Preschool Story Time
Monday, October 16 @ 1:30 p.m.
Children’s Room
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.
Teen Gaming
Monday, October 16 @ 3:30 p.m.
TeenSpace
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to play Nintendo Switch games with other teens after school—no registration is required.
Five Nights At Freddy’s Escape Room
Monday, October 16 @ 7:30 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Welcome to your first shift at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza! Keeping watch of an empty pizzeria made for children’s birthdays should be easy…right? However, things are not what they seem as you begin to hear strange sounds in the night. Join forces with friends to see if you can outsmart the eerie animatronics & escape the room before it’s too late. Registration begins October 2. Teens may register for one session only. For teens in 7-12th grade.
Art Lecture with Alice Schwarz – Manet/Degas
Tuesday, October 17 @ 12:00 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Join museum educator Alice W. Schwarz to discuss the relationship and paintings of Edgar Degas and Edouard Manet that defined modern painting in 19th century France—sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Cricut Craft: Spooky Stickers/Craft
Tuesday, October 17 @ 6:30 p.m.
Mezzanine Meeting Room
Join us in designing a Halloween-themed paper craft or vinyl sticker collection! Registration begins 10/2. Find details at pwpl.org/events
Lo Que Todo Inmigrante Necesita Saber (En español)
Tuesday, October 17 @ 7:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
¡Vivir en un nuevo país no es una tarea fácil! El taller de Guía del Inmigrante informa sobre las leyes y la cultura en los EE. UU. Los temas incluyen: solicitar trabajo, alquilar vivienda, resentar impuestos, atención médica, cómo ayudar a los niños con la escuela, entre otros.
Teen Zombie Effects Workshop
Tuesday, October 17 @ 7:00 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Zombify yourself! With a step-by-step process, we will transform into zombies. Using special effects techniques used in movies, we will create cuts, tears, wounds, and other forms of zombification. Join us as we learn about the history of zombies and turn ourselves into the living dead! Registration begins 10/3.
Virtual Pajama Story Time
Tuesday, October 17 @ 7:00 p.m.
Online
Put on comfy pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and gather around to enjoy books, rhymes, and songs—registration is required.
1-2-3 Play with Me
Wednesday, October 18 @ 11:30 a.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Spend time with your child and meet new people in an educational and creative environment. Each week, a different resource professional will be on hand. For children ages 1 1/2 to 5 years old with an adult. Registration required.
Kids’ Chess
Wednesday, October 18 @ 5:00 p.m.
Children’s Workshop Room
Learn the rules and strategies of chess and practice what you have learned by playing against your peers. For children in 3rd to 6th grade. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library in memory of Lawrence Kamisher. Registration required.
Children’s Book Writing Workshop
Wednesday, October 18 @ 6:00 p.m.
Mezzanine Meeting Room
Join award-winning author Jane Breskin Zalben in this three-week writer’s workshop. This is a guided three-part workshop series where Zalben will help aspiring writers work on their manuscripts or help draft ideas into potential book ideas. Sessions will meet on October 18, 25 & November 1. Registration opens on October 4.
Job Interviews: Impress and Achieve Success! (Session 2)
Wednesday, October 18 @ 7:00 p.m.
Online
Come and learn how to prepare yourself effectively before and during the interview and what you can do afterward to increase your chances of getting hired.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, October 18 @ 7:30 p.m.
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Board of Trustees Meeting. All are welcome to attend.
Baby Rhyme Time
Thursday, October 19 @ 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Room
A lap-sit storytime with songs, music, and bouncing rhymes that emphasizes early literacy skills. For children ages birth to 17 months. Admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis for 24 participants.
St. Francis Outreach Bus
Thursday, October 19, from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Parking Lot
St. Francis Outreach will provide health screenings, including a brief cardiac history, blood pressure check, and simple blood tests.
Baby Rhyme Time
Thursday, October 19 @ 10:30 a.m.
Children’s Room
A lap-sit storytime with songs, music, and bouncing rhymes that emphasizes early literacy skills. For children ages birth to 17 months. Admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis for 24 participants.
Nonfiction Book Club
Thursday, October 19 @ 1:30 p.m.
Hagedorn Meeting Room
In anticipation of author Stacy Schiff’s visit to the Port Washington Public Library on Sunday, November 5, join fellow readers for an engaging discussion of The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams by Stacy Schiff. Copies of the book are available on Libby and may also be reserved for pickup at the Library.
Knitting Workshop
Thursday, October 19 @ 6:00 p.m.
