Week Calendar

Interactive stories, rhymes and songs emphasize early literacy skills and help instill a lifelong love of learning. For children ages 18 months to 5 years with an adult. Admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis. 

ESOL Intermediate class with Jane

Join your favorite librarians for stories, songs, and fingerplays. For children ages birth to five with an adult. 

No registration required.

Empire Safety Council ofrecerá el Curso de Manejo Defensivo en español el sábado 9 de diciembre de 9:30 a.m. a 3:30 p.m. El cupo es limitado y se requiere registro previo.

Join Ms. Karen as we introduce our littlest learners to the wonderful world of library programs. Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor development and circle time.

Books for Dessert is a book club for adults over 21 with intellectual disabilities, who live or work in and around Port Washington. Read about Books for D

Books for Dessert is a book club for adults over 21 with intellectual disabilities, who live or work in and around Port Washington. Read about Books for D

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 month is a separate registration.

Interactive stories, rhymes and songs emphasize early literacy skills and help instill a lifelong love of learning. For children ages 18 months to 5 years with an adult. Admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis. 

ESOL Low Intermediate Class with Kathy

ESOL Advanced class

ESOL Low Intermediate Class with Rachel

Join us for a series of Chair Yoga classes with certified Yoga instructor Beth Lipset. Classes begin Monday September 11, and run through Monday December 18 (no class on September 25 or October 9).  

Come join us for Mahjong.  The Library has two Mahjong sets for up to 8 people to play.

Join the Library's own musicologist, archivist and musician Tony Traguardo as he looks at classic songs from the 50s through the 70s whose lyrics were based on true stories and real people.

Enjoy great stories, songs, and fingerplays, while your child develops essential early literacy skills. For children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years with an adult.  Registration required. 

Drop in and play a game of Scrabble. No registration required. 

A panel discussion with industry insiders from the world of Children and YA Publishing will guide attendees on what it takes to get published.

Community Outreach from the Parker Institute.

Free walk-in assistance from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council.

Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to come play Nintendo Switch games with other teens after school.  No registration required. 

Come in and join us for a game of Chess.

Register to read out loud to a certified pet therapy rabbit for a 15-minute session. For children in 1st to 3rd grade. Registration required. 

You will be notified of your time slot before December 9. 

Homework Help for Elementary school children

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.

Please join us for a twelve-session exercise class incorporating yoga, pilates and stretching. Marlene Kirsh, athletic trainer and certified pilates instructor, will lead the classes.

ESOL intermediate class with Kathy

ESOL Beginner Class with Haydee

ESOL Beginner Class with Alejandra

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.

League of Women Voters Port Washington/Manhasset -  Water District Candidate Forum 

Helping our elderly loved ones navigate the world is not easy.

Join us for an informal discussion that aims to build community with intelligent discussion, laughter, and social interaction.  The group will be led by Lilyan Strassman, LCSW-R, Psychotherapist, and Life Coach.  Ms.

Create your own candle using a variety of colors and scents.  The simple fun process of layering dry wax granules can create different patterns like an ombre, quilted or tie-dye or cascade.  No two candles come out the same and it's a lo

Books for Dessert is a book club for adults over 21 with intellectual disabilities, who live or work in and around Port Washington. Read about Books for D

John Ford of the Strawbs returns to the PWPL on Friday, December 8th for a special SoundSwap holiday performance live in the Lapham Room.