Lewisboro Library

Music Time with Robert the Guitar Guy
2025-03-11 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-03-18 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-03-25 11:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Ages birth to 3 years, with a caregiver.
We’ve added a weekly music program! Come and experience the musical talent of Robert the Guitar Guy while you clap, march and dance along to the beat! An engaging musical experience for children to do with their caregiver.
Please register below.

Trivia Night at the Horse and Hound
2025-03-13 19:00 - 21:00
TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE HOUND IS BACK!

Get ready for THREE evenings of trivia fun at the Horse and Hound in support of the Lewisboro Library!
Reserve your seats today for more challenging questions, delicious food and drinks – and prizes. Questions will cover a range of topics including general knowledge, pop culture, history, music, and more. A great way to gather with your neighbors, win prizes, and compete for the title of Lewisboro Library Trivia Champions!
The best way to reserve seating is to form your team and then have a team captain purchase seats for the group. Knowing the number on each team will help us in setting up the venue before everyone arrives. Of course, individual players are also welcome, and we’ll do our best to pair you with another team. Please Note: If you have a team of six, book early – the space can only accommodate two tables of six players. The rest of the seating is for teams of four or less.
Trivia Dates:
Thursday, March 13
Thursday, April 10
Thursday, May 15
Reserved seats are $25 per player per trivia night. Reserve seats for one, two or all three Trivia Nights! A reduced Pub Menu and cash bar will also be available. We recommend teams arrive early to beat the rush and place their food/drink orders before the games begin at 7 pm!
Hurry and reserve your spot today – space is limited and this WILL sell out quickly! Purchase your reserved seats at the Library or online HERE. Thank you to the Horse and Hound for hosting again!!

Author Talk: Michael Garber, "Songs She Wrote"
2025-03-16 15:00 - 16:00
In honor of Women’s History Month, local author Michael Garber is doing a presentation based on his new book Songs She Wrote: Forty Hits by Pioneering Women of Popular Music.

In Songs She Wrote, Michael Garber celebrates women’s contributions to popular music by looking at dozens of well- known figures like Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, and Dorothy Parker as well as unearthing more unknown women who made major contributions. The book explores the style and artistry of female songwriters, lyricists, and composers in the first half of the twentieth century and provides intriguing backstories and analysis of forty hits. Learn about Maria Grever (“What a Difference a Day Made”) who was the first female Mexican composer to achieve international acclaim and the fascinating story of African American lyricist Lucy Fletcher (“Sugar Blues”), among many others in the book.

Women in the popular music business went through struggles different from their male colleagues, making their triumphs all the more impressive. These individual and diverse sagas combine to convey an epic tale about women songwriters in the world of American popular music.

Michael G. Garber is an internationally respected historian of Tin Pan Alley and the American musical on stage and screen. He is an award-winning college teacher and has been a research fellow of the University of Winchester and the University of London, Goldsmiths College. He is also the author of My Melancholy Baby: The First Ballads of the Great American Songbook, 1902-1913.

Please register below.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "Playground"
2025-03-19 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 Stevens Memorial United Methodist Church. The church is located at 9 Shady Lane, South Salem All seniors are welcome!
This month the group will be discussing Playground, by Richard Powers. This New York Times best-selling novel pays homage to the roll of the oceans, the life within it, and the possible threat of A.I.
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) Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site Tour
2025-03-20 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
Despite humble beginnings in post-Civil War Virginia, Maggie L. Walker achieved national recognition as a business woman and community leader. She devoted her life to civil rights, economic empowerment, and educational opportunities for African-Americans and women in the Jim Crow South, serving as a newspaper editor, a community leader, and the first African American woman in the United States to found a bank.
Join us for this film viewing and virtual tour of Walker’s home in Richmond, Virginia, which has been preserved as a National Historic Site by the National Parks Service.
Please register for the Zoom link HERE.

"Beyond Therapy" - Live Theater at the Library!
2025-03-21 19:30 - 21:30
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!!

It’s been a few years, but live theater returns to the Library stage with a performance of Beyond Therapy on Friday, March 21 at 7:30 pm!

Come enjoy the “explosive comic brilliance of Christopher Durang” (NY Times) in his hilarious, off-the-wall satire of modern therapy. It tells the story of Bruce and Prudence, two modern, neurotic urbanites searching for love and sanity – with the questionable help of their offbeat therapists. Presented by Katonah Classic Stage, Beyond Therapy features Broadway veterans and great local talent in a tour de force reading of one of Durang’s most popular comedies. It is directed by Trent Dawson.

