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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. 

A Time For Kids- Baby Start

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Babies

For children ages 3 months to 17 months. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children ages 3 months to 17 months. 

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.". 

A Time For Kids

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Preschool

Ms. Karen presents educational activities, movement, music and a craft. For children ages 18 months to 5 years with an adult. Registration required. 

Please note: each date is a separate registration. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ms. Karen presents educational activities, movement, music and a craft. For children ages 18 months to 5 years with an adult. Registration required. 

Please note: each date is a separate registration. 

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.". 

Open Research Hours at The History Center

Wednesday, January 7, 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.

1-2-3 Play with Me

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers

Ages 18 months to 5 years old with an adult. 

Come and enjoy 45 minutes of open play time with your child! 

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! 

Creative Readers

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

For children in Kindergarten to 2nd grade. 

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. 

Creative Readers

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

For children in 3rd to 5th grade.  

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.  

Read with Snowball

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Workshop Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Grades 1-3

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 1-3

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.". 

Puzzle Competition

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults

Ages 9 years and older

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

Ages 9 years and older

Open Research Hours at The History Center

Wednesday, January 14, 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.

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.

1-2-3 Play with Me

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers

Ages 18 months to 5 years old with an adult. 

Come and enjoy 45 minutes of open play time with your child! 

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! 

Creative Readers

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

For children in Kindergarten to 2nd grade. 

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. 

Creative Readers

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

For children in 3rd to 5th grade.  

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.  

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Parking Lot at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Library is open from 1:00pm - 5:00pm.

Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Library is open from 1:00pm - 5:00pm.

Open Research Hours at The History Center

Wednesday, January 21, 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.

1-2-3 Play with Me

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers

Ages 18 months to 5 years old with an adult. 

Come and enjoy 45 minutes of open play time with your child! 

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! 

Creative Readers

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

For children in Kindergarten to 2nd grade. 

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. 

Creative Readers

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

For children in 3rd to 5th grade.  

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.  

Little Hands, Big Discoveries

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Babies

6 months- 17 months with caregiver

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.". 

Open Research Hours at The History Center

Wednesday, January 28, 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.

1-2-3 Play with Me

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers

Ages 18 months to 5 years old with an adult. 

Come and enjoy 45 minutes of open play time with your child! 

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! 

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.". 

Creative Readers

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

For children in Kindergarten to 2nd grade. 

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.