Caring for the Caretaker: Music & More!
2023-11-03 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Caring for the Caretaker: Music & More!
2023-11-17 10:30 - 12:00

Afternoon Film Series: "Street Gang - How We Got to Sesame Street"
2023-11-27 13:00 - 15:00
This critically acclaimed documentary takes audiences inside the hearts and minds of the Sesame Street creators, artists, and educators who established one of the most influential and enduring children’s programs in television history. With exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, STREET GANG introduces audiences to the people who entertained and educated children like never before.
Space is limited, please register below.

Earring Design Workshop
2023-11-27 19:00
For Adults &Teens
Just in time for holiday gift giving – and giving to those less fortunate. Please join us as we make earrings to donate to women’s shelters. For every pair that you make and keep, you must donate a pair to charity.

This workshop is led by Joan Lloyd, who donates over 900 pairs of earrings each month and has been offering workshops at the Library for over 10 years.
Space is limited, please register below.

Evening Mahjong: Mixed Level
2023-11-30 18:00 - 20:30
Are you a mahjong player? This is a group of mixed level players that meets weekly Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm.
This is NOT a drop-in program. We need to know the number of players to set up the room.
Interested players should send an email to info@lewisborolibrary.org, with your name and level of experience.

Adult Scrabble
2023-11-30 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-12-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-12-28 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-01-25 18:30 - 20:30
Are you a scrabble player? The Library has formed a Scrabble club for those who want to meet at the Library and play.
The group meets on the second and fourth Thursday evenings of each month at 6:30 pm.
This is NOT a drop-in program. We need to know the number of players each week to set up the room.
If you are interested in joining the group, please send an email to lewisborolibrary@gmail.com.

"Susan Said" in Concert - SOLD OUT!
2023-12-01 20:00 - 22:30
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT!! If you’d like to be added to the wait list, call the Library at (914) 875-9004.
Welcome to Our Nightclub Concerts!*

On Friday, December 1 at 8 pm, the band “Susan Said” will make their first appearance on the Library stage! This alternative rock band from NYC has been playing for over 30 years. It features lead singer Susan Wilson-Sed with Matthew Rocchio on bass and Brendan Saadat on lead guitar. A popular local favorite, the band has toured the US, Europe, and Canada, and released 4 albums.
Reserved seating is $30 per person. Price includes refreshments, light bites courtesy of The Horse and Hound, and wine tastings by Cross River Wine Merchant. Doors will open at 7:30 pm.
We have a special addition to the lineup: the opening act for this fabulous event is hometown favorites “The Treblemakers,” John Jay High School’s co-ed student-run a cappella group, who perform at numerous school and community events.

This event is a benefit for the Lewisboro Library. Many thanks to our sponsors Cross River Wine Merchant & The Horse and Hound.
* For those new to Town, the “Nightclub” appears when the main floor and upper lever shelving is rolled away to reveal a raised stage – complete with concert lighting! Chairs are set up, lights are dimmed and the Nightclub transformation is complete!

Afternoon Film: "Oppenheimer"
2023-12-04 13:00 - 16:00
Our afternoon film series continues with a showing of Oppenheimer.
During World War II, physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer is assigned to work on the top-secret Manhattan Project. Oppenheimer and a team of scientists spend years developing and designing the atomic bomb. Their work comes to fruition on July 16, 1945, as they witness the world’s first nuclear explosion, forever changing the course of history.
Space is limited, please register below.

Lewisboro Community Crafters: Jingle Bell Baskets
2023-12-06 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 meet to sew and decorate a felt “mug” to fill with cocoa packets and candy. These will go in Jingle Bell Baskets, along with cookies and a greeting card – all to be delivered to Homebound Senior Adults in Lewisboro.
This year, beautiful Evergreen Holiday Swags (Photo Below), donated and assembled by our friends at the Lewisboro Garden Club, will be delivered with our Jingle Bell Baskets. What a wonderful way to spread the Holiday Spirit to our cherished older adults in Lewisboro!

Please register below.

Lewisboro Library Book Group: "This Other Eden"
2023-12-06 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. They will not meet in November, and instead will meet the first week of December.
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 December is This Other Eden, by Paul Harding.

"It's a Wonderful Life" - Live!
2023-12-15 19:00 - 20:00
Come see “It’s a Wonderful Life” as a live radio play! The beloved holiday classic, immortalized on film by James Stewart and Donna Reed, is brought to life in a whole new way by Apple Tree Productions.
The stage play is a one-hour adaptation by Joe Landry, written to replicate a live radio show circa 1946, with the cast gathered around microphones and live sound effects. This production is suitable for all ages.
In lieu of an admission fee, we ask that attendees bring an item to donate to our collection box for the Community Center of Northern Westchester’s “Share the Warmth” Drive. The Community Center is seeking donations of new hats, gloves, socks and warm cozy blankets for children ages infant through 18 years. Let’s rally our community like the residents of Bedford Falls rally around George Bailey!
Speaking of rallying our community – if you know a senior who doesn’t drive at night, but who might want to attend, offer to give them a ride to the show!
Space is limited; please register below. If registration is full, please email lewisborolibrary@gmail.com to be placed on the wait list.

