Lewisboro Library

Afternoon Writers Group
2024-06-06 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
The Afternoon Writers Group meets every Thursday, from 2 to 4 pm, to discuss their work and share feedback with others.
Registration is currently full. If you are interested in joining the wait list, please email the Library at info@lewisborolibrary.org.

Mahjong for Beginners
2024-06-07 10:30 - 12:00
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.
Space is limited. Interested players should register below for the 4-week session.
You will need to have your own set of 2024 Mahjong cards, which can be ordered via the National Mahjong League or on Amazon.

Afternoon Film Series : "One Life"
2024-06-10 13:00 - 15:00
Our afternoon film series continues with a showing of the 2023 movie One Life. Told in flashback by star Anthony Hopkins, the film recounts the true story of Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to World War II, rescued over 600 children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia.
Space is limited, please register below.

Allergic Reaction/Anaphylaxis Workshop
2024-06-10 19:00 - 20:00
Knowing the difference between an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis can help you save a life.
Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps, in partnership with the Lewisboro Library, presents this workshop on severe allergic reactions vs anaphylaxis, and how to recognize and treat before professional help arrives.
Anaphylaxis is an acute onset life-threatening medical emergency – recognizing it and acting are important to prevent serious shock and even death. Learn the difference between a local allergic reaction and systemic anaphylactic shock.
You will learn:
– the signs and symptoms of a non-life-threatening allergic reaction
– the signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock
– the different ways that anaphylactic shock can manifest, and the risk factors that make somebody more likely to experience anaphylaxis.
– how to identify triggers causing severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis, and what can be done to desensitize the body to these triggers
– when to call 911 and administer epinephrine autoinjector (EpiPen) if you have one on hand
– how to use different epinephrine autoinjectors with hands-on trainer devices.
Space is limited, please register below.

(Virtual) LGBTQ+ History: Eleanor Roosevelt and Val-Kill
2024-06-13 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.

During Eleanor Roosevelt’s lifetime, most LGBTQ+ people lived their lives quietly or in secret, and history has often obscured details about sexuality and gender expression in its accounts of famous LGBTQ+ lives. But at Eleanor’s home at Val-Kill, she surrounded herself with influential women that today we recognize as lesbian. These women, including Nancy Cook, Marion Dickerman, Esther Lape, Elizabeth Read, and Lorena Hickok, played an important role not only in Eleanor’s personal life, but in her political development and activism.

Join us for a ranger talk from Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site at her home, Val-Kill, to learn more about Eleanor and the women who helped shape her career.

Please register for the Zoom link HERE.

Mahjong for Beginners
2024-06-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-28 10:30 - 12:00
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.
Space is limited. Registration was taken prior to June 7. Please contact the Library if you would like to be on the wait list.
You will need to have your own set of 2024 Mahjong cards, which can be ordered via the National Mahjong League or on Amazon.

Hard Headed Comedy Showcase - SOLD OUT!
2024-06-14 19:30 - 21:00
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT!
Looking for a unique Father’s Day gift – or a hilarious date night? How about a NYC comedy club experience – right here in Lewisboro? That’s right, it’s the return of the “Hard Headed Comedy Showcase.” This event features four stand-up comics – who regularly perform on TV, at festivals and comedy clubs – now performing on the stage of the Library!

Appearing that Night:
Linette Palladino – https://www.linettepalladino.com
Linette has performed at clubs and festivals all over the United States, and internationally. She has opened for some of America’s best comics including Dave Attell, and Carole Montgomery. She was one of five nationwide finalists in the HBO Latino Stand-up Competition, and recently earned the top block as Jersey’s Funniest Female. Offstage, Linette is a mom, wife, and currently serves as a Major in the US Army.
Erik Angel – https://www.erikangelcomedy.com/

An Israeli-Jewish-American, Angel’s comedy deals with being a recent immigrant, fortyish, a newlywed, that he’s Jewish, and speaks English-Falafel 24/7. He performs in venues all over the US, Europe, Israel and Tokyo, and has opened for major headliners including Maz Jobrani and Zarna Garg, and has participated in comedy festivals. He’s been seen on CBS news and has more than 2M views on his Tik-Tok page.

Lana Siebel – http://www.lanasiebel.com/home.html

Lana Siebel is a New York City based comedian who has been headlining shows across the United States, recently at The Comic Strip (NYC), The Tropicana in Atlantic City (NJ), Governor’s Comedy Club (NY). She was very recently featured on the site Comics that Kill along with Kevin Hart, Sebastian Maniscalco, Jim Gaffigan and other great comedians.
Luz Michelle – https://luzmichelleinc.com/
Luz has channeled her unique life experiences and background into a successful comedy career, gracing stages such as Caroline’s, Gotham Comedy Club, The Stand, The Laugh Riot Grrrl Comedy Festival, GMA and more, with her malapropisms and unique style. As Founder of Hard Headed Comedy™, a comedy entertainment company, Luz produces live and streamed showcases featuring a diverse mix of established and up-and-coming comedic talent.

