Small Group Storytime
2022-01-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2022-01-19 11:00 - 17:00, 2022-01-21 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
All ages. Meets in-person in the Children’s Room.
Miss Marie misses seeing your faces in person, so for the month of January she is going to try small group storytimes (2 – 4 children) by appointment!
Sessions are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 am to 5 pm.
Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, contact Marie at mnania@wlsmail.org or (914) 875-9004.

Martin Luther King, Jr Day - Library Closed
2022-01-17

(Virtual) Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: Hour of the Witch
2022-01-19 11:00 - 12:00
This group will meet via Zoom in January. To request a Zoom link email lewisborolibrary@gmail.com.
Our group meets in person on (usually) the third Wednesday of the month during the Lewisboro Senior Adults meeting at the South Salem Firehouse. All seniors are welcome!
The next meeting is January 19. The group will be discussing Hour of the Witch, by Chris Bohjalian.
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 – 875-9004 or lewisborolibrary@gmail.com. The book is also available as an eBook and audiobook via Overdrive.

Small Group MakerSpace Workshops
2022-01-20 11:00 - 17:00
All ages. Meets in-person in the Children’s Room.
Come work on crafts, technology and more in the MakerSpace Corner of the Children’s Room. Miss Marie will be holding small group MakerSpace workshops by appointment. She will accept 2-4 children per workshop.
Sessions are available on Tuesday and Thursday from 11 am to 5 pm.
Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, contact Marie at mnania@wlsmail.org or (914) 875-9004.

(Virtual) "What’s It Worth?" Antiques Road Show
2022-01-20 18:30
Via Zoom. (The Zoom link will be sent out January 18. If you registered and did not receive it, please check your SPAM folder.)

Author, Auctioneer, Appraiser and Radio show Host Mike Ivankovich will introduce you to “What Determines Value“… and reveal what your Antiques, Collectibles, and Personal Treasures are really worth today.
He will begin with a discussion on “10 Factors That Will Always Impact the Value of Your Treasures.” This will be followed by the appraisal portion of the program, evaluating each attendee’s treasures, one-by-one. Throughout the program Mike will be sharing many Buying & Selling Tips & Strategies.
Each attendee is invited to bring in 1 item for Mike to appraise (plus one back-up item, in case he can’t virtually appraise the primary item).
If you have an item to be appraised, please log on 15 minutes early so he can view the item.
Please register below for your Zoom link, which will be sent two days before.

(Virtual) How to Use Google Drive for Extra Storage
2022-01-22 11:00 - 12:30
Via Zoom
Get a virtual lesson in how to use Google Drive. Google Drive is a cloud-based storage solution that allows you to save files online and access them anywhere from any smartphone, tablet, or computer.
You can use Drive on your computer or mobile device to securely upload files and edit them online. Drive also makes it easy for others to edit and collaborate on files.
Please register HERE to receive your Zoom link.

Teen Take & Make: Hedgehog Craft
2022-01-24 10:00 - 2022-01-29 17:00
For Teens in Middle & High School.
Don’t be caught unprepared for National Hedgehog Day (February 2)! Make these cute critters from recycled books. All materials except glue included. Pick one up in the vestibule and make it here or at home.
This is a DIY craft that you can do on your own time. Kits with complete instructions will be available for pick up anytime during the week of January 24 – 29. There are a limited number of kits, so get yours early that week!

(Virtual) Teen Advisory Group
2022-01-25 19:00 - 20:00
For Teens in Middle & High School. The Group Will Meet Via Zoom for January.

The Lewisboro Library Teen Advisory Group (or “TAG”) seeks teens to come up with fun, engaging programs for you and your peers. Let’s think about Winter Fun!
A great way to socialize and earn community service hours.
Please register below for your Zoom link.

(Virtual) Decoding the Mysteries of Cats
2022-01-27 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.

Feline Behaviorist, Stephen Quandt, most recently the Feline Behavior Coordinator for the Animal Care Centers of NYC and of the ASPCA.org, has created a feline behavior webinar that explains cat behavior as shaped by evolutionary and adaptive forces.

Learn about:

– The Cycle of Predation that can lead to “drive-by” ankle biting, play and food aggression and early morning wake up. Also, their sense of identity in being a predator or prey that can result in fearful cats, victimized cats, fear aggression and redirected aggression.

– Cats’ relationship with us as influenced by the Mother/Kitten Relationship that connects them to us through food needs,

attention seeking, and their status with most favored and/or least favored people.

Please register below. Your Zoom link will be sent two days before program.

Adult Take & Make Craft: Secret Valentines
2022-01-31 10:00 - 2022-02-07 17:00
The Lewisboro Library Community Crafters are back with another surprise gift to give back to the community! Will you join us in spreading a little kindness?

We are planning a “Secret Valentine” gift for our local homebound seniors. Due to the rise in Covid cases, we are doing this one as a simple Take & Make activity. We will provide all the materials needed in a “Secret Valentines” kit that can be picked up in our Curbside Service Vestibule. You can make the gift at home and then return it to the Library for delivery.

