Lewisboro Library

(Virtual) Cutting the Cord
2023-05-09 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Via Zoom.
Tired of a cable bill that just keeps increasing? Break free from the high cost of TV and find out about the latest cost-saving alternatives to cable and satellite television.

Register for your Zoom link HERE.

(Virtual) Amateur Astronomy 101
2023-05-11 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom

How to Get Started in Amateur Astronomy with the Westchester Amateur Astronomers

Have you ever wanted to explore the surface of the Moon? See Saturn’s rings for yourself? Fantasized about becoming an amateur astronomer? If that’s the case, then join us for a talk from the Westchester Amateur Astronomers! We’ll talk about how to purchase and use your own telescope, what to look for in the night sky this spring, and more about this out-of-this-world hobby!

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Afternoon Film Series: "The Banshees of Inisherin"
2023-05-15 13:00 - 15:00
Our afternoon film series continues with a showing of The Banshees of Inisherin, another of this year’s Academy Award contenders for best picture.
Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship – with alarming consequences for both of them.
Space is limited, please register below.

Design Your Own Note Cards
2023-05-15 19:00 - 20:30
Greeting cards are increasingly expensive – and so generic. Why not learn to design your own note cards, which you can personalize for any occasion?
We’ll provide a variety of ideas, punches and stamps to get you started. So easy and creative – you won’t buy a greeting card again!
Space is limited, please register below.

Afternoon Film Series "Tár"
2023-05-22 13:00 - 15:00
Our afternoon film series continues with a showing of Tár, another of this year’s Academy Award contenders for best picture.
The film stars Cate Blanchett as Lydia Tár, the groundbreaking conductor of a major German Orchestra whose incredibly accomplished life comes crashing down around her after a series of scandals come to the surface.
Space is limited, please register below.

(Virtual) Living with Black Bears
2023-05-30 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom
Join Jonathan Russell, Wildlife Biologist with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, for an evening of learning about black bears in New York. Jonathan will talk about how DEC manages black bear populations, research, and conflict mitigation in the Hudson Valley and southern Catskills.
Black Bears have become common and well-established over much of our region, yet many residents rarely, if ever, get a glimpse of a bear unless spotted crossing a road or accessing a homeowner’s trash or bird feeders. Learn about bear biology, behavior, and measures you can take to avoid human-bear conflicts.
Jonathan Russell is a NYSDEC Regional Bear Biologist, covering the mid and lower Hudson Valley and southern Catskill Mountains. He has spent the majority of his 15 year career with the DEC focusing on the management of big game species and resolving human-wildlife conflicts.
Presented by the Lewisboro, Bedford Free, Pound Ridge and Ruth Keeler Memorial libraries.
Register for your Zoom link HERE.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "A Long Petal of the Sea"
2023-05-31 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!
The May meeting will be on the LAST Wednesday in May, and the group will be discussing A Long Petal of the Sea, by Isabel Allende. The novel follows two refugees from the Spanish Civil War, whose mock marriage as they flee to Chile gradually deepens into real love, set against a backdrop of war and upheaval.
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.

Lewisboro Library Book Group: "A Tale of Two Cities"
2023-05-31 19:30 - 20:30
The Lewisboro Library Book Group usually meets at the Library on the last 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 (914) 533-2550.
The book selection for May is the classic A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens.

Alzheimer's Caregivers: Effective Communication Strategies
2023-06-08 14:00 - 15:00
The Library is hosting two in-person workshops this summer for individuals caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease, as a way for caregivers to learn and share experiences. This first one is on effective communicating.
Individuals living with dementia often experience changes in behavior that can be confusing to their caregivers. For caregivers, learning to decode messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language can help both parties connect in meaningful ways. This program helps explain the communication changes that take place in a person with dementia and identify strategies to connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.
Presented by the The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter. Space is limited, please register below.

Free Books, Movies & More - with Your Library Card!
2023-06-10 11:00 - 12:00
OverDrive/Libby, hoopla and Kanopy – what do they have in common? They are all FREE downloadable digital media and streaming services you can access with your library card.
This session will go over which library services to use for free eBooks, audiobooks, music, TV and film – and how to access each service.
p.s. Summer is approaching – a great time to learn where to find and how to download digital copies of your favorite beach reads – and lighten your packing load!
Space is limited. Please register below.

Afternoon Film Series: "Till"
2023-06-12 13:00 - 15:00
Our afternoon film series continues with a showing of Till, the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley’s relentless pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, who was brutally lynched in 1955 while visiting his cousins in Mississippi.
Space is limited, please register below.

