Art Lecture with Alice Schwarz
01/17/2023 @ 12:00 pm
Lapham Meeting Room and on Zoom
Join museum educator Alice W. Schwarz for an in-depth exploration of Steen’s painted world of chaos, lustfulness, bad behavior, and hidden messages. Register at www.pwpl.org/events. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Teen Gaming
01/17/2023 @ 3:30 pm
TeenSpace
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to come play Nintendo Switch games with other teens after school. No registration required.
Pajama Story Time on Zoom
01/17/2023 @ 7:00 pm
Online
Put on some comfy pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and gather around to enjoy some books, rhymes, and songs. Registration required.
1-2-3 Play with Me
01/18/2023 @ 11:30 am
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 to discuss sign language, the importance of play, language development, movement, and dental hygiene. For children ages 1 1/2 to 5 years-old with an adult. Registration required.
Chess
01/18/2023 @ 5:00 pm
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.
Board of Trustees Meeting
01/18/2023 @ 7:30 pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Board of Trustees Meeting
Tummy Time
01/19/2023 @ 10:00 am
Children’s Room
Babies need lots of tummy time to develop their muscle strength and coordination. You and your child will be led in songs, rhymes, and simple stories. There will be time for playing with rattles, soft blocks, and other developmentally appropriate toys. This program is for parents/caregivers with babies between the ages of 3 months to pre-crawlers. Registration required.
Sandwiched In: In with Lisa Hurwitz – Director of The Automat
01/20/2023 @ 12:00 pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Join us for a special screening and discussion with filmmaker Lisa Hurwitz, director of The Automat. It offers a nostalgic journey to the iconic restaurant chain Horn & Hardart, which served affordable-priced quality food to millions of New Yorkers and Philadelphians for over a century. Regular customers and celebrities, including Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Colin Powell, recount their memories of these Art-Deco-inspired restaurants, which offered state-of-the-art technology for the early 20th century. This in-person only event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Lunar New Year Celebration: Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics with Li Liu
01/20/2023 @ 4:00 pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Celebrate Lunar New Year with Li Liu as she performs plate spinning, trick cycling, foot juggling, ribbon dancing and hand balancing. You’ll learn various aspects of the Chinese language, geography, and culture while Li Liu shares her work and travel experiences. For children in grades K through 6 with an adult. Tickets are required and will be available in the Children’s Library beginning January 14 on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsored by the PWPL Children’s Advisory Council.
Hootenanny
01/20/2023 @ 7:00 pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Hootenanny returns with an evening of live music featuring local talent performing tunes of many styles. Join us for this unique musical event that is always full of surprises. If you are interested in performing at the ‘Hoot!’, please contact Tony Traguardo at x1406 by Tuesday, January 10. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Teen SAT Prep Series
01/21/2023 @ 10:00 am
Online
Saturdays, January 21, January 28, February 4, and February 11 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Zoom. Port Washington teens in grades 9-12 can register beginning January 7. Teens are encouraged to attend all four sessions. Sessions cover Math, Verbal/Reading and Writing.
Artist Talk with PWPL Artist in Residence Beverly Crilly
01/21/2023 @ 3:00 pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Join Artist in Residence Beverly Crilly as she discusses her creative process and use of unique medium and materials. Ms. Crilly will discuss her exhibit “Place”, which will be on display in the Library’s Adler Gallery from January 3rd to February 27th. Sponsored by the Library’s Art Advisory Council.