Please register below so we can leave a materials kit with your name on it for pick up in the Curbside Service Vestibule. We ask that you pick up the kit beginning Monday, January 31 and return it NO LATER than Monday, February 7.

Girls Who Code Club: Unplugged
2022-01-31 16:00 - 17:30
Grades 3 to 5. Meets in-person in the Children’s Room.
Girls Who Code is a non-profit organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology. The Club is a FREE after-school computer science program, facilitated by Children’s Librarian, Marie Nania. The first session was so popular, Marie is adding an additional session each month for newcomers.
The Club meets monthly on these Mondays: January 31, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 2 and June 6. There are two time slots each month: 4:00 to 4:45 pm or 4:45 to 5:30 pm. Marie will contact parents after registration to discuss preferred time slot.
There are a few slots still available. Call Marie at (914) 875-9004 for more information.

Small Group MakerSpace Workshops
2022-02-01 11:00 - 17:00
All ages. Meets in-person in the Children’s Room.
Come work on crafts, technology and more in the MakerSpace Corner of the Children’s Room.
Miss Marie will be holding small group MakerSpace workshops by appointment. She will accept 2 – 3 people per workshop.
Sessions are available on Tuesday and Thursdays from 11 am to 5 pm.
Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, contact Marie at mnania@wlsmail.org or (914) 875-9004.

(Virtual) Holiday Storytime & Activity: Lunar New Year
2022-02-01 16:30 - 17:00
All ages. Via the Library’s YouTube Channel
Miss Marie is holding special virtual storytimes and activities to celebrate February holidays.
They tie into themed MakerSpace activities available for pick-up in the Children’s Room.

Small Group Storytime
2022-02-02 11:00 - 17:00
All ages. Meets in-person in the Children’s Room.
Miss Marie misses seeing your faces in person, so for the month of February she is going to try small group storytimes (2 – 3 people) by appointment!
Sessions are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 am to 5 pm.
Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, contact Marie at mnania@wlsmail.org or (914) 875-9004.

(Virtual) Holiday Storytime & Activity: Groundhog Day
2022-02-02 16:30 - 17:00

(Virtual) "Alice's Ordinary People" - Presentation and Discussion with Filmmaker Craig Rudnick
2022-02-03 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
Alice’s Ordinary People is a documentary about Alice Tregay, an unsung heroine of the Civil Rights Movement. Her remarkable story spans the historic period from the marches of Dr. King to the election of Barack Obama – her great contribution is the thread which connects the two. Under the leadership of Reverend Jackson, the months that Alice and her “ordinary people” spent picketing led to real change. It was through her Political Education class that Alice had her most significant impact. Over a four year period, thousands were trained to work in independent political campaigns.
Join documentarian Craig Dudnick as he discusses the film and gives us an overview of the Civil Rights Movement as well as Alice’s role in bringing politics to the Movement.
Alice’s Ordinary People is available free on Kanopy, the Library’s streaming media service. Attendees are encouraged to watch the film beforehand, but it is not required.
Please register below to receive your Zoom link. It will be sent two days prior to the program.
That evening, you can join the webinar via the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84649589548?pwd=[REDACTED] 806835

Teen Take & Make: DIY Valentines
2022-02-07 10:00 - 2022-02-12 16:00
For Teens in Middle & High School.
Give your valentines a personalized touch!
This is a DIY craft that you can do on your own time. Kits with complete instructions will be available for pick up anytime during the week of February 7 -12. Teens can either pick up a Take & Make bag or visit the teen section to work on their valentines.

Middle Reads: "The Unteachables"
2022-02-08 19:00 - 20:00
For Teens in Grades 6 – 8. Will meet in person.
Join us for monthly book discussions and socializing – and ice cream! Books are available for pickup at the Library.
The book selection for February 8 is The Unteachables, by Gordon Korman. The Unteachables are a notorious class of misfits, delinquents, and academic train wrecks. There is Aldo, with anger management issues; Parker, who can’t read; Kiana, who doesn’t even belong in this class—or any class; and Elaine (rhymes with pain). The Unteachables have been removed from the student body and isolated in room 117. Their teacher is Mr. Zachary Kermit, the most burned-out teacher in all of Greenwich. Over the course of a school year, though, room 117 will experience mayhem, destruction—and maybe even a shot at redemption.
Please register below. If you would prefer a Zoom link, please contact Jane Rothschild at jrothschild@wlsmail.org.

(Virtual) How to Successfully Navigate College Admissions in 2022
2022-02-09 20:00 - 21:00
Via Zoom.
This virtual presentation will help families understand how COVID-19 has changed the college admissions landscape and how it affects Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen.
The recent college admissions cycle is highly competitive due to two factors: most colleges went test-optional due to the pandemic and colleges increased their outreach to high school students resulting in a record number of candidates applying. These record high numbers of applications resulted in record low acceptance rates.
Discover the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit for your child and other actions steps to take this spring for a smoother college admissions process. Learn what admissions officers consider important when they review applicants, 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 provides personal growth and an opportunity to showcase a student’s character. Admissions officers place great emphasis on a student’s character and how the student has been able to give back and help others, especially during these challenging times.
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC. (www.standoutforcollege.com) Please RSVP to ron@standoutforcollege.com. You will receive a private invitation with a Zoom link in reply.