Children’s Workshop Room
Learn the basics of knitting and complete a small beginner project, such as fingerless gloves or a scarf. For children in 4th to 6th grade. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library. Registration required.
Film Screening and Discussion: Made by Immigrant (2022)
Thursday, October 19 @ 6:30 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Director Carlo Gennarelli crafted an autobiographical film tracing his Italian-American heritage through a multi-faceted narrative. He’s earned 14 Emmy Awards during his 40-year career in television and film. He is also an Associate Professor at Hofstra University, teaching television production and studies classes. Please note the early start time. Made possible by the OSDIA John Michael Marino Lodge #1389 and the John Michael Marino Foundation.
Park Story Time
Friday, October 20 @ 9:30 a.m.
Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the Library) for Park Story Time! In case of inclement weather, the program will be moved to the Lapham Meeting Room—no registration required.
Sandwiched In- Great Travel Adventures with Ron Brown: Brazil in 2020
Friday, October 20 @ 12:00 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Join Dr. Ron Brown as he discusses his travels to Brazil during the turbulent year of 2020. Registration begins 10/2.
Coding for Kids
Friday, October 20 @ 4:30 p.m.
Children’s Workshop Room
Ignite the love of coding by learning to create animations and computer games using Scratch, a graphical programming language developed by MIT. Taught by AP Computer Science high school students from Port Washington for children with no prior programming experience in 3rd to 6th grade. For more information, visit youngcoderspw.com. Registration required.
Gold Coast International Film Festival – GREAT SHORTS: Series 1
Friday, October 20 @ 7:00 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
The Gold Coast International Film Festival presents GREAT SHORTS: Series 1 – a fantastic collection of short films including narratives and documentaries, comedies and dramas, true stories and fantasies, and everything in between! For information on the Gold Coast International Film Festival, visit goldcoastarts.org.
Defensive Driving Course
Saturday, October 21 @ 9:30 a.m.
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Seating is limited, and registration is required. and begins on 10/2 AT 9 a.m. Priority will be given to PWPL cardholders. A payment of $30 will be collected. Registration begins 10/2.
FOL Paperback Swap
Saturday, October 21 @ 2:00 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
The Friends of the Library’s popular Paperback Swap returns on Saturday, October 21, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Lapham Meeting Room. Hundreds of patrons of all ages share thousands of books at this free event. You don’t need to bring a book to take a book. For more information, contact fol@pwpl.org.
A Musical Celebration with Tom Smith
Sunday, October 22 @ 2:00 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Join us for a special musical event celebrating Italian-American Cultural Heritage co-sponsored by the John Michael Marino Lodge of Port Washington. Tom Smith plays piano and sings standards, emphasizing the music of Frank Sinatra and Italian favorites. Besides being a fantastic singer, Tom tells beautiful stories and anecdotes about legendary performers and songwriters. Registration begins 10/1.
Adventures in Classic Readings
Monday, October 23 @ 1:00 p.m.
Mezzanine Meeting Room
This month’s reading will be Longbourn, by Jo Baker, an inventive and intriguing sequel to Pride and Prejudice — but told from a young servant’s point of view. Copies of the book will be available at the Information Desk. All participants will receive a complimentary copy of the book provided by the Friends of the Library’s Ruth D. Bogen Memorial Fund (while supplies last).
Preschool Story Time
Monday, October 23 @ 1:30 p.m.
Children’s Room
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.
Afternoon on Broadway- Irving Berlin & Beyond: The American Spirit on Broadway
Monday, October 23 @ 3:00 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Join Award-Winning Director Stephen Nachamie as he celebrates the life and legacy of Irving Berlin. This program was rescheduled from 8/14. Registration begins 10/1.
Teen Gaming
Monday, October 23 @ 3:30 p.m.
TeenSpace
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to play Nintendo Switch games with other teens after school—no registration is required.
Five Nights At Freddy’s Escape Room
Monday, October 23 @ 7:30 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Welcome to your first shift at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza! Keeping watch of an empty pizzeria made for children’s birthdays should be easy…right? However, things are not what they seem as you begin to hear strange sounds in the night. Join forces with friends to see if you can outsmart the eerie animatronics & escape the room before it’s too late. Registration begins October 2. Teens may register for one session only for teens in 7-12th grade.
Food Day Program
Tuesday, October 24 @ 7:00 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Join nutritionist Jill Eisenberg, MS, RD, CDN, for Food Day, celebrating the movement towards more healthy, affordable, and sustainable food—sponsored by the Health Advisory Council.
Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, October 24 @ 7:30 p.m.
