Lewisboro Library

Stitch Together
2021-11-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-11-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
This casual, weekly gathering of those who knit/crochet and chat will meet outside when weather permits, but will move indoors once it gets cold. Catch up on people’s craft projects and what is going on in Town – and beyond. Bring a project, chair if outside and a mask if inside!
Please register below.

(Virtual) FREE Books, Movies & More - With Your Library Card
2021-11-20 11:00 - 12:00
Via Zoom.

OverDrive/Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, Freading, PressReader – what do they have in common? They are all downloadable digital media and streaming services you can use FREE with your library card. Discover which services to use for free eBooks, audiobooks, music, TV and film – and how to access them.

Please register HERE for the Zoom link.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "Hamnet"
2021-12-01 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 next meeting is December 1. The group will be discussing Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet, a fictional account of Shakespeare’s son, Hamnet, who died at age 11 in 1596.

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.

Sweet Snowman Craft: Evening Session
2021-12-02 19:00 - 20:30
Come learn how to make these sweet treat boxes, perfect for winter gift-giving! With the added bonus of the snowman being a detachable tealight – a cute decoration on its own!
Each participant will make one to keep, and one that we will fill with goodies to donate to homebound Lewisboro residents.
Space is limited, please register below.

Stitch Together
2021-12-03 13:00 - 14:30
This casual, weekly gathering of those who knit/crochet and chat has switched to virtual meetings for now, but usually likes to meet outside when weather permits and indoors in the case of cold/rainy weather.
Catch up on people’s craft projects and what is going on in Town – and beyond. Bring a project (and a chair if outside!)
If you’d like to get a link to the meeting on Zoom, email the Library at lewisborolibrary@gmail.com.

(Virtual) Art from Books, with Book Artist Ted Wray
2021-12-06 19:30 - 20:30
Via Zoom. For Adults and Teens.
Artist Ted Wray works in the genre of book sculpting.

See how books bound for the recycle bin or dusty shelf corners become enlivened, multi-dimensional canvases in his hands.

Presented in cooperation with the Ruth Keeler Memorial and Pound Ridge Libraries.

Please register HERE for your Zoom link.

Sweet Snowman Craft: Day Session
2021-12-07 13:00 - 14:30

Library Board Meeting
2021-12-08 19:30 - 21:00
The monthly meeting of the Lewisboro Library Board of Trustees will be held in person at the Library.
Meetings are open to the public.

Holiday Pop Up Bake Sale!
2021-12-10 - 2021-12-13
UPDATE: WE ARE ALREADY SOLD OUT OF Anna’s Famous Crumb Cake, the Boterkoek COOKIES (Boterkoek Cake still available), the Holiday Cookie Box and the Cocoa w/Marshmallows and Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Bombs.
Our Pop Up Bake Sales are so popular, this year’s Holiday Bake Sale has even MORE gourmet treats!
Showstopper cakes, rich, indulgent cookies and magical “Hot Chocolate Bombs” – there’s a special treat for every occasion!
Offerings are very limited, accepting pre-orders now through Monday, December 13.

100% of profits go to the Lewisboro Library… can you think of a sweeter way to make a donation to support your local library?

To Order: For descriptions, prices and to place your orders, click HERE

Quantities are limited. Order ASAP so you don’t miss out!

Stitch Together
2022-01-07 13:00 - 14:30
This casual, weekly gathering of those who knit/crochet and chat likes to meet outside when weather permits, but will move indoors in the case of cold/rainy weather.
Catch up on people’s craft projects and what is going on in Town – and beyond. Bring a project and a chair if outside!

(Virtual) Author Talk- "Life in the Studio: Inspirations and Lessons on Creativity" by Frances Palmer
2022-01-09 16:00 - 17:00
Via Zoom.
Frances Palmer is a renowned potter, an entrepreneur, a gardener, a photographer, a cook, and a beekeeper. Over the course of three decades she has caught the attention not only of the people who collect and use her ceramics but also of designers and design lovers, writers, and fellow artists who marvel at her example. Her debut book, Life in the Studio: Inspirations and Lessons on Creativity, tells her story, in her own words and images, distilling from her experiences lessons that will inspire a new generation of makers and entrepreneurs.
Her pieces have been carried by Barneys New York, Bergdorf Goodman, and the Philip Johnson Glass House, and featured in The New York Times Magazine, Vogue, Elle Decor, Martha Stewart Living, House & Garden and more.
Please register HERE for your Zoom link. Presented in cooperation with the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library.