Taste of the Town Raffle Drawing
2022-02-11
*Tonight we draw the winner of our Taste of the Town Raffle!*

BEAT THE WINTER BLUES!
Need to liven up your winter? How about sampling the finest dining at Lewisboro’s best restaurants? Whether dining in or ordering to go, you can win an assortment of restaurant gift certificates by entering the Lewisboro Library’s “Taste of the Town” Raffle!
The winner will receive a package which includes the following gift certificates:

The Horse and Hound Inn – $100
La Vista Ristorante Italiano – $100
One Twenty Three Restaurant – $100
Bacio Trattoria – Lunch for 2
Haiku Asian Bistro – $50

It’s going to be a long winter – hurry and buy your tickets today!
RAFFLE DETAILS:

Prize has a retail value of over $400.
Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at the Library or online. (Weather permitting, you may also find “pop-up” sales tables in Town.)
Tickets are on sale now. Ticket sales end Friday, February 11 at 3 pm.
We will draw the winning ticket the evening of February 11 and contact the winner.
Winner can claim their prizes at the Library.

HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
Purchase tickets online HERE or at the Library.

Thank you to the restaurants above for generously donating the gift certificates, and thank you to those who
purchase tickets in support of this fundraiser for The Lewisboro Library –
The Heart of the Community!

Dungeons & Dragons: Grades 4 & 5
2022-02-12 14:00 - 16:00
For Students in Grades 4 & 5
Our Teen D & D has been so popular, we are now offering a chance for younger players to learn the game!
Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game. Players work collaboratively through a series of adventures, gathering treasure and experience points along the way. New and experienced players are welcome.
Will be held inside the Library when possible. Masks required.
Registration is closed. To get on the wait list, please email lewisborolibrary@gmail.com.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons
2022-02-12 16:00 - 18:00
For Teens in Middle & High School
Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game. Players work collaboratively through a series of adventures, gathering treasure and experience points along the way. New players are welcome – so now is a good time to try it, if you’ve been curious!
Will be held inside the Library. Masks required.
This program is full. Please email lewisborolibrary@gmail.com to be placed on the wait list.

(Virtual) Holiday Storytime & Activity: Valentine's Day
2022-02-14 16:30 - 17:00

(Virtual) Healthy Living for Body & Brain
2022-02-15 15:00 - 16:00
Via Zoom.
At every age, there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health. These habits may also help to keep our brains healthy as we age and possibly delay the onset of cognitive decline.
This workshop covers four areas of lifestyle habits associated with healthy aging: Cognitive activity, exercise, diet/nutrition and social engagement. In each area, we will discuss what we know, drawing on current research, as well as what we can do — steps to take now to improve or maintain overall health in each area.
Get these great tips from the latest research by the Alzheimer’s Association.
Please register below. A Zoom link will be emailed to you a few days prior to the program.
You can also join the Zoom by clicking HERE that day.

(Virtual) Author Talk: "Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth"
2022-02-15 19:30 - 20:30
Via Zoom.
A virtual discussion with Harvard’s top astronomer Avi Loeb, author of Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth. In his book, Professor Loeb lays out his controversial theory that our solar system was recently visited by advanced alien technology from a distant star.
In late 2017, scientists at a Hawaiian observatory glimpsed an object soaring through our inner solar system, moving so quickly that it could only have come from another star. Avi Loeb’s hypothesis was that it was not an asteroid; it was moving too fast along a strange orbit, and left no trail of gas or debris in its wake. His explanation: the object was a piece of advanced technology created by a distant alien civilization.
Please register HERE for your Zoom link. Or join via this LINK that day.
Important note: This event is being hosted by the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, so the registration confirmation and Zoom link will come from Carolyn Reznik, Director of Ruth Keeler. The link will arrive as soon as you register, so please check your SPAM email if it doesn’t arrive.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: The Only Woman in the Room
2022-02-16 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 South Salem Firehouse. All seniors are welcome!
The next meeting is February 14. The group will be discussing The Only Woman in the Room, by Marie Benedict.
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 – 875-9004 or lewisborolibrary@gmail.com. The book is also available as an eBook and audiobook via Overdrive/Libby.

Presidents' Day - Library Closed
2022-02-21

Presidents' Day Teen Adventure Hike!
2022-02-21 10:30 - 12:00
For Teens in Middle & High School.
No school due to Presidents’ Day! Join other teens for a guided hike at the Leon Levy Preserve. Be energized in the great outdoors, and enjoy some cocoa and doughnuts afterwards. Please bring a water bottle.

This hike is co-sponsored by the Lewisboro Land Trust. All hikers must download and fill out this waiver – Teen Hike Lewisboro Land Trust Release – to bring with you that day. Copies will also be available at the start of the hike.
Space is limited. Please register below so we have your email in case of bad hiking conditions.*
* Alternate activity: if there is too much snow to hike, we will instead hold Snow Sculpting on the Library lawn. Last year’s Snow Alien’s event was a big hit – what will we sculpt this year??
