Thanksgiving Pop Up Bake Sale - SOLD OUT!!
2020-11-21
Poached Pear Frangipane Tart
9” tart (approx. 12 to 14 servings)
$32
Autumnal flavors are infused into this classic French tart. Mulled red wine with vanilla bean, orange and clove gives a bit of drama to poached pears. Placed atop a decadent bed of frangipane (an almond pastry cream) and baked in a sweet pastry tart crust.

There are six tarts available for purchase – first come, first serve.

Pecan Bars
6 bars (Total weight 1.5 lbs)
$22
Full of pecans and flavored with a touch of bourbon, these bars fit the bill. Bursting with slightly salty, caramelized pecans over a pecan shortbread crust, these bars will hold their own on your Thanksgiving table.

There are eight batches available for purchase – first come, first serve.

To Pick Up: Your order will be available for pick up at Lewisboro Library on Tuesday 11/24 from 4pm to 7pm and Wednesday 11/25 from 10:30am to 7pm. After you place and pre-pay for your order, you will receive an email with instructions on contactless pick up.

PRE-ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SATURDAY, NOV 21st.

Thank you for your overwhelming response – we are already sold out!! Stay tuned for our December Pop Up Bake Sale!

Lewisboro Library is turning the traditional bake sale upside down. Welcome to the Pop Up Bakery featuring seasonal and holiday pastries available for limited engagements throughout the year. Our select local bakers offer unique items you’re unlikely to find in stores, as well as twists on all your traditional favorites.

Offerings are very limited, accepting pre-orders for Thanksgiving now through Saturday, November 21st.

100% of profits go to the Lewisboro Library…can you think of a sweeter way to make a donation to support your local library?

Pop Up Bakery Thanksgiving Offerings:

Poached Pear Frangipane Tart
9” tart (approx. 12 to 14 servings)
$32
Autumnal flavors are infused into this classic French tart. Mulled red wine with vanilla bean, orange and clove gives a bit of drama to poached pears. Placed atop a decadent bed of frangipane (an almond pastry cream) and baked in a sweet pastry tart crust.

There are six tarts available for purchase – first come, first serve.

Pecan Bars
6 bars (Total weight 1.5 lbs)
$22
Full of pecans and flavored with a touch of bourbon, these bars fit the bill. Bursting with slightly salty, caramelized pecans over a pecan shortbread crust, these bars will hold their own on your Thanksgiving table.

There are eight batches available for purchase – first come, first serve.

To Pick Up: Your order will be available for pick up at Lewisboro Library on Tuesday 11/24 from 4pm to 7pm and Wednesday 11/25 from 10:30am to 7pm. After you place and pre-pay for your order, you will receive an email with instructions on contactless pick up.

PRE-ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SATURDAY, NOV 21st.

(Virtual) Lewisboro Lives on Paper
2020-11-22 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
Via Zoom.
Get a look at the lives of Lewisboro residents as the whispers of the Civil War begin to be heard, to the thoughts of a high school valedictorian in 1912 as she looks to the future. Tune in to hear residents of today, in character, reading from the letters and diaries from the town historian’s files.
Listen as…

A cross-country traveler describes the sites outside her train window in 1890
A young civil war soldier write to his friend from the battlefield
An exasperated attorney tries to reach a divorce settlement (a horse is in question!)
A valedictorian who foretells a time 100 years in the future when it could take less than one week to travel to Europe, aeroplanes will replace autos, and a woman might be President!
A poem of unrequited love from 1807
A friend writes of the war outlook from Kentucky

Many thanks to our teen and adult actors and to Town Historian Maureen Koehl for her help in coordinating this program.
Please register below to receive your Zoom link the day before.

Outdoor Family Storytime!
2020-11-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2020-11-25 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) Special Thanksgiving Storytime
2020-11-23 18:00 - 18:30
Facebook Live. All Ages & Their Families.
Tune in to celebrate Thanksgiving by hearing some wonderful stories all about giving thanks, followed by a simple craft.

(Virtual) Teen Advisory Group
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.

Closed - Thanksgiving Day
2020-11-26
The Library will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

(Virtual) Special Goodbye Storytime!
2020-11-27 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook. Families.
Miss Anna is leaving us! She’s saying goodbye the only way she knows how, by reading stories to her favorite audience!

(Virtual) Lewisboro Seniors Book Group
2020-11-30 15:00 - 16:00
Via Zoom.
This book group used to meet monthly during the Lewisboro Senior Adults meeting at the South Salem Firehouse. It has now moved to Zoom and all seniors are welcome!
The book for the November 30 meeting is “Normal People” by Sally Rooney.
The Library will provide copies of the book to all participants. Large print copies and CD audio books are also available upon request. Please contact the Library if you need a copy of the book – 875-9004 or lewisborolibrary@gmail.org. The book is also available as an eBook or audiobook via Overdrive.
Please register below for the Zoom link. The link will be emailed the day before.

(Virtual) Family Storytime!
2020-12-02 10:30 - 11:00
Mondays & Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. All ages. Via Facebook Live.

Come join Miss Marie for stories, songs, movement, and of course BUBBLES!
This storytime has something for everyone!

(Virtual) How to "Leave No Trace" while Camping and Outdoor Recreating
2020-12-03 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For Adults and Families.
Are you looking to recreate safely and responsibly outdoors? More and more families are turning to outdoor camping and activities when considering an isolated vacation. Come learn how to incorporate “Leave No Trace” principles as well as brainstorm ideas for local/regional outdoor recreation when planning for family trips in 2021.
Led by JJHS graduate Jackie Ricca (’15), a Sustainability Fellow at Bard and a Wilderness First Responder with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Jackie has traveled the world’s unique ecosystems and learned how environmental values are ingrained in cultures. As a sustainability educator, she realizes people need to develop a personal connection to their natural environment to fuel the desire to protect it. She hopes to encourage families to recreate responsibly outdoors when considering isolated family trips in 2021.
Register below to receive your Zoom link the day before.

