Lewisboro Library

Library Fair Donation Days at Onatru Farm
2022-08-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2022-08-27 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
The Lewisboro Library Fair takes place on Saturday, September 17. The Fair is our largest fundraiser to support the Library.
The Book Sale and Attic Treasures Sale are two of the most popular events of the Fair.
On Saturdays August 13, 20 & 27, volunteers will be collecting donations of gently used books and Attic Treasures from 9 am to 1 pm at Onatru Farm. Onatru Farm is located at 99 Elmwood Road in South Salem.
Please click HERE for a list of items we do and do not accept.
p.s. If you’d like to volunteer to work at Donation Days, please sign up HERE.

Adult Craft: DIY Spa Specialties
2022-08-16 19:00 - 20:30
Have some rough beach skin that needs pampering? Learn how to make body scrubs using essential oils and sugar or salt.
Please register below.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "The Plot"
2022-08-24 11:00 - 12:00
Our group meets in person on (usually) the third Wednesday of the month during the Lewisboro Senior Adults meeting at the South Salem Firehouse. All seniors are welcome!
For the August 24 meeting (it was postponed from Aug 17), the group will be discussing The Plot, by Jean Hanff Korelitz.
The Library will provide copies of the book to all participants. Large print copies are also available upon request. Please contact the Library if you need a copy of the book – 875-9004 or lewisborolibrary@gmail.com. The book is also available as an eBook and audiobook via Overdrive/Libby.

Interactive Movie Night: Jaws
2022-08-26 19:00 - 21:00
For Adults and Teens age 13+

“You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat.”

That is a classic line from the film Jaws – and you can shout it along with Chief Brody at our Interactive Movie Night!

Come experience our first interactive movie screening with a showing of Jaws, complete with a kit for each audience member that contains props, snacks and instructions for interacting with the movie.

What is an interactive movie? We’ll watch the movie as normal, but when certain things happen or someone/someshark comes on screen, the audience will react.

Registration is required (so we know how many kits to put together).
We are also looking for teen or young adult volunteers to prompt the audience from the stage as the film is running. If you are interested in being a volunteer, email lewisborolibrary@gmail.com.

(Virtual) The Discovery of a Masterpiece
2022-09-14 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom
While cataloging the artwork housed inside of the Hartley Dodge Memorial, art historian Mallory Mortillaro uncovered a masterpiece that had been lost to the art world since the 1930’s. After a year of research the piece was authenticated as an official work by Auguste Rodin.
Mallory will share the story of how a simple art cataloging project evolved into a search for a mysterious piece’s provenance, and became one of the biggest art finds in recent history.
Please register HERE for your Zoom link.

Library Board Meeting
2022-09-14 19:30 - 20:30, 2022-10-12 19:30 - 20:30
The monthly meeting of the Lewisboro Library Board of Trustees meets in person at the Library.
Meetings are open to the public.

Library Fair Pre-Sale: Books & Sports Equipment
2022-09-15 17:00 - 21:00
The Lewisboro Library Fair Pre-Sale begins tonight at Onatru Farm (99 Elmwood Road in South Salem).
Admission is free for Lewisboro residents; there is a $20 admission fee for non-residents.

(Virtual) Workforce Development Series: Latest Trends in Resumes that will Help you Get Noticed
2022-09-15 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
In this workshop, conducted by a professional Career Coach, you will learn the following:
– How to create a resume that stands out from the competition & markets your strengths.
– Learn what makes a resume ATS friendly.
– Identify key sections to include in your resume.

This program is the first in a three-part series; additional career workshops will take place in October and November. The workshops are FREE and conducted virtually via zoom.

This series is in partnership with WLS Career Coaching Services and the Ossining Library. Co-sponsored by the Lewisboro Library.

Please register HERE.

Library Fair Pre-Sale: Books Only
2022-09-16 09:00 - 17:00
The Lewisboro Library Fair Pre-Sale continues at Onatru Farm (99 Elmwood Road in South Salem).
Admission is free for all.

