Library Board Meeting
2022-11-22 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-12-14 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-01-11 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-02-08 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
The monthly meeting of the Lewisboro Library Board of Trustees meets in person at the Library.
Meetings are open to the public.

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.

The Nightclub@Lewisboro Library: a Night of Soul, Rock & Funky Jazz - SOLD OUT!
2022-12-02 20:00 - 22:00
The Nightclub Concerts are Back!
The Nightclub@Lewisboro Library* is holding “A Night of Soul, Rock & Funky Jazz” on Friday, December 2 at 8 pm. The headliner is TRi/O, a groove-based jazz & funk collaboration featuring veteran studio and touring musicians Steve Shapiro, Dave Anderson, and Tyger MacNeal (whose credits include artists such as Steely Dan, Average White Band, and Michael McDonald). The group’s unique instrumentation and mix of classic and original repertoire promise an incredible evening – made even more memorable by the guest appearance of the one and only Jay Prince!
The opening act for this fabulous event is hometown favorites The Treblemakers, John Jay High School’s co-ed student-run acapella group, who perform at numerous school and community events.
Make your reservations now for this exciting evening of music. Paid reservations can be made in person or by clicking on this link.
Reserved seating is $35 per person. Wine, beer and dessert are included. Doors will open at 7:30 pm.
This event is a benefit for the Lewisboro Library and is sponsored by Cross River Wine Merchant.

* For those new to Town, the “Nightclub” appears when the main floor and upper lever shelving is rolled away to reveal a raised stage – complete with concert lighting! Chairs are set up, lights are dimmed and the Nightclub transformation is complete!

Adult Craft: DIY Wine Charms
2022-12-07 19:00 - 20:30
Calling all Do-It-Yourselfers!

Learn how to make a set of personalized wine charms and creative holder to keep or give as a gift. The charms make a unique hostess present. All materials supplied.

To personalize, you can bring small (slightly larger than 1”) photos of family or friends to create a set of charms to celebrate a weekend getaway or holiday gathering.

Space is limited; please register below.

Community Crafters: Gingerman Candy Cuties
2022-12-12 13:00 - 14:30
We have another great project for those who love to craft – and give back to others in our community!
We will be making Gingerman Candy Cuties during this workshop – little felt gingermen with candy canes as arms and legs. They will be part of a gift bag delivered to homebound older adults in Lewisboro, along with sweet treats and a pack of Lewisboro Notecards.
Thank you to Peter Rose for supplying the special treats for our gift bag, and to Priscilla Luckow for donating the notecards and supplies.
Please register below.

(Virtual) Westchester's Holiday Image-Makers
2022-12-12 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
Christmas was declared a federal holiday in 1870. The American holiday season as we now know it evolved during the 19th and early 20th century, mainly due to works of authors, artists, and songwriters, most of whom had ties to Westchester County. Barbara Davis, Co-Director of the Westchester County Historical Society, traces the evolution of the traditions while introducing the Westchester holiday “image makers” and their impact on the holiday observances. A sampler of celebrations at Westchester’s historic sites will also be highlighted.

This program is brought to you by Warner Library, Dobbs Ferry Public Library, Lewisboro Library, and Putnam Valley Library.

Please register for the Zoom link HERE.

Stitch Together Evening
2022-12-15 19:00 - 20:00
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.
If you are interested in attending, please email lewisborolibrary@gmail.com, so we can add you to the contact list, in case we need to switch the meeting date.

Evening Mahjong: Mixed Level
2022-12-22 18:00 - 20:00
Are you a mahjong player? This is a group of mixed level players that meets weekly Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm.
This is NOT a drop-in program. We need to know the number of players to set up the room.
Interested players should send an email to lewisborolibrary@gmail.com, with your name and level of experience.

Craft Night: Vision & Dream Boards
2023-01-06 19:00 - 20:30
For Teens & Adults
Start the New Year on a fun and positive note. Create a vision or dream board, a collage of images and words that represent your goals and dreams for the future.
All materials provided, but feel free to bring personal photos or mementos to include.
Space is limited; please register below.

(Virtual) Modern Cloth Diapering 101
2023-01-14 10:00 - 11:00
Via Zoom.

