Virtual Tour of MoMA Exhibit "Never Alone: Video Games & Other Interactive Design"
2023-09-19 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Via Zoom.
Join us online for a look at the exhibit Never Alone: Video Games and Other Interactive Design at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art. It includes a recorded video tour of the exhibit given by its curators followed by a Q&A session with a MoMA guide.
We spend a huge portion of our lives in digital worlds. The interfaces we use to access them – from Zoom to FaceTime, WhatsApp to Fortnite – both connect and separate us, and shape the way we behave and perceive others. This exhibition brings together notable examples of interaction design, the points of contact between objects and people. These works remind us that while the digital realm has different rules of engagement, interaction design can transform our behaviors – from the way we experience and move our bodies to the ways we conceive of space, time, and relationships.
Please see the meeting link below to join the program.
Topic: MoMA Virtual Exhibition Tour – Never Alone: Video Games And Other Interactive Design
Time: Sep 19, 2023 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "I'm Glad My Mom Died"
2023-09-20 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!
In September the group will be discussing the memoir I’m Glad My Mother Died, by Jennette McCurdy, a writer, director and former child actress. The book is about her career as a child actress and her difficult relationship with her abusive mother
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: "80 for Brady"
2023-09-25 13:00 - 15:00
Our afternoon film series continues with a showing of 80 for Brady.
Based on a true story, the film follows four lifelong friends (Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, and Sally Field) who travel to watch Tom Brady and his New England Patriots play in Super Bowl LI in 2017.
Space is limited, please register below.

(Virtual) Disability in Ancient Egypt
2023-09-26 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For adults, but also age appropriate for middle school and up, as it aligns with the 6th grade ancient history/social studies curriculum.

This talk will provide an overview of disability and bodily difference in ancient Egypt, from the perspective of a disabled Egyptologist. Disability was incorporated into the religions of both the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, and was seen as a part of everyday life. Disabled people not only lived but thrived in ancient Egypt and the ancient world. Dr. Alexandra Morris will discuss the evidence found in art, texts, and skeletal remains in both the pharaonic and Ptolemaic periods, which help illuminate the lives of disabled people from these time periods.
Dr. Morris is a local resident who grew up in South Salem. She is currently an Associate Lecturer in Heritage and the Humanities at the University of Lincoln in the UK.
Please register for the Zoom link HERE.

Lewisboro Community Crafters: Autumn Sweet Treat
2023-09-27 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 decorate a votive tea light and greeting card to enclose in an “Autumn Sweet Treat” package containing flowers, a lavender sachet, plus a small Peter Rose Boterkoek and other treats – all to be delivered to Homebound Senior Adults in Lewisboro.

Please register below.

(Virtual) Dreaminar: Understanding Our Dreams
2023-09-27 18:30 - 20:30
Via Zoom.
Do you have strange dreams and want to learn more about them? Join us for this “Dreaminar” with author and Dream Analyst Layne Dalfen.
Layne Dalfen is the author of “Have a Great Dream Series” which includes Book 1: The Overview and Book 2: A Deeper Discussion. Each book details her 6-point-of-entry method to help dreamers decode what that dream was all about. Besides numerous media and speaking appearances, Layne is well-known for her Understanding Dreams column at Psychology Today, and her Dream Catcher column at OprahDaily. Layne’s goal is to introduce the general public to the value of understanding the language of metaphor spoken by our sophisticated unconscious mind.
You can read more about Layne by visiting her website at http://www.thedreamanalyst.com.
This program is being co-sponsored by the Ossining, White Plains, Harrison, Lewisboro, and Dobbs Ferry Libraries. You may register for the Zoom link on the Ossining website. Please write Lewisboro Library under special notes, so they can track our Library’s participation.

(Virtual) Navigating College Admissions Successfully in 2023
2023-09-27 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families understand how the lingering effects from the pandemic have changed the college admissions landscape and how it affects Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen.
Last year, with most colleges continuing their test-optional policies as well as increasing their virtual outreach to high school students, many schools had record numbers of applicants. Record high numbers of applications result in record low acceptance rates which is what most popular colleges and universities experienced this past admissions cycle.
We will discuss current college admissions trends, 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 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 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. This program is recommended for parents and their high school teens.
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC. (www.standoutforcollege.com)

Register for your Zoom link HERE. The same program will also be offered on October 17.

