Lewisboro Library

Family Storytime
2023-02-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-02-09 13:30 - 14:00, 2023-02-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-02-16 13:30 - 14:00, 2023-02-21 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-02-23 13:30 - 14:00, 2023-02-28 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
All ages.
Join Miss Marie in the Children’s Room for stories, music and more to celebrate February holidays.
Please register all family members below, so we can contact you if we need to cancel.

Middle Reads: "GUTS"
2023-02-07 19:00 - 20:00
For teens in grades 6 – 8.
Join us for monthly book discussions, ice cream and socializing! Books are available for pickup at the Library.
The book selection for February is GUTS, by Gary Paulsen. Like survivor stories? Then read about the real events survived by Gary Paulsen. Plane crashes, moose attacks, mosquito swarms, and eating … eyeballs?
You may wonder how he even lived to tell the tales. The answer is … it took guts.
The book is short, so copies of other titles by this author are also available for pickup for those who would like to read more by Gary Paulsen.
Please register below.

MakerSpace Mornings: Valentine Collage
2023-02-08 10:30 - 11:00
For toddlers – age 5.
Come work on crafts, technology and more in the MakerSpace Corner of the Children’s Room. This month we are making crafts that celebrate February holidays. Today’s craft is a Valentine Collage!
Space is limited. Please register your child below.

MakerSpace Afternoons: Valentine Collage
2023-02-08 13:30 - 14:00

Library Board Meeting
2023-02-08 19:30 - 20:30
The monthly meeting of the Lewisboro Library Board of Trustees meets in person at the Library.
Meetings are open to the public.

(Virtual) The Tuskegee Airmen
2023-02-09 19:00 - 20:00
(Via Zoom)
The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of primarily African American military pilots and airmen who fought in World War II. This presentation tells the story of how they took down enemy aircraft abroad – and racial barriers at home.
Learn how the work of the Tuskegee Airmen changed attitudes about blacks in the military, and the valuable lessons learned by other minority groups seeking to advance their rights. Discuss how today’s racial tensions compare to those during the time of the Tuskegee Airmen.

This program will be presented by Jeff Urbin, the Education Specialist for the FDR Presidential Library & Museum. (You may remember Jeff from the wonderful program on the Packhorse librarians he gave in November.) It is co-sponsored by the Lewisboro, Hendrick Hudson and Pound Ridge libraries.
Please register for the Zoom link HERE.

Teen Galentines Night
2023-02-10 19:00 - 20:30
For Teens in Middle & High School
Galentine’s Day: the unofficial holiday for celebrating female friendships!
Bring your besties and play some valentine-themed Minute-to-Win-It games, shoot Cupid’s arrow, decorate some cookies and of course, indulge in CHOCOLATE!
Please register below.

Defensive Driving Class
2023-02-11 10:00 - 16:00
This is a 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. This state-approved defensive driving class must be completed every 3 years to keep your car insurance discount.
Space is limited. The Library is requiring that people register below,* and pay in person at the Library by February 4 to hold your reservation. After February 4, unpaid spots will be released to those on the waiting list.
The fee is $45; seniors over 65 pay $35. Check should be made payable to John Coxen.
Since this course is 6 hours, be sure to bring a lunch to eat at the midday break.
* If the program is full, you may call the library to put your name on the waiting list – (914) 875-9004.

MakerSpace Mornings: President Puppets
2023-02-15 10:30 - 11:00
For toddlers – age 5.
Come work on crafts, technology and more in the MakerSpace Corner of the Children’s Room. This month we are making crafts that celebrate February holidays. Today’s craft is President Puppets!
Space is limited. Please register your child below.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "The Henna Artist"
2023-02-15 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!
For the February meeting, the group will be discussing The Henna Artist, by Alka Joshi. The story tells of a young woman who escapes an abusive marriage and makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist — and confidante — to the wealthy women of the upper class.
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.

MakerSpace Afternoons: President Puppets
2023-02-15 13:30 - 14:00

(Virtual) Navigating College Admissions Successfully in 2023
2023-02-15 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. This program is recommended for parents and their high school teens.
This Zoom presentation will help families understand how the lingering effects from the pandemic have changed the college admissions landscape for Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen.
Each college admissions cycle is increasingly competitive. Many schools had record numbers of applicants. Record high numbers of applications result in record low acceptance rates which is what most popular colleges and universities experienced this past admissions cycle.
Learn about current college admissions trends, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that are a good fit for your child, a timeline and other action steps that can be taken to make this second half of the school year productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process. Examine the holistic admissions review process, 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.
Hear about the importance of community service, how it can provide an opportunity for personal growth and a way 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.
Click HERE to register for the Zoom link. If this date does not work, the session will also be offered on January 25 and March 15.
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC.

Dash & Dot Robotics Workshop
2023-02-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-02-17 11:30 - 12:30
Grades K – 5

A special school holiday STEAM program. Learn to code with Dash & Dot, our coding robots.
Space is limited, please register below.
May only register for ONE workshop per day.

Girls Who Code
2023-02-17 16:00 - 17:30
For Students in Grades 3 through 6.
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.
In 2023, the Club will meet MONTHLY.
Students are welcome to bring their own laptops or Chromebooks, if preferred.
Space is limited, please register below.

Presidents' Day - Library Closed
2023-02-20

Ozobots Robotics
2023-02-21 16:00 - 17:00
Grades 3-5 ONLY!
A special school holiday STEAM program. Learn how to program the Library’s Ozobot Evos – the little robots with personality.
Space is limited; please register below.

Pictionary for Teens
2023-02-21 16:00 - 17:30
Teens in Middle & High School
There’s no school today, so grab your squad and take on this quick-draw challenge. The guesses can be just as hilarious as the sketches!
Space is limited, please register below.

MakerSpace Mornings: Traffic Lights
2023-02-22 10:30 - 11:00
For toddlers – age 5.
Come work on crafts, technology and more in the MakerSpace Corner of the Children’s Room. This month we are making crafts that celebrate February holidays. Today’s craft is a traffic light, in honor of African American inventor Garrett Morgan, who invented the first automatic three-way traffic signal.
Space is limited. Please register your child below.

MakerSpace Afternoons: Traffic Lights
2023-02-22 13:30 - 14:00

Lewisboro Library Book Group: Short Stories
2023-02-22 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. Books are available through the Westchester Library System. New members are always welcome in this adult, co-ed book group. For more information contact Myrna or Steve Shomstein at (914) 533-2550.
The book selection for February is a bit different. The group will be reading two short stories: Sonny’s Blues by James Baldwin and The Lesson by Toni Caden Bambara, which are from an anthology called, 40 Short Stories, edited by Beverly Lawn & Joanne Diaz, which is available on-line.

In Their Own Words: Lewisboro Voices from the Past
2023-02-26 14:00 - 15:30
Come meet residents of Lewisboro past, through readings taken from their letters, diaries, sermons and poems.
Readings will be performed by residents of Lewisboro present-day, aided by Town Historian Maureen Koehl.
Space is limited, please register below.

Singalong with Laurel
2023-02-27 16:30 - 17:00
For all ages.
Laurel Aronian sings and teaches winter songs for children. Laurel is an accomplished singer-songwriter who has studied with Juilliard, Berklee, and Interlochen Center for The Arts. She has taught in libraries and community service centers throughout NY and CT. Laurel plays local open mics and has performed at The Ridgefield Playhouse. Bring your kids for fun and head home with a bevy of songs to pass the cold winter days.
Space is limited. Please register below.

Library Closed Due to Winter Storm
2023-02-28 08:00 - 17:00
All activities are cancelled