We are so grateful to Luz, for organizing this fundraiser again!
The comedy shows sell out quickly every year! Reserved seating is $40 per person, which includes wine, beer, beverages courtesy of Lewisboro Celebrates Pride and light bites courtesy of The Horse and Hound and Lily’s Deli & Market. Reserve your seats HERE. Doors open at 7 pm.
After the show, audience members are invited to join the comics at The Horse and Hound, which is sponsoring an after-party with a hot food buffet.

Afternoon BONUS Film: "Our Town"
2024-06-17 13:00 - 15:00
We have a bonus film this month! People have expressed interest in seeing a production of Our Town, which is the summer stock play that features heavily in Ann Patchett’s popular latest novel Tom Lake. This version of Our Town is a recording of the highly acclaimed 1988 Broadway play, based on the novel by Thornton Wilder.
Space is limited, please register below.

Intermediate Mahjong
2024-06-18 13:00 - 15:00
Are you a mahjong player? A group of experienced players meets weekly Tuesdays at 1 pm at the Library.
Their roster is currently full, but people will be away on seasonal breaks. Interested players should send an email to lewisborolibrary@gmail.com to be placed on the wait list.

(Virtual) Yankee Stadium from the - Organ - Bench
2024-06-20 18:30 - 19:30
Via Zoom.
Ed Alstrom just finished his 20th season as the Weekend Organist at Yankee Stadium. In this presentation, he will talk about that job, demonstrate how it gets done, and tell stories about his experiences at the Stadium.
Ed has had a rich and extremely diverse musical career. He has played on Broadway and performed with Bette Midler, Chuck Berry, Leonard Bernstein, Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan and more. Please register for the Zoom link HERE.

Afternoon Film Series: "Arthur the King"
2024-06-24 13:00 - 15:00
Based on the book Arthur: The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home, the film tells the incredible true story of a team of athletes competing in the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic, and a stray dog named Arthur who joins the team’s epic endurance adventure.
Space is limited, please register below.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "North Woods"
2024-06-26 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!
This month the group will be discussing North Woods, by Daniel Mason. It is a sweeping novel about a single house in the woods of New England, told through the lives of those who inhabit it across the centuries
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.

Lewisboro Library Book Group: "East of Eden"
2024-06-26 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.
This month the group will be discussing East of Eden, by John Steinbeck. Set in California, the novel tells the intertwined destinies of two families whose generations helplessly reenact the fall of Adam and Eve and the rivalry of Cain and Abel.

Books are available through the Westchester Library System and copies are often ordered in advance for members to pick up at the Library. New members are always welcome in this adult, co-ed book group. For more information contact Myrna or Steve Shomstein at (914) 533-2550.

Community Crafters: Patriotic Gift Packs
2024-07-01 13:00 - 14:00
We have another great project for those who love to craft – and give back to others in our community!
Crafters will make patriotic ribbon windsocks to be hung inside or out, and then assemble gift packs to be delivered to Homebound Senior Adults in Lewisboro.
Please register below.

Stitch Together
2024-07-05 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.

Afternoon Film Series: "Blind Ambition"
2024-07-08 13:00 - 15:00
A feel-good documentary about four Zimbabwean refugees who were forced to flee their home country in search of a better life. They become Africa’s best and most unlikely sommeliers and compete in the World Wine Blind Tasting Championships – the Olympics of the wine world.
Space is limited, please register below. View the trailer HERE.

Intermediate Mahjong
2024-07-09 13:00 - 15:00
Are you a mahjong player? A group of experienced players meets weekly Tuesdays at 1 pm at the Library.
Their roster is currently full, but people will be away on seasonal breaks. Interested players should send an email to info@lewisborolibrary.org to be placed on the wait list.

Mahjong for Beginners
2024-07-12 10:30 - 12:00
This program is full.

Adult Paint Night
2024-07-12 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for another session of our popular Adult Paint Nights!
South Salem artist and art teacher Samantha Kanner will guide the class in painting a calming nature scene.
Space is limited; please register below.
If registration is full, please email the Library to be placed on the wait list. We frequently get last minute cancellations after we send out the reminder.