(Virtual) Library Board Meeting
2022-01-12 19:30 - 21:00
This month’s Library Board Meeting will be held via Zoom. To receive a Zoom link, please email lewisborolibrary@gmail.com.

(Virtual) Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: Hour of the Witch
2022-01-19 11:00 - 12:00
This group will meet via Zoom in January. To request a Zoom link email lewisborolibrary@gmail.com.
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 next meeting is January 19. The group will be discussing Hour of the Witch, by Chris Bohjalian.
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.

(Virtual) "What’s It Worth?" Antiques Road Show
2022-01-20 18:30
Via Zoom. (The Zoom link will be sent out January 18. If you registered and did not receive it, please check your SPAM folder.)

Author, Auctioneer, Appraiser and Radio show Host Mike Ivankovich will introduce you to “What Determines Value“… and reveal what your Antiques, Collectibles, and Personal Treasures are really worth today.
He will begin with a discussion on “10 Factors That Will Always Impact the Value of Your Treasures.” This will be followed by the appraisal portion of the program, evaluating each attendee’s treasures, one-by-one. Throughout the program Mike will be sharing many Buying & Selling Tips & Strategies.
Each attendee is invited to bring in 1 item for Mike to appraise (plus one back-up item, in case he can’t virtually appraise the primary item).
If you have an item to be appraised, please log on 15 minutes early so he can view the item.
Please register below for your Zoom link, which will be sent two days before.

(Virtual) How to Use Google Drive for Extra Storage
2022-01-22 11:00 - 12:30
Via Zoom
Get a virtual lesson in how to use Google Drive. Google Drive is a cloud-based storage solution that allows you to save files online and access them anywhere from any smartphone, tablet, or computer.
You can use Drive on your computer or mobile device to securely upload files and edit them online. Drive also makes it easy for others to edit and collaborate on files.
Please register HERE to receive your Zoom link.

(Virtual) Decoding the Mysteries of Cats
2022-01-27 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.

Feline Behaviorist, Stephen Quandt, most recently the Feline Behavior Coordinator for the Animal Care Centers of NYC and of the ASPCA.org, has created a feline behavior webinar that explains cat behavior as shaped by evolutionary and adaptive forces.

Learn about:

– The Cycle of Predation that can lead to “drive-by” ankle biting, play and food aggression and early morning wake up. Also, their sense of identity in being a predator or prey that can result in fearful cats, victimized cats, fear aggression and redirected aggression.

– Cats’ relationship with us as influenced by the Mother/Kitten Relationship that connects them to us through food needs,

attention seeking, and their status with most favored and/or least favored people.

Please register below. Your Zoom link will be sent two days before program.

Adult Take & Make Craft: Secret Valentines
2022-01-31 10:00 - 2022-02-07 17:00
The Lewisboro Library Community Crafters are back with another surprise gift to give back to the community! Will you join us in spreading a little kindness?

We are planning a “Secret Valentine” gift for our local homebound seniors. Due to the rise in Covid cases, we are doing this one as a simple Take & Make activity. We will provide all the materials needed in a “Secret Valentines” kit that can be picked up in our Curbside Service Vestibule. You can make the gift at home and then return it to the Library for delivery.

Please register below so we can leave a materials kit with your name on it for pick up in the Curbside Service Vestibule. We ask that you pick up the kit beginning Monday, January 31 and return it NO LATER than Monday, February 7.

