Lewisboro Library

Organize Now, Relax Later: Estate & Financial Planning Seminar
2025-10-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join Trust & Estate attorney Veronica McIlraith and Certified Financial Planner™ Chris McIlraith for a practical seminar designed to help you take control of your future.
In this session, you’ll learn how estate planning and financial planning work hand in hand to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

Estate Planning (Veronica): Understand the essential documents everyone should have—wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives. Learn how to avoid common mistakes, minimize stress for your family, and ensure your wishes are honored.

Financial Planning (Chris): Explore how to align your financial goals with your estate plan, maximize what you’ve already built, and create a roadmap for long-term security. Chris will share strategies for retirement, investments, and tax efficiency that support your bigger life objectives.

You’ll walk away with a clear sense of what steps to take now so you can enjoy life later—organized, confident, and prepared!
Please register below.

Afternoon Writers Group
2025-10-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-13 14:00 - 16:00
Are you an aspiring writer who would like to get feedback on your work? The Afternoon Writers Group meets every Thursday, from 2 to 4 pm, to discuss their work and share feedback with others.
We currently have a few spots open in the group. If you are interested in joining, please email the Library at info@lewisborolibrary.org.

Evening Mahjong: Mixed Level
2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-30 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-06 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.

Tackling Invasive Species with Partnership & Community Action
2025-10-16 19:00 - 20:30
Invasive species present one of the greatest challenges to New York’s biodiversity as well as to outdoor recreational and horticultural pursuits. In this presentation, you’ll learn how to plug into the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (LH PRISM) – a vibrant network of partners and volunteers who collaborate to mitigate the harmful impacts of invasive species and foster healthy ecosystems. Topics include: What defines an invasive species and what are their main impacts on ecosystem structure and function? How can you make smart decisions on what types of plants to purchase for your yard? What are the best practices for managing invasive species on both your own property and in our region’s parks? How can you get involved in community projects and feel empowered to make a difference?
This program will be presented by Brent Boscarino, Ph.D., Director of Land Stewardship at the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference and Lead Coordinator of the Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management. It is sponsored by the Lewisboro Garden Club.
Please register below.

Stitch Together
2025-10-17 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-10-24 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-10-31 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-07 13:00 - 14:30
This casual, weekly gathering of those who knit/crochet and chat meets in the conference room during the winter, and outside on the Library patio 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 when outside!
If interested in being on the contact list, email info@lewisborolibrary.org.

Foraging Walk with Heather Flournoy: Wild Mushrooms - This Program is Full
2025-10-19 11:00 - 12:30
Join local foraging expert Heather Flournoy at Marian Yarrow Preserve for a fall walk, learning which local mushrooms she searches for to use as food, medicine or art material. We’ll begin with an introduction to mushroom foraging, sustainability, risks and dependable resources, then walk the preserve looking at fungi habitats, mushrooms, host trees and discuss the impact of changing climate and plants on our fungi. Please dress appropriately for weather, mud, and tick bite prevention. The walk will proceed if there is a light rain.
Heather has been teaching foraging and teaching in the greater NYC area since 2018 when she founded Wild Nearby to share her love of wild foods, herbalism and healing with others. She founded Wild Roots Project, an initiative of the nonprofit D.I.G. Farm in 2023 to collaborate with more foragers, herbalists and farmers and to cultivate community. She’ll be joined by Lisa Solomon, a local mushroom hunter and photographer, and member of C.O.M.A., our local mycology association.
Marian Yarrow Preserve is located on the East side of Mt. Holly Rd., 0.3 miles south of Todd Rd. and 0.3 miles north of Holly Hill Lane. Please park in the small parking lot and on the east side of the street, along the preserve. To learn more about Marian Yarrow Preserve, visit the Land Trust online field guide: https://fieldguide.lewisborolandtrust.org/preserves/indian-brook-assemblage/
This program is sponsored by the Lewisboro Library and the Lewisboro Land Trust. Please register below.

Afternoon Film: "Psycho"
2025-10-20 13:00 - 15:00
Come join us in October as we watch and discuss two classic Hitchcock films.
On October 20 we will be watching Psycho, a 1960 psychological horror film considered one of Hitchcock’s best films. It stars Janet Leigh as an embezzler on the run who stops at a remote motel run by a troubled young Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins).
Please register below.

Stitch Together Evening
2025-10-23 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 fourth 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.

South Salem Ghost Walk
2025-10-24 19:00 - 20:00
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.
We are seeking about a dozen teens/adults to play our historic “ghosts.” If interested, please send an email to info@lewisborolibrary.org, indicating whether you are a teen or adult, so we know which part to assign.

Lewisboro Library Book Group: "The Frozen River"
2025-10-29 19:30 - 20:30
The Lewisboro Library Book Group meets at the Library on the last Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
This month the group will be discussing The Frozen River, by Ariel Lawhon. This gripping historical mystery is inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who investigates a shocking murder that unhinges her small community.
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.

Demystifying Medicare & Healthcare Options for Seniors
2025-11-01 10:15 - 13:30
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 can email info@lewisborolibrary.org, to be placed on the waitlist.
If you can’t make this date, we are also offering a virtual presentation on November 13.

