(Virtual) Boredom Buster: Random Acts of Kindness Paper Flower Craft
2021-02-19 16:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Via Facebook Live. All Ages and Their Families.
It is Random Acts of Kindness Week! Kids can have fun making the flower, while learning of the many ways to be kind. See the materials list below.
Materials:

Small Yellow Paper Plate
Pink & Green Scrapbook Paper
Black Letter Stickers (optional)
Black Marker
Scissors
Glue

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) Browsing Through History: The Story of Our Library
2021-02-21 16:00 - 17:00
Via Zoom.
From its beginning chapter in 1799 to the rest of the story in 2021, learn how our Library has suffered the downs and celebrated the ups of our society, and benefited the citizens of Lewisboro for 222 years. Hear how reading options and services have changed during its lifetime and enjoy the tales the books and former librarians have to tell. Presented by Town Historian Maureen Koehl.

Please register HERE to receive your Zoom link.

(Virtual) The Lenape Center
2021-02-24 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
The Lenape are an indigenous people of the Northeastern Woodlands. Lenapehoking, the Lenape homeland, spans from Western Connecticut to Eastern Pennsylvania, and the Hudson Valley to Delaware, with Manhattan at its center. In this presentation, members of the Lenape Center, based in Manhattan, will discuss their work and Lenape history.
The Lenape Center has the mission of continuing Lenapehoking through community, culture and the arts. They push back against erasure and seed the ground with Lenape consciousness for the next generations.
Presented in conjunction with the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library and the Westchester County Historical Society.
Please register HERE to receive your Zoom link.

(Virtual) Boredom Buster: Oreo Moon Phases
2021-02-26 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live! All Ages and Their Families.
It’s Moon Week! Celebrate along with Miss Marie by making a phases of the moon project – out of Oreos!
Make sure you have the materials listed below.

Materials

Oreo Cookies or generic brand
Paper plate
Marker
Plastic knife, fork, or spoon (for carving out the moon phases)

Try this Phases of the Moon learning activity.

(Virtual) Lewisboro Seniors Book Group
2021-03-01 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 next meeting is March 1. The group will be discussing American Dirt, by Jeanine Cummins.
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.com. The book is also available as an eBook and audiobook via Overdrive.
Please register below for the Zoom link. The link will be emailed the day before.

(Virtual) Stitch Together
2021-03-05 13:00 - 14:00
Via Zoom.

This casual, weekly gathering of those who knit/crochet – and chat – will meet via Zoom until warmer weather lets us meet outside! Catch up on people’s craft projects and what is going on in Town – and beyond.
To receive your Zoom link, please request at lewisborolibrary@gmail.com.

(Virtual) Boredom Buster: Read Across America Bookmark Craft
2021-03-05 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live! All Ages and Their Families.
We’re celebrating Read Across America by reading stories of compassion, equality and differences. This week we will make our own bookmarks. All you need is used envelopes, colored pens, pencils or markers and scissors.

(Virtual) The History of Slavery in Lewisboro
2021-03-07 16:00 - 17:30
Registration is now FULL for this program.
Via Zoom.
Did you know that South Salem was previously known as Lower Salem, to distinguish it from adjacent North Salem? North Salem and Lower Salem were, prior to 1783, contained within the larger town of Salem. Lower Salem was home to several prominent slave-holding families in the early 19th century, as well as those with indentured individuals. This program, led by Town Historian Maureen Koehl, will highlight those families and what we have learned about the people who labored for them, including the story of Old Tower, a freed slave. Maureen will also discuss whether Salem might have been part of the Underground Railroad as well as the timeline of New York’s abolition of slavery.

(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) Family Resources for Nutrition & Exercise
2021-03-11 18:00 - 19:00
Via Zoom.
As childhood obesity continues to rise, incorporating healthy eating into a child’s diet can be a challenge. Explore reliable
online resources that offer child-friendly recipes, as well as information about healthy eating habits at home. Bring your
questions.

Led by consumer health librarian Veronica Bilenkin and Sarah Griffin, RD, a registered dietitian and pediatric nutrition specialist.

Please register HERE for your Zoom link.

(Virtual) Boredom Buster: Frida Kahlo Craft
2021-03-12 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live! All Ages and Their Families.
We’re continue to celebrate Read Across America by reading stories of compassion, equality and differences. This week Miss Marie is making a craft to honor artist Frida Kahlo. See the materials list below.