Trivia Night at the Horse & Hound - THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
2023-12-20 19:00 - 21:00
Quiz the Season…

Come to the Horse & Hound on Wednesday, December 20th at 7 pm for an evening of festive trivia in support of the Lewisboro Library! Last year’s event was so popular, we’re bringing it back – with even more challenging questions – plus mulled wine, festive music, and prizes to get you in the holiday mood.

Grab your friends and form a team, or come solo and be assigned a team. Questions will cover a range of topics, from general knowledge, pop culture, history, sports and more. A great way to gather with your neighbors, enjoy the festivities, and compete for the title of Lewisboro Trivia Champions!

Support the Library in our final event of the year. Reserved seats are $25 per player, and include a glass of mulled wine (or house wine/tap beer). A full dinner menu and cash bar will also be available. Hurry and reserve your spot today – space is limited and this WILL sell out quickly!

Thank you to the Horse & Hound for hosting again!!

Afternoon Film: "Barbie"
2024-01-08 13:00 - 15:00
Our afternoon film series continues with a showing of the summer blockbuster Barbie.
Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.
Space is limited, please register below.

Library Board Meeting
2024-01-10 19:00 - 20:30
The monthly meeting of the Lewisboro Library Board of Trustees meets in person at the Library.
Meetings are open to the public.

Adult Scrabble
2024-01-11 18:30 - 20:30
Are you a scrabble player? The Library has a Scrabble club for those who want to meet at the Library and play.
The group meets on the second and fourth Thursday evenings of each month at 6:30 pm.
This is NOT a drop-in program. We need to know the number of players each week to set up the room.
If you are interested in joining the group, please send an email to info@lewisborolibrary.org.

Author Talk: Stephen A. Goldman
2024-01-14 15:00 - 16:00
Psychiatrist and author Dr. Stephen A. Goldman presents ‘The Impact of Reconstruction in the Border States and Above the Mason-Dixon Line.’ Dr. Goldman will link Union soldiers’ and sailors’ combat and military service with their sustained commitment to the Civil War’s ‘unfinished work’ of equality for all Americans. He will show how enhanced availability and quality of public education for African Americans, and use of the law to fight Jim Crow, can be traced to unprecedented efforts made by veterans during Reconstruction.
Dr. Goldman is the author of “One More War to Fight: Union Veterans’ Battle for Equality through Reconstruction, Jim Crow, and the Lost Cause.” Books will be available for sale and signing after the presentation, courtesy of Books on the Common.
Please register below.

Author Talk: Barry Pirro, the Connecticut Ghost Hunter
2024-01-21 15:00 - 16:00
Author Barry Pirro, “The Connecticut Ghost Hunter,” has been a professional paranormal investigator for over twenty years, and has appeared on radio shows, and podcasts across the country. He has also given several presentations at our Library. Barry will discuss his work as a professional paranormal investigator, share stories from some of his most intriguing cases, and read excerpts from his new book, Haunted Happenings: A Ghost Hunter’s Strangest Cases.
Haunted Happenings contains the chilling stories behind eight of his strangest paranormal cases, and tells how people’s lives have changed after living with ghosts, demons, and other restless spirits. The book will be available for purchase after the talk (cash or Venmo only).
Please register below.

Afternoon Film: "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3"
2024-01-22 13:00 - 15:00
Our Monday afternoon film series continues with a showing of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3.
Join the Portokalos family as they travel to a family reunion in Greece for a heartwarming and hilarious trip full of love, twists and turns. Opa!
Space is limited, please register below.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "Cutting for Stone" - Postponed from January 17
2024-01-31 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 Cutting for Stone, by Abraham Verghese. This New York Times Bestseller is a saga of twin brothers, orphaned by their mother’s death at their births and forsaken by their father.
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) How to Motivate Your Unmotivated Student
2024-01-31 19:00 - 19:30
Via Zoom.

Is your student in a January slump? In this 30-minute interactive webinar, parents are invited to learn a few tips, tools, and strategies to motivate, inspire, and support their student.
Presented by Successful Study Skills 4 Students.
Discover:

How to inspire your kids to motivate themselves
How self-esteem and anxiety impacts motivation
The effects of power struggles
The importance of goals and objectives, choices and consequences
What problem-solving skills benefit an unmotivated student

Please register for the Zoom link HERE.

Lewisboro Library Book Group: "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store"
2024-01-31 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.
The book selection for this month is The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, by James McBride. It is a novel that begins in 1972, with the discovery of a skeleton that unravels the hidden secrets of Chicken Hill, a Pennsylvania neighborhood in the 1930s where Jewish and Black communities coexisted amidst racial tensions.
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: Featured Speaker Superintendent Andrew Selesnick
2024-02-04 14:00 - 15:30
This year’s Annual Meeting features a talk by Superintendent of Schools Andrew Selesnick on the topic of Public School 2024: The Sun Always Rises. The Superintendent will talk about the opportunities and challenges facing public schools as they educate, nurture, inspire, and prepare children for an ever more complex world, and the importance of community participation and support.
Andrew Selesnick joined the Katonah-Lewisboro School District as superintendent of schools in July 2015, after spending 23 years in the Chappaqua Central School District as an English teacher, department chairperson, assistant principal, and principal of Horace Greeley High School. For his final three years in Chappaqua, he served as the district’s assistant superintendent for leadership development and human resources.
His presentation will be preceded by a short business meeting.
Please register below.