Cloth diapers are enjoying a comeback!
In this workshop and discussion session, Liz Anastasi, a librarian and cloth diaper aficionado from the Greenburgh Public Library, shares her hard-earned tips and tricks of cloth diapering. Useful whether you are curious about cloth diapers, starting your diaper journey, or a cloth diaper veteran. Make sure to bring your questions and anecdotes as this will be a great opportunity to learn from one another’s experiences.
Topics include:

What are modern cloth diapers?
Cloth vs. disposable diapers: You don’t have to pick just one or the other.
Comparing cloth diaper styles, types and sizes: (velcro, snaps, and bamboo, oh my) and figuring out which are best for you and your little ones.
Budgets and prices: how much do different styles cost? New vs. pre-loved cloth diapers?
Cleaning: Your own cloth diapers vs. diaper cleaning services, cloth diaper safe detergents, wash and dry regimens.
Return on Investment: Reselling your pre-loved cloth diapers
Resources and more

Please register HERE to receive your Zoom link.
Co-sponsored by the Greenburgh, Lewisboro, Tuckahoe & Yonkers libraries.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "Remarkably Bright Creatures"
2023-01-18 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 January 18 meeting, the group will be discussing Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van Pelt. It is a charming story about family, friendships, loss, loneliness, unlikely connections and moving on.
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) Hacking Disability: Accessible & Adaptable Tech
2023-01-23 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
In 2015, after over a decade of programming, Dr. Naomi Saphra lost the ability to type. Confronted with a programmer’s worst nightmare, she began the slow process of learning to dictate code. While attempting to customize her environment, she was confronted with paternalistic attitudes towards disabled people, which framed accessibility as “accommodation.”
Often, accommodations and products for disabled people have a rigid model for their use – but the needs of the disabled are diverse, and disabled people are perfectly capable of improving on the technology that they are offered. Like the diabetic hackers, who discovered that they could hack into their insulin pumps to make the device smarter, and shared step-by-step instructions online for others.
In this Tech Talk, Dr. Saphra will talk about the intersection of technology and disability, and the need for accessible systems that are open and adaptable, to allow people like Dr. Saphra to improve the tools they use.
Please register HERE for the Zoom link.

Lewisboro Library Book Group: "The Winter of Our Discontent"
2023-01-25 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 January is The Winter of Our Discontent, by John Steinbeck.

Annual Meeting featuring Lewisboro Home Movies
2023-02-05 15:00 - 16:30
This year’s Annual Meeting features a glimpse into Lewisboro of yesterday.
Town historian Maureen Koehl offers a look into our town’s past via a series of short films. The selection includes the bicentennial production, “Prisoner of Gilbert House,” the story of the condemned spy John Andre and his imprisonment in South Salem during the Revolutionary War. The film features narrator Colleen Dewhurst and a cast of local actors, neighbors and friends. Also featured are scenes of Lake Waccabuc in the 1920s and ‘30s and Rye Playland.
The film presentation will be preceded by a short business meeting.
Please register below.

Community Crafters: Sweet Valentine Surprises
2023-02-06 13:00 - 14:00
We have another great project for those who love to craft – and give back to others in our community!
In the Victorian era, flowers were assigned secret meanings using the “language of flowers” or floriography. Tussie-mussies, or small flower bouquets, were often given to express feelings without having to speak.
We will be making Victorian “tussie-mussies” using doilies, ribbons and paper filled with silk roses and greenery as well as some handmade “truffle roses”. The tussie-mussies will be part of a Valentine gift bag of goodies for Homebound Senior Adults in Lewisboro.
Thank you to Peter Rose for supplying the special treats for our gift bag, and to Priscilla Luckow for donating the supplies.
Please register below.

(Virtual) The Tuskegee Airmen
2023-02-09 19:00 - 20:00
(Via Zoom)
The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of primarily African American military pilots and airmen who fought in World War II. This presentation tells the story of how they took down enemy aircraft abroad – and racial barriers at home.
Learn how the work of the Tuskegee Airmen changed attitudes about blacks in the military, and the valuable lessons learned by other minority groups seeking to advance their rights. Discuss how today’s racial tensions compare to those during the time of the Tuskegee Airmen.

This program will be presented by Jeff Urbin, the Education Specialist for the FDR Presidential Library & Museum. (You may remember Jeff from the wonderful program on the Packhorse librarians he gave in November.) It is co-sponsored by the Lewisboro, Hendrick Hudson and Pound Ridge libraries.
Please register for the Zoom link HERE.

Defensive Driving Class
2023-02-11 10:00 - 16:00
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. This state-approved defensive driving class must be completed every 3 years to keep your car insurance discount.
Space is limited. The Library is requiring that people register below,* and pay in person at the Library by February 4 to hold your reservation. After February 4, unpaid spots will be released to those on the waiting list.
The fee is $45; seniors over 65 pay $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.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "The Henna Artist"
2023-02-15 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 February meeting, the group will be discussing The Henna Artist, by Alka Joshi. The story tells of a young woman who escapes an abusive marriage and makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist — and confidante — to the wealthy women of the upper class.
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) Navigating College Admissions Successfully in 2023
2023-02-15 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. This program is recommended for parents and their high school teens.
This Zoom presentation will help families understand how the lingering effects from the pandemic have changed the college admissions landscape for Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen.
Each college admissions cycle is increasingly competitive. 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.
Learn about current college admissions trends, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that are a good fit for your child, a timeline and other action steps that can be taken to make this second half of the school year productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process. 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.
Hear about 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.
Click HERE to register for the Zoom link. If this date does not work, the session will also be offered on January 25 and March 15.
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC.