(Virtual) Family Storytime!
2020-12-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2021-01-04 10:30 - 11:00, 2021-01-06 10:30 - 11:00
Mondays & Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. All ages. Via Facebook Live.

Come join Miss Marie for stories, songs, movement, puppets and more!
This storytime has something for everyone!

(Virtual) Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease
2020-12-08 13:00 - 14:00
Via Zoom.
The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease makes planning more important than ever. This program will oﬀer information about legal and ﬁnancial issues to consider, how to put plans in place and how to access legal and ﬁnancial resources near you.
Topics covered will include making legal plans that ﬁt your needs, legal documents you’ll need, how to ﬁnd legal and ﬁnancial assistance, practical strategies for making a long-term care plan and government programs that can help pay for care.
Presented by Attorney Moira Laidlaw, in conjunction with the Hudson Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
https://hollislaidlaw.com/moira-s-laidlaw/

Please register below to receive your Zoom link the day before.

(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.

It’s Our Holiday Pop Up Bakery! - Sold Out
2020-12-18 - 2020-12-21
8” cake (serves 12 – 15)
$50

This might be the ultimate holiday cake! Four layers of melt-in-your-mouth dark chocolate cake, fluffy white chocolate buttercream with crushed candy canes and a decadent chocolate ganache drip. Topped with chopped peppermint bark – this cake is sure to please!

Chocolate Tart with Hazelnut Ganache – Sold Out

11 x 3” tart (serves 8)
$25
This decadent tart features a bittersweet chocolate filling covered with a hazelnut chocolate ganache within a short dough pastry crust.

To Pick Up: Your order will be available for pick up at Lewisboro Library on Tuesday 12/22 from 4pm to 7pm and Wednesday 12/23 from 10:30am to 7pm.

After you place and pre-pay your order, you will receive an email with instructions on contact-less pick up.

SOLD OUT! Thanks to those who ordered within the first hour – our Holiday Bake Sale is sold out!

Due to the generosity of our talented bakers, Alison Edgar and Amy Raffle, 100% of profits go to the Lewisboro Library.
We will be holding more Pop Up Bake Sales in the New Year.

Pop Up Bakery Holiday Offerings:

Peppermint Bark Cake – Sold Out

8” cake (serves 12 – 15)
$50

This might be the ultimate holiday cake! Four layers of melt-in-your-mouth dark chocolate cake, fluffy white chocolate buttercream with crushed candy canes and a decadent chocolate ganache drip. Topped with chopped peppermint bark – this cake is sure to please!

Chocolate Tart with Hazelnut Ganache – Sold Out

11 x 3” tart (serves 8)
$25
This decadent tart features a bittersweet chocolate filling covered with a hazelnut chocolate ganache within a short dough pastry crust.

To Pick Up: Your order will be available for pick up at Lewisboro Library on Tuesday 12/22 from 4pm to 7pm and Wednesday 12/23 from 10:30am to 7pm.

After you place and pre-pay your order, you will receive an email with instructions on contact-less pick up.

(Virtual) Boredom Busters
2020-12-18 16:30 - 17:00
Popsicle Stick Christmas Ornaments
Via Facebook Live! All ages and Their Families.
Looking to make some quick and easy gifts for friends or family? Join us to learn how to make reindeer and Santa stick ornaments.
Materials List:
3 Brown Pipe Cleaners
2 White Pipe Cleaners
4 Popsicle Sticks
Markers: Black, Red, Brown
1 Pencil
Glue
A pair of squiggly Eyes
1 Red Puff Nose

Head over to the Library to pick up materials (except glue). They’ll be in the Curbside vestibule.

(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
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.

Closed Christmas Eve
2020-12-24

Closed Christmas Day
2020-12-25

(Virtual) Lewisboro Seniors Book Group
2020-12-29 15:00 - 16:00
Via Zoom.
This book group used to meet monthly during the Lewisboro Senior Adults meeting at the South Salem Firehouse. It has now moved to Zoom and all seniors are welcome!
The book for the December 29 meeting is Simon the Fiddler by Paulette Jiles.
The Library will provide copies of the book to all participants. Large print copies and CD audio books are also available upon request. Please contact the Library if you need a copy of the book – 875-9004 or lewisborolibrary@gmail.org. The book is also available as an eBook via Overdrive.
Please register below for the Zoom link. The link will be emailed the day before.

(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.

New Years Eve - Closing at 1:00 pm
2020-12-31 13:00 - 23:59

Closed New Years Day
2021-01-01

(Virtual) Boredom Buster: Bee Life Cycle Craft & Bookmark
2021-01-08 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live! All ages and Their Families.
It’s Bee Week at the Library and Miss Marie invites you to a Bee-oredom Buster featuring crafts to celebrate our winged friends!
We’ve attached the Bee life cycle printable for you!
Your materials list is below. You can pick up craft packets containing the starred * items at Curbside Service vestibule.
Materials List:

Bee life cycle printable*

Cardstock paper: white and yellow* or white paper plate 9”

Googly eyes*

1 Paper Fastener*

Hole punch

Scissors

Glue

Black marker

1 Popsicle Stick*

(Virtual) Motivating the Unmotivated Student
2021-01-12 19:00 - 19:30
Via Zoom. For parents of students in 4th to 12th grades.

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 at enroll.successfulstudyskills4students.com/enroll/virtual

(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.
