Lewisboro Library Book Group: "The Moor's Last Sigh"
2022-09-28 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Library Board Meeting
2022-10-12 19:30 - 20:30, 2022-11-09 19:30 - 20:30, 2022-11-22 19:30 - 21:00
The monthly meeting of the Lewisboro Library Board of Trustees meets in person at the Library.
Meetings are open to the public.

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, 2022-11-17 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.

Individual Medicare Counseling
2022-10-22 14:30 - 15:30
Have a specific Medicare issue you need help with?
In-person sessions are no longer available, but you may call for individual counseling. Please call (347) 441-0566.

(Virtual) Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour of Salem, MA
2022-10-26 18:30 - 19:30
Via Zoom.
Tour the streets of Salem, Massachusetts from the safety of your home!
Join Salem’s most respected ghost tour as they guide you on a virtual lantern-lit stroll through the world-famous Witch City, resurrecting Salem’s deliciously dark past as they share stories of macabre history and documented paranormal activity.
Please register HERE for the Zoom link……. if you dare.

Lewisboro Library Book Group: Dubliners
2022-10-26 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 October is Dubliners, by James Joyce.

(Virtual) Workforce Development Series: Tips for Successful Interviewing
2022-10-27 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
Part of our Workforce Development Series, in this workshop you will learn the following:
– Best practices to prepare for an interview.
– Making a good impression.
– Types of Interviews.
– Questions to ask your interviewer.
– Steps to follow after the interview.
This workshop is a part of a three part series in partnership with WLS Career Coaching Services and co-sponsored by the Lewisboro Public Library. Please register HERE.

Trivia Night at The Horse & Hound
2022-11-01 19:00 - 21:00
THIS EVENT IS ALL SOLD OUT.
Questions:
Are you a fan of trivia?
Do you always know the answers to questions that stump your family?
Answer:
If your answers are “YES,” then join us for a Trivia Night at The Horse & Hound to benefit the Lewisboro Library!
Trivia master Ryan Dwyer will be on hand with a list of his trickiest trivia questions, covering a broad range of topics. A fun night out for all, while competing to be the lucky team that wins first prize!
The event will be held at The Horse & Hound.
The fee is $20 per player, which includes an appetizer buffet courtesy of The Horse & Hound. Cash bar and pub menu also available.
All proceeds to benefit the Lewisboro Library.
Thank you to The Horse & Hound for supporting this fundraiser.

Books & Bridles: The Story of the Horseback Librarians
2022-11-02 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
The Roosevelt era’s Works Progress Administration (WPA) is known for its many infrastructure projects and improvements. But it also consisted of a little known program called the Packhorse Librarians. Jeffrey Urbin, the Education Specialist for the FDR Presidential Library & Museum will present the story of the Packhorse Librarians, a relatively small group of women, whose mission was to deliver and distribute reading materials to the far-off corners of Appalachia during the Great Depression – on horseback.
Fans of the novels The Giver of Stars and The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek will be intrigued by the real-life story of those who rode for the program.
Co-sponsored by the Lewisboro, Hendrick Hudson, New Rochelle & Pound Ridge Libraries.
Please register HERE for your Zoom link.

Craft Workshop: Guide Dog Pull Toys
2022-11-07 17:00 - 20:00
THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED FOR THIS WEEK! KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR RESCHEDULED DATE.
For adults, teens and children in grades 3 and up.
Celebrate World Kindness Week (November 7 – 13) by helping us braid fleece pull toys for the dogs in training at Guiding Eyes for the Blind! A great community service family activity.

The workshop will be held from 5 to 8 pm, so come in when it is convenient for you (note: no school on November 8, so no worries about being out on a school night!)
We are seeking donations of fleece material or throws to use for this project. Please bring in to the Library. Thank you!
Please register below, so we make sure we have enough supplies on hand throughout the activity.

(Virtual) Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
2022-11-15 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

Alzheimer’s is not normal aging; it’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior.
Join us to learn about: the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors, current research, treatments available to address some symptoms and Alzheimer’s Association resources available to you.
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter.
Please register for your Zoom link HERE.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "The It Girl"
2022-11-16 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 November 16 meeting, the group will be discussing The It Girl, by Ruth Ware. It is a mystery about a woman on the search for answers a decade after her friend’s murder – did she help convict an innocent person?
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) Creating a LinkedIn Profile with Impact
2022-11-17 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
This is the third and final workshop in this series. Please look for more Workforce Development Workshops in 2023.
In this workshop you will learn the following:
– How to understand the benefits of having a LinkedIn profile.
– What are the essential components of a profile.
– How to tell your story and get noticed.
– How to distinguish your profile from your resume.
This workshop is FREE and conducted virtually on zoom and facilitated by a Professional Career Coach. This series is in partnership with WLS Career Coaching Services and the Ossining Public Library.
Please register HERE for your Zoom link.

Author Talk: Aimee Pokwatka, "Self-Portrait with Nothing"
2022-11-20 15:00 - 16:00
Come meet local author Aimee Pokwatka, whose first novel, Self-Portrait With Nothing, was published in October to impressive reviews.

The book tells the story of Forensic Anthropologist Pepper Rafferty, abandoned as an infant on the local veterinarian’s front porch. When she mysteriously inherits property from missing artist Ula Frost, a reclusive painter famous for claiming that her portraits summon doppelgangers from parallel universes, Pepper sets out to discover more about Ula – and parallel universes.

Aimee, who has also had a number of short stories published, will talk about her book and the writing process. She will also autograph copies of the book, which will be available for sale courtesy of Books on the Common.

Space is limited; please register below.

Earring Design Workshop
2022-11-29 19:00 - 20:30
For Adults and Teens.

Do a good deed this holiday season – make earrings to donate to women’s shelters. For every pair that you make and keep, you must donate a pair to charity.

This workshop is led by Joan Lloyd, who donates over 900 pairs of earrings each month and has been offering workshops at the Library for over 10 years.
Space is limited, please register below.

Lewisboro Library Book Group: "The Bonfire of the Vanities"
2022-11-30 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 533-2550.
The book selection for November is The Bonfire of the Vanities, by Tom Wolff.
