(Virtual) Make Your Own Alien
2020-08-05 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Facebook & Instagram. All Ages & Their Families.
Venus smells like rotten eggs. Neptune is super cold and super windy, and Jupiter’s orbit is really, really fast. Imagine if there was actual life on these planets! What would it look like? How would it survive? We’ll design our own aliens based on what we know about our solar system.
No registration required.

(Live AND Virtual) Summer Slump Book Club: Gr. 2 & 3
2020-08-06 16:30 - 17:30
Live AND via Zoom. For Children Entering Grades 2 & 3.
While summer vacation is a welcome and much-needed break, sometimes kids can run the risk of falling into the Summer Slump; forgetting some of the information they learned in school the previous year. Well, have no fear! The Lewisboro Library’s here to keep your kids’ brains from turning into complete mush! You may order your books from the Library or access digitally.
We will meet (weather permitting) on the front lawn of the Library with assigned spots six feet apart. But we also have the option to tune in via Zoom for those who can’t make it to the Library.
No matter how you participate, we ask that you register below. If the weather is bad, we’ll all meet via Zoom, so everyone will get a Zoom link just in case.
If you have questions, please email Miss Anna at amoser@wlsmail.org.
The book selection for August 6 is Dragons & Marshmallows, by Asia Citro.

(Live AND Virtual) Summer Slump Book Club: Gr. 4 & 5
2020-08-06 16:30 - 17:30
Live AND via Zoom. For Children Entering Grades 4 & 5.
While summer vacation is a welcome and much-needed break, sometimes kids can run the risk of falling into the Summer Slump; forgetting some of the information they learned in school the previous year. Well, have no fear! The Lewisboro Library’s here to keep your kids’ brains from turning into complete mush! You may order your books from the Library or access digitally.
We will meet (weather permitting) on the front lawn of the Library with assigned spots six feet apart. But we also have the option to tune in via Zoom for those who can’t make it to the Library.
No matter how you participate, we ask that you register below. If the weather is bad, we’ll all meet via Zoom, so everyone will get a Zoom link just in case.
If you have questions, please email Miss Anna at amoser@wlsmail.org.
The book selection for August 6 is Fablehaven, by Brandon Mull.

(Virtual) Make Your Own Magical Potions
2020-08-19 16:00 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live. All Ages & Their Families.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, we know! We always make potions and charms! Well, we promise to stop as soon as it stops being fun, which is NEVER!
Miss Anna has all the supplies you need to create these potions, so stop by the Library to pick up your craft packet and then follow along on Facebook!

(Live AND Virtual) Summer Slump Book Club: Gr. 4 & 5
2020-08-20 16:30 - 17:30
Live AND via Zoom. For Children Entering Grades 4 & 5.
While summer vacation is a welcome and much-needed break, sometimes kids can run the risk of falling into the Summer Slump; forgetting some of the information they learned in school the previous year. Well, have no fear! The Lewisboro Library’s here to keep your kids’ brains from turning into complete mush! You may order your books from the Library or access digitally.
We will meet (weather permitting) on the front lawn of the Library with assigned spots six feet apart. But we also have the option to tune in via Zoom for those who can’t make it to the Library.
No matter how you participate, we ask that you register below. If the weather is bad, we’ll all meet via Zoom, so everyone will get a Zoom link just in case.
If you have questions, please email Miss Anna at amoser@wlsmail.org.
The book selection for August 20 is Sal & Gabi Break the Universe, by Carlos Hernandez.

(Virtual) Unicorn Slime
2020-08-25 16:00 - 17:00
Facebook Live. All Ages & Their Families.
Unicorns’ magical horns are said to purify water and counteract poison. What this has to do with the tricolor slime we’ll be making, we don’t know. No registration required.
To make your own slime along with Miss Anna, you’ll need:
White School Glue
Liquid Starch
Food Dye – 3 colors

(Virtual) Jam Comics: Fantasy Edition
2020-08-26 16:00 - 17:00
Facebook Live. All Ages & Their Families.
Make your own comics inspired by fantastical writing prompts. No registration required.

(Virtual) Dragon Eyes
2020-08-27 16:00 - 17:00
Facebook Live. All Ages & Their Families.
Sure dragons are fire-breathing monsters, but they have some seriously beautiful peepers!
Miss Anna has all the supplies you need to create these mystical artifacts. Stop by the Library to pick up your packet of craft supplies and then follow along on Facebook.

(Virtual) Family Storytime
2020-08-31 10:30 - 11:00, 2020-09-02 10:30 - 11:00, 2020-09-09 10:30 - 11:00
Mondays & Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. on Facebook Live!
Combining stories, songs, movement, and of course BUBBLES! This storytime has something for everyone!

(Virtual) Miss Anna's Virtual Read Aloud
2020-09-15 16:30 - 17:00, 2020-10-27 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live. Every Tuesday & Thursday
The Miseducation of Miss Anna continues. Harry Potter was just the tip of the iceberg! There are a number of children’s classics that Miss Anna has never read, that she will be experiencing for the first time as she reads aloud to you!
Join Anna as she delves into Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House in the Big Woods, beginning September 15. Yes, she will be in costume!

