Recycled Book Craft: Book Quote Wall Hanging
2024-08-05 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
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.

Stitch Together Evening
2024-08-15 19:00 - 20:30
This casual, monthly gathering is for those who want to work on needle crafts (knit/crochet/cross-stitch/quilting, etc) while meeting and chatting with neighbors. It usually meets on the third Thursday of the month. Bring a project you are working on.

Catch up on people’s craft projects and what is going on in Town – and beyond.
If you are interested in attending, please register below so we can add you to the contact list, in case we need to switch the meeting date some month.

Community Safety Workshop: Stop the Bleed
2024-08-17 11:00 - 12:30
For Adults and Teens ages 16 and older. Another important community safety program being held in cooperation with the Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps. LVAC is leading this class, which will instruct community members in the proper methods to control active bleeding in an emergency situation using tourniquets, applying direct pressure and wound packing. Accidents happen in an instant, and getting help for the wounded in a timely manner is critical. STOP THE BLEED brings knowledge of bleeding control to the public, essentially to train bystanders to take life-saving action, if needed, until professional help arrives. The skills you learn in this 90 minute class can help save a life!
Registration is being taken by the Library, but the workshop will be held at LVAC headquarters – because the fake blood can get messy! Please register below. LVAC is located at 777 Route 35 in Cross River.

Poems of Summer: Reading & Discussion
2024-08-25 16:00 - 17:30
Our seasonal poetry discussions continue with a look at poems by Robert Frost, Richard Wilbur, and Natasha Trethewey.
The session will be geared toward discussion, and everyone is encouraged to take part. The Library will provide copies of the poems.
Led by David Sanders, Professor Emeritus of English and a resident of South Salem.
Space is limited, please register below.

Monday Afternoon Film: "Three Identical Strangers"
2024-08-26 13:00 - 15:00
This extraordinary documentary examines a set of American triplets who were adopted as infants by separate families, who were unaware that each child had brothers. Years later, their amazing reunion becomes a global sensation – but also unearths a chilling secret that has radical repercussions.
Space is limited, please register below.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "The Women"
2024-08-28 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. This month we meet on the fourth Wednesday. All seniors are welcome!
This month the group will be discussing The Women, by Kristin Hannah. This NY Times bestselling novel tells the story of a young female nursing student who enlists to go to Vietnam. It shines a light on all the women veterans who put themselves in harm’s way and whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has too often been forgotten.
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.

Monday Film Series - Politics on Film: "All the King's Men"
2024-09-09 13:00 - 15:00
Leading up to the November 5 Election, our Monday Afternoon Film Series will feature critically-acclaimed films that take a look at the inner workings of political campaigns. The theme is “Politics on Film: Campaigning through the Decades.”
All the King’s Men (1949) is the Oscar-winning tale of the rise and fall of an idealistic-but-ruthless politician.
Space is limited, please register below.

Defensive Driving Course
2024-09-14 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 September 7 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.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "The Summer Before the War"
2024-09-18 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 Stevens Memorial United Methodist Church. The church is located at 9 Shady Lane, South Salem All seniors are welcome!
This month the group will be discussing The Summer Before the War, by Helen Simonson (Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand). A charming portrait of a small British town in the last, fraught moments before the outbreak of World War 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.

Library Fair Pre-Sale: Adult Books Only
2024-09-18 17:00 - 21:00
The Lewisboro Library Fair Pre-Sale begins tonight at Onatru Farm (99 Elmwood Road in South Salem). Only the Adult Books area will be open this evening.

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

Library Fair Book Pre-Sale: All Books
2024-09-19 17:00 - 21:00
The Lewisboro Library Fair Book Pre-Sale continues tonight at Onatru Farm (99 Elmwood Road in South Salem). Stop by to browse our adult, children and young adult sections.

Admission is free for Lewisboro residents; there is a $25 admission fee for non-residents.