Materials List
1 Oatmeal Can or Toilet Paper/Paper Towel Roll
Old Scarf or Fabric Pieces
Brown Yarn
Fake Red Roses and Green Stem

(Virtual) Lewisboro Community Volunteer Fair
2021-03-13 11:00 - 12:00
Via Zoom.
Want to help out in our community? The need for volunteers is more important than ever during these trying times, so we are taking our annual Community Volunteer Fair virtual this year!
The annual Lewisboro Community Volunteer Fair matches local organizations with Adult and Teen community members who want to volunteer. Usually agencies set up tables at the Library with information on their services and volunteer needs, so people can browse for the best volunteer activity to suit their interest and availability. This year we have to be creative. The Library will be the Zoom host and participating organizations will each have 5 minutes to talk about their group and their volunteer needs. Then we will have a Q & A at the end for the audience to ask questions.

Organizations looking for volunteers include:
Golden Roads, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Katonah-Lewisboro Girl Scouts, Lewisboro Garden Club, Lewisboro Land Trust, Lewisboro Library, Lewisboro Lions, Lewisboro Open Space and Preserves, Lewisboro Seniors, Town of Lewisboro Trail Volunteers, Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Meals on Wheels, RideConnect, Town of Lewisboro Sustainability Committee and Westfair Rides.
Please register below for the Zoom link. Saturday Update: Getting ready for the Fair, so please call Library if you have not yet received the link – 875-9004.

(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.

Spring Pop Up Bake Sale - SOLD OUT!!
2021-03-16 17:00 - 18:30
Thank you Lewisboro – Our Spring Pop Up Bake Sale sold out in under 90 minutes! We’ll be back with another Bake Sale soon!

The Lewisboro Library’s Pop Up Bake Sale is back! This Pop Up Bakery features seasonal and holiday baked goods 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. These cookies might just help you shake off winter and herald in longer, warmer days of spring – perfect treats for a Spring Break family picnic!
Quantities are limited. Our bake sale offerings continue to sell out very quickly once posted, so don’t delay. We are accepting pre-orders March 16th through Sunday, March 21st.
As always, 100% of profits benefit the Lewisboro Library. How sweet is that?!

Pop Up Bake Sale Spring Offerings:

Boterkoek- Dutch Shortbread * 6 cookies per box, approx 1.8 lbs * $18 per box
SOLD OUT!
Boterkoek are a very traditional baked good in the Netherlands, loved for their buttery goodness. Each Boterkoek is 4” round and weighs 4.75 oz – perfect for cutting into quarters and sharing or happily enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea for one person. These unique cookies are from the kitchen of Peter Rose, Lewisboro’s treasured author, food historian and lecturer. Over the years, her beloved Dutch shortbreads have been featured at various Library events, including the Library Fair. If you have been missing these truly special cookies, look no further!

S’mores Cookies * 8 cookies per box, approx. 1 lb * $18 per box
SOLD OUT!
If you’re a fan of Milk Bar, let us introduce you to the S’mores cookie. Bursting with graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate chips, these 4″ round cookies combine all the best part of a S’more without the hassle of building a campfire or “accidentally” setting your marshmallows on fire. This cookie is truly more than the sum of its parts with graham cracker flour and Golden Grahams cereal, bits of caramelized marshmallow and chocolate chips melding together into a summer classic.

Molasses Spice Cookies * 16 cookies per box, approx. 1 lb * $15 per box
SOLD OUT!
These cookies may make you feel nostalgic, cozy, and warm, but an extra punch of spices may also make you feel alive and ready to tackle the day. Gingerbread flavors are contained within a chewy, deeply craggy cookie blanketed under a crunch of turbinado sugar. They hit all the right notes with a deep molasses flavor and generous spices of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice and black pepper. These molasses spice cookies are almost too much, but trust us, never enough!

To Pick Up: Your order will be available for pick up at Lewisboro Library on Tuesday 3/23 from 4pm to 7pm and Wednesday 3/24 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.

(Virtual) Teen Advisory Group
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) Introduction to Zoom
2021-03-17 14:00 - 15:00
Via Zoom
Zoom is an online platform for video conferencing, chats and enjoying online presentations.
The Library, and many education and entertainment outlets are using Zoom for their virtual programs. This how-to lesson will give you the basic skills to enjoy these programs safely from your home – or host a video chat with friends and family.
Please register below. A Zoom link will be emailed to you a few days before the program.