Lewisboro Library Fair
2022-09-17 10:00
The annual Lewisboro Library Fair is back! The Fair will be held rain or shine, on Saturday, September 17 from 10 am to 4 pm at Onatru Farm Park (99 Elmwood Road in South Salem).
The Library Fair is the largest community event in Lewisboro. It has something for all ages: Book Sale, Attic Treasures Sale, Car Show, Silent Auction, Vendor Market, Beer Garden, Kids Zone, Food Trucks, Music, plus the return of last year’s runaway hit – the Dunk Tank!

Library Fair After-Sale: Books & Attic Treasures
2022-09-18 10:00 - 14:00
The Lewisboro Library Fair After-Sale has great bargains on the remaining books and Attic Treasures.
The Sale is at Onatru Farm (99 Elmwood Road in South Salem).
Admission is free.

(Virtual) How to Buy a Car in the New "Seller's Market"
2022-09-20 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
Everyone has read about the difficulty in buying new and used cars, due to microchip shortage, low inventory, seller’s market…. the era of dealer lots loaded with inventory is over. Savvy consumers can still get a good deal with the right preparation. Learn about hidden incentives such as factory-to-dealer rebates and hold-backs that enable dealers to sell their vehicles for less. Learn how to find sources of FREE information on dealer invoice costs; how to make an offer; and controlling the negotiations.
Presenter Rick Feingold worked on the Jaguar Select Edition brand marketing team for nine years. He is a consumer advocate with more than 35 years experience presenting this seminar.
Please register HERE.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "The Maid"
2022-09-21 11:00 - 12:00
Our group meets in person on (usually) the third Wednesday of the month during the Lewisboro Senior Adults meeting at the South Salem Firehouse. All seniors are welcome!
For the September 21 meeting, the group will be discussing The Maid, by Nita Prose.
The Library will provide copies of the book to all participants. Large print copies are also available upon request. Please contact the Library if you need a copy of the book – (914) 875-9004 or lewisborolibrary@gmail.com. The book is also available as an eBook and audiobook via Overdrive/Libby.

(Virtual) Can Sustainable Food Systems Save the Climate?
2022-09-21 18:30 - 19:30
Via Zoom.

Can we eat our way to sustainability? As concerns about climate change and ecological collapse grow, food companies have claimed more and more often that their products are sustainable, carbon-negative, or “climate-smart.” But what do these mean? The answer is anything but simple. Come learn about how to navigate the increasingly tricky waters of sustainable eating, and the science behind sustainable food system design.

Speaker Dr. Rivka Fidel is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Environmental Science at the University of Arizona. Her research focuses on soil carbon and nitrogen cycling, soil chemistry, and using biochar for climate mitigation and contaminant removal.

To register for the Zoom link, please click HERE. This program is available via a collaboration of 14 libraries in the Westchester Library System.

(Virtual) Novel Inspiration: Westchester Authors, Westchester Settings
2022-09-26 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
Through its long and varied history, Westchester has been home to a great many prominent authors. Its natural beauty and stimulating topography, towns with unique characteristics, and proximity to Manhattan have all contributed to its allure for writers. Beginning with Washington Irving and James Fenimore Cooper, and continuing through the centuries to current novelists, this digital slide presentation focuses on several leading authors who used their real Westchester communities as inspiration in their fictional stories.

It will be presented by Barbara Davis, Co-Director of the Westchester County Historical Society, in collaboration with the Lewisboro, Warner, Yonkers and Irvington libraries. Please register for your Zoom link HERE.

Lewisboro Library Book Group: "The Moor's Last Sigh"
2022-09-28 19:30 - 21:00
The Lewisboro Library Book Group usually meets at the Library on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Books are available through the Westchester Library System. New members are always welcome in this adult, co-ed book group. For more information contact Myrna or Steve Shomstein at 533-2550.
The book selection for September is The Moor’s Last Sigh, by Salman Rushdie.

Stitch Together
2022-09-30 13:00 - 14:30
This casual, weekly gathering of those who knit/crochet and chat meets in the conference room during the winter, and outside on the Library patio when weather permits.

