL Classes

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Learning Center Room B
Age Group: ESOL
Program Type: ESOL
Event Details:

ESOL Classes

Stretch, Sculpt, and Balance

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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. 

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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. 

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Children's Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

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 April 6.

Registration Closed
Registration Required
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 April 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.". 

The World of Digital Audio: Part 1 - 'Decoding' the Digital World

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Technology, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Ever wonder what the difference is between an MP3 and a FLAC file, or why "bit rates" actually matter? PWPL Librarian Tony Traguardo will guide you on a deep dive into the 'DNA' of digital sound.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever wonder what the difference is between an MP3 and a FLAC file, or why "bit rates" actually matter? PWPL Librarian Tony Traguardo will guide you on a deep dive into the 'DNA' of digital sound.

Open Research Hours at The History Center

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Local History 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: Local History
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.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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 utilizes the principles and slow, gentle movements of Tai Chi to help older adults enhance their balance and increase their confidence in perf

Registration Closed
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 utilizes the principles and slow, gentle movements of Tai Chi to help older adults enhance their balance and increase their confidence in perf

ESOL Evening Classes

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 9:00pm
Learning Center Room A at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Community Service, ESOL
Age Group:
ESOL

ESOL Evening Classes

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Learning Center Room A
Age Group: ESOL
Program Type: Community Service, ESOL
Event Details:

ESOL Evening Classes

ESOL Afternoon Classes

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Learning Center Room B at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
ESOL
Age Group:
Adults, ESOL

ESOL afternoon classes on Wednesday for Joni Jones and Pamela Veraat

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Learning Center Room B
Age Group: Adults, ESOL
Program Type: ESOL
Event Details:

ESOL afternoon classes on Wednesday for Joni Jones and Pamela Veraat

Bedazzle Razzle Dazzle

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Unleash your inner artist in this exciting workshop experience! Dive into the sparkling world of bedazzling, where rhinestones turn ordinary items into extraordinary treasures. Get ready to sparkle, shine, and celebrate your one-of-a-kind style!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unleash your inner artist in this exciting workshop experience! Dive into the sparkling world of bedazzling, where rhinestones turn ordinary items into extraordinary treasures. Get ready to sparkle, shine, and celebrate your one-of-a-kind style!

Pipe Cleaner Flowers

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Grades 2 to 6

Create flowers using pipe cleaners for yourself or someone special! Register April 20. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
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 to 6

Create flowers using pipe cleaners for yourself or someone special! Register April 20. 

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.". 

Monarch Butterflies

Cricut All Abilities: Monarch Butterflies

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Age Group:
School Age, Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults

Make monarch butterflies using the Cricut Maker 3. 

All abilities are welcome, but we do ask that participants under the age of 11 be accompanied by an adult. All supplies will be provided. 

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

Make monarch butterflies using the Cricut Maker 3. 

All abilities are welcome, but we do ask that participants under the age of 11 be accompanied by an adult. All supplies will be provided. 

Chess

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Games, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, School Age

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.

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 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.". 

Needlecraft BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) Night

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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.

Programa Público: Manejo del Estrés y Bienestar Integral

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
ESOL, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Charla dirigida al público en general de herramientas prácticas para reducir el estrés, fortalecer la regulación emocional y promover hábitos de autocuidado, fomentando una cultura de bienestar y prevención en la comunidad.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESOL, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Charla dirigida al público en general de herramientas prácticas para reducir el estrés, fortalecer la regulación emocional y promover hábitos de autocuidado, fomentando una cultura de bienestar y prevención en la comunidad.

Discussion Group

Discussion Group (Ages 60+) Topic - We Are Stardust - Truth or Fiction

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
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 - We Are Stardust - Truth or Fiction.

Registration Open
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 - We Are Stardust - Truth or Fiction.