Founded in 2019, Katonah Classic Stage is a non-profit, professional theatre company committed to producing the most engaging classic and contemporary plays that will enrapture audiences in Northern Westchester.
Reserved seating is $45 per person. Beer, light bites and a wine tasting are included. Doors will open at 7:00 pm for the 7:30 show.

Make your reservations now. Paid reservations can be made in person at the Library or online HERE.
This event is a benefit for the Lewisboro Library. Thank you to our generous sponsors – the Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Cask Fine and Rare Wines, the Horse and Hound, Taconah Cantina, and Bluebird Homemade Ice Cream, Baked Goods & Coffee House.

Defensive Driving Course
2025-03-22 10:00 - 16:00
Six hour Defensive Driving course.
Completion of the course results in a ten percent liability insurance discount* to the principal operator as well as a maximum of four points off the driver’s violation record. Please note: this does not qualify as the defensive driving course required for new teen drivers.
Space is limited. Please register below and then pay in person at the Library by March 15 to hold your reservation. The fee is $45; seniors age 65 and over pay $35. Check should be made payable to John Coxen. If registration is full, please email the Library at lewisborolibrary@gmail.com to be placed on the wait list.
There will be a 30-minute lunch break, so be sure to bring a bag lunch.

* All insurance companies operating or licensed to operate in NYS must accept the certificate for the discount.

Author Talk with Fiona Davis: "The Stolen Queen"
2025-03-23 15:00 - 16:00
We are thrilled to welcome back New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, to talk about her latest novel The Stolen Queen.

No one brings New York City to life like Fiona Davis. For nearly a decade, Davis has introduced readers to the fascinating and often little known histories behind some of New York City’s most iconic landmarks through the eyes of female characters living or working at the buildings. Her previous bestsellers include The Lions of Fifth Avenue, set at the New York Public Library, and The Spectacular set at Radio City Music Hall.

In her enthralling eighth novel, The Stolen Queen, Fiona Davis delights readers with a story centered on the Metropolitan Museum of Art and its famed Met Gala, while for the first time, exploring a territory beyond New York City – Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. The novel alternates between Egypt in 1936 and New York City in 1978, as two women from different generations are thrown together after a Met Gala goes horribly wrong.

Fiona’s talk will be followed by a book signing. Our thanks to Ridgefield’s Books on the Common, which will be providing books for sale at this event.

Not to be missed – Fiona’s visits always offer intriguing, behind-the-scenes insights at the research that goes into each of her novels!

Space is limited. Please register below.

Afternoon Film: "Here"
2025-03-24 13:00 - 15:00
Here is a 2024 film that details the events of a single plot of land and its inhabitants, spanning from the distant past to the 21st century. Told in a unique format, the screen is often subdivided into multiple panes, presenting events from different time periods simultaneously. The film reunites Tom Hanks and Robin Wright (Forrest Gump), and sparked some controversy by using digital de-aging to allow the actors to portray their characters over the course of the different time periods.
Please register below.

Mahjong for Beginners
2025-03-25 18:30 - 20:00
Have you always wanted to learn Mahjong? This 4-week session will meet on Tuesday evenings from March 4 – 25, and will give you the basic skills to start playing.
This is NOT a drop-in program. We need to know the number of players to set up the room.
This session is currently full. If you want to be added to the wait list, please email info@lewisborolibrary.org.

Lewisboro Library Book Group: "Beloved"
2025-03-26 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.
This month the group will be discussing the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Beloved, by Toni Morrison. Set in the period after the American Civil War, the novel tells the story of a dysfunctional family of formerly enslaved people whose Cincinnati home is haunted by a malevolent spirit.

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.

Afternoon Writers Group
2025-03-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-10 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
2025-03-27 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-04-03 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.

Stitch Together
2025-03-28 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-04-04 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.

"Learn Chess in 1 Day" for Families
2025-03-29 13:00 - 14:00
This session is full, please email the library to be put on the wait list.
This class is for beginner chess players, grades K-12 , and their adult caregivers if they want to learn as well. Chessin1day.com rated* chess instructors will get you started!

The teen instructors will introduce the game’s rules and help you think strategically.
This program is ideal for youth and adult guardians who are brand new to chess.
If your child is under 12 years old, an adult caregiver must be on site for the duration of the program.
*Jack and Laurel Aronian, NY State 2021 Mixed Doubles Champions
*Jack Aronian, CT State 9th Grade Champion | *Laurel Aronian, CT State 2022 Girls Champion
Note: photographs are often taken at our events to post on social media and our website. Please let the event leader know if you would prefer your child not be photographed.