(Virtual) Boredom Buster: DIY Ice Cream
2020-09-18 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live. All ages.

Back by popular demand (OK, one person asked politely)!
We’re saying goodbye to summer with one more round of DIY ice cream! Gather the ingredients below to follow along.
Ingredients List:
1 gallon Ziploc baggie
1 quart Ziploc baggie
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk or half–and–half
2 Tbsp. granulated Sugar
4 cups ice
1/3 cup kosher salt

Outdoor Family Storytime!
2020-09-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2020-10-05 10:30 - 11:00, 2020-10-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2020-10-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2020-10-19 10:30 - 11:00, 2020-10-21 10:30 - 11:00, 2020-10-26 10:30 - 11:00, 2020-10-28 10:30 - 11:00
Mondays & Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. All ages.

OK, we’re trying it! While the nice weather lasts, Family Storytime is moving outdoors! Starting on Wednesday, Sept. 23 – weather permitting –we’ll be moving our signature storytime outside to the Library’s spacious front lawn! Masks are mandatory, and each family will have their own socially-distanced spot. We’ll provide the bubbles!
If the weather doesn’t cooperate, then watch on Facebook Live as usual.
Lastly, SPACE IS LIMITED, so please register below in order for us to maintain attendance records. Since we are limiting the number of families, not people, please just register “One” (not the number of people with you).
** You must register for EACH storytime. **

(Virtual) Boredom Buster: Crayon Lip Balm
2020-09-25 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live. All ages.
Got old crayons lying around? Who doesn’t? We’ll show you how to turn them into colorful lip balm!
Head over to the Library to pick up your lip balm containers, then gather the materials below to follow along.

Materials List:
Coconut oil
Crayons
Essential oils (optional)
Adult Supervision!!!

Virtual Family Storytime!
2020-09-28 10:30 - 11:00
SORRY -Storytime for Sept 28 is Virtual via Facebook Live today due to weather.

Mondays & Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. All ages.

OK, we’re trying it! While the nice weather lasts, Family Storytime is moving outdoors! Starting on Wednesday, Sept. 23 – weather permitting –we’ll be moving our signature storytime outside to the Library’s spacious front lawn! Masks are mandatory, and each family will have their own socially-distanced spot. We’ll provide the bubbles!
If the weather doesn’t cooperate, then watch on Facebook Live as usual.
Lastly, SPACE IS LIMITED, so please register below in order for us to maintain attendance records. Since we are limiting the number of families, not people, please just register “One” (not the number of people with you).
** You must register for EACH storytime. **

Virtual Family Storytime!
2020-09-30 10:30 - 11:00
TOO WET OUTSIDE TODAY! Family Storytime will be held via Facebook Live.

Mondays & Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. All ages.

OK, we’re trying it! While the nice weather lasts, Family Storytime is moving outdoors! Starting on Wednesday, Sept. 23 – weather permitting –we’ll be moving our signature storytime outside to the Library’s spacious front lawn! Masks are mandatory, and each family will have their own socially-distanced spot. We’ll provide the bubbles!
If the weather doesn’t cooperate, then watch on Facebook Live as usual.
Lastly, SPACE IS LIMITED, so please register below in order for us to maintain attendance records. Since we are limiting the number of families, not people, please just register “One” (not the number of people with you).
** You must register for EACH storytime. **

(Virtual) Apples-a-Head
2020-10-02 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live. All ages.
Miss Anna and Teen Librarian Dolores Antonetz are always looking for an opportunity to one-up each other.
This time they’ll be using school supplies to construct contraptions to carry apples on their heads. Yes, really!
Get ideas for making your own apple-carrying head contraption.

(Virtual) Marbleized Pumpkins
2020-10-09 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live. All ages.
Miss Anna will show you how to take a boring ol’ pumpkin and make it pop with marbling!

Materials List:
1 pumpkin, faux or real
Nail polish
Water
Bowl or container you don’t mind ruining

(Virtual) DIY Leaf Lanterns
2020-10-16 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live. All ages.
Illuminate the autumn nights with these leaf lanterns!
Head over to the Library to pick up your leaves and flameless candles.

Additional Materials:

Contact Paper (optional)
Acrylic Paint
Mason Jar

Special Outdoor Event: Celebrate Autumn!
2020-10-17 11:00 - 12:00
Families with Children
Come congregate on the Library’s front lawn, listen to some seasonal stories, participate in autumn-themed crafts and enjoy some refreshments. This event is weather permitting. No rain date.
Masks are mandatory, and each family will have their own socially-distanced spot.
SPACE IS LIMITED, so please register below in order for us to maintain attendance records. Since we are limiting the number of families, not people, please just register “One” (not the number of people with you).

(Virtual) Halloween Ectoplasm
2020-10-23 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live. All ages.
Add a little homemade ectoplasm to your Halloween celebrations! Make your own slime to rival that found in “Ghostbusters!”

Materials List:
Clear glue
Liquid starch or saline solution
Green food dye
