Lewisboro Library

Mahjong for Beginners
2025-08-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-19 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Have you always wanted to learn Mahjong? This 4-week session, led by Donna Pirro, will meet on Tuesday evenings from July 29 – August 19. It will give you the basic skills to start playing.
The Library owns Mahjong tiles, which will be used for the class. You will need your own Mahjong card to play.

Please order a 2025 Mahjong card as soon as possible, so it arrives before the first class. It can be ordered at https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/store.aspx#

This is NOT a drop-in program, registration is required. There are a limited number of spaces since we already had names on our waitlist from the last session.
Please register on the webpage for the first class on July 29. If registration is full, you can email the Library to be placed on the waitlist for the next session – info@lewisborolibrary.org.

Library Board Meeting
2025-08-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-10 19:00 - 21:00
The monthly meeting of the Lewisboro Library Board of Trustees meets in person at the Library.
Meetings are open to the public.

Afternoon Writers Group
2025-08-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-11 14:00 - 16:00
Are you an aspiring writer who would like to get feedback on your work? The Afternoon Writers Group meets every Thursday, from 2 to 4 pm, to discuss their work and share feedback with others.
We currently have a few spots open in the group. If you are interested in joining, please email the Library at info@lewisborolibrary.org.

Evening Mahjong: Mixed Level
2025-08-14 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-28 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:30
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 info@lewisborolibrary.org, with your name and level of experience.

Stitch Together
2025-08-15 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-22 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-29 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-09-05 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-09-12 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 info@lewisborolibrary.org.

Library Fair Donation Days at Onatru Farm
2025-08-16 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-23 10:00 - 14:00
The Lewisboro Library Fair takes place on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The annual Fair is our largest fundraiser to support the Library.
The Book Sale and Attic Treasures Sale are two of the most popular events of the Fair – and we need YOUR gently used items for these sales.
On Saturdays August 9 & 16 from 9 am to 1 pm, and August 23 from 10 am to 2 pm, volunteers will be collecting donations of gently used books and Attic Treasures at Onatru Farm Park. Onatru Farm is located at 99 Elmwood Road in South Salem.
Please click HERE for more info on the Library Fair, and a list of items we do and do not accept on Donation Days.
p.s. We need your help! If you or your teen would like to volunteer to work at Donation Days, or at any of the activities leading up to and on Fair Day, please sign up HERE.

Unlocking the Secrets of Social Security: What you Need to Know Before you Claim
2025-08-20 19:00 - 20:00
This class is for anyone who hasn’t yet started collecting Social Security and wants to make a smart, informed choice about when and how to claim benefits.

Social Security is not one-size-fits-all. Everyone’s situation is different—and if you understand the rules, you can decide what’s truly best for you.

Social Security is complicated—and the new Social Security Fairness Act of 2025 could change the rules even more. We’ll explain everything in plain, easy-to-understand language and walk through real-life case studies so you can see how different decisions play out. You’ll learn how key factors like your age, marital status, work history, and long-term goals affect your benefits—and how to avoid common and costly mistakes.

We’ll cover: How spousal and survivor benefits really work, what the new law could mean for your Social Security, and the pros and cons of different claiming strategies. Whether you’re single, married, divorced, or widowed, this session will give you the confidence and clarity you need to make the best Social Security decision for you.

The seminar will be led by Lucretia Ryan, of FinancialFreedomforWomen.org. She is a financial writer, educator, and philanthropist, dedicated to helping women make financial decisions that are in their best interest.

Please register below. We often get last-minute cancellations, so please email the Library to get on the waitlist – info@lewisborolibrary.org.

Afternoon Film Series: "The Amateur"
2025-08-25 13:00 - 15:00
Academy Award-winner Rami Malek stars as Charlie Heller, a brilliant CIA decoder whose world comes crashing down when his wife dies in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, his intelligence becomes the ultimate weapon as he embarks on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible.
Please register below.

The Effects of Plastic on our Health and Future
2025-08-26 19:00 - 20:00
Come join a presentation and group discussion on plastic production and its impact on Climate Change.
Hear about plastic waste and its impact on human and animal life, the impact of microplastics on the human body, and what actions individuals and communities can take to reduce our plastic use and waste.

Robert Whittaker, of the Lewisboro Sustainability Committee will lead this presentation and group discussion. This is the third in a series of climate discussions that are held every other month on the 4th Tuesday.

Please register below.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "The God of the Woods"
2025-08-27 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 Stevens Memorial United Methodist Church. The church is located at 9 Shady Lane, South Salem All seniors are welcome!
This month the group will be discussing The God of the Woods, by Liz Moore. This thriller focuses on the search for a teenage girl who vanishes from her Adirondack summer camp – as did her older brother 14 years prior.
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.

Afternoon Film Series: "Dead Poets Society"
2025-09-08 13:00 - 15:00
The theme of our September film series is “Back to School.”
In this 1989 film, Robin Williams plays a new English teacher at a stuffy New England prep school, who encourages the students to think different, to seize the day (carpe diem) and to stand up for what is right.
The film won the Oscar for best screenplay.
Please register below.

Community Crafters: "Fall" in Love with Buttons!
2025-09-10 13:00 - 14:00
We have another great project for those who love to craft – and give back to others in our community!
Come join the fun, assembling an autumn gift bag of button-themed goodies, gifts and games to be delivered to local Homebound Seniors.
Crafters will decorate a fall “Button Tree”card to enclose with the gift bag.
No artistic experience necessary!
Please register below.

Defensive Driving Course
2025-09-13 10:00 - 16:00
This is a 5-6 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. Please note: this does not qualify as the defensive driving course required for new teen drivers.
Space is limited. Please register below and then pay in person at the Library to hold your reservation. The fee is $45; seniors age 65 and over pay $35. Check should be made payable to John Coxen. If registration is full, please email the Library at lewisborolibrary@gmail.com to be placed on the wait list.
There will be a 30-minute lunch break, so be sure to bring a bag lunch.

* All insurance companies operating or licensed to operate in NYS must accept the certificate for the discount.

Library Fair Books Pre-Sale: Residents Only
2025-09-17 17:00 - 21:00
The Lewisboro Library Fair Pre-Sale begins tonight at Onatru Farm (99 Elmwood Road in South Salem). Only the Books area will be open this evening.

This Pre-Sale is for Lewisboro residents only. Admission is free and ID is required.

(Virtual) Successfully Navigating College Admissions this Fall
2025-09-17 19:30 - 20:30
This presentation is to help families of high school juniors, sophomores and freshmen better understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate the changing landscape.
We will discuss current college admissions trends, admissions strategies, the changing test-optional environment, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit, a timeline and other action steps to make this fall 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 meaningful experiences, personal growth and a way to showcase a student’s character. Admissions officers place great emphasis on a student’s character including how the student has given back and helped others.
This program is recommended for parents and their high school teens and is a detailed and strategic overview of what students should focus on for a successful college admissions process and how to reduce the stress around it.
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC. (www.standoutforcollege.com)
Please register for the link HERE.
If you can not make this session, they will present again in OCTOBER and NOVEMBER.