Music Time with Robert the Guitar Guy
2025-04-01 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-04-08 11:30 - 12:00
Ages birth to 3 years, with a caregiver.
We’ve added a weekly music program! Come and experience the musical talent of Robert the Guitar Guy while you clap, march and dance along to the beat! An engaging musical experience for children to share with their caregiver.
Please register below.

Family Fun Saturday: The Reluctant Dragon
2025-04-05 10:30 - 11:30
Ages 4 and Up.
Kenneth Grahame’s The Reluctant Dragon is brought to life by the Lionheart Puppet Company!
What happens when Harold, a young village boy, discovers a dragon in the mountains? Can he convince the villagers that the dragon just wants to be friends?
Fun for the whole family, the show features hand and rod puppetry, as well as original music. A demonstration and Q & A session will follow the performance.
Please register below.
Note: photographs are often taken at our events to post on social media and our website. Please let the event leader know if you would prefer your child not be photographed.

Author Talk with Fr. Frank Hakoola
2025-04-06 16:00 - 17:00
The Reverend Frank Hakoola, known as “Fr. Frank” is a Priest In Charge of St. Johns’ Episcopal Church in South Salem and St. Paul’s Chapel in Vista since 2023. He recently wrote Unwrapping The Greatest of Human Resources, a book which explores the nature and value of Spirituality to every human being. The gist of the message is that all humans are as spiritual as they are physical. If humans know the importance of taking care of their physical selves, then they ought to take care of their spiritual self. It explores the connectedness of spirituality to one’s personal identity.

A Native of Zambia, in Africa, Fr. Frank came to New York in 2016 to work as a Priest and Grants Officer at Trinity Church Wall Street. His work involved collaborating with beneficiaries of a grants program as well as the church’s community engagement. He has immense experience in developing local and global church leadership. Unwrapping the Greatest of Human Resources is Frank’s first publication.

Please register below.

Citizen Preparedness Training
2025-04-07 19:00 - 20:00
Be prepared for emergencies and disasters! This one-hour program, led by members of the National Guard, will go over the steps you need to take to prepare for an emergency.

The Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any natural or man-made disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies.
Each family that attends will receive one Preparedness kit (see below).

Space is limited to 65 people and registration is required by APRIL 6. Please register via the NY State Citizen Preparedness site HERE.

iPhone/iPad Help Session - OFF-SITE PROGRAM
2025-04-09 11:00 - 12:00
Need help with your iPhone or iPad?
Lewisboro Library Technology Coordinator Kathy Iglesias will be on hand to answer questions during the Lewisboro Seniors meeting, which is held at the Stevens Memorial United Methodist Church. The Church is located at 9 Shady Lane, South Salem. All seniors are welcome!

Library Board Meeting
2025-04-09 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.

Garden Foundations: How to Design a Kitchen Garden
2025-04-10 19:00 - 20:30
This presentation, sponsored by the Lewisboro Garden Club, will be led by Mary Buri, of local business Mars Kitchen Garden.
For those of us itching for a closer connection to the foods we feed our family, a kitchen garden offers us the joy of growing veggies, herbs, fruits, and flowers on a manageable scale. If you’re thinking of installing a garden or have plans to renovate an existing one, join us as we cover the fundamentals of design. From size and site selection to layout and structural elements that add function and beauty, Mary will share her top considerations for planning a garden space that will maximize production, aesthetics, and convenience.
Please register below.

Trivia Night at the Horse and Hound
2025-04-10 19:00 - 21:00
TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE HOUND IS BACK!

Get ready for MORE evenings of trivia fun at the Horse and Hound in support of the Lewisboro Library!

Reserve your seats today for more challenging questions, delicious food and drinks – and prizes. Questions will cover a range of topics including general knowledge, pop culture, history, music, and more. A great way to gather with your neighbors, win prizes, and compete for the title of Lewisboro Library Trivia Champions!
The best way to reserve seating is to form your team and then have a team captain purchase seats for the group. Knowing the number on each team will help us in setting up the venue before everyone arrives. Of course, individual players are also welcome, and we’ll do our best to pair you with another team. Please Note: If you have a team of six, book early – the space can only accommodate two tables of six players. The rest of the seating is for teams of four or less.
Trivia Dates:
Thursday, April 10 (tables of six are sold out)
Thursday, May 15
Reserved seats are $25 per player per trivia night. Reserve seats for one or both Trivia Nights! A reduced Pub Menu and cash bar will also be available. We recommend teams arrive early to beat the rush and place their food/drink orders before the games begin at 7 pm!
Hurry and reserve your spot today – space is limited and this WILL sell out quickly! Purchase your reserved seats at the Library or online HERE. Thank you to the Horse and Hound for hosting again!!
