Lewisboro Library

(Virtual) Middle Reads
2020-10-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Via Zoom. For teens in Grades 6 – 8.
Join us for monthly book discussions and socializing! Books will be available for pickup at the Library.
The book selection for October 13 is Navigating Early, by Clare Vanderpool.
Please register below to receive your Zoom invite. The Zoom invite with link will be emailed the day before.

(Virtual) How Covid-19 Has Changed College Admissions
2020-10-21 19:00 - 20:30
Via Zoom.
The latest update in a series designed to help families understand how COVID-19 has changed the college admissions landscape and how it will affect Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors.
The college admissions process is undergoing significant and lasting changes. Many colleges and universities have gone test optional for this current admissions cycle and will evaluate standardized testing going forward. With the opportunity for visiting colleges curtailed, discover how students can engage with colleges virtually to help them develop a preliminary list of colleges to consider visiting when campuses are fully open.
This program covers how students can position themselves to develop a compelling narrative to increase their chances for admission, as well as the importance of community service to help a student stand out from other applicants.
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC.
Please RSVP to ron@standoutforcollege.com. You will receive an invitation with a Zoom link in reply.

(Virtual) Teen Advisory Group
2020-10-27 19:30 - 20:30, 2020-11-24 19:30 - 20:30
Via Zoom. For Teens in Middle & High School.
The Lewisboro Library Teen Advisory Group (or “TAG”) helps plan special events for teens and younger children. Creative thinkers are especially needed to help develop engaging programs for our teens during this pandemic.
Being part of TAG looks great on your college resume.
To join TAG, please contact Dolores Antonetz at 875-9004.

(Virtual) Halloween Origami!
2020-10-28 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For adults and teens.

Our Origami guru Vihan is back, with a special Halloween-themed Origami class! Learn the art of paper folding at this special holiday session. You can use your own paper, or stop by the Library for a packet of Halloween-color Origami paper.

Please register below to receive your Zoom link, which will be emailed the day before.

Vihan does this as a community service: “In order to help our neighbors dealing with food insecurity and working on the front lines during this very challenging time, I have set up a GoFundMe Page for anyone who would like to donate – 100% of proceeds will benefit the Daily Bread Food Pantry (a 501(c)3 non-profit that serves 700-800 families monthly in Danbury and surrounding areas) and to provide origami supplies to children of essential workers.” If you have any questions, please email vj.eclasses@gmail.com.

Teen Adventure Hike!
2020-11-03 10:30 - 12:00
For Teens in Middle & High School.
Our annual teen outing co-sponsored with the Lewisboro Land Trust. This guided hike will be at the Mount Holly PRESERVE* in Katonah, which is spread out on 250 acres and was once a dairy farm. Hikers should meet at the corner of Mt Holly Road and Mt Holly Road East*; on-street parking is available on the north side of Mt. Holly Road East.*

Please wear a face mask or face covering. Bring a water bottle and a snack.

All hikers must download and fill out this waiver to bring with you that day (copies will also be available at the start of the hike) – 201103 hike waiver.
* Not to be confused with the Mt. Holly Sanctuary. If you want an address to put into your GPS, use 1 Mt Holly Road EAST.
Space is limited. Please register below so we have your email in case of bad weather. Rain date is Wednesday, November 11.

(Virtual) Middle Reads
2020-11-10 19:00 - 20:30
Via Zoom. For teens in Grades 6 – 8.
Join us for monthly book discussions and socializing! Books will be available for pickup at the Library.
The book selection for November 10 is Peak, by Roland Smith.
Please register below to receive your Zoom invite the day before.

(Virtual) Turkey Day Challenge!
2020-11-18 17:00 - 17:30
Via Facebook Live. For all ages.
Thanksgiving will be very different this year. Whether families are able to celebrate together, or remotely via Zoom, we’ve put together this fun video with ideas for games that can be played by all ages that day, whether together or apart.
Tune in to watch Children’s Librarian Anna Moser take on Teen Librarian Dolores Antonetz in their ultimate Turkey Day Showdown!
If you choose to hold a Virtual Scavenger Hunt that day, print out this suggested list – but no peeking in advance! Just email to your remote family members.

(Virtual) Middle Reads
2020-12-08 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For teens in Grades 6 – 8.
Join us for monthly book discussions and socializing! Books will be available for pickup at the Library.
The book selection for December 8 is Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie by Jason Sonnenblick.
Please register below to receive your Zoom invite the day before.

(Virtual) Celebrate Winter Origami
2020-12-16 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For Adults & Teens.
Our Origami guru Vihan is back, with a special winter-themed Origami class! You can use your own paper, or stop by the Library to pick up a packet of winter-themed Origami paper.
Space is limited. Please register below to receive your Zoom link the day before.