Lewisboro Library Book Group: Short Stories
2023-02-22 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 February is a bit different. The group will be reading two short stories: Sonny’s Blues by James Baldwin and The Lesson by Toni Caden Bambara, which are from an anthology called, 40 Short Stories, edited by Beverly Lawn & Joanne Diaz, which is available on-line.

In Their Own Words: Lewisboro Voices from the Past
2023-02-26 14:00 - 15:30
Come meet residents of Lewisboro past, through readings taken from their letters, diaries, sermons and poems.
Readings will be performed by residents of Lewisboro present-day, aided by Town Historian Maureen Koehl.
Space is limited, please register below.

Library Closed Due to Winter Storm
2023-02-28 08:00 - 17:00
All activities are cancelled

Lewisboro Community Volunteer Fair
2023-03-04 11:00 - 13:00
Give back to your Community! This annual event (now in its 15th year!) pairs would-be volunteers with local agencies in need of help. After two years as a virtual event, we are back in person at the Library.
Please take the time to stop by and speak with representatives of local groups who will have tables at the Library with information on their services and volunteer needs. There are volunteer opportunities for adults AND teens.
Drop in on our “Helping Hands” station and make items to donate to nonprofits.
Participating Groups Include:
Bedford Audubon * Comprehensive Master Plan Steering Committee * Equity 4 All Lewisboro * Guiding Eyes for the Blind * Katonah-Lewisboro Girl Scouts * Lewisboro Celebrates Pride * Lewisboro Garden Club/Golden Roads * Lewisboro Land Trust * Lewisboro Library & Fair * Lewisboro Open Spaces & Preserves/Trail Volunteers * Lewisboro Seniors/Meals on Wheels * Lewisboro Sustainability Committee * Lewisboro Town Historian * Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps * RideConnect * Rock ‘n Rescue * Transportation Resources Access (TRA)
If you missed the Fair, but want to become a volunteer, click here to download the contact sheet and volunteering opportunities for all the organizations who took part this year – Volunteer Fair Contacts 2023. Copies are also available at the Library.

The Nightclub@Lewisboro Library: Pluck & Rail
2023-03-11 20:00 - 22:30
Welcome to Our Nightclub Concerts!*
The Nightclub@Lewisboro Library is thrilled to welcome back “Pluck & Rail” to our stage on Saturday, March 11 at 8 pm!
For those who missed their sensational “Music in the Stacks” concert back in 2020, here’s what you need to know:
“Pluck & Rail” members George Gierer and Andrew Sussman blend together gritty songwriting, tight vocal melodies and soaring cello runs to craft their unique sound. Their live performances blister with a passion and energy not often seen in acoustic music, as they back their vocals with everything from guitar to banjo to cello to mandolin. For an extra-special evening, they’ll be bringing along special guests Zach Swanson on bass and Nick Lieto on trumpet and hand percussion – sure to be a spectacular musical event!
Reserved seating is $35 per person. Wine, beer and dessert are included. Doors will open at 7:30 pm.
This event is a benefit for the Lewisboro Library. Many thanks to our sponsors Cross River Wine Merchant, The Horse & Hound, Lily’s Deli & Market and Newburgh Brewing Company.
Make your reservations now for this exhilarating concert. Paid reservations can be made in person or by clicking on this link.
* For those new to Town, the “Nightclub” appears when the main floor and upper lever shelving is rolled away to reveal a raised stage – complete with concert lighting! Chairs are set up, lights are dimmed and the Nightclub transformation is complete!

Afternoon Film Series: "The Fabelmans"
2023-03-13 13:00 - 15:00
We welcome back our afternoon film series with a showing of “The Fabelmans,” one of this year’s Academy Award contenders for best picture.

The Fabelmans is a coming of age drama, directed by Steven Spielberg. The film is a semi-autobiographical story loosely based on Spielberg’s adolescence and first years as a filmmaker. It’s told through the eyes of the fictional Sammy Fabelman, a young aspiring filmmaker who explores how the power of films can help him see the truth about his dysfunctional family and those around him.

Space is limited, please register below.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd"
2023-03-15 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 March meeting, the group will be discussing The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, By Agatha Christie.
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.