Catch up on people’s craft projects and what is going on in Town – and beyond. Bring a project, and a chair when outside!
If interested in being on the contact list, email lewisborolibrary@gmail.com

Defensive Driving Class
2022-10-01 10:00
This is a six hour Defensive Driving course. Completion of the course results in a ten percent liability insurance discount to the principal operator as well as a maximum of four points off the driver’s violation record.
Space is limited. Please register below* and pay in person at the Library to hold your reservation. Must pay by September 28 to hold your space.
The fee is $45; seniors over 65 is $35. Check should be made payable to John Coxen.
Since this course is 6 hours, be sure to bring a lunch to eat at the midday break.

* If the program is full, you may call the library to put your name on the waiting list – (914) 875-9004.

Author Talk: Greg Wands (aka E.G. Scott)
2022-10-02 16:00 - 17:00
E.G. Scott is the pen name of writing partners Greg Wands and Elizabeth Keenan. Together they have written three novels; The Woman Inside, In Case of Emergency and The Rule of Three. Their first book,The Woman Inside, was an international bestseller that has been translated into twelve languages, and is in development for television with Blumhouse Productions.
Greg, who writes for both the page and screen, will talk about the pair’s latest novel, The Rule of Three, which was released in August. He will also autograph copies of the book, which will be available for sale courtesy of Books on the Common.
The Rule of Three: Once a week, three women get together for book club in Kingsland, a private, gated community. On the same night, their husbands meet up to play poker, where much more is being planned than anyone could guess. One night, something goes terribly wrong — all three men end up dead or hospitalized, and no one seems to be able to answer the question: What the hell happened?
“With a gripping opening followed by flashbacks to past events to fill in the gaps, Rule of Three is twisty and oh, so satisfying.” —Booklist
Space is limited; please register below.

(Virtual) The Magic of the Winter Garden
2022-10-06 19:00 - 20:30
Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Lewisboro Garden Club.
The garden can be a magical place – even in winter! Stripped of summer foliage and flowers, the success of a winter garden lies in its structure, basic design and choice of plant material. This lecture provides inspiration and tips on designing your garden for winter interest, choosing the best trees, shrubs and perennials, and grouping them to create arresting vignettes.
Presenter Jana Milbocker is a garden designer, speaker, and author. She combines horticulture, design, and travel tips to educate, inspire and delight both new and seasoned gardeners. She is the author of 3 travel guides, including The Garden Tourist’s New England: A Guide to 140 Outstanding Gardens and Nurseries. She is the owner of Enchanted Gardens, a landscape design firm in the Boston area.
Jana has prepared this Magic of the Winter Garden handout for the presentation.
Please register HERE for the Zoom link.

Outdoor Book Discussion: "Braiding Sweetgrass"
2022-10-10 11:00 - 12:30
In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Lewisboro Land Trust and Lewisboro Library are pleased to co-host a book discussion about the bestselling book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. The discussion will be held outdoors at the Mount Holly Preserve.*
Kimmerer, a botanist and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, draws on her life as an indigenous scientist, mother, and woman to examine modern botany and environmentalism through the lens of the traditions and cultures of the Indigenous peoples of North America. Through a series of personal reflections, the author explores the connection between living things and human efforts to cultivate a more sustainable world. Reading the book is recommended, but not required for this discussion.
Physical copies of “Braiding Sweetgrass” are available at the Library, or as a free eBook or audiobook on Hoopla and Libby, using your library card.
Space is limited and registration is required HERE.
* We will meet at the Mount Holly Preserve entrance located diagonally across from 21 Mount Holly Road EAST, Katonah and then walk together for about a quarter mile to a woodland clearing. There are a few log seats available in the clearing, but attendees can also bring their own seat — a blanket, cushion, beach chair, camp chair — or any other props for additional comfort during the seated discussion. Steady rain or other inclement weather will move the discussion to the Library – this will be communicated to registrants by email.
For more information about the preserve, visit https://lewisborolandtrust.org/indian-brook-assemblage.

(Virtual) Navigating College Admissions Successfully
2022-10-12 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For Teens & Parents.