(Virtual) Tales from "A Christmas Story"
2020-12-20 16:00 - 16:30
Via Zoom. For All Ages.
The Library is excited to announce “Tales from A Christmas Story,” a virtual reading taking place via Zoom. The reading is based on the autobiographical musings of author Jean Shepherd – and famously made into the 1983 film about Ralphie Parker and his quest for a Red Ryder BB gun. Join us for this humorous and heartwarming recounting of the Parker family’s Christmas-time experiences in small-town Depression-era Indiana. Only instead of gathering around your radio to listen to stories like in olden days, your family will be gathering around the computer screen!

The reading will be performed by James McGowan, a professional audiobook Narrator, Editor and Director. James has worked for the past 6 years for Jewish Books International, which provides audiobooks for the blind and reading impaired.

Please register below to receive your Zoom link, which will be emailed the day before.

(Virtual) Teen Advisory Group
2020-12-22 19:30 - 20:30, 2021-01-26 19:30 - 20:30, 2021-03-16 19:30 - 20:30
Via Zoom. For Teens in Middle & High School.
The Lewisboro Library Teen Advisory Group (or “TAG”) helps plan special events for teens and younger children. Creative thinkers are especially needed to help develop engaging programs for our teens during this pandemic.
Being part of TAG looks great on your college resume.
To join TAG, please contact Jane Rothschild at 875-9004.

(Virtual) Drawing with Zentangles
2020-12-29 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For Adults & Teens.
Zentangle is an unplanned, abstract drawing created with simple structured patterns called tangles. It is a type of drawing meditation that provides a point of focus, as well as to calm and provide relaxation by drawing repetitive patterns. Zentangles are focused, purposeful, and let you redirect your thoughts to a better place.
Local artist and educator Sam Kanner will lead this exercise in creating Zentangles. The only supplies you need are plain paper and markers.
Please register below to receive your Zoom link the day before.

(Virtual) Middle Reads!
2021-01-12 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For teens in Grades 6 – 8.
Join us for monthly virtual book discussions and socializing! Books will be available for pickup at the Library.
The book selection for January 12 is Everything Sad is Untrue (a true story) by Daniel Nayeri. The story is of a boy who flees Iran as a small child, detours through a refugee camp in Italy, then winds up in middle school in Oklahoma, where he is met with both curiosity and suspicion.
Please register below to receive your Zoom invite the day before.

(Virtual) Grab-n-Go Paper Fortune Cookie Valentines
2021-02-03 17:00 - 17:30
Via Facebook & Instagram.
Teen Librarian Jane Rothschild is offering Grab-n-Go craft kits for teens. This first one has the materials to make cute paper fortune cookies for friends and family.

Kits can be picked up in the Curbside Vestibule. Get your kit, then tune into Jane’s instructional video on February 3 (or watch at your leisure). What a great way to use your creativity, relax, and spread some good vibes on Valentine’s Day!

Grab-n-Go craft Kits are limited – get yours today!

(Virtual) Dungeons & Dragons: High School Group
2021-02-06 16:00 - 18:00
For High School Students.
Our popular Dungeons & Dragons group has some spaces available for new and experienced High School players! Due to Covid-19, the group currently meets virtually one Saturday per month from 4 – 6 pm. Come join heroes in their quests for treasure, battles and daring rescues! If you are interested in joining, please contact Connie Pezone at cjpawp@msn.com.
The Middle School Dungeons & Dragons group is full; please call 875-9004 to be placed on the waiting list.

(Virtual) Middle Reads!
2021-02-09 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For teens in grades 6 – 8.
Join us for monthly virtual book discussions and socializing! Books will be available for pickup at the Library.
The book selection for February 9 is When You Reach Me, by Rebecca Stead. A twelve-year-old New York City girl tries to make sense of a series of mysterious notes received from an anonymous source that seems to defy the laws of time.
Please register below to receive your Zoom link the day before.

(Virtual) Conducting Your College Search in the Time of Covid
2021-02-11 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For Adults & Teens.
In regular times, navigating the college search process is daunting enough. In a time when visiting is not possible compounds the conundrum. Alan Sheptin of Sheptin Tutoring Group, a Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and a Certified Education Planner will show you how to navigate the web for information, connect with students and faculty and make the experience more personalized for you and your student.

Every person who attends the webinar will be eligible for a free 15-minute private session with Mr. Sheptin.

Please register below to receive your Zoom link.

(Virtual) Grab-n-Go Mug Cake
2021-02-17 17:00 - 17:30
Via Facebook, Instagram & YouTube.
Teen Librarian Jane Rothschild is offering Grab-n-Go craft kits for teens. This one has the fixings for a delicious chocolate cake for one, made in the microwave. All you need is a mug, spoon, whisk and mixing bowl.

Kits can be picked up in the Curbside Vestibule a week before the program airs. Get your kit, then tune into Jane’s instructional video on February 17 (or watch at your leisure). There are some extra goodies in the kit for those who want to experiment with add-ins!

Grab-n-Go craft kits are limited – don’t miss out!

Nighttime Snow Aliens!
2021-02-20 14:00 - 15:00
When life gives you snow….. make Snow Aliens!
Join Teen Librarian Jayne Rothschild in making Snow Aliens on the Library lawn this Saturday between 2 – 3:00 pm. Open to all – be it families or teens with friends.
Meet in the afternoon dressed in cozy outdoor gear to create your Snow Alien and insert glow stick eyes. Return at dark to see the group of Aliens shine! (What a sight for passing cars that evening!)
Space is limited, please register below.

