(Virtual) How to Use Google Drive for Extra Storage
2022-01-22 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
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, 2022-04-20 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) Author Talk with Dr. Jeff Sebo: Saving Animals, Saving Ourselves
2022-03-10 19:30 - 20:30
Via Zoom.
Dr. Jeff Sebo, an Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at NYU, works primarily in bioethics, animal ethics, and environmental ethics. He has been leading the conversation about the impacts of human behavior on animals and the environment for years. His latest book is Saving Animals, Saving Ourselves: Why Animals Matter for Pandemics, Climate Change and other Catastrophes. In it, Dr. Sebo makes the case that the way we treat animals today is not only a grave moral wrong, but also a serious threat to our health, our well-being, and possibly our very existence.
This program is co-sponsored by the Ruth Keeler Memorial, Pound Ridge and Bedford Free Libraries.
Please click HERE to join the program that evening.

Historic Town Quilts
2022-03-13 15:00 - 16:30
Join us in person at the Library to hear Town Historian Maureen Koehl as she displays locally-made quilts dating from the 1850’s to the 1930’s and explains their histories. Includes quilts from the Trailside Museum and the Russell family’s Civil War era collection. She will also display the “Lewisboro History Quilt” created in 1996 and the “Lewisboro Elementary School Quilt” created in 2006.
Please register below.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: The Last Thing He Told Me
2022-03-16 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 March 16 meeting, the group will be discussing The Last Thing He Told Me, by Laura Dave.
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.

Google Docs Workshop
2022-03-19 11:00 - 12:30
Held in person at the Library.

Google Docs is a free Web-based application in which documents and spreadsheets can be created, edited, stored and shared online.
Learn how to create documents on any device, and then view or edit on your phone, tablet or PC from any location. Edit them, back them up to the cloud and collaborate with others. Come learn about Google Docs and what it has to offer, including up to 15GB of free space.
Space is limited. Please register below.

(Virtual) Bird Friendly Backyards
2022-03-29 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.

Bird houses, bird feeders & more. Find out how to be a bird friendly neighbor. Learn the best ways to attract and benefit birds with this multimedia program featuring images, sounds and video of local backyard bird species. Discover the best choices for bird feeders and seed, native plants, water features and bird houses to improve backyard bird habitat.
Presented by Anne Swaim, Executive Director of the Saw Mill River Audubon. Co-sponsored by the Bedford Free, Pound Ridge and Ruth Keeler Memorial Libraries.

Please register HERE for your Zoom link. The link will be sent as soon as you register. If you do not receive, please check your SPAM email.

To download a handout on additional resources, click this link: Bird_Friendly_Backyards_Resources.

(Virtual) Author Talk with Tom Dunne "Notes from the Fireground"
2022-04-03 14:00 - 15:00
Via Zoom.
Retired FDNY Deputy Chief Tom Dunne discusses his book “Notes from the Fireground: Memoir of a New York Firefighter.”
In a 33 year career with the New York City Fire Department, Tom Dunne fought hundreds of fires, survived near death incidents and was witness to multiple tragedies. He was one of the responders to the Happy Lands Social Club fire in the Bronx, a disaster of historical proportions where 87 people died. He worked through Hurricane Sandy, which flooded and devastated whole sections of New York City. Most notably, Chief Dunne worked for months supervising rescue and recovery operations following the World Trade Center terrorist attack. He saw how people in crisis lived and survived and how the firefighters who served them worked and bonded. His no-holds barred memoir provides an honest account of an occupation that outsiders seldom get to see.
Please register HERE for your Zoom link. The meeting link is sent right away and comes directly from Zoom. If you don’t receive it, please check your spam email.

Welcome Spring Take & Make Craft Prep
2022-04-04 10:00 - 2022-04-08 17:00
Calling all Lewisboro Community Crafters! Join us this month in welcoming spring and giving back to others!
On April 19* we will be making pop-up cards and decorating flowerpots for our First Responder groups and some other Very Special People in town. Before we do that, however, volunteers are needed for some cutting and decorating prep work at home the week of April 4th.

Please register below, and then pick up your craft kit between April 4 – April 8. Kits must be returned on or before Monday, April 11.
*If you’d also like to join us in person at the Library on April 19 to assemble the crafts, please follow this LINK to that event page.

(Virtual) Author Talk with Ben Raines: "The Last Slave Ship"
2022-04-06 19:30 - 20:30
Via Zoom.
Ben Raines is the author of The Last Slave Ship: The True Story of how Clotilda was found, Her Descendents, and an Extraordinary Reckoning.

Hear about the incredible true story of the last ship to carry enslaved people to America. Learn about the remarkable town its survivors founded after emancipation, and the complicated legacy their descendants carry with them to this day – by the journalist who discovered the ship’s remains.
Please register below, then click THIS LINK to join the discussion that evening.

Free Books, Movie & More - with Your Library Card
2022-04-09 11:00 - 12:00
Held In Person at the Library
OverDrive/Libby, hoopla and Kanopy – 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 library services to use for free eBooks, audiobooks, music, TV and film – and how to access them.
Space is limited. Please register below.

Welcome Spring: Lewisboro Community Crafters Project
2022-04-19 14:00 - 16:00
Calling all Lewisboro Community Crafters! Join us this month in welcoming spring and giving back to others!
We will be making pop-up cards and decorating flowerpots for our First Responder groups and some other Very Special People in town.

Many thanks to our partner, the Lewisboro Garden Club, and to Copia Home and Garden for their help with the flowers.
Please register below.
(If you can not make this time, but want to help, volunteers are needed for some cutting and decorating prep work at home the week of April 4th. Follow this LINK for info about helping with prep work.)

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "Once There Were Wolves"
2022-04-20 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 April 20 meeting, the group will be discussing Charlotte McConaghy’s Once There Were Wolves, a novel about a woman leading a team of biologists tasked with reintroducing fourteen gray wolves into the remote Highlands.
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) Stress Management for Busy Bodies
2022-04-21 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
This program will cover an introduction to acute and chronic stress, what happens inside your body when you experience stress and a layered approach to help your body deal with stress.
Local resident Sarah Menichelli is a Health at Every Size (HAES) Nutritionist. HAES is an approach that seeks to de-emphasize weight loss as a health goal, and reduce stigma towards people who are overweight or obese. She has her Master of Science in Human Nutrition and is currently seeing clients virtually. Her presentation will be followed by a Q & A session.To learn more please check out her website at www.chellihealth.com.
Please register HERE to receive your Zoom link. A confirmation with the meeting link will be sent directly from Zoom.

Lewisboro Library Book Group
2022-04-27 19:30 - 20:30
The Lewisboro Library Book Group is back in person! The 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 April is Winesburg, Ohio, by Sherwood Anderson.

Defensive Driving Class
2022-04-30 10:00 - 16:00
THIS PROGRAM IS FULL! The instructor is also offering the class in the following locations in the next 2 months: Putnam Valley Library (May 7), Mahopac Library (May 21), Croton Recreation Dept. (June 4). Please contact these facilities.
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.
Space is limited. Please register below and pay in person at the Library to hold your reservation. Must pay by April 18 to hold your space.
The fee is $45; seniors over 65 is $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.
