Port Washington Library events from March 24-31

Sandwiched In with Author Ken Seligson — Author of “The Maya and Climate Change”, Fri., March 24 @ 12:00 pm, Lapham Meeting Room. The Classic Maya civilization (200-950 CE) faced many factors that ultimately led to the breakdown of this society. Join Dr. Ken Seligson, author of The Maya and Climate Change, for an overview of Classic Maya relationships with their natural world that shifts the focus from collapse to resilience. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Coding for Kids, Fri., March 24 @ 4:30 pm, Children’s Workshop Room. Ignite the love of coding by learning to create animations and computer games using Scratch. For children with no prior programming experience in 3rd to 6th grade. Register at pwpl.org/events

Film: “Fear” (2020-100 min.), Fri., March 24 @ 7:00 pm, Lapham Meeting Room. Bulgarian Film with English subtitles. A widow provides shelter to an African migrant as he plans the remainder of his journey to Germany.

Defensive Driving Course, Sat., March 25 @ 9:30 am, Hagedorn Meeting Room. Registration begins March 1. Seating is limited. A payment of $30 will be collected for the course. For full details, visit pwpl.org/events

Creating an Impactful Resume Opening Summary, Sat., March 25 @ 10:00 am, Online. Join us for assistance in crafting a strong opening summary for your resume. Made possible by the Career and Finance Center.

Using Power Words to Create Resume Bullets, Sat., March 25 @ 1:00 pm, Online. Learn how to create attention-grabbing bullets using power words to enhance your strengths. Made possible by the Career & Personal Finance Center.

Music Advisory Council Concert: Pianist Albert Cano Smit in Concert, Sun., March 26 @ 3:00 pm, Lapham Meeting Room. Spanish/ Dutch pianist Albert Cano Smit will be at the Library for a captivating performance. Sponsored by the Musical Advisory Council.

Preschool Story Time, Mon., March 27 @ 1:30 pm, Children’s Room. Enjoy great stories, songs, and fngerplays, while your child develops essential early literacy skills. For children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years with an adult. Registration required.

Teen Gaming, Mon., March 27 @ 3:30 pm. Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to come play Nintendo Switch games in the TeenSpace with other teens after school. No registration required.

Film: “Nancy Steele Is Missing” (193785 min.), Mon., March 27@ 7:00 pm, Lapham Meeting Room. After being in jail for 17 years, a crook is met by the girl he kidnapped as a baby. When he returns her to her real father, there is a job and a reward, but an old prison mate gets in the way.

AARP Tax Help, Tues., March 28 @ 10:00 am, Hagedorn Meeting Room. Register for private tax help sessions, courtesy of AARP. To reg- ister, visit the Reference Desk or call 516-8834400 ext. 1400.

Virtual Vegetable Gardening Series (Part 5), Tues., March 28 @ 7:00 pm, Online. DIY Fertilizers and Environmentally Friendly Disease and Pest Sprays. Learn how you can make homemade solutions that are both environmentally and budget-friendly using simple, easily obtainable ingredients to support the health of your garden.

Fiction Book Club, Tues., March 28 @ 7:30 pm, Hagedorn Meeting Room, Join fellow readers at the Library for an engaging discussion of “The Book Woman’s Daughter” by Kim Michele Richardson. Copies of the book are available on Libby and may also be reserved for pickup at the library.

1-2-3 Play with Me, Wed. March 29 @ 11:30 am, Lapham Meeting Room. Spend time with your child and meet new people in an educational and creative environment. Each week a diferent resource professional. For children ages 1 1/2 to 3 years old with an adult. Registration required.

Chess, Wed., March 29 @ 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.

College 101: Maximizing Your College Financial Aid, Wed., March 29 @ 7:00 pm,