Climate Change Denial vs. Scientific Fact
2025-11-03 19:00 - 20:00
Please join Bob Whittaker, of the Lewisboro Sustainability Committee, for a presentation and group discussion of the arguments used by politicians and others to deny human-caused climate change – and the science-based responses to those arguments.
The discussion will cover popular arguments like:
– It’s the sun, or it’s just nature
– Climate Change has always happened, what is the difference now
– How to explain recent freezing winters in Texas
– Since 1998, the Earth has gotten cooler, not warmer
– What about the Medieval Warming Period?
– The science is “uncertain”
Please register below.

Lewisboro Seniors Focus Group
2025-11-05 13:00 - 14:00
The Lewisboro Library’s Next Chapter Starts With You!
We’re working on our new long-range strategic plan and we need your input. Whether you’re a frequent visitor, an occasional patron, or someone who hasn’t stopped by in a while, your voice matters! Help us write the next chapter of the Library by joining one of our community focus groups!
This focus group is for seniors in our community, and takes place during the Lewisboro Seniors meeting on Wednesday, November 5 from 1 to 2 pm. It will be held at Stevens Memorial Church, located at 8 Shady Lane in South Salem.
We encourage registration below so we know how many people to expect. Walk-ins are also welcome!

Author Talk: Ali Flynn - "Hang in There Mama!"
2025-11-05 19:00 - 20:00
It’s a mom’s night out! Come hear author Ali Flynn discuss her new book, Hang in There, Mama! Encouragement and Advice for Moms Raising Teens and Beyond.

The book is an uplifting, motivational guide for moms everywhere, with words of clarity, wisdom, and understanding for raising kids in the often-tumultuous phases of pre-teen and teenage years. Each chapter reveals raw, honest experiences of good and bad parenting days, from the highest joys to the worst failures. It guides mothers how to open the doors of communication, step out of their comfort zones, and come alongside other moms to reassure one another they are not alone on this journey.

Ali Flynn is a prolific writer, speaker, influencer, certified English and Special Education teacher, and a mom to four daughters. She’s also the voice and creator behind the popular blog and website, “Hang in There, Mama,” where she shares raw and vulnerable stories about raising her daughters. Ali is on a mission to empower moms to prioritize self-care amidst the chaos of motherhood while also providing support and encouragement to moms so they feel less alone as they navigate their motherhood journey.
Grab your friends and register below for a night of sharing and caring.
Books will be available for sale.

Community Focus Group - Via Zoom
2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:00
The Lewisboro Library’s Next Chapter Starts With You!
We’re working on our new long-range strategic plan and we need your input. Whether you’re a frequent visitor, an occasional patron, or someone who hasn’t stopped by in a while, your voice matters! Help us write the next chapter of the Library by joining one of our community focus groups!
This focus group is for everyone in our community, and takes place via Zoom.
We encourage registration below so we can send out reminder notices.
Sign into the meeting at this link: https://bit.ly/lewzoom-nov6

Poems of Autumn: Reading and Discussion
2025-11-09 15:00 - 16:30
Our seasonal poetry discussions continue with a focus on poems by John Keats, Robert Frost, and Gerard Manley Hopkins.
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 & Discussion: "Planes, Trains and Automobiles"
2025-11-10 13:00 - 15:00
Our film and discussion picks for November share a Thanksgiving theme!
Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a 1987 road trip comedy. Written, produced, and directed by John Hughes, it stars Steve Martin and John Candy. The film tells the story of Neal Page, an uptight marketing exec, and Del Griffith, a well-meaning but annoying shower ring salesman, who become travel companions when their flight is diverted. They embark on a 3-day odyssey of misadventures trying to reach Chicago in time for Thanksgiving.
A box office success, this funny and heart-warming film has also gained a cult following over the years, especially at the holidays.
Please register below.

Community Focus Group - Via Zoom
2025-11-11 19:00 - 20:00
The Lewisboro Library’s Next Chapter Starts With You!
We’re working on our new long-range strategic plan and we need your input. Whether you’re a frequent visitor, an occasional patron, or someone who hasn’t stopped by in a while, your voice matters! Help us write the next chapter of the Library by joining one of our community focus groups!
This focus group is for everyone in our community, and takes place via Zoom.
We encourage registration below so we can send out reminder notices.
Sign into the meeting at the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84773583931

(Virtual) The Empowered Caregiver: Communicating Effectively
2025-11-12 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom

Presented by a speaker from the Alzheimer’s Association, this session for caregivers teaches how dementia affects communication, including tips for communicating well with family, friends and health care professionals. This program is part of “The Empowered Caregiver” education series, which offers skill-building courses that teach caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia.
Presented in partnership with the Lewisboro, Bedford Free, Pound Ridge, and Ruth Keeler Memorial Libraries.

Please register for your Zoom link HERE.

Library Board Meeting
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00
The monthly meeting of the Lewisboro Library Board of Trustees meets in person at the Library.
Meetings are open to the public.