(Virtual) "Alice's Ordinary People" - Presentation and Discussion with Filmmaker Craig Rudnick
2022-02-03 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
Alice’s Ordinary People is a documentary about Alice Tregay, an unsung heroine of the Civil Rights Movement. Her remarkable story spans the historic period from the marches of Dr. King to the election of Barack Obama – her great contribution is the thread which connects the two. Under the leadership of Reverend Jackson, the months that Alice and her “ordinary people” spent picketing led to real change. It was through her Political Education class that Alice had her most significant impact. Over a four year period, thousands were trained to work in independent political campaigns.
Join documentarian Craig Dudnick as he discusses the film and gives us an overview of the Civil Rights Movement as well as Alice’s role in bringing politics to the Movement.
Alice’s Ordinary People is available free on Kanopy, the Library’s streaming media service. Attendees are encouraged to watch the film beforehand, but it is not required.
Please register below to receive your Zoom link. It will be sent two days prior to the program.
That evening, you can join the webinar via the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84649589548?pwd=[REDACTED] 806835

(Virtual) How to Successfully Navigate College Admissions in 2022
2022-02-09 20:00 - 21:00
Via Zoom.
This virtual presentation will help families understand how COVID-19 has changed the college admissions landscape and how it affects Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen.
The recent college admissions cycle is highly competitive due to two factors: most colleges went test-optional due to the pandemic and colleges increased their outreach to high school students resulting in a record number of candidates applying. These record high numbers of applications resulted in record low acceptance rates.
Discover the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit for your child and other actions steps to take this spring for a smoother college admissions process. Learn 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 provides personal growth and an opportunity 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, especially during these challenging times.
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC. (www.standoutforcollege.com) Please RSVP to ron@standoutforcollege.com. You will receive a private invitation with a Zoom link in reply.

Taste of the Town Raffle Drawing
2022-02-11
*Tonight we draw the winner of our Taste of the Town Raffle!*

BEAT THE WINTER BLUES!
Need to liven up your winter? How about sampling the finest dining at Lewisboro’s best restaurants? Whether dining in or ordering to go, you can win an assortment of restaurant gift certificates by entering the Lewisboro Library’s “Taste of the Town” Raffle!
The winner will receive a package which includes the following gift certificates:

The Horse and Hound Inn – $100
La Vista Ristorante Italiano – $100
One Twenty Three Restaurant – $100
Bacio Trattoria – Lunch for 2
Haiku Asian Bistro – $50

It’s going to be a long winter – hurry and buy your tickets today!
RAFFLE DETAILS:

Prize has a retail value of over $400.
Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at the Library or online. (Weather permitting, you may also find “pop-up” sales tables in Town.)
Tickets are on sale now. Ticket sales end Friday, February 11 at 3 pm.
We will draw the winning ticket the evening of February 11 and contact the winner.
Winner can claim their prizes at the Library.

HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
Purchase tickets online HERE or at the Library.

Thank you to the restaurants above for generously donating the gift certificates, and thank you to those who
purchase tickets in support of this fundraiser for The Lewisboro Library –
The Heart of the Community!

(Virtual) Healthy Living for Body & Brain
2022-02-15 15:00 - 16:00
Via Zoom.
At every age, there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health. These habits may also help to keep our brains healthy as we age and possibly delay the onset of cognitive decline.
This workshop covers four areas of lifestyle habits associated with healthy aging: Cognitive activity, exercise, diet/nutrition and social engagement. In each area, we will discuss what we know, drawing on current research, as well as what we can do — steps to take now to improve or maintain overall health in each area.
Get these great tips from the latest research by the Alzheimer’s Association.
Please register below. A Zoom link will be emailed to you a few days prior to the program.
You can also join the Zoom by clicking HERE that day.

(Virtual) Author Talk: "Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth"
2022-02-15 19:30 - 20:30
Via Zoom.
A virtual discussion with Harvard’s top astronomer Avi Loeb, author of Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth. In his book, Professor Loeb lays out his controversial theory that our solar system was recently visited by advanced alien technology from a distant star.
In late 2017, scientists at a Hawaiian observatory glimpsed an object soaring through our inner solar system, moving so quickly that it could only have come from another star. Avi Loeb’s hypothesis was that it was not an asteroid; it was moving too fast along a strange orbit, and left no trail of gas or debris in its wake. His explanation: the object was a piece of advanced technology created by a distant alien civilization.
Please register HERE for your Zoom link. Or join via this LINK that day.
Important note: This event is being hosted by the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, so the registration confirmation and Zoom link will come from Carolyn Reznik, Director of Ruth Keeler. The link will arrive as soon as you register, so please check your SPAM email if it doesn’t arrive.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: The Only Woman in the Room
2022-02-16 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!
The next meeting is February 14. The group will be discussing The Only Woman in the Room, by Marie Benedict.
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.