Lewisboro Library Book Group: "Trust"
2023-09-27 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 (914) 533-2550.
The book selection for September is Trust, by Hernan Diaz. Primarily about a financier, Andrew Bevel -who becomes the richest man in the world by shorting the stock market crash of 1929 –Trust contains four distinct books in which different characters provide conflicting accounts of the financier and his wife.

Defensive Driving Course
2023-09-30 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 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.
There will be a 30-minute lunch break, so be sure to bring a bag lunch.

Reflection Photography
2023-10-01 15:00 - 16:30
Local resident Jeffrey Vreeland, an artist and photographer, leads this visually stimulating and thought provoking presentation on Reflection Photography. His work spans 30 years of seeking out and taking photographs of reflections from a wide variety of surfaces – water, metal, glass – in an effort to capture the symbiotic relationship between the real and the reflected.
Please register below.
To see a brief video preview of his work, scan the QR code below or go to https://youtu.be/URzgZpyRH7U

(Virtual) Life Sketches Personal Story Writing
2023-10-04 10:30 - 12:00
If you are interested in taking this class this winter, please email the Library at lewisborolibray@gmail.com to be placed on the notification list.
Via Zoom.
Need a little inspiration to actually sit down and write about your life? Life Sketches Personal Story Writing is a five-week writing program designed to spark memories of important people, places and experiences that may have been forgotten. Each week participants are inspired to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) to write personal stories on different topics. Author and writing teacher, Kim Kovach, shares fun, fresh ideas to turn personal experiences into stories to share with family and friends. Registration is required for this five-week series. The zoom link will be forwarded shortly before each week’s class.

Kim Kovach teaches fiction writing and personal story writing for adults. The author of six fiction books, Kim writes a weekly newspaper column, Reading, Writing & Chocolate, as well as articles for magazines. Please visit her website at www.kimkovachwrites.com

(Virtual) 7 Ways to Support Your Student’s Study Practice - Without Losing Your Mind
2023-10-04 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
In this highly dynamic, action-specific, and interactive seminar, parents will learn to recognize, address, and reinforce their student’s study practice as they return to school.
Parents will learn:

The skills all students need to be successful in school
Why time management and organization are critical
The vital role of executive function
How to keep your student on track and on task
How can your student eliminate distractions when they study
How can your student avoid feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious

This webinar is free, but registration is required. Register Here. (Once on page you can click “Search” for all date options)

(Virtual) Free Books, Movies & More - with your Library Card!
2023-10-10 19:00 - 20:30
Via Zoom
Libby, hoopla and Kanopy – what do they have in common? They are all FREE downloadable digital media and streaming services you can access with your library card.
This session will go over which library services to use for free eBooks, audiobooks, music, TV and film – and how to access each service.
Click HERE to register for Your Zoom link.

4-Library Book Swap @ The Katonah Village Library
2023-10-14 12:00 - 14:00
This event is a collaboration between local libraries for patrons in their 20s-30s!
Participating libraries are Lewisboro, Bedford Free, Bedford Hills – and Katonah Village Library, which will be hosting the event.
Bring 1-5 books to swap and meet fellow book-lovers from your surrounding communities!
Register HERE for refreshments count!

Afternoon Film Series: "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret"
2023-10-16 13:00 - 15:00
Our afternoon film series continues with a showing of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
A wonderful, feel-good movie based on the iconic novel by Judy Blume. Set in the 1970’s, it follows the story of 11-year old Margaret, who moves to a new town and starts to contemplate everything about life, friendship and adolescence.
Space is limited, please register below.

(Virtual) How to Use Artificial Intelligence
2023-10-16 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom
Artificial intelligence is the ability of machines to perform tasks that are typically associated with human intelligence, such as learning and problem-solving. Chatbots and virtual assistants based on generative AI (eg. Siri) can rely on Natural Language Processing to improve efficiency. Generative systems such as ChatGPT, Bard, and DALL-E are quickly becoming ubiquitous in modern discourse, and have raised many complicated questions about their use and misuse. What does this mean for you, and how can you make use of them? This presentation will provide an overview of the capabilities and issues surrounding these services, as well as an interactive forum to highlight what they can or cannot (and, perhaps, should or should not) be used for.
Presented by Jacob Adler, the Metadata and Cataloging Librarian at the Bronx Community College Library. He is a member of the BCC working group investigating the use and potentiality of generative systems such as ChatGPT and Bard, and is the author of a subject guide on Generative Systems accessible via the BCC Library website.
Please register for the Zoom link HERE.