We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families understand how COVID-19 has changed the college admissions landscape and how it will affect Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen.
The recent college admissions cycle was the most competitive to date. With most colleges continuing their test-optional policies as well as increasing their virtual outreach to high school students, many schools had record numbers of applicants. Record high numbers of applications result in record low acceptance rates which is what most popular colleges and universities experienced this past admissions cycle.
We will discuss current college admissions trends, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit for your child, a timeline and other action steps that can be taken to make this school year productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process.
We’ll examine the holistic admissions review process, what admissions officers consider important when they review applicants, and how students can position themselves to develop a compelling narrative to increase their chances for admission.
We will also discuss the importance of community service, how it can provide an opportunity for personal growth and a way to showcase a student’s character. Admissions officers place great emphasis on a student’s character and how the student has been able to give back and help others. This program is recommended for parents and their high school teens.
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC.
Please register HERE.
If you are unable to participate that night, seminars will also take place October 25 and November 16.

Questions & Curiosities of the American Revolution
2022-10-16 14:00 - 15:00
For adults and teens age 12+
The organization Revolutionary Westchester 250 (RW250), has been encouraging and providing grants to libraries throughout Westchester to host programs celebrating the anniversary period of the war.
The Library is thrilled to have Living History Presenter Joe Ryan for this special celebration. Joe, dressed as a soldier in uniform from General George Washington’s army, will discuss battle strategy, like why troops fought in lines and across open fields, the mathematics and calculations of death on an 18th century battlefield, and more. See the weapons used in the Revolutionary War and find out about the daily duties of a common soldier’s life including: hygiene, field medicine, food, etc. Be sure to bring your questions and a sense of humor!
This program is recommended for adults and teens age 12 and up.
Space is limited, please register below.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group "The Magnolia Palace"
2022-10-19 11:00 - 12:00
Our group meets in person on (usually) the third Wednesday of the month during the Lewisboro Senior Adults meeting at the South Salem Firehouse. All seniors are welcome!
For the October 19 meeting, the group will be discussing The Magnolia Palace, by Fiona Davis. It is a wonderful novel about intrigue at the Frick mansion, spanning decades.
The Library will provide copies of the book to all participants. Large print copies are also available upon request. Please contact the Library if you need a copy of the book – (914) 875-9004 or lewisborolibrary@gmail.com. The book is also available as an eBook and audiobook via Overdrive/Libby.

Stitch Together Evening
2022-10-20 19:00 - 20:30
This casual, monthly gathering of those who knit/crochet and chat usually meets on the third Thursday of the month.

Catch up on people’s craft projects and what is going on in Town – and beyond.
Please register below so we can contact you if we need to switch the meeting date.

Mahjong for Beginners
2022-10-21 13:00 - 14:30
Have you always wanted to learn Mahjong? This 4-week session will give you the basic skills to start playing.
This is NOT a drop-in program. We need to know the number of players to set up the room and make sure we have enough sets.
Space is limited. Interested players should register below.
You will need to have your own set of 2022 Mahjong cards, which can be ordered via the National Mahjong League or on Amazon. They are about $10, and can take a while to arrive.

If Fridays don’t work for you, the Pound Ridge Library has an instructor on Tuesday afternoons at 1 pm. Here is the link for information – https://poundridgelibrary.org/event/mah-jongg-at-conant-hall-2022-10-04/

Demystifying Medicare & Healthcare Options for Seniors
2022-10-22 10:30 - 13:30
A must for anyone trying to navigate their way through our complicated healthcare system for older adults. It will help those who already have Medicare, as well as people soon to be 65, planning their retirement, or assisting relatives and friends with their medical decisions.
This engaging, interactive program outlines the various parts of Medicare and lays out the costs associated with the medical and drug insurance provided by the government and private companies.
Topics include:
Original Medicare
Medicare Advantage Plans
Prescription drug plans (Part D)
Medigaps (supplemental plans)
Various cost-saving programs (MSPs, Extra Help, EPIC, etc.)
This program is approximately three hours long. Space is limited and registration is required. Please register below.

Individual Medicare Counseling
2022-10-22 13:30 - 14:30
In-person sessions no longer available, but you may call for individual counseling. Please call (347) 441-0566.