Library Board Meeting
2023-06-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-07-19 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.

Hard Headed Comedy Showcase - SOLD OUT!
2023-06-16 20:00 - 22:00
SORRY – THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!!

Looking for a unique Father’s Day gift – or hilarious date night? How about a NYC comedy club experience – right here in Lewisboro? That’s right, it’s the return of the “Hard Headed Comedy Showcase.” This event features SIX stand-up comics – who regularly perform on TV, podcasts and comedy clubs – now performing on the stage of the Library!

Appearing that Night:
Pedro Gonzalez: a New York based Colombian American comedian who has appeared on the “Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Besides touring the country as a stand up, Pedro is a staff writer of the upcoming Amazon TV show “Primo.”
Meghan O’Malley: has just debuted her 1st comedy album “FINDING THE POSITIVE,” available on YouTube and iTunes. Her silly cleverness and love for animals will remind you of your Mom’s cool best friend that sat you down to tell you that your parents are getting a divorce.
Shelly Colman: a past winner of the national Ladies of Laughter competition, a finalist at Boston Comedy Festival and, most recently, won the Ladies Room festival at Broadway Comedy Club.
Michael Harrison: an award-winning comedian, actor, filmmaker and podcaster. Michael tours the globe performing in comedy clubs, cruise ships and colleges, and did a nationally syndicated half hour comedy special. His comedy album debuted at #1 on iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon.
Alex Kollar: starting off in acting in 2009, Alex made the transition from acting to standup in 2018. In late 2019 he was runner up at the Empire State comedy competition, and has performed at Laugh It Up Comedy Club, and Rhino Comedy Club.
and our host, Luz Michelle: you might know her around town as “Lauren,” but as Luz, she has used her diverse background and life experiences to carve out a thriving career in comedy. With her distinct style and quick wit, she has left audiences in stitches at renowned comedy venues like Caroline’s, Gotham Comedy Club, and The Stand. As the Founder of Hard Headed Comedy™, Luz has brought her passion for the art form to the forefront, producing live and streamed showcases that feature a dynamic mix of established and emerging comedic talent.

We are so grateful to Luz, for organizing this fundraiser again for her hometown Library. A big thanks also to Salem Wine & Liquor and The Horse & Hound, whose sponsorship helps direct more proceeds to the Library.
Don’t miss out – the comedy shows sell out quickly every year! Reserved seating is $40 per person, which includes wine, beer and dessert.

Adult Scrabble
2023-06-22 18:30, 2023-07-13 18:30
Are you a scrabble player? The Library has formed a Scrabble club for those who want to meet at the Library and play.
The group meets on the second and fourth Thursday evenings of each month at 6:30 pm.
This is NOT a drop-in program. We need to know the number of players each week to set up the room.
If you are interested in joining the group, please send an email to lewisborolibrary@gmail.com.

Afternoon Film Series: "Spoiler Alert"
2023-06-26 13:00 - 15:00
Our afternoon film series continues with a showing of Spoiler Alert.

Based on journalist Michael Ausiello’s best-selling memoir, Spoiler Alert is a heartwarming, funny and life-affirming story of how partners Michael and Kit’s relationship is transformed and deepened when one of them falls ill.

Space is limited. Please register below.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "Horse"
2023-06-28 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!
In June the group will be discussing Horse, by Geraldine Brooks. Based on the remarkable true story of the record-breaking thoroughbred Lexington, Horse is a novel of art and science, love and obsession, and our unfinished reckoning with racism.
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.

Community Crafters: Butterflies & Blooms
2023-06-28 13:00 - 14:30
We have another great project for those who love to craft – and give back to others in our community!
Crafters will watercolor greeting cards and assemble butterfly and bouquet gift packets to be delivered to Homebound Senior Adults in Lewisboro.
Please register below.

Lewisboro Library Book Group: " A Woman of No Importance"
2023-06-28 19:30 - 20:30
The Lewisboro Library Book Group usually meets at the Library on the last 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 (914) 533-2550.
The book selection for June is A Woman of No Importance, by Sonia Purnell. It is the untold story of the American spy who helped win World War II.

Afternoon Film Series: "Jerry & Marge Go Large"
2023-07-10 13:00 - 15:00
Our afternoon film series continues with a showing of Jerry & Marge Go Large.

