Lewisboro Library

(Virtual) The 8th Wonder of the World: The Brooklyn Bridge
2025-01-21 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Via Zoom.
Opened on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was hailed as “the eighth wonder of the world.” Well over a century later, it still stands as one of the world’s most recognizable spans.
This interactive virtual presentation, presented by the New York Historical Society, explores the amazing history of the bridge’s construction and the heroic and sometimes tragic stories of the men and women who made it possible. Discover how the bridge’s construction helped lead to the consolidation of New York and how old-world engineering know-how and modern industrial innovation came together to complete the project.
Please register for the Zoom link HERE. Presented by the Lewisboro, Irvington, New Rochelle and Yonkers Libraries.

Poems of Winter: Reading & Discussion
2025-01-25 15:00 - 16:00
This is the make-up date for the program snowed-out on January 19.

What is revealed when we see our lives through the lens of winter? Selected poems exemplify some of the ways poets have reflected on this question.

The session will be geared toward discussion, and everyone is encouraged to take part. The Library will provide copies of the poems.
Our poetry discussions are led by David Sanders, a retired Professor of English and resident of South Salem.
Please register below. If the program is full you may email the Library to be placed on the wait list – info@lewisborolibrary.org.

Bearing Witness to the Holocaust
2025-01-26 15:00 - 16:00
A special presentation in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 27).
As a descendant of two Holocaust survivors, Renee Bronner Pessin will tell the story of her parents, Helen and Sam Bronner, who met while imprisoned in a concentration camp. Helen was the only survivor of more than 50 members of her immediate and extended family, while Sam and one brother were the only survivors of his immediate family.
The couple became separated during the war, but they eventually found each other following liberation. Soon after, Helen and Sam got married and immigrated to the United States to start a new life in Brooklyn, NY. Renee shares the story of her parents through excerpts of her mother’s video testimony to the Shoah Foundation and through family pictures that survived the horrors of the Holocaust.
Please register below.

Afternoon Film: "Irena's Vow"
2025-01-27 13:00 - 15:00
Our afternoon film series honors International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a showing of the movie Irena’s Vow.
This biographic film is about Irene Gut Opdyke, a young Polish woman during the Second World War, who hid a group of Jews in the house of her boss – a high-ranking Nazi commander, risking her life to save a generation of Jews from the atrocities of the Holocaust.
Please register below.

Lewisboro Library Book Group: "North Woods"
2025-01-29 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 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.
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.

Annual Meeting with Featured Speaker J Henry Fair
2025-02-02 14:00 - 16:00
This year’s Annual Meeting features a presentation by J Henry Fair, acclaimed photographer and environmental activist.
J Henry Fair has traveled around the world to take pictures of our fragile environment, which have been exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide. His photographic work focuses on the effects of global warming, environmental pollution and habitat destruction. His passion for environmental activism started right here in South Salem, fighting to preserve the open spaces here, and the vital link they create in the Eastern Biotic Corridor.
Mr. Fair’s presentation will be preceded by a short business meeting. We will also draw the winner of the 2025 “Taste of the Town” raffle at this meeting.
Please register below.

(Virtual) Successfully Navigating College Admissions in 2025
2025-02-05 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For Families of High School Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen
This program for parents and their high school teens is a detailed and strategic overview of what students should focus on for a successful college admissions process.
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 for your child, a timeline and other action steps that can be taken to make the remainder of the school year productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process.
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 and how the student has been able to give back and help others.
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 Zoom link HERE. If you can not attend this session, another will be offered on MARCH 11.

Community Crafters: Valentine Sweets & Treats
2025-02-06 11:00 - 12:00
This program has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. Keep an eye out for our next session coming May 14!
We have another great project for those who love to craft – and give back to others in our community!
Crafters will make four “Crafty Clips” using washi tape, jewels and flowers.

The clips will be included in a Valentine’s gift bag for Homebound Seniors in Lewisboro. The gift bag will also include a Red Rose wrapped in Lace, Heart Tags, Tea and Colored Sugar Crystals, Lemon Biscotti, Cookies and Chocolate Kisses.
Please register below. If the program is full you may email the Library to be placed on the wait list – info@lewisborolibrary.org.

