Preschool Story Time
11/14/2022 @ 1:30 pm
Children’s Room
For children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years with an adult.
Enjoy great stories, songs, and fingerplays, while your child develops essential early literacy skills. Registration required.
Afternoon on Broadway with Stephen Nachamie – Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
11/14/2022 @ 3:00 pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Join Award Winning Stage and Film Director Stephen Nachamie as he takes a closer look at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, including the history of the Parade, behind-the-scenes experiences, and its connection to Broadway. This will be a hybrid event.
Sing and Swing
11/15/2022 @ 9:30 am
Children’s Room
For children ages 18 months to 5 years with an adult.
Interactive stories, rhymes, and songs emphasize early literacy skills and help instill a lifelong love of learning. Admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis for 40 participants.
Poetry and Prose Meeting
11/15/2022 @ 10:30 am
Children’s Workshop Room
Poetry and Prose Meeting
Sing and Swing
11/15/2022 @ 10:30 am
Children’s Room
For children ages 18 months to 5 years with an adult.
Interactive stories, rhymes, and songs emphasize early literacy skills and help instill a lifelong love of learning. Admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis for 40 participants.
Art Lecture with Alice Schwarz – Water Memories
11/15/2022 @ 12:00 pm
Lapham Meeting Room
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, join museum educator Alice W. Schwarz to discuss the Met’s exhibition Water Memories, which explores water’s significance to Indigenous peoples and Nations in the United States through unique perspectives and artworks. This will be a hybrid event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Teen Gaming
11/15/2022 @ 3:30 pm
Mezzanine Meeting Room
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to play Nintendo Switch games with other teens after school. No registration required.
Third & Fourth Grade Book Discussion
11/15/2022 @ 4:00 pm
Children’s Workshop Room
Monthly book discussion. The Witches: The Graphic Novel by Penelope Bagieu. Books will be available at the time of registration in the Children’s Room. Kids should pick up their first book and complete reading by November 15. Registration required.
Dementia Information from the Parker Institute: Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s
11/15/2022 @ 7:00 pm
Lapham Meeting Room
This session is for individuals and families who are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia. Learn about supportive resources like respite, support groups, and enrichment programs.
Pajama Story Time on Zoom
11/15/2022 @ 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.
Five Week Finance Workshop – Week 5
11/15/2022 @ 7:30 pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
“Retirement by Design” – Join us as we discuss retirement strategies.
Thanksgiving Craft
11/16/2022 @ 4:00 pm
Children’s Workshop Room
For children in 1st to 6th grade.
Create a festive turkey using tape, markers, crayons, and colored pencils. Registration required.
Board of Trustees Meeting
11/16/2022 @ 7:30 pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Board of Trustees Meeting. All are welcome.
STEAM Workshop
11/17/2022 @ 4:00 pm
Children’s Workshop Room
For children in 4th to 6th grade.
Create a light-up turkey card. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Donald and Barbara Zucker Family Foundation.
Community Spotlight with Roy Schneider – “Port Washington and the Gold Coast – Through My Lens”
11/17/2022 @ 7:00 pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Join Port Washington resident, author, and photographer Roy Schneider as he discusses his book, ”Port Washington & the Gold Coast – Through My Lens.” This promises to be a fun and entertaining evening celebrating the beauty of Port Washington and The Gold Coast. Books will be available for purchase and signing. This will be a hybrid event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Story Time
11/18/2022 @ 9:30 am
Children’s Room
Join your favorite librarians for stories, songs, and fingerplays. Admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis for 40 participants.
Story Time
11/18/2022 @ 10:30 am
Children’s Room
Join your favorite librarians for stories, songs, and fingerplays. Admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis for 40 participants.
Sandwiched In with Ron Brown – Five Wonderful Things To Do in Jerusalem
11/18/2022 @ 12:00 pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Join Ron Brown as he continues his travel series with “Five Wonderful Things to do in Jerusalem.” Discover the unique history of the City of Gold. This will be a hybrid event.
Cornerstone: In Concert “Live at Lapham”: A SoundSwap Event
11/18/2022 @ 7:30 pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Cornerstone is a Long Island-based acoustic trio known for their dynamic harmonies and tasteful instrumentation. They perform music from a variety of genres, including rock, country, and pop. This will be a musical event you will not want to miss! Sponsored by the Friends of Library.
How to Target Companies & Employers – Parts I & II
11/19/2022 @ 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
Online
Most job openings are filled via referrals, one of the main reasons why networking is the preferred job search method. Learn how to create a target company list and how to find contacts within the organization. Presented by Maria Themistocleous-Frey, of ECNY Corp. and ECNY Foundation. Made possible by the Career & Personal Finance Center.
Teen SAT Crash Course
11/19/2022 @ 10:00 am
Online
This course will cover the English and Math sections of the test, and students will learn about the different types of questions that appear on the test. Port Teens in grades 9-12 can register beginning November 5. This event is made possible by the Friends of the Library and will be presented by J&J Test Prep.
The Business of Being an Author: A Workshop Series with Natalie S. Harnett – Week 3: Crafting an Author Website
11/19/2022 @ 2:00 pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Award-winning author Natalie S. Harnett will discuss the basic components of an author site, ways to tailor it, and how to write website copy. Made possible by the Career & Personal Finance Center.
November Noir Double Feature
11/20/2022 @ 1:30 pm
Lapham Meeting Room
First up, Peggy Cummins and John Dahl play lovers on the lam in “Gun Crazy” (1949-87 min). Then comes Robert Wise’s “The Set-Up” (1949-72 min), in which boxer Robert Ryan is instructed to take a dive.