(Virtual) Grace & Beauty: The Rise of Black Popular Music
2022-02-23 19:30 - 20:30
Via Zoom.
This inspirational lecture-recital explores the treasury of songs and instrumentals written by black popular composers from the Civil War to the Great Depression. As an African American, it was extraordinarily hard to make a mark in commercial music. Yet time and again, individuals were able to break through, creating some of the most innovative and inspirational music of the era – or any era.
Featuring works by Jelly Roll Morton, Thomas “Fats” Waller, Scott Joplin, and many others.
Peter Muir studied at the Royal College of Music in London and earned a Ph.D. in historic musicology from CUNY.
Please register HERE to receive your Zoom link.
Important note: This event is being hosted by the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, so the registration confirmation and Zoom link will come from Carolyn Reznik, Director of Ruth Keeler. The link will arrive as soon as you register, so please check your SPAM email if it doesn’t arrive.

(Virtual) Lewisboro Community Volunteer Fair
2022-02-26 11:00 - 12:30
Via Zoom
Want to help out in our community? The need for volunteers is more important than ever during these trying times, so we are taking our annual Community Volunteer Fair virtual again this year!
The annual Lewisboro Community Volunteer Fair matches local organizations with Adult and Teen community members who want to volunteer. Usually agencies set up tables at the Library with information on their services and volunteer needs, so people can browse for the best volunteer activity to suit their interest and availability.
In this model, the Library will be the Zoom host and participating organizations will each have 5 minutes to talk about their group and their volunteer needs. Then we will have a Q & A at the end for the audience to ask questions.
Please register HERE for the Zoom link. Click this link to see the Volunteer Fair Contacts 2022.
Participating Groups: Canticorum Virtuosi, Golden Roads Daffodil Program, Goldens Bridge Hamlet Organization, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Katonah-Lewisboro Girl Scouts, Lewisboro Garden Club, Lewisboro Land Trust, Lewisboro Library & Fair, Lewisboro Lions Club, Lewisboro Open Space & Preserves, Lewisboro Trail Volunteers, Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Lewisboro Sustainability Committee, Lewisboro Seniors, Meals on Wheels, RideConnect, TRA (Transportation Resources Access)

(Virtual) Annual Meeting with Author David Michaelis
2022-02-27 14:00 - 16:00
Via Zoom.
Our Annual Meeting’s guest speaker this year is Westchester resident David Michaelis. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Eleanor, a biography of Eleanor Roosevelt published in October of 2020. His extensive research produced a riveting account of Eleanor Roosevelt’s inspiring journey from orphaned niece of President Theodore Roosevelt to settlement house volunteer on the Lower East Side to a partner in New York’s most important power couple. As the nation’s longest serving First Lady, she was known as a voice for the voiceless and a proponent of international human rights.
David Michaelis grew up in Cambridge, Mass., and Washington, D. C., was educated at Concord Academy and Princeton University. In addition to Eleanor, he is also the author of several nonfiction books, as well as the critically acclaimed bestsellers N. C. Wyeth and Schulz and Peanuts.
His presentation will be preceded by a short business meeting.
Please register HERE to receive your Zoom link.

Stitch Together
2022-03-04 13:00 - 14:30
This casual, weekly gathering of those who knit/crochet and chat meets in the Library – or outside 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 if outside!)
If you’d like to get a link to the meeting on Zoom, email the Library at lewisborolibrary@gmail.com.

Author Talk with Fiona Davis
2022-03-06 15:00 - 17:00
Join us in welcoming local author Fiona Davis for an in-person Author Talk at the Library!
Fiona Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of six historical fiction novels set in iconic New York City buildings, including The Magnolia Palace, The Address, and The Lions of Fifth Avenue. She has spent the better part of a decade mining hidden histories of iconic New York City buildings, skillfully using each setting to illuminate the experiences of women. Her new release, The Magnolia Palace, is a tantalizing historical novel about the secrets, betrayal, and murder within the Frick, one of New York City’s most impressive Gilded Age mansions.
Fiona’s presentation will be followed by a book signing. Our thanks to Pound Ridge’s Booksy Galore, which will be providing books for sale at this event, as well as allowing people to purchase in advance on their site.
Space is limited. Please register below.

Library Board Meeting
2022-03-09 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.