Afternoon Film Series: "Conclave"
2025-02-10 13:00 - 15:00
Our afternoon film series continues with a showing of Conclave, a Golden Globe Award nominee for Best Motion Picture, Best Director and Best Actor.
Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting a new pope. Cardinal Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets that could shake the very foundation of the Roman Catholic Church.
Please register below.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "James"
2025-02-19 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 James, by Percival Everett. The novel is a brilliant, action-packed re-imagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and darkly humorous, told from the enslaved Jim’s point of view.
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) The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
2025-02-20 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom
Alzheimer’s is not normal aging; it’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior.
This course helps caregivers recognize common signs of the disease in themselves and others and identify next steps to take, including how to talk to their doctor. Discover 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.

Afternoon Film Series: "Wicked"
2025-02-24 13:00 - 16:00
Our afternoon film series continues with a showing of the 2024 blockbuster Wicked.
Wicked is the first installment of a two-part film adaptation of the stage musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, which is loosely based on the 1995 novel, in turn based on the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. The film tells the story of a young woman named Elphaba, who is misunderstood because of her green skin and forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take very different paths.
Please register below.

Lewisboro Library Book Group: "Erasure"
2025-02-26 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 Erasure, by Percival Everett. The novel is about a Black upper-class author whose novels receive academic praise, but sell poorly due to not being “Black enough.” Frustrated, he writes a deliberately offensive stereotypical novel that accidentally becomes a best-seller, sending him on a winding journey of identity, grief, and defining Blackness, blurring the lines between satire and reality. In 2023 Erasure was made into a film and renamed American Fiction. It won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

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.

Trivia Night at Taconah Cantina - SOLD OUT!
2025-02-27 19:00 - 21:00
That’s right – MORE Trivia in a NEW pop-up location!
Join us for a special, pop-up Trivia Night at Taconah Cantina in Goldens Bridge to benefit the Lewisboro Library! Get ready for challenging questions, drinks at Happy Hour prices, delicious food and prizes.
Questions will cover a range of topics including general knowledge, pop culture, history, music, and more. A great way to gather with your neighbors, win prizes, and compete for the title of Lewisboro Library Trivia Champions!
Reserved seats are $25 per player. The best way to reserve seating is to form your team (ideally 2 – 4 players), and then have a team captain purchase seats for the group. Knowing the number on each team will help us in setting up the venue before everyone arrives. Of course, individual players are also welcome, and we’ll do our best to pair you with another team. Please Note: Tables of six are SOLD OUT!
ALL SEATS ARE NOW SOLD OUT!!
Thank you to Taconah Cantina for hosting this special pop-up edition of Trivia Night! The restaurant is located at 108 N. County Shopping Center in Goldens Bridge. Be sure to arrive early to beat the rush and place your food/drink orders before the games begin at 7pm!
p.s. Stay tuned for the return of more Trivia Nights at the Horse and Hound soon!

Lewisboro Community Volunteer Fair
2025-03-01 11:00 - 13:00
Give back to your Community! This annual event pairs would-be volunteers with local agencies in need of help. A one-stop shop to find out about all the volunteer opportunities in our area.
Please take the time to stop by and speak with representatives of local groups who will have tables at the Library with information on their services and volunteer needs.
There are volunteer opportunities for adults AND teens. The Fair is the perfect way for newcomers to discover what the town has to offer, for retirees to put their skills to work in volunteer positions and for families to teach the importance of giving back to others. It is also a great way for High School Seniors to scout out potential senior internships.
Participating groups this year include: boys team charity, Goldens Bridge Fire Department, Lewisboro Celebrates Pride, Lewisboro Garden Club, Lewisboro Trail Volunteers/NYNJ Trail Conference, Lewisboro Library & Library Fair, assorted Lewisboro Town Committees, Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Sustainable Westchester, TRA (Transportation Resources Access), and the Vista Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary.

A copy of the handout listing all organizations and their volunteer needs can be found at Volunteer Fair Contacts 2025.

Mahjong for Beginners
2025-03-04 18:30 - 20:00
Have you always wanted to learn Mahjong? This 4-week session will meet on Tuesday evenings from March 4 – 25, and 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.
This session is currently full. If you want to be added to the wait list, please email info@lewisborolibrary.org.

(Virtual) "Women's Work"
2025-03-08 15:00 - 16:00
Via Zoom. Presented by the New York Historical, in celebration of Women’s History Month.
What is “women’s work?” How have broad trends in American economic, legal, and political history encouraged women to take certain jobs and restricted them from “men’s work?” How have race, ethnicity, social class, legal status, sexual orientation, and gender presentation impacted these distinctions?
The Center for Women’s History showcases approximately 45 objects from New York Historical’s own Museum and Library collections to demonstrate how ‘women’s work’ defies categorization. The items range from a 19th-century mahogany cradle to a 20th-century doctor’s dissection kit to a pinback button with the message “Shirley Chisholm for President.”
Please register HERE to receive your Zoom link.