Library Fair Attic Treasures Pre-Sale: VIP Ticket Holders
2024-09-19 17:00 - 21:00
VIP Ticket Holders ONLY get early access to shopping at all of Attic Treasures today from 5 to 9 pm.
Only the Sporting Goods section will be open to those without VIP Tickets.
Click HERE for details on purchasing VIP Tickets.

Library Fair Book Pre-Sale: All Books
2024-09-20 10:00 - 14:00
The Lewisboro Library Fair Book Pre-Sale continues today at Onatru Farm (99 Elmwood Road in South Salem). Stop by to browse our adult, children and young adult sections.

Admission is free for everyone.

Library Fair Pre-Sale: Attic Treasures $25 Early Access
2024-09-20 10:00 - 14:00
Shoppers who can’t wait for Fair Day can pay $25 to get early access to shopping at Attic Treasures today from 10 am to 2 pm.
VIP Ticket Holders are admitted free of charge.
Click HERE for Fair details and info on purchasing VIP Tickets.

Lewisboro Library Fair at Onatru Farm
2024-09-21 10:00 - 16:00
The annual Lewisboro Library Fair is back! The Fair will be held rain or shine, on Saturday, September 21 from 10 am to 4 pm at Onatru Farm Park (99 Elmwood Road in South Salem).
The Library Fair is one of the largest community events in Lewisboro. It has something for all ages: Book Sale, Attic Treasures Sale, Car Show, Silent Auction, Vendor Market, Beer Garden, Kids Zone, Food Trucks, Music, plus the always popular Dunk Tank!
For complete details, please click HERE.

Library Fair After-Sales: Books & Attic Treasures
2024-09-22 10:00 - 14:00
The Library Fair After-Sales have great bargains on the remaining Books and Attic Treasures.
The Sales are at Onatru Farm (99 Elmwood Road in South Salem) from 10 am to 2 pm.
Admission is free.

Monday Film Series - Politics on Film: "The Best Man"
2024-09-23 13:00 - 15:00
Leading up to the November 5 Election, our Monday Afternoon Film Series will feature critically-acclaimed films that take a look at the inner workings of political campaigns. The theme is “Politics on Film: Campaigning through the Decades.”
The Best Man (1964) stars Henry Fonda and Cliff Robertson in the story of a presidential primary with no good candidates.
Space is limited, please register below.

(Virtual) Successfully Navigating College Admissions
2024-09-25 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For Juniors, Sophomores & Freshmen with their Parents

This presentation is to help families of juniors, sophomores and freshmen understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate the recent changes.
Hear about: 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 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.
Learn about 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.
This program is recommended for parents and their high school teens and is a detailed and strategic overview of what students should focus on for a successful college admissions process.
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’t make this date, the program will also be offered on October 22.

Lewisboro Library Book Group: "After You'd Gone"
2024-09-25 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 After You’d Gone, by Maggie O’Farrell. It follows the main character of Alice, and her mental journey through her own past, after a traffic accident has left her in a coma. It is a love story about how our choices can reverberate through the generations, as it slowly draws us closer to a dark family secret.
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.

Stitch Together Evening
2024-09-26 19:00 - 20:30
This casual, monthly gathering is for those who want to work on needle crafts (knit/crochet/cross-stitch/quilting, etc) while meeting and chatting with neighbors. It usually meets on the third Thursday of the month – this month it will meet the fourth Thursday due to the Library Fair Pre-Sales. Bring a project you are working on.

Catch up on people’s craft projects and what is going on in Town – and beyond.
If you are interested in attending, please register below so we can add you to the contact list, in case we need to switch the meeting date some month.