Based on a true story, Jerry & Marge Go Large tells the story of retiree Jerry Selbee, who discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery. He and his wife go on an exciting, multi-million dollar winning spree with the goal of reviving their small Michigan town. Starring Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening.

Space is limited. Please register below.

Westchester Power
2023-07-12 18:30 - 19:30
This informational session is to update community members on changes to their energy supply. Representatives from Westchester Power and Sustainable Westchester will be discussing the details of the upcoming contract for NYSEG rates, which starts December 1, 2023. They will present the details of the new contract, including the supplier and rates, and welcome questions the community may have on how to read their bill and energy related questions.
Westchester Power is a community-based bulk energy purchasing program designed to control costs and increase the use of renewable energy in Westchester County. It was initiated and implemented by Sustainable Westchester Inc, on behalf of member municipalities that have chosen to participate in the program. The program was established in 2016 and includes 29 municipalities throughout Westchester County who buy their electricity in bulk to provide a competitive, fixed rate. The program provides two supply options: 100% Renewable Supply, where the entire electricity supply is matched by New York State qualified hydropower Renewable Energy Certificates, and a Standard Supply, where the electricity supply is a mixture of fossil fuels, nuclear, and some renewable energy. Learn more about the program here: https://sustainablewestchester.org/wp/.
Please register below to attend the presentation in person.
If you prefer to attend via Zoom, you can join that evening by clicking on this LINK.

Alzheimer's Caregivers: Understanding & Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
2023-07-13 14:00 - 15:00
The Library is hosting two in-person workshops this summer for individuals caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease, as a way for caregivers to learn and share experiences. This second one deals with responding to dementia-related behavior.
During the middle stage of dementia, the person with the disease often starts to exhibit new behaviors that can be confusing for a caregiver. These behaviors are actually a form of communication, and are essential to understanding the needs of the person with dementia. This program helps identify common triggers for common behaviors associated with dementia and learn strategies for addressing these behaviors.
Presented by the The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter. Space is limited, please register below.

Adult Paint Night
2023-07-14 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for another session of our popular Adult Paint Nights!
South Salem artist and art teacher Samantha Kanner will guide the class in painting a calming nature scene, complete with a waterfall in the woods.
Space is limited; please register below

Robert Frost Poems of Summer: Reading & Discussion
2023-07-18 19:00 - 20:30
A close look at two short poems (“Hyla Brook” and “The Oven Bird”) set in summer that illustrate Frost’s deep knowledge and probing response to our ever changing natural world. If time allows, we will also consider Frost’s “A Time to Talk.”
To start us off, we will look at Shakespeare’s treatment of this theme in Sonnet 13: “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?”
This session will be geared toward discussion, and everyone is encouraged to take part. The library will provide copies of the poems.
The program will be led by David Sanders, a retired Professor of English and resident of South Salem since January 2021.
Space is limited, please register below.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "Mad Honey"
2023-07-19 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!
In July the group will be discussing Mad Honey, by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan.
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.

Adult Craft: Garden Fairy Wands
2023-07-20 14:00 - 15:00
Come make glass bead “fairy wands” to decorate your summer planters.
Space is limited, please register below.

"Once We Were Home": Virtual Author Talk with Jennifer Rosner
2023-07-20 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
Join us for a virtual book discussion with author Jennifer Rosner as she discusses her latest book, Once We Were Home. Based on the true stories of children stolen during wartime, this heart-wrenching novel raises questions of complicity and responsibility, belonging and identity, good intentions and unforeseen consequences, as it confronts what it really means to find home.
Please register for your Zoom link HERE.

Lewisboro Library Book Group: "Euphoria"
2023-07-20 19:30 - 20:30
The Lewisboro Library Book Group usually meets at the Library on the last Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. THIS MONTH THEY WILL BE MEETING ON THURSDAY, JULY 20. The group does not meet in August.

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 (914) 533-2550.
The book selection for July is Euphoria, by Lilly King. It is a novel about three young anthropologists of the ’30’s caught in a passionate love triangle that threatens their bonds, their careers, and, ultimately, their lives.

Afternoon Film Series: "Origami in the Garden"
2023-07-24 13:00 - 15:00
Our afternoon film series continues with a showing of Origami in the Garden. This visually stunning, award-winning documentary tells the story of Kevin Box, a New Mexico artist who supersizes mini origami foldings into giant metal sculptures that reveal important messages of peace. He and his wife Jennifer have created stunning art installations, in collaboration with famous origami artists.
Space is limited, please register below.
