Event List

Filters
Age Group
Program Type

Library Closed for New Years

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Port Washington Public Library

The Library is closed for on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. 

Closing
Branches:
Port Washington Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. 

Teen Program written in black text on a purple background

Create Your Own Vision Board

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Mezzanine Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Manifest your destiny by creating your own vision board. Supplies will be provided. Registration begins December 30. 

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

Manifest your destiny by creating your own vision board. Supplies will be provided. Registration begins December 30. 

Cricut Boot Camp

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults

Welcome to Cricut Boot Camp, where you will learn how to make and design projects using the library's Cricut Maker 3, Heat Press, and Mug Press. 

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:

Welcome to Cricut Boot Camp, where you will learn how to make and design projects using the library's Cricut Maker 3, Heat Press, and Mug Press. 

Color Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Ages 3 years and up with an adult

We’ll bring the materials — you bring the imagination! No registration required.

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

Ages 3 years and up with an adult

We’ll bring the materials — you bring the imagination! No registration required.

Busy Hands After School Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, School Age

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.

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.

Cricut Craft for Teens: Design a Mug

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Have you ever wanted to design your own mug for a friend or for yourself? In this class you will learn how to use the Cricut Mug Press and Cricut Maker 3.  The mug will be picked up prior to this class.

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

Have you ever wanted to design your own mug for a friend or for yourself? In this class you will learn how to use the Cricut Mug Press and Cricut Maker 3.  The mug will be picked up prior to this class.

Busy Hands After School Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, School Age

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.

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.

Cricut Boot Camp

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults

Welcome to Cricut Boot Camp, where you will learn how to make and design projects using the library's Cricut Maker 3, Heat Press, and Mug Press. 

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:

Welcome to Cricut Boot Camp, where you will learn how to make and design projects using the library's Cricut Maker 3, Heat Press, and Mug Press. 

Color Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Ages 3 years and up with an adult

We’ll bring the materials — you bring the imagination! No registration required.

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

Ages 3 years and up with an adult

We’ll bring the materials — you bring the imagination! No registration required.

Cricut Craft: Pop up cards

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

This beginner Cricut class is great for taking a break during your day. In this class we will be making simple 3d cards using the Cricut Maker 3. 

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

This beginner Cricut class is great for taking a break during your day. In this class we will be making simple 3d cards using the Cricut Maker 3. 

Write Your Name In Braille

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
TeenSpace at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

In honor of Braille Literacy Month, teens can participate in a fun craft in which they decorate a canvas, using beads, glitter, and other art supplies to design their name in braille. Registration begins January 7.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: TeenSpace
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

In honor of Braille Literacy Month, teens can participate in a fun craft in which they decorate a canvas, using beads, glitter, and other art supplies to design their name in braille. Registration begins January 7.

Animal Painting

Wednesday, January 14, 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 3-6


Get ready to paint an animal with acrylics! Registration begins December 29.

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 3-6


Get ready to paint an animal with acrylics! Registration begins December 29.

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 Boot Camp

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults

Welcome to Cricut Boot Camp, where you will learn how to make and design projects using the library's Cricut Maker 3, Heat Press, and Mug Press. 

Upcoming
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:

Welcome to Cricut Boot Camp, where you will learn how to make and design projects using the library's Cricut Maker 3, Heat Press, and Mug Press. 

Color Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Ages 3 years and up with an adult

We’ll bring the materials — you bring the imagination! No registration required.

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

Ages 3 years and up with an adult

We’ll bring the materials — you bring the imagination! No registration required.

DIY Help

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Ask a Tech librarian for advice and help with personal projects. You will need to bring in your own material. Registration begins January 9th. 

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

Ask a Tech librarian for advice and help with personal projects. You will need to bring in your own material. Registration begins January 9th. 

Art Explorers

Tuesday, January 27, 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 2-6


Learn about an artist or movement and make artwork inspired by them! This lesson will focus on Henri Matisse. Register January 12.

Upcoming
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 2-6


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.". 

Cricut Boot Camp

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults

Welcome to Cricut Boot Camp, where you will learn how to make and design projects using the library's Cricut Maker 3, Heat Press, and Mug Press. 

Upcoming
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:

Welcome to Cricut Boot Camp, where you will learn how to make and design projects using the library's Cricut Maker 3, Heat Press, and Mug Press. 

3D Printing for Kids

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Age Group:
School Age

Learn about 3d design using the website Tinkercad, for beginners wanting to learn 3d printing. Your designs will be printed in the days after the class, and we will email you win they are ready for pick up.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about 3d design using the website Tinkercad, for beginners wanting to learn 3d printing. Your designs will be printed in the days after the class, and we will email you win they are ready for pick up.

Children's Lunar New Year Celebration

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, School Age

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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.". 

Color Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool

Ages 3 years and up with an adult

We’ll bring the materials — you bring the imagination! No registration required.

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

Ages 3 years and up with an adult

We’ll bring the materials — you bring the imagination! No registration required.

Busy Hands After School Club

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

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.

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.

Cricut Walk-In: Super Bowl

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Lab at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Make a flag for the team you want to win in the upcoming Super Bowl! We will be using sublimation and the Cricut Heat Press for this project. 

Anyone 8 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: The Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

Make a flag for the team you want to win in the upcoming Super Bowl! We will be using sublimation and the Cricut Heat Press for this project. 

Anyone 8 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. 

Valentine's Day Craft

Monday, February 9, 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 Kindergarten-2nd grade

 

Come make a Valentine's Day messenger bag craft then make a card for all your friends!

Registration required. Registration begins January 26th.

Upcoming
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 Kindergarten-2nd grade

 

Come make a Valentine's Day messenger bag craft then make a card for all your friends!

Registration required. Registration begins January 26th.

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.". 

Art Explorers: Black History Month

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Grades 2-6

Upcoming
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:

Grades 2-6

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.".