Lewisboro Library

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!

(Virtual) How to Successfully Navigate College Admissions in 2022
2022-02-09 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
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.

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.

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.

(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

(Virtual) Holiday Storytime & Activity: Groundhog Day
2022-02-02 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: Lunar New Year
2022-02-01 16:30 - 17:00

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.

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.

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.

(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.

(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.

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) 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.

Small Group Storytime
2022-01-21 11:00 - 17:00, 2022-01-19 11:00 - 17:00, 2022-01-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2022-01-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2022-01-10 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 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.

(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.

Small Group MakerSpace Workshops
2022-01-20 11:00 - 17:00, 2022-01-13 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) 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.

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

(Virtual) Library Board Meeting
2022-01-12 19:30 - 21:00
This month’s Library Board Meeting will be held via Zoom. To receive a Zoom link, please email lewisborolibrary@gmail.com.

(Virtual) Middle Reads: Miles Morales Spider-Man
2022-01-11 19:00 - 20:00
For teens in grades 6 – 8. This month’s meeting is now virtual via Zoom.

Join us for monthly book discussions and socializing! Books are available for pickup at the Library.
The book selection for January 11 is the Marvel YA novel Miles Morales: Spider-Man, by Jason Reynolds. Miles Morales is just your average teenager. Dinner every Sunday with his parents, chilling out playing old-school video games with his best friend, Ganke. He’s even got a scholarship spot at the prestigious Brooklyn Visions Academy. Oh yeah, and he’s Spider-Man.
If you have not already registered – you can access the zoom meeting HERE

Small Group MakerSpace Workshops
2022-01-11 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 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) Author Talk- "Life in the Studio: Inspirations and Lessons on Creativity" by Frances Palmer
2022-01-09 16:00 - 17:00
Via Zoom.
Frances Palmer is a renowned potter, an entrepreneur, a gardener, a photographer, a cook, and a beekeeper. Over the course of three decades she has caught the attention not only of the people who collect and use her ceramics but also of designers and design lovers, writers, and fellow artists who marvel at her example. Her debut book, Life in the Studio: Inspirations and Lessons on Creativity, tells her story, in her own words and images, distilling from her experiences lessons that will inspire a new generation of makers and entrepreneurs.
Her pieces have been carried by Barneys New York, Bergdorf Goodman, and the Philip Johnson Glass House, and featured in The New York Times Magazine, Vogue, Elle Decor, Martha Stewart Living, House & Garden and more.
Please register HERE for your Zoom link. Presented in cooperation with the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library.

Stitch Together
2022-01-07 13:00 - 14:30
This casual, weekly gathering of those who knit/crochet and chat likes to meet outside when weather permits, but will move indoors in the case of cold/rainy weather.
Catch up on people’s craft projects and what is going on in Town – and beyond. Bring a project and a chair if outside!