Citizen Preparedness Training Program
2023-10-17 19:00 - 20:00
Be prepared for emergencies and disasters! This one-hour program will go over the steps you need to take to prepare for an emergency.

Citizen Preparedness Corps is an Emergency Preparedness program to provide residents the knowledge and tools to prepare for emergencies and disasters, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible. New York National Guard Service Members, working with experts from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) and local Emergency Management personnel, are holding classes across the state. The program was designed by DHSES and covers a broad range of emergency preparedness topics like developing a family emergency plan, what to do in the case of an Active Shooter situation, stocking up on emergency supplies, and registering for NY-Alert, the free statewide emergency alert system.
This in-person event is co-sponsored by the Lewisboro Library and Lewisboro Emergency Management Committee.
Space is limited to 50 people and registration is required. Please register below.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "The Spectacular"
2023-10-18 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!
This month the group will be discussing the historical fiction novel The Spectacular, by Fiona Davis. The book invites readers behind the curtain of one of the most famous stages in the world, Radio City Music Hall, as a talented young dancer in the 1950s defies her family’s expectations when she joins the glamorous precision-dancing troupe, the Rockettes. At the same time, a mysterious madman is terrorizing New York City by leaving explosives in some of the Big Apple’s busiest locations; Radio City among them.
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.

Westchester Power
2023-10-18 18:30 - 19:30
This informational session is to update community members on changes to their energy supply. Representatives from Westchester Power and Sustainable Westchester will be discussing the details of the upcoming contract for NYSEG rates, which starts December 1, 2023. They will present the details of the new contract, including the supplier and rates, and welcome questions the community may have on how to read their bill and energy related questions.
Westchester Power is a community-based bulk energy purchasing program designed to control costs and increase the use of renewable energy in Westchester County. It was initiated and implemented by Sustainable Westchester Inc, on behalf of member municipalities that have chosen to participate in the program. The program was established in 2016 and includes 29 municipalities throughout Westchester County who buy their electricity in bulk to provide a competitive, fixed rate. The program provides two supply options: 100% Renewable Supply, where the entire electricity supply is matched by New York State qualified hydropower Renewable Energy Certificates, and a Standard Supply, where the electricity supply is a mixture of fossil fuels, nuclear, and some renewable energy. Learn more about the program here: https://sustainablewestchester.org/wp/.
Please register below to attend the presentation in person.
If you prefer to attend via Zoom, you can join that evening by clicking on this LINK.

Demystifying Medicare & Healthcare Options for Seniors
2023-10-21 10:15 - 13:15
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.
If the program is full, you may email the Library to be placed on the wait list, in case someone cancels – lewisborolibrary@gmail.com.

Lew Library Book Group: "The Blind Assassin"
2023-10-25 19:30 - 21:00
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 (914) 533-2550.
The book selection for October is The Blind Assassin, by Margaret Atwood.

South Salem Ghost Walk - Postponed to Oct 27!!
2023-10-27 19:00 - 20:00
WE HAD TO USE OUR RAIN DATE, SO THE OCTOBER 20 GHOST WALK HAS BEEN SWITCHED TO OCTOBER 27.
Town historian Maureen Koehl will lead a “Ghost Walk,” a one-hour walking tour of local sites with a haunted history. The tour takes place on the roads surrounding the Library, where we will encounter some historic “ghosts” along the way!
Thrill seekers and history buffs should meet at the Library promptly at 7 pm – armed with flashlights (and reflective vests if you have them.) Space is limited; please register below. The rain date for this event is Friday, October 27.
If the program is full and you’d like to be placed on the wait list, please email lewisborolibrary@gmail.com. We often get a few cancellations that week.