Visible Mending Workshop
2024-07-16 19:00 - 20:30
For Adults and Teens.
Help the planet and your wallet at the same time with Visible Mending!
With the increased interest in upcycling, visible mending has become a popular way to avoid sending slightly worn or torn clothing to a landfill. It is an ornamental approach to repairing an item of clothing. Instead of trying to mask the area where the item is damaged, the goal is to highlight these imperfections in a creative, eye-catching way. A combination of techniques and materials can be used to extend the life of an item which is otherwise in good condition, save a small hole, rip or tear.
Come to the Library and learn about different ways to revive your clothing and embrace the imperfect. We’ll discuss a few different options for fixing rips and holes and then try some of the mending techniques, so if you have an item with a smaller rip or hole, bring it along! We’ll provide some mending tools but feel free to bring your own.
Space is limited, please register below.If registration is full, please email the Library at info@lewisborolibrary to be placed on the wait list. We frequently get last minute cancellations after we send out the reminder.
If fashion is your thing, be sure to check out the free tutorials on the library system’s University of Fashion link – another great free service from your Library! Learn creative and critical thinking skills for fashion design, pattern making, and practical sewing projects.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "After Annie"
2024-07-17 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!
This month the group will be discussing After Annie, by Anna Quindlen. When Annie Brown dies suddenly, her husband, her children, and her closest friend are left to find a way forward without the woman who has been the lynchpin of all their lives.
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 info@lewisborolibrary.org. The book is also available as an eBook and audiobook via Overdrive/Libby.

Afternoon Film Series: "Chariots of Fire"
2024-07-22 13:00 - 15:00
In honor of the 2024 Summer Olympics, taking place in Paris this month, we are showing Chariots of Fire, a true story set at the 1924 Paris Olympics!
An Academy Award Winner for best picture, Chariots of Fire tells the story of two competitive runners in the 1924 Paris Olympics who form a bond in spite of their cultural differences and prejudices.
Space is limited, please register below.

Evening Film: "Challengers"
2024-07-23 19:00 - 21:00
Tucked between Wimbledon and the Summer Olympics, we are showing the recent tennis + love triangle hit film Challengers.

Zendaya (Euphoria, Dune) stars as Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach who transformed her husband from a mediocre player into a Grand Slam champion. To overcome a losing streak, he will need to compete against his ex-best friend, who also happens to be Tashi’s ex-boyfriend. Tensions run high as these three characters are thrown into the court together for one last match, playing for more than just a winning title. Will they rekindle their relationships, or lose more than they already have? You’ll be on the edge of your seat!

Space is limited, please register below for our refreshment count. This film is rated R.

Earring Design Workshop
2024-07-29 19:00 - 20:30
For Adults &Teens
Have fun socializing with neighbors – while giving back to those less fortunate. Please join us as we 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. If registration is full, please email the Library to be put on the waitlist. We often have cancellations.

Recycled Book Craft: Book Quote Wall Hanging
2024-08-05 19:00 - 20:30
This program is for Adults.
This workshop will show you how to turn a well-worn, well-loved book into a unique piece of art – promoting sustainability by giving new life to discarded materials.
Ashlyn Longobardi of The Simple Sunday will lead this class on creating framed pieces from old books. For this project, we’ll use the whole book to create a three-dimensional piece, the decorated book will be mounted within a picture frame, with the glass or plastic removed.
The Library will have a supply of discarded books, but participants are encouraged to bring their own well-worn favorite books for a more personalized touch (eg. a favorite worn children’s book for a child’s room.) Participants should also bring their own recycled 11″ x 14″ wood frame – if you don’t have one, they are easily found at tag sales and thrift shops. A large 10-inch photo display stand (see photo below) can be used in place of a frame.

Space is limited, please register below.

Library Fair Donation Days at Onatru Farm
2024-08-10 09:00 - 13:00
The Lewisboro Library Fair takes place on Saturday, September 21, 2024. 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 10, 17 & 24, volunteers will be collecting donations of gently used books and Attic Treasures from 9 am to 1 pm at Onatru Farm Park. Onatru Farm is located at 99 Elmwood Road in South Salem.
Please click HERE for a list of items we do and do not accept.
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.

Monday Afternoon Film: "Gleason"
2024-08-12 13:00 - 15:00
This hit documentary from the 2016 Sundance Film Festival goes inside the life of Steve Gleason, the former New Orleans Saints player who was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 34 – weeks before discovering his wife was expecting their first child. An incredibly moving and inspiring film about his living with ALS, and their fundraising efforts to help other ALS patients get the equipment they need. Steve was the recent recipient of the Arthur Ashe Courage Award.

Space is limited, please register below.

Smartphone Photography Secrets
2024-08-12 19:00 - 21:00
These days, your phone is a camera that is always with you. In the right hands smartphones can produce images that rival some traditional cameras.
During this fun-filled 2-hour workshop you’ll learn tips, tricks and techniques designed to take your smartphone photography to the next level. We’ll start with improving composition, tweaking exposure, and learning the basics of good photography. Then we’ll explore photo tricks, only a smartphone could pull off, guaranteed to make your images stand out! With plenty of practice time everyone will come away with the skills for awesome shots.
Space is limited, please register below. If registration is full, please email the Library to be placed on the wait list. We often get a few cancellations the day before.
