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Needlecraft BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) Night

6:15pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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 "Children" group.

Winter Card Workshop

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a special card for a loved one! In this workshop children will choose and assemble a very special winter themed card for the holidays. For children in 3rd to 6th grade. Registration required.

Library Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Closing
Branches:
Port Washington Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on December 24 & 25 for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Library Closed for New Years

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Closing
Branches:
Port Washington Public Library
Description:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Needlecraft BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) Night

6:15pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 1- 6" group.

Cricut Craft Jr: Winter Mug Workshop

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Grades 1- 6
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 1- 6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Draw your own winter wonderland—think snowflakes, mittens, or cute snowmen—and watch your design magically transfer onto a mug! Kids will use the Cricut Machine and its accessories. Materials will be provided. Registration required.

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

Write Your Name in Braille

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Learning Center Room B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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 2. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Needlecraft BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) Night

6:15pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 1- 6" group.

Hot Chocolate Bomb Workshop

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Grades 1- 6
Arts & Crafts, Food/Cooking, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 1- 6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food/Cooking, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make yummy winter themed hot chocolate bombs! For children in 2nd to 6th grades. Registration required.

 

*Please contact Children's Library Staff in advance to notify for any food allergies.*

Special Library Hours: 1-5 pm

9:00am - 1:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Port Washington Public Library
Description:

The Library will be open from 1:00 - 5:00 pm for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 

Special Library Hours: 1-5 pm

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Port Washington Public Library
Description:

The Library will be open from 1:00 - 5:00 pm for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Needlecraft BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) Night

6:15pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cricut Craft: Mug Press

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children, Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Registration
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library to learn how to heat press mugs, while also being able to use our sublimation printer to put images of family and friends on the mug. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 1- 6" group.

Family LEGO Free Play

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Grades 1- 6
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 1- 6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Event Details:

Celebrate National Lego Day with a drop-in Family Lego program. Follow LEGO challenges or let your imagination run wild! For children in 1st grade and up with an adult. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Needlecraft BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) Night

6:15pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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 "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

No Sew Pillow Making

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: TeenSpace
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own pillow with no sewing skills, and no hassle. You can keep your pillow for yourself or give it to a loved one as a gift. Registration begins January 16.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 1- 6" group.

Meet the Artist! Be the Artist! Grades 1-3

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Grades 1- 6
Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Registration
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 1- 6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

This fun and engaging workshop allows
young participants to learn all about Claude Monet through
beautifully illustrated biography stories. Then kids get
to work on projects inspired by the artist!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 1- 6" group.

Meet the Artist! Be the Artist! Grades 4-6

11:15am - 12:15pm
Children, Grades 1- 6
Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Registration
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Grades 1- 6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

This fun and engaging workshop allows
young participants to learn all about Claude Monet through
beautifully illustrated biography stories. Then kids get
to work on projects inspired by the artist!

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 Craft: Keychains

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children, Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design keychains by using vinyl and the Cricut Maker 3. This is a beginner Cricut class, you do not need previous crafting experience to enjoy.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Needlecraft BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) Night

6:15pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades 1- 6" group.

Lunar New Year Children's Crafts

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Grades 1- 6
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Grades 1- 6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Children's Room during the Lunar New Year Celebration for traditional crafts and activities! Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Valentine's Day Card Workshop

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a unique 3D Valentine card. For children in 2nd to 5th grade. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Needlecraft BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) Night

6:15pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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 "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

No Sew Valentine's Day Pillow Making

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: TeenSpace
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create an adorable pillow to give to your valentine, or keep for yourself. Sewing skills are not needed for this program. Registration begins January 30.