Fiesta in the Park
Sunday, October 1 @ 2 p.m.
Off-site
Enjoy live music, dance lessons, children’s performances, sweet and savory Latin American cuisine, quality children’s crafts and entertainment – a family event for our community by our community! This Hispanic Heritage Month celebration is in partnership with the Port Washington Public Library, Port Washington Friends of the Library, the Parent Resource Center (PRC), Landmark on Main Street and the Township of North Hempstead.
Raindate: Sunday, Oct. 8.
A Time For Kids-Baby Start
Monday, October 2 @ 10 a.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
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 stories. Focus is on early literacy, early language development and socialization. For children ages three months to 17 months. Registration required.
A Time For Kids
Monday, October 2 @ 10:45 a.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Ms. Karen presents educational activities, movement, music and a craft. For children ages 18 months to five years with an adult. Separate registration is required for each month.
Medicare Explained
Monday, October 2 @ 7 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Join us for a presentation on Medicare—the open enrollment period for Medicare runs from Oct.15 – Dec. 7 this year. Bring your questions!
Support Group for Caregivers of Elderly Relatives
Tuesday, October 3 @ 7 p.m.
Children’s Workshop Room
This support group for adults will give participants the opportunity to talk with others experiencing similar circumstances as well as share ideas for the best ways to handle a variety of situations.
Kids’ Chess
Wednesday, October 4 @ 5 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.
Discussion Group (Ages 60+): Our Visible and Invisible World
Wednesday, October 4 @ 7 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Join us for an informal discussion that aims to build community with intelligent discussion, laughter and social interaction.
Baby Rhyme Time
Thursday, October 5 @ 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-serve basis.
Baby Rhyme Time
Thursday, October 5 @ 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-serve basis.
Art Lecture with Thomas Germano: Max Beckmann
Thursday, October 5 @ 3 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Professor Thomas Germano will present a visual lecture about German painter Max Beckmann and the censorship his art experienced during the 1930s. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This event is part of Banned Books Week.
Knitting Workshop
Thursday, October 5 @ 6 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.
Park Story Time
Friday, October 6 @ 9:30 a.m.
Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the library) for Park Story Time! In inclement weather, the program will be moved to the Lapham Meeting Room—no registration required.
Sandwiched In with Dr. William Thierfelder – Changing Your Perspective: Five Women Authors
Friday, October 6 @ 12 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room and on Zoom
William Thierfelder explores the works of five women authors who have changed or challenged our perspective on how we see the world. He will present virtually, but we will live-stream the event in Lapham and on Zoom. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Coding for Kids
Friday, October 6 @ 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 and taught by AP Computer Science HS students from PW for children with no prior programming experience in 3rd to 6th grade. For more information, visit youngcoderspw.com. Registration required.
SoundSwap: Velvet Mills
Friday, October 6 @ 7:30 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Long Island’s rock artists Velvet Mills bring their audience a “sought after, profound musical experience.” The band offers a dynamic mix of eclectic songs. Three passionate characters playing songs unlike any you’ve heard before make Velvet Mills a band to see.
“Flora and Fauna” Reception with Lisa Stancati
Saturday, October 7 @ 2 p.m.
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Join us for this special reception event with photographer Lisa Stancati. This exhibition celebrates the beauty of plants and our connections with the natural world. Ms. Stancati’s photographs have been included in numerous exhibitions and publications, and her work can be found in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum and the Museum of Photographic Arts in San Diego. This exhibit is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the NYS Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the NYS Legislature, administered by the Huntington Arts Council. For full details, pwpl.org/events
Moon Festival
Saturday, October 7 @ 1:30 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Hear stories about the Moon Festival, enjoy a Chinese culture fashion show and a Chinese yo-yo (diabolo) performance by artist Graham Lo, and create a beautiful lantern. Registration Required. Sponsored by the Library Foundation and the Children’s Advisory Council.