(Virtual) Stitch Together - Evening
2021-03-18 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.

This casual, monthly gathering of those who knit/crochet – and chat – will meet via Zoom until we can meet again in person! Catch up on people’s craft projects and what is going on in Town – and beyond. The group usually meets the third Thursday evening of the month.

Please register below to receive a Zoom link. The link will be emailed the day before.

(Virtual) Boredom Buster: Pot o' Gold Treasure Chest
2021-03-19 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live! All Ages and Their Families.
Did you get any gold coins left by leprechauns this St Patrick’s Day? We’re making a treasure chest to keep your coins in.
Grab n Go craft kits will be available in our Curbside Vestibule beginning March 15.

(Virtual) Welcome Spring Origami
2021-03-24 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For Adults & Teens.
Winter is over! Help us welcome spring by making some intricate Origami flowers and birds.
You can use your own paper, or stop by the Library to pick up a packet of themed Origami paper.
Space is limited. Please register below to receive your Zoom link the day before.

(Virtual) Birding 101 (Registration Closed)
2021-03-25 19:00 - 20:00
Registration has closed, this program is full.

Have you always wanted to learn more about Birding? This program tells you everything you need to know to get started! With images, sounds and video clips of local birds, learn (or review) the basics of finding and identifying birds year–round, where to go birding locally and how to grow your birding skills. Presented by Anne Swaim, Executive Director of Saw Mill River Audubon. Co-sponsored by the Bedford Free, Lewisboro and Ruth Keeler Memorial Libraries.

Here are some recommended resources to investigate birding on your own –Birding101-Resources

(Virtual) Boredom Buster: Tissue Paper Flower Craft
2021-03-26 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live! All Ages and Their Families.
We’re celebrating spring! This week Miss Marie is making tissue paper flowers.
Make sure you have the materials listed below.

Materials
1 green chenille stem/pipe cleaners
1 sheet of green cardstock paper or construction paper
3 sheets (12-by-6-inch sheets or larger) of colored tissue paper
Ruler
Scissors

Family Storytime: Mother Goose Monday
2021-03-29 10:30 - 11:00
Outdoors, weather permitting. Otherwise will air on Facebook Live. All ages.

Come join Miss Marie as she reads favorite nursery rhymes.
Space is limited and masks are required. Please register family members below.

Make a Kite
2021-03-29 13:30 - 14:00
Outdoors, weather permitting. Otherwise will air on Facebook Live. All ages.

Come join Miss Marie and make your own simple kite.
Space is limited and masks are required. Please register family members below.
Materials will be provided if we meet in person. If held via Facebook Live, please see materials list below.
Materials List:
8.5″x11″ piece of paper.
This is your standard copy paper size. Regular paper works fine, but I like card stock because it’s a little sturdier. Use whatever you have. If you use plain white paper, let your kid color bright designs all over it before beginning the project.
A wooden skewer. A straight drinking straw works too.
Kite string. You can find this at a lot of department stores. If not, almost any strong but light string would work. Quilters’ string is about the right thickness. Yarn may be too heavy, sewing thread too light. Fishing line is light but strong.
Ribbon. Most wide ribbon would work fine. I like using surveyors tape (available at hardware stores) because it’s made of plastic, which is lighter (for a longer tail!) and durable. Surveyors tape comes in bright fluorescent colors that kids like.
Scissors or hole punch.
Tape.

(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.

(Virtual) Grab-n-Go Craft: Paper Bag Puppets
2021-03-30 12:00 - 12:30
All ages. Via Facebook Live.
Make a paper bag puppet with Miss Marie. Grab-n-Go craft kits will be available in our Curbside Vestibule beginning March 29.
Please register below so we know how many kits to make up.

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

Family Storytime: Wacky Wednesday
2021-03-31 10:30 - 11:00
Outdoors, weather permitting. Otherwise will air on Facebook Live. All ages.

Come join Miss Marie as she reads wacky and silly stories.
Space is limited and masks are required. Please register family members below.

(Virtual) Grab-n-Go Craft: Name Bracelets
2021-04-01 12:00 - 12:30
All ages. Via Facebook Live.
Learn how to make your own beaded name bracelet with Miss Marie. Grab-n-Go craft kits will be available, for those who have reserved them, in our Curbside Vestibule beginning March 29.
PLEASE REGISTER BELOW TO RESERVE YOUR KIT, and then fill out this GOOGLE NAME FORM so we know what letters to put in your craft kit!
