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PW Play Troupe Presents - "Meet Me in St. Louis - A Radio Play"

Port Washington Play Troupe Presents - "Meet Me in St. Louis - A Radio Play"

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

Program Type:

Music/Theater Performance

Age Group:

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

IMPORTANT - This show has been rescheduled from Sunday, December 14 to Sunday, January 4 at 3:00 pm.

If you had previously registered for the Sunday, December 14 show, you do not need to register again.

Exploring Long Island Shipwrecks with Eco-Photo Explorers

Sandwiched In with Eco-Photo Explorers - Exploring Long Island's Shipwrecks

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

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

Join Eco-Photo Explorers for an informative and exciting presentation that explores a number of different shipwrecks from all eras in Long Island history.

The Alegria Ensemble - String Quartet

The Alegria Ensemble

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

Program Type:

Music/Theater Performance

Age Group:

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

The Alegria Ensemble, led by violinist Chlöe Dickens returns to the Port Washington Library with an engaging program of String Quartets composed by members of the Long Island Composers' Alliance.  LICA is an organization of professional

Art Lecture with Alice Iglehart - Gilbert Stuart - Portrait Painter

Art Lecture with Alice Iglehart - Gilbert Stuart - Portrait Painter

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

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

Join museum educator Alice W.

Live Music - Paige Patterson - Pure Joy

Paige Patterson - Pure Joy

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

Program Type:

Music/Theater Performance

Age Group:

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

Come get cozy with Paige Patterson and her Valentine's Day homage to Black History with her concert "Pure Joy.” Ms.

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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. 

Create Your Own Vision Board

3:45pm–4:45pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Arts & Crafts
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

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
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

11:30am–12:30pm
Children, Preschool
Arts & Crafts
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

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, School Age
Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
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

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Arts & Crafts, Technology
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

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, School Age
Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
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

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
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

11:30am–12:30pm
Children, Preschool
Arts & Crafts
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

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Technology
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

3:45pm–4:45pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Arts & Crafts, Other
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

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, School Age
Arts & Crafts
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

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
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

11:30am–12:30pm
Children, Preschool
Arts & Crafts
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

2:30pm–4:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Technology
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

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, School Age
Arts & Crafts
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

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
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

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age
Arts & Crafts, Technology, Workshop
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

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, School Age
Arts & Crafts, Other, Workshop
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

11:30am–12:30pm
Children, Preschool
Arts & Crafts
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

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, School Age
Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
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

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Technology
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

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, School Age
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
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

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, School Age
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
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.".