Lewisboro Library

Mahjong for Beginners
2022-10-21 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
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.

Library Board Meeting
2022-11-09 19:30 - 20:30, 2022-11-22 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-12-14 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-01-11 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.

(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.

Stitch Together Evening
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.

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.

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.