Family Film: Encanto
Monday, October 9 @ 2 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto takes place in the mountains of Colombia, in a hidden place called Encanto. Mirabel Madrigal has to face the frustration of being the only member of her family without magical powers. When she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might be her family’s last hope. The film will be shown in English with Spanish subtitles. No registration is required. Rated: PG, 1 hour 42 minutes. No registration is required.
Hypertension Screenings
Tuesday, October 10, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Joan and Arnold Saltzman Reading Room
St. Francis Blood Pressure screening.
(Not So) Alternative Health Practices
Tuesday, October 10 @ 7 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Join Winifred Boyd, Lisc. Acupuncturist MS, Reiki Master for an interactive 90-min. Lecture on methods for helping yourself to be both healthier and happier. Please wear loose clothing, bring water, and a towel or yoga mat is suggested but optional. Sponsored by the Health Advisory Council.
Kids’ Chess
Wednesday, October 11 @ 5 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.
Job Interviews: Impress and Achieve Success! (Session 1)
Wednesday, October 11 @ 7 p.m.
Online
Learn how to prepare yourself effectively before and during the interview and what to do afterward to increase your chances of getting hired. See pwpl.org/events for complete details.
For the Record: Bob Dylan’s Self Portrait
Wednesday, October 11 @ 7 p.m.
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Join George Walsh, host of WCWP Radio’s Knockin’ on Dylan’s Door (Mondays 7–9 p.m.), for a look at Dylan’s tenth studio album, Self Portrait. For full details, visit pwpl.org/events
Baby Rhyme Time
Thursday, October 12 @ 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.
Baby Rhyme Time
Thursday, October 12 @ 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.
Latino Talent Night
Thursday, October 12 @ 6 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
A vibrant musical night filled with Tango dancers, flamenco dancers and Latin performers. This event is part of the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.
Knitting Workshop
Thursday, October 12 @ 6 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.
Park Story Time
Friday, October 13 @ 9:30 a.m.
Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the library) for Park Story Time! In inclement weather, the program will be moved to the Lapham Meeting Room—no registration required.
Sandwiched In with Tennessee Walt: The Hank Williams Century
Friday, October 13 @ 12 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Join us as Tennessee Walt takes us on a musical journey through ‘The Hank Williams Century’ and explores the man, the music and the legend.
Medicaid Sign-Up Help
Friday, October 13 @ 2 p.m.
North Study Room
Free walk-in assistance from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council.
Alzheimer’s Information Session
Friday, October 13 @ 2 p.m.
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Representatives from Parker Institute’s Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands program will be available to provide information on their services to Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers, which include counseling, evaluation, information and referrals, and respite services.
Coding for Kids
Friday, October 13 @ 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: Any Given Sunday
Friday, October 13 @ 7:30 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Any Given Sunday Band plays a variety of American Roots, Classic Rock and R&B music. Watch this 8-person band perform live for our Library audience as part of our SoundSwap series—no registration required.
Monotype Print Workshop
Saturday, October 14 @ 11 a.m.
Children’s Workshop Room
Children will explore printmaking with color, texture and composition while creating original monotypes. For children in 3rd to 5th grade. Registration required.
Artist Talk and Reception with Beth Atkinson
Saturday, October 14 @ 2 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Adler Gallery exhibiting artist for September and October, Beth Atkinson, will discuss her current exhibit, Making an Impression. She will explain her medium and some of her creative process. A reception will follow the talk. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Art Advisory Council.
The Opus Zoo Woodwind Quintet
Sunday, October 15 @ 3 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
The Opus Zoo Woodwind Quintet is a professional ensemble of musicians from Copenhagen, Denmark, making a limited engagement tour of Long Island. They mold each player’s unique virtuosity into a brilliantly blended sound. They expanded their repertoire for this ensemble by commissioning new works, including a new Quintet by American composer Edward Smaldone, receiving its American Premiere performance at the PWPL concert. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.