Lewisboro Library

Outdoor Family Storytime!
2020-10-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2020-10-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2020-10-19 10:30 - 11:00, 2020-10-21 10:30 - 11:00, 2020-10-26 10:30 - 11:00, 2020-10-28 10:30 - 11:00, 2020-11-02 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Mondays & Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. All ages.

OK, we’re trying it! While the nice weather lasts, Family Storytime is moving outdoors! Starting on Wednesday, Sept. 23 – weather permitting –we’ll be moving our signature storytime outside to the Library’s spacious front lawn! Masks are mandatory, and each family will have their own socially-distanced spot. We’ll provide the bubbles!
If the weather doesn’t cooperate, then watch on Facebook Live as usual.
Lastly, SPACE IS LIMITED, so please register below in order for us to maintain attendance records. Since we are limiting the number of families, not people, please just register “One” (not the number of people with you).
** You must register for EACH storytime. **

Teen Pumpkin Creations
2020-10-07 16:00 - 17:00
Live on the Library Lawn. Teens in Middle & High School
What better time than early October to meet on the front lawn of the library and get creative! Lets take a simple pumpkin and turn it into a work of art using paint, feathers, gems and anything else we can think of!
Space is limited. Please register below.

(Virtual) Handling Driving Emergencies
2020-10-08 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
Knowing how to handle driving emergencies is something every driver should know, whether new behind the wheel or an experienced driver. This program advises drivers what to do if they break down and how to stay safe on the road.
Presented by John Paul, the AAA “Car Doctor.”
Please register below to receive your zoom link, which will be emailed the day before.

(Virtual) Marbleized Pumpkins
2020-10-09 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live. All ages.
Miss Anna will show you how to take a boring ol’ pumpkin and make it pop with marbling!

Materials List:
1 pumpkin, faux or real
Nail polish
Water
Bowl or container you don’t mind ruining

Dungeons & Dragons
2020-10-10 16:00 - 18:00
For Teens in Middle & High School.
Dungeon Masters Al and Zac Pezone lead this popular fantasy game for new and experienced players, broken into two separate small groups that gather at the Library for socially distanced meetings. Heroes are guided through quests for treasure, battles and daring rescues.
This program is full; please call 875-9004 to be placed on the waiting list.

Columbus Day - Library Closed
2020-10-12
The library will be closed October 12 in honor of Columbus Day.

(Virtual) Middle Reads
2020-10-13 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For teens in Grades 6 – 8.
Join us for monthly book discussions and socializing! Books will be available for pickup at the Library.
The book selection for October 13 is Navigating Early, by Clare Vanderpool.
Please register below to receive your Zoom invite. The Zoom invite with link will be emailed the day before.

(Virtual) How to Keep Your Student Focused, On-Track, and On-Task in the New Learning Environment
2020-10-14 19:00 - 19:30
Via Zoom.
Parents are invited to learn a few tips, tools, and strategies to support their student’s at-home learning.
What you will learn:

What are the 8 things you can do to optimize your student’s eLearning practice
How to keep your student on track and on task
How to establish and maintain accountability
Should my student study with friends
How to minimize distractions
How to reduce your student’s stress and anxiety

Please register at http://enroll.successfulstudyskills4students.com/enroll/virtual.
A zoom link will be email the day before. Presented by S4 Study Skills.

(Virtual) DIY Leaf Lanterns
2020-10-16 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live. All ages.
Illuminate the autumn nights with these leaf lanterns!
Head over to the Library to pick up your leaves and flameless candles.

Additional Materials:

Contact Paper (optional)
Acrylic Paint
Mason Jar

Demystifying Medicare & Healthcare for Seniors
2020-10-17 10:00 - 13:00
This event has been postponed until it can be safely held in person. In the meantime, Julie Woodward, who runs those excellent programs for us, is available to those who have questions about Medicare, especially those who are about to enroll.

For information on her audio course, downloadable handouts and how to contact Julie, go to https://wikis.westchesterlibraries.org/sbic/demystifying-medicare/

Her program is a must for anyone trying to navigate their way through our complicated healthcare system for older adults. It will help those who already have Medicare, as well as people soon to be 65, planning their retirement, or assisting relatives and friends with their medical decisions.
This engaging, interactive program outlines the various parts of Medicare and lays out the costs associated with the medical and drug insurance provided by the government and private companies.

Special Outdoor Event: Celebrate Autumn!
2020-10-17 11:00 - 12:00
Families with Children
Come congregate on the Library’s front lawn, listen to some seasonal stories, participate in autumn-themed crafts and enjoy some refreshments. This event is weather permitting. No rain date.
Masks are mandatory, and each family will have their own socially-distanced spot.
SPACE IS LIMITED, so please register below in order for us to maintain attendance records. Since we are limiting the number of families, not people, please just register “One” (not the number of people with you).