Mezzanine Meeting Room
Join fellow readers at the Library for an engaging discussion of Trust by Hernan Diaz. Copies of the book are available on Libby and may also be reserved for pickup at the Library.
1-2-3 Play with Me
Wednesday, October 25 @ 11:30 a.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Spend time with your child and meet new people in an educational and creative environment. Each week, a different resource professional will be on hand. For children ages 1 1/2 to 5 years old with an adult. Registration required.
Gold Coast International Film Festival – Great Shorts: Series 2
Wednesday, October 25 @ 2:00 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
The Gold Coast International Film Festival presents GREAT SHORTS: Series 2 – a fantastic collection of short films, including narratives and documentaries, comedies and dramas, true stories and fantasies, and everything in between! Each event requires registration. Priority will be given to PWPL cardholders. For information on the Gold Coast International Film Festival, visit www.goldcoastarts.org
Teen Anime Club
Wednesday, October 25 @ 4:00 p.m.
Mezzanine Meeting Room
Join us for our monthly meeting of the anime club! Come on down after school to discuss your favorite manga & anime. We will vote on what anime we will watch and consider suggestions sent to youngadult@pwpl.org. Registration begins October 11.
Kids’ Chess
Wednesday, October 25 @ 5:00 p.m.
Children’s Workshop Room
Learn the rules and strategies of chess and practice what you have learned by playing against your peers. For children in 3rd to 6th grade. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library in memory of Lawrence Kamisher. Registration required.
Knitting Workshop
Thursday, October 26 @ 6:00 p.m.
Children’s Workshop Room
Learn the basics of knitting and complete a small beginner project, such as fingerless gloves or a scarf. For children in 4th to 6th grade. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library. Registration required.
It’s Our Water! How Can We Help Keep Our Ponds, Streams, and Bays Clean and Safe
Thursday, October 26 @ 7:00 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Join us to learn about a new citizen science water testing program begun this summer for our local ponds and streams. Co-sponsored by Transition Town Port Washington. For full details, visit pwpl.org/events
Park Story Time
Friday, October 27 @ 9:30 a.m.
Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the Library) for Park Story Time! No registration is required.
Sandwiched In with Laurence Juber: Inside the Musicians Mind
Friday, October 27 @ 12:00 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
The ‘Inside The Musician’s Mind’ series returns as the Library’s resident musicologist, Tony Traguardo, conducts an on-stage interview with Grammy Award winner Laurence Juber. Registration required.
Coding for Kids
Friday, October 27 @ 4:30 p.m.
Children’s Workshop Room
Ignite the love of coding by learning to create animations and computer games using Scratch, a graphical programming language developed by MIT. Taught by AP Computer Science high school students from Port Washington for children with no prior programming experience in 3rd to 6th grade. For more information, visit youngcoderspw.com. Registration required.
SoundSwap Event: Laurence Juber
Friday, October 27 @ 7:00 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Grammy Award Winner Laurence Juber is a solo performer, recording artist, composer, and arranger whose playing fuses folk, jazz, blues, pop, and classical styles and creates a multi-faceted performance that belies using only one instrument. First internationally recognized as lead guitarist in Beatle Paul McCartney’s Wings, Laurence Juber has become a world-renowned guitar virtuoso and entertainer.
M.A.C. Concert: Joseph Parrish
Sunday, October 29 @ 3:00 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Baltimore native Joseph Parrish’s recent operatic credits include Dulcamarain Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore, Augure in Rossi’s L’Orfeo at Juilliard, and Spinelloccio in Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi with Festival Napa Valley. In addition to opera, Mr. Parrish enjoys a robust concert career performing with orchestras and in recitals at prestigious venues, including both Weill Recital Hall and Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall. Sponsored by the Music Advisory Council.
Preschool Story Time
Monday, October 30 @ 1:30 p.m.
Children’s Room
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.
Teen Gaming
Monday, October 30 @ 3:30 p.m.
TeenSpace
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to play Nintendo Switch games with other teens after school—no registration is required.
Babysitting Workshop
Monday, October 30 @ 4:00 p.m.
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Topics for this workshop include safety for the babysitter, essential childcare, and minor first aid for teens in 7-12th grade. Registration begins October 16.
Beginner Guitar Lessons
Monday, October 30 @ 7:00 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Group acoustic guitar lessons for the absolute beginner! No experience is required. Learn simple methods to get you started, as well as well-known songs. Classes will occur on Mondays: October 30, November 6, November 20, and November 27. There will be no class on Nov.13. Registration begins on 10/2 for PWPL cardholders.