Author Panel: From Writing to Publishing
2023-10-29 15:00 - 16:30
Come hear a panel of newly-published authors discuss the writing and publishing process. All four went to Sarah Lawrence College for their MFAs, have lived in Westchester at some point, and are part of a writing group that has been together for nearly 20 years. Coincidentally, they all also had books published within the last 12 months!
Jimin Han – is a Lewisboro resident and author of The Apology, an inter-generational saga about a pampered and defiant South Korean matriarch thrust into the afterlife, from which she seeks a second chance to make amends and fight off the curse that could devastate generations to come.
Marcia Bradley – is the author of The Home for Wayward Girls, a harrowing and heartfelt novel about a young girl growing up in the 1990s, who escapes her abusive parents – and the “ranch” they ran for “bad” girls – and becomes an advocate for teen runaways.
Kate Brandt – is the author of Hope for the Worst, which traces a young woman’s involvement with a self-proclaimed American Buddhist teacher, and the way her life falls apart as a result. It is a book about being in love, despair, magic, and the redemption of female friendship.
Patricia Dunn – AKA T.M. Dunn, Patricia is the author of Her Father’s Daughter, a suspenseful thriller about a serial killer on the loose, a love affair, a desperate police investigation and the journey into a family’s twisted secrets.
After the panel, the authors will autograph copies of their books, which will be available for sale courtesy of Books on the Common.
Please register below.

Afternoon Film Series: "Pick of the Litter"
2023-10-30 13:00 - 15:00
Our afternoon film series continues with a showing of Pick of the Litter.
This documentary tracks five spirited Labrador puppies as they embark on an incredible journey to become guide dogs for the blind. Which ones will have what it takes?
Space is limited, please register below.

Caring for the Caretaker: Music & More!
2023-11-03 10:30 - 12:00
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and the Library is hosting a special series for caretakers.
The healing power of music is known, understood, and appreciated by nearly everyone, but how can music specifically work to support a caretaker while caring for an individual with dementia? Discover the ways in which music can support, comfort, and stimulate individuals with memory impairment, and support the caretaker simultaneously.
Join Music Therapists Eleanor Dennis and Caroline Greco in this three-part series to explore the healing power of music, and discover new ways for individuals with dementia and caretakers to connect with each other and themselves.
Please register below to be enrolled in all three sessions.

Lewisboro History: Henry Wallace
2023-11-05 15:00 - 16:00
Join Town Historian Maureen Koehl as she offers us a closer look at Henry Agard Wallace, who served as Secretary of Agriculture and Vice President under FDR, and was the owner of Farvue Farm in South Salem. Get a glimpse of the life of one of Lewisboro’s most famous citizens, through pictures and recordings of people who knew him. Henry was a scientist, politician and dreamer, who till his dying day was looking to make the world a better and more peaceful place … a farmer from Iowa who loved his home here in South Salem.
Please register below. If the program is full, you may email the Library to be placed on the wait list – lewisborolibrary@gmail.com. We often get some cancellations the day before.

Caring for the Caretaker: Music and More!
2023-11-10 10:30 - 12:00
The healing power of music is known, understood, and appreciated by nearly everyone, but how can music specifically work to support a caretaker while caring for an individual with dementia? What are the ways in which music can support, comfort, and stimulate individuals with memory impairment? Can music support both caretaker and individual in need of support simultaneously?
Join Music Therapists Eleanor Dennis and Caroline Greco in this three-part series to explore the healing power of music, and discover new ways for individuals with dementia and caretakers to connect with each other and themselves.

Afternoon Film Series: "Book Club- the Next Chapter"
2023-11-13 13:00 - 15:00
Our afternoon film series continues with a showing of Book Club: the Next Chapter.
Four best friends take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.
Space is limited, please register below.

(Virtual) How to Control Your Online Safety
2023-11-14 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
With the holidays coming up, learn some strategies that will make your shopping experience safer. We’ll cover those as well as other considerations you should keep in mind when going online.

How long will it take for someone or something to crack your password?
Do you know if your information has been compromised and what information was stolen?
How does psychology play in cyber security?
Can you tell if a website is legitimate or an email is safe?
What are the various types of phishing?

….. and more.
Come join us as we delve into ways in which we can ensure our online experiences are as safe as possible.

Please register for your Zoom link HERE.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "Hello Beautiful"
2023-11-15 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 Hello Beautiful, by Ann Napolitano. The story begins in the 1960s with William Waters, a neglected, broken boy who escapes his loveless home by earning a basketball scholarship to Northwestern. There, he meets Julia Padavano, the oldest of four sisters who are remarkably close, and becomes part of her loving, boisterous family.
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.