(Virtual) Middle Reads
2021-03-09 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For teens in grades 6 – 8.
Join us for monthly virtual book discussions and socializing! Books will be available for pickup at the Library.
The book selection for March 9 is The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine Kid, by Colin Meloy. This original, humorous, and fast-paced novel is about a band of child pickpockets.
Please register below to receive your Zoom link the day before.

(Virtual) Teen Grab-n-Go Craft: St Patrick's Day Cupcake
2021-03-15 17:00 - 17:30
Via Facebook, Instagram & YouTube.

Hey teens, find the pot o’ Gold at the end of your rainbow! Pick up a Teen Grab-n-Go kit and decorate a St. Patrick’s Pot o’ Gold cupcake. Enjoy the creative process, show off your handiwork – and then eat that delicious cupcake! All you need is a spatula or knife to spread the frosting.

Kits can be picked up in the Curbside Vestibule March 15 – 17. Get your kit, then tune into Jane’s instructional video.

Grab-n-Go kits are limited – don’t miss out!

(Virtual) Navigating College Admissions During Covid-19
2021-03-15 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families understand how COVID-19 is changing the college admissions landscape and how it will affect Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors.
The college admissions process is undergoing significant and lasting changes as many colleges and universities have gone test optional for this current admissions cycle and will evaluate their standardized testing policies going forward. With the opportunity for visiting colleges curtailed, we’ll discuss how students can engage with colleges virtually to help them develop a preliminary list of colleges to consider visiting when campuses are fully open.
We will discuss the holistic review process and focus on the greater consideration admissions officers will give to extracurricular activities as they will have fewer data points to rely on due to the disruptions from COVID-19. Learn how admissions officers are handling the current situation 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 an opportunity to showcase a student’s character. Admissions officers, especially due to the effects from the pandemic, are placing a great emphasis on a student’s character and how the student has been able to give back and help others during these challenging times.
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC.
Please RSVP to ron@standoutforcollege.com. You will receive a private invitation with a Zoom link in reply. There is no charge for this event.

(Virtual) Can the US Constitution keep pace with 21st-century America?
2021-03-29 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For Teens, but Adults Welcome.
The Lewisboro Library is partnering with the IDEA (inclusion diversity equity) committee of the Town of Bedford and all the public libraries in the Katonah-Lewisboro and Bedford school districts to offer this special program during the school spring break. Participants must watch the designated episodes of the PBS series “Constitution USA” and then participate in the 2 discussions centered around them. The Zoom sessions will also be divided up into a teen group and an adult group. High school students can earn 10 hours of community service credit for participating in the discussions designed to enhance civic education, while taking a virtual “road trip” across the country.
Participants will view episodes of the PBS docuseries with Peter Sagal titled “Constitution USA” online at their own pace, then join in the two Zoom session discussions.
SESSION ONE – Monday, March 29 @ 7-8pm
Episode One: “A More Perfect Union” & Episode Two: “It’s a Free Country”
SESSION TWO – Thursday, April 1 @ 7-8pm
Episode Three: “Created Equal” & Episode Four: “Built to Last?”
Registration is FREE but required for participation. Click HERE to register.

Spring Break Lewisboro: Teens on the Lawn - Postponed to March 30!
2021-03-30 14:00 - 16:00
Hey Teens, let’s meet on the Library front lawn to play beach ball, hacky sack, and other simple spring games!

Masks are required. Hand sanitizer will be available.

In case of bad weather, rain date is Wednesday March 31.

Space is limited; please register below.

Photo credit: Jannes Glas on Unsplash

(Virtual) Middle Reads
2021-04-06 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For teens in grades 6 – 8.
Join us for monthly virtual book discussions and socializing! Books are available for pickup at the Library.
The book selection for April 6 is Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks, by Jason Reynolds. The book, which was recently named a National Book Award finalist, looks at 10 different journeys home, each characterized by a different block on the way home from school.
Please register below to receive your Zoom link the day before.

(Virtual) Teen Harry Potter Trivia
2021-04-10 14:00 - 16:00
Via Zoom. For teens in middle & high school.
Love the Potterverse? Test your knowledge of the seven books and play Kahoot trivia online with other readers from Croton and Lewisboro! Casual and serious Potterheads are all welcome. All you need is a phone or computer. Prizes are gift certificates to local ice cream shops!
Registration has closed for this program.

(Virtual) Teen Advisory Group
2021-04-27 19:30 - 20:30
Via Zoom. For Teens in Middle & High School.
The Lewisboro Library Teen Advisory Group (or “TAG”) helps plan special events for teens and younger children. Creative thinkers are especially needed to help develop engaging programs for our teens during this pandemic. We’re hoping to be able to have in-person meetings soon!
Being part of TAG looks great on your college resume.
To join TAG, please contact Jane Rothschild at 875-9004.