Documentary: "Five Seasons - The Gardens of Piet Oudolf"
2025-03-09 16:30 - 18:00
Piet Oudolf’s pioneering approach to landscape design has redefined the way we think about gardens and public space. This 2018 documentary takes us inside his creative process, visiting his own gardens and his signature public works like New York’s The High Line. An immersive and meditative film that will help turn our minds towards spring.
Sponsored by the Lewisboro Garden Club and the Lewisboro Library. The film has a run time of 75 minutes.
Please register below.

Afternoon Film: "Small Things Like These"
2025-03-10 13:00 - 15:00
Our afternoon film series continues with a showing of the 2024 film Small Things Like These.
Based on the bestselling 2021 novel by Claire Keegan, this historical drama begins in 1985, when coal merchant Bill Furlong (Cillian Murphy) uncovers disturbing secrets in a small Irish town that’s controlled by the Roman Catholic Church.
Please register below.

Trivia Night at the Horse and Hound
2025-03-13 19:00 - 21:00
TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE HOUND IS BACK!

Get ready for THREE evenings of trivia fun at the Horse and Hound in support of the Lewisboro Library!
Reserve your seats today for more challenging questions, delicious food and drinks – and prizes. Questions will cover a range of topics including general knowledge, pop culture, history, music, and more. A great way to gather with your neighbors, win prizes, and compete for the title of Lewisboro Library Trivia Champions!
The best way to reserve seating is to form your team and then have a team captain purchase seats for the group. Knowing the number on each team will help us in setting up the venue before everyone arrives. Of course, individual players are also welcome, and we’ll do our best to pair you with another team. Please Note: If you have a team of six, book early – the space can only accommodate two tables of six players. The rest of the seating is for teams of four or less.
Trivia Dates:
Thursday, March 13
Thursday, April 10
Thursday, May 15
Reserved seats are $25 per player per trivia night. Reserve seats for one, two or all three Trivia Nights! A reduced Pub Menu and cash bar will also be available. We recommend teams arrive early to beat the rush and place their food/drink orders before the games begin at 7 pm!
Hurry and reserve your spot today – space is limited and this WILL sell out quickly! Purchase your reserved seats at the Library or online HERE. Thank you to the Horse and Hound for hosting again!!

Author Talk: Michael Garber, "Songs She Wrote"
2025-03-16 15:00 - 16:00
In honor of Women’s History Month, local author Michael Garber is doing a presentation based on his new book Songs She Wrote: Forty Hits by Pioneering Women of Popular Music.

In Songs She Wrote, Michael Garber celebrates women’s contributions to popular music by looking at dozens of well- known figures like Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, and Dorothy Parker as well as unearthing more unknown women who made major contributions. The book explores the style and artistry of female songwriters, lyricists, and composers in the first half of the twentieth century and provides intriguing backstories and analysis of forty hits. Learn about Maria Grever (“What a Difference a Day Made”) who was the first female Mexican composer to achieve international acclaim and the fascinating story of African American lyricist Lucy Fletcher (“Sugar Blues”), among many others in the book.

Women in the popular music business went through struggles different from their male colleagues, making their triumphs all the more impressive. These individual and diverse sagas combine to convey an epic tale about women songwriters in the world of American popular music.

Michael G. Garber is an internationally respected historian of Tin Pan Alley and the American musical on stage and screen. He is an award-winning college teacher and has been a research fellow of the University of Winchester and the University of London, Goldsmiths College. He is also the author of My Melancholy Baby: The First Ballads of the Great American Songbook, 1902-1913.

Please register below.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "Playground"
2025-03-19 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 Playground, by Richard Powers. This New York Times best-selling novel pays homage to the roll of the oceans, the life within it, and the possible threat of A.I.
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) Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site Tour
2025-03-20 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
Despite humble beginnings in post-Civil War Virginia, Maggie L. Walker achieved national recognition as a business woman and community leader. She devoted her life to civil rights, economic empowerment, and educational opportunities for African-Americans and women in the Jim Crow South, serving as a newspaper editor, a community leader, and the first African American woman in the United States to found a bank.
Join us for this film viewing and virtual tour of Walker’s home in Richmond, Virginia, which has been preserved as a National Historic Site by the National Parks Service.
Please register for the Zoom link HERE.

"Beyond Therapy" - Live Theater at the Library!
2025-03-21 19:30 - 21:30
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!!