(Virtual) How Covid-19 Has Changed College Admissions
2020-10-21 19:00 - 20:30
Via Zoom.
The latest update in a series designed to help families understand how COVID-19 has changed the college admissions landscape and how it will affect Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors.
The college admissions process is undergoing significant and lasting changes. Many colleges and universities have gone test optional for this current admissions cycle and will evaluate standardized testing going forward. With the opportunity for visiting colleges curtailed, discover how students can engage with colleges virtually to help them develop a preliminary list of colleges to consider visiting when campuses are fully open.
This program covers how students can position themselves to develop a compelling narrative to increase their chances for admission, as well as the importance of community service to help a student stand out from other applicants.
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 an invitation with a Zoom link in reply.

(Virtual) The Connecticut Ghost Hunter: Favorite Cases
2020-10-22 19:00 - 20:30
Via Zoom. For adults and teens.

Paranormal investigator Barry Pirro has investigated hundreds of haunted houses, businesses, and historic sites. He has also been a consultant for paranormal TV shows Ghost Adventures, Ghost Nation, Kindred Spirits, and Paranormal Survivor.
Join Barry as he discusses some of his most chilling cases of ghosts, demons, and haunted objects. In addition, hear real ghost voices recorded during ghost investigations, and watch an amazing video of a ghost captured on film. Participants will also have a chance to ask questions about ghost hunting, and to share their own true ghost stories.

Please register below to receive your Zoom link, which will be emailed the day before.

(Live/Virtual) Stitch Together
2020-10-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-30 13:00 - 14:00
This casual, weekly gathering of those who knit/crochet – and chat – will meet outside, weather permitting but will move to Zoom if rainy or too cold.

Catch up on people’s craft projects and what is going on in Town – and beyond. Bring a project, chair and a mask!

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

(Virtual) Halloween Ectoplasm
2020-10-23 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live. All ages.
Add a little homemade ectoplasm to your Halloween celebrations! Make your own slime to rival that found in “Ghostbusters!”

Materials List:
Clear glue
Liquid starch or saline solution
Green food dye

(Virtual) Lewisboro Seniors Book Group
2020-10-26 15:00 - 16:30
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 book for the October 26 meeting is “The Red Lotus” by Chris Bohjalian.
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.org. The book is also available as an eBook or audiobook via Overdrive.
Please register below for the Zoom link. The link will be emailed the day before.

(Virtual) Miss Anna's Virtual Read Aloud
2020-10-27 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live. Every Tuesday & Thursday
The Miseducation of Miss Anna continues. Harry Potter was just the tip of the iceberg! There are a number of children’s classics that Miss Anna has never read, that she will be experiencing for the first time as she reads aloud to you!
Join Anna as she delves into Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House in the Big Woods, beginning September 15. Yes, she will be in costume!

(Virtual) Teen Advisory Group
2020-10-27 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 Dolores Antonetz at 875-9004.

(Virtual) Introduction to Zoom
2020-10-28 14:00 - 15:30
Via Zoom.
Zoom is an online platform for video conferencing, chat and enjoying virtual programs. It has become very popular during the last few months as a way to meet up, learn a new skill and enjoy presentations online. The Library is utilizing Zoom for many of our adult 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 invite with meeting link will be emailed to you the day before the program.

(Virtual) Halloween Origami!
2020-10-28 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For adults and teens.

Our Origami guru Vihan is back, with a special Halloween-themed Origami class! Learn the art of paper folding at this special holiday session. You can use your own paper, or stop by the Library for a packet of Halloween-color Origami paper.

Please register below to receive your Zoom link, which will be emailed the day before.

Vihan does this as a community service: “In order to help our neighbors dealing with food insecurity and working on the front lines during this very challenging time, I have set up a GoFundMe Page for anyone who would like to donate – 100% of proceeds will benefit the Daily Bread Food Pantry (a 501(c)3 non-profit that serves 700-800 families monthly in Danbury and surrounding areas) and to provide origami supplies to children of essential workers.” If you have any questions, please email vj.eclasses@gmail.com.

(Virtual) Special Halloween Storytime
2020-10-29 18:00 - 18:30
Via Facebook Live. All ages.
Tune in as Miss Anna shares some of her favorite Halloween stories. Grab your candy and put on your costume to show to all your Storytime friends!

(Virtual) Halloween Stem
2020-10-30 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live. All ages.
What are you supposed to do with all this Halloween candy? Eat it?
Why not save yourself some cavities and use it for scientific experiments instead?

(Virtual) Author Talk with Fiona Davis
2020-11-01 16:00 - 17:00
Via Zoom.
We are very excited to host this virtual discussion with best-selling author Fiona Davis!
Ms. Davis is the New York Times best-selling author of historical novels (The Chelsea Girls,The Address) set in iconic New York City buildings.
Her new book, The Lions of Fifth Avenue, is an intriguing mystery set in the New York Public Library. The novel alternates between the perspectives of Laura Lyons, wife of the library’s superintendent in 1913, and Sadie Donovan, a curator at the New York Public Library in 1993. The women are connected by the library – and more. A fascinating glimpse into the roles of women in those time periods as they deal with career, family and sacrifice. For history buffs, it is also a wonderful behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the library itself, with its hidden dumbwaiters, pneumatic tubes and an apartment that housed the superintendent and family.
Please register below to receive your Zoom link, which will be emailed the day before.
