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Upcoming Events

Ready, Set, Story Time

For children ages birth to five with an adult. 

Join your favorite librarians for stories, songs, and fingerplays. No registration required.

9:30am - 10:00am View Details

Coding for Kids

Grades 3-6

Ignite the love of coding by learning to create animations and computer games using Scratch, MIT’s beginner-friendly programming language. Taught by Port Washington AP Computer Science students for kids with no prior programming experience. Register December 29.

 

For information about Young Coders of Port Washington, visit youngcoderspw.com

4:30pm - 5:30pm View Details

Family Baking: Pop Tarts

Grades 1-6 with an adult

Families will learn how to make these delicious jam-filled pastries. Take your creations home to bake! Perfect for a sweet, hands-on family activity! Register January 19.

 

ONE REGISTRATION PER FAMILY. Please bring a rolling pin and cutting board!

6:30pm - 7:30pm View Details

Creative Readers

For children in Kindergarten to 2nd grade. 

Creative Readers is an arts and literacy inclusion program where children use theater, art, movement, and music to bring books to life. Facilitated by Program Director Elise May. Professional behavior support will be at all sessions. For program information and high school volunteer opportunities please email creativereaders@optimum.net or visit the Creative Readers page at https://pwpl.org/children/childrens-programs/cr/Limited capacity. Application to register required. 

 

10:00am - 11:00am View Details

Creative Readers

For children in 3rd to 5th grade.  

Creative Readers is an arts and literacy inclusion program where children use theater, art, movement, and music to bring books to life. Facilitated by Program Director Elise May. Professional behavior support will be at all sessions. For program information and high school volunteer opportunities please email creativereaders@optimum.net or visit the Creative Readers page at https://pwpl.org/children/childrens-programs/cr/Limited capacity. Application to register required. 

 

11:15am - 12:15pm View Details

For Kids, By Kids: MathBeats

For Grades 4 & 5

Do you have a 4th or 5th grader who loves math and music? MathBeats is a free enrichment program exploring their many connections in a fun and interactive way! Led by a Schreiber High School student. Limited spots. 

 

2:00pm - 3:00pm View Details

Tiny Bookworms

Ages 3-5 years old 

A playful story time for preschoolers featuring weekly themes, gentle movement, and stories. Please note this is a separation program. Entry is first-come, first-served.

2:30pm - 3:00pm View Details

 

Children’s Resources

Ebooks, Audiobooks, Magazines, Comics, Graphics Novels, and Videos

Libby by OverDrive – Tens of thousands of e-books, audiobooks, magazines, comics, graphic novels, and videos.

Book Recommendations

NoveList K-8 Plus – Helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests.

Online Tutoring

HelpNow – Live Tutors from 2pm-11pm in 60+ subjects including Math, Science and English.

Ebooks for Kids

Tumble Book Library – Fun and interactive library of animated, talking story books for kids.

Hoopla

Download Music, Movies & More

Hoopla – Music, movies, TV, e-books, audiobooks and comics.

Hoopla

Picture Books for Kids

LOTE – World language story books for kids.

Kanopy Kids

Movies, TV, & More

Kanopy Kids – movies, TV shows, animated story books and more with unlimited access for 30 days.

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