It’s been a few years, but live theater returns to the Library stage with a performance of Beyond Therapy on Friday, March 21 at 7:30 pm!

Come enjoy the “explosive comic brilliance of Christopher Durang” (NY Times) in his hilarious, off-the-wall satire of modern therapy. It tells the story of Bruce and Prudence, two modern, neurotic urbanites searching for love and sanity – with the questionable help of their offbeat therapists. Presented by Katonah Classic Stage, Beyond Therapy features Broadway veterans and great local talent in a tour de force reading of one of Durang’s most popular comedies. It is directed by Trent Dawson.

Founded in 2019, Katonah Classic Stage is a non-profit, professional theatre company committed to producing the most engaging classic and contemporary plays that will enrapture audiences in Northern Westchester.
Reserved seating is $45 per person. Beer, light bites and a wine tasting are included. Doors will open at 7:00 pm for the 7:30 show.

Make your reservations now. Paid reservations can be made in person at the Library or online HERE.
This event is a benefit for the Lewisboro Library. Thank you to our generous sponsors – the Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Cask Fine and Rare Wines, the Horse and Hound, Taconah Cantina, and Bluebird Homemade Ice Cream, Baked Goods & Coffee House.

Defensive Driving Course
2025-03-22 10:00 - 16:00
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. 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 by March 15 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.

Author Talk with Fiona Davis: "The Stolen Queen"
2025-03-23 15:00 - 16:00
We are thrilled to welcome back New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, to talk about her latest novel The Stolen Queen.

No one brings New York City to life like Fiona Davis. For nearly a decade, Davis has introduced readers to the fascinating and often little known histories behind some of New York City’s most iconic landmarks through the eyes of female characters living or working at the buildings. Her previous bestsellers include The Lions of Fifth Avenue, set at the New York Public Library, and The Spectacular set at Radio City Music Hall.

In her enthralling eighth novel, The Stolen Queen, Fiona Davis delights readers with a story centered on the Metropolitan Museum of Art and its famed Met Gala, while for the first time, exploring a territory beyond New York City – Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. The novel alternates between Egypt in 1936 and New York City in 1978, as two women from different generations are thrown together after a Met Gala goes horribly wrong.

Fiona’s talk will be followed by a book signing. Our thanks to Ridgefield’s Books on the Common, which will be providing books for sale at this event.

Not to be missed – Fiona’s visits always offer intriguing, behind-the-scenes insights at the research that goes into each of her novels!

Space is limited. Please register below.

Afternoon Film: "Here"
2025-03-24 13:00 - 15:00
Here is a 2024 film that details the events of a single plot of land and its inhabitants, spanning from the distant past to the 21st century. Told in a unique format, the screen is often subdivided into multiple panes, presenting events from different time periods simultaneously. The film reunites Tom Hanks and Robin Wright (Forrest Gump), and sparked some controversy by using digital de-aging to allow the actors to portray their characters over the course of the different time periods.
Please register below.

Lewisboro Library Book Group: "Beloved"
2025-03-26 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 the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Beloved, by Toni Morrison. Set in the period after the American Civil War, the novel tells the story of a dysfunctional family of formerly enslaved people whose Cincinnati home is haunted by a malevolent spirit.

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.

Author Talk with Fr. Frank Hakoola
2025-04-06 16:00 - 17:00
The Reverend Frank Hakoola, known as “Fr. Frank” is a Priest In Charge of St. Johns’ Episcopal Church in South Salem and St. Paul’s Chapel in Vista since 2023. He recently wrote Unwrapping The Greatest of Human Resources, a book which explores the nature and value of Spirituality to every human being. The gist of the message is that all humans are as spiritual as they are physical. If humans know the importance of taking care of their physical selves, then they ought to take care of their spiritual self. It explores the connectedness of spirituality to one’s personal identity.

A Native of Zambia, in Africa, Fr. Frank came to New York in 2016 to work as a Priest and Grants Officer at Trinity Church Wall Street. His work involved collaborating with beneficiaries of a grants program as well as the church’s community engagement. He has immense experience in developing local and global church leadership. Unwrapping the Greatest of Human Resources is Frank’s first publication.

Please register below.

Citizen Preparedness Training
2025-04-07 19:00 - 20:00
Be prepared for emergencies and disasters! This one-hour program, led by members of the National Guard, will go over the steps you need to take to prepare for an emergency.

The Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any natural or man-made disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies.
Each family that attends will receive one Preparedness kit (see below).

Space is limited to 65 people and registration is required by APRIL 6. Please register via the NY State Citizen Preparedness site HERE.