Author Panel: So You've Finished Your Book ... Now What?
2024-09-29 15:00 - 16:00
Working on a book, but not sure of the next steps? Local published authors Ed Perratore, Samantha Talbot and Richard Finn share their insights and advice on navigating and managing the byzantine, confusing, frustrating and intimidating publishing industry to successfully get your book out to the public.
They will discuss:
* The difficulties of attracting risk-averse traditional publishers
* How to go about “indie” publishing, with pros and cons
* How to market your finished product … and more.
About the Panel:
Ed Perratore’s books include two horror novels: The Coven Tree and Hindred Spirits. He is well into a third horror novel, based in upper Westchester. His other published book is the nonfiction work One Man’s Journey: A Walk on the Croton Aqueduct Trail. Ed’s career has been in magazine writing and editing at Consumer Reports, PC Magazine and other renowned publications.
Samantha (Sam) Talbot is a self-proclaimed weirdo and lover of the morbid, mysterious, and macabre. Her dark historical fantasy, A Thunderbolt Into Nettle, is based on the gruesome legacy of Hungarian countess Elizabeth Bathory, who is thought to have murdered hundreds of young women in the early 17th century.
Richard Finn has spent his professional life in the sports industry. He has a long and accomplished career as a sports journalist for many leading newspapers and news organizations, including USA Today, New York Times, Chicago Tribune and Associated Press. Hildy’s Promise is his first full-length novel. A crime thriller set in Westchester County, it centers around a golf champion with a kidnapped wife, who is ordered to meet her kidnappers for 18 holes of golf to secure her freedom – but there is an unnerving set of rules for the game….
Please register below.

Citizen Preparedness Training Program
2024-09-30 19:00 - 20:00
September is National Preparedness Month – a great time to learn how to 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.)

Registration has closed for this program, but please call the Library to see if any spots have opened up. (914) 875-9004.

Poems of Autumn: Reading & Discussion
2024-10-06 15:00 - 16:30
Our seasonal poetry discussions continue with a look at poems by Robert Frost and John Keats.
The session will be geared toward discussion, and everyone is encouraged to take part. The Library will provide copies of the poems.
Led by David Sanders, Professor Emeritus of English and a resident of South Salem.
Space is limited, please register below.

Afternoon Film Series - Politics on Film: "The Candidate"
2024-10-07 13:00 - 15:00
Leading up to the November 5 Election, our Monday Afternoon Film Series will feature critically-acclaimed films that take a look at the inner workings of political campaigns. The theme is “Politics on Film: Campaigning through the Decades.”
The Candidate (1972) stars Robert Redford as a candidate who keeps running, even though he isn’t sure he wants the job.
Space is limited, please register below.

Living with Lewisboro Wildlife
2024-10-07 19:00 - 20:00
Do you ever wonder about which wild and elusive creatures share our landscape?
In this Wolf Conservation Center community outreach program, they will give an update on the findings of their local remote camera survey. The presentation will include photos of the wildlife they have seen so far in Leon Levy and Brownell Preserve.
Space is limited, please register via the Wolf Conservation Center website. If there is no longer a registration option, it means the program has filled up.

Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples & Partners
2024-10-08 19:00 - 20:00
This seminar is designed specifically for unmarried couples to navigate the complexities of estate planning. The session will cover essential documents and strategies to ensure your wishes are honored and your partner is protected.
Topics include creating wills, setting up trusts, designating power of attorney, and healthcare directives. Learn how you, or people you know, can safeguard assets and provide for loved ones, even without legal marital status.
Presented by Veronica Mcilraith, of Mcilraith & Associates.
Please register below.

Transforming Turf: A Discussion on Lawn Alternatives
2024-10-10 19:00 - 20:00
Reducing the size of your lawn is a hot topic, and on the minds of many homeowners. Join us for an overview of the options, advantages and disadvantages. This program will be presented by Graham Glauber, and is sponsored by the Lewisboro Garden Club.

Graham Glauber has worked in many areas of the green industry including nursery sales, landscape design and construction, estate horticulture and private consultation. He received his B.S. in Sustainable Landscape Horticulture from the University of Vermont, and has taught several classes at the New York Botanical Garden. He currently serves as the Estate Manager overseeing all horticulture operations at AP Farm in Cross River, New York.

Please register below.
