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Music Advisory Council Presents - Ken Kresge Trio

Music Advisory Council Presents - Ken Kresge - American Jazz Songbook

Sunday, March 15, 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:

Join us for a celebration of 100 years of America's own art form - JAZZ!  Join Ken Kresge on piano and vocals, Eric Haft on drums, Dominic Duval on bass and special guest Premik Russell Tubbs on saxophone, for a musical journey through

St. Patrick's Day Celebration - The Brooklyn Bards

St. Patrick's Day Celebration with The Brooklyn Bards

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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:

Join us to celebrate St.

Teen Program written in black text on a purple background

Teen Shamrock Shake Workshop

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

Program Type:

Food/Cooking, Workshop

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12)
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Food/Cooking, Workshop
Event Details:

Join us and learn how to create, and enjoy, your own delicious Shamrock shake. Registration begins March 10.

 

Live Theater - "Ask Mrs. Lincoln"

Live Theater Performance - 'Ask Mrs. Lincoln'

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

Program Type:

America 250, Music/Theater Performance

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: America 250, Music/Theater Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Women's History Month with a special live theater performance Ask Mrs. Lincoln, as portrayed by actor and educator Heléna Eilenberg.  The year is 1875.

Art Lecture with Alice Iglehart - Herter Brothers - Furniture Makers

Art Lecture with Alice Iglehart - The Herter Brothers - Victorian Furniture Makers

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lapham Meeting Room at Port Washington Public Library

Program Type:

America 250, Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: America 250, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Herter Brothers, the New York firm of the German-born Christian and Gustave, was arguably the leading cabinetmaking and decorating firm in the United States during the late nineteenth century. Join museum educator, Alice W.

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WOMEN'S Exhibit

All Day 3/1–3/31
Everyone
Exhibit
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Community Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Women's Month Exhibition ESOL

For Kids, By Kids: MathBeats

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, School Age
Music/Theater Performance, STEAM
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Music/Theater Performance, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Grades 4 & 5

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.". 

Film Screening - Trans-Fiction

9:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Film Screen

ESOL Morning Classes

9:00am–2:00pm
ESOL
ESOL
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Learning Center Room A
Age Group: ESOL
Program Type: ESOL
Event Details:

ESOL Morning Classes

ESOL Morning Classes

9:00am–2:00pm
ESOL
Community Service, ESOL
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Learning Center Room B
Age Group: ESOL
Program Type: Community Service, ESOL
Event Details:

ESOL morning classes

Books for Dessert

10:30am–11:45am
Adults
Book Discussion
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Books for Dessert

Chair Yoga 12:30 class

12:30pm–1:15pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
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:

Chair Yoga classes with certified instructor Beth Lipset. Free to Port Washington residents. Classes start January 26 and run through June 1 (no class on February 16, April 6, and May 11, 25). 

Chair Yoga 1:45 Class

1:45pm–2:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
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:

Chair Yoga classes with certified instructor Beth Lipset. Free to Port Washington residents. Classes start January 26 and run through June 1 (no class on February 16, April 6, and May 11, 25). 

ESOL Evening Classes

2:30pm–9:00pm
ESOL
Community Service, ESOL
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 Evening Classes

2:30pm–9:00pm
ESOL
ESOL
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Learning Center Room B
Age Group: ESOL
Program Type: ESOL
Event Details:

ESOL Classes

Afternoon on Broadway with Stephen Nachamie - Broadway's Leading Ladies

3:30pm–4:45pm
Adults
Lecture
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

In recognition of Women's History Month join stage and film Director Stephen Nachamie as he celebrates the life and work of Laura Benanti (Nine, Gypsy, Sh

Turning Pages Book Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, School Age
Book Discussion
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Workshop Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2 & 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.". 

ESOL Homework Help Program 2026

4:30pm–6:00pm
Children, ESOL
ESOL
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, ESOL
Program Type: ESOL
Event Details:

Is your child struggling with their Elementary or Middle school homework? The Port Washington Public Library ESOL department provides a Homework Help Program in which your child will be tutored by an academic achieving high school volunteer.

Stretch & Strengthen

5:15pm–6:15pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
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:

A series of exercise classes incorporating yoga, Pilates, and stretching. Marlene Kirsh, athletic trainer and certified Pilates instructor, will lead the sessions. Open to Port Washington residents free of charge.

ESOL Citizenship Class

6:30pm–7:45pm
ESOL
Community Service, ESOL
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Meeting Room
Age Group: ESOL
Program Type: Community Service, ESOL
Event Details:

ESOL Citizenship Class with Michael

ESOL Beginner Class

6:30pm–8:00pm
ESOL
Community Service, ESOL
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Hagedorn Meeting Room
Age Group: ESOL
Program Type: Community Service, ESOL
Event Details:

Beginner Class with Alejandra

ESOL Morning Classes

9:00am–2:00pm
ESOL
ESOL
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Learning Center Room A
Age Group: ESOL
Program Type: ESOL
Event Details:

ESOL Classes

ESOL Morning Classes

9:00am–2:00pm
ESOL
ESOL
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Learning Center Room B
Age Group: ESOL
Program Type: ESOL
Event Details:

ESOL Classes

Sing and Swing

9:30am–10:00am
Children, Toddlers, Preschool
Story Time
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

For children ages 18 months to 5 years with an adult. 

ESOL Intermediate Classes

9:30am–10:15am
ESOL
ESOL
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Meeting Room
Age Group: ESOL
Program Type: ESOL
Event Details:

ESOL Intermediate Classes with Jane Thomas

Sing and Swing

10:15am–10:45am
Children, Toddlers, Preschool
Story Time
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

For children ages 18 months to 5 years with an adult. 

Poetry & Prouse

10:30am–12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Read Prouse 

Hypertension Screenings

11:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Community Service, Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Joan and Arnold Saltzman Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Service, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Blood Pressure screenings sponsored by St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center.

Spotlight on Jewish Films - Short Films Program 1

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Film
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Port Washington Public Library
Room: Lapham Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this fantastic collection of short films featured as part of the Gold Coast Arts annual Spotlight on Jewish Films.  Program includes narratives and documentaries; comedies and dramas; true stories and fantasies, foreign and