Lewisboro Library

MakerSpace Wednesdays: Spookley the Pumpkin Craft
2023-10-04 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
For ages 2 – 6.
Come work on crafts, technology and more in the MakerSpace Corner of the Children’s Room. This month we are making crafts with an autumn theme.
Space is limited. Please register your child below.
Note: photographs are often taken at our events to post on social media and our website. Please let the event leader know if you would prefer your child not be photographed.

Teen Makerspace: Crochet
2023-10-04 16:00 - 17:00
For Teens in Middle & High School
In this series, you will learn basic crochet stitches, and then how to make these adorable sea creatures!
All materials supplied. Space is limited, so please register for October below.

(Virtual) 7 Ways to Support Your Student’s Study Practice - Without Losing Your Mind
2023-10-04 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
In this highly dynamic, action-specific, and interactive seminar, parents will learn to recognize, address, and reinforce their student’s study practice as they return to school.
Parents will learn:

The skills all students need to be successful in school
Why time management and organization are critical
The vital role of executive function
How to keep your student on track and on task
How can your student eliminate distractions when they study
How can your student avoid feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious

This webinar is free, but registration is required. Register Here. (Once on page you can click “Search” for all date options)

Family Storytime
2023-10-05 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-10-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-12 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-10-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-19 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-10-24 10:30 - 11:30
All ages.
Join Miss Marie in the children’s room for stories, music and more.
Please register below, so we have your info in case we need to cancel.

Columbus Day - Library Closed
2023-10-09

Middle Reads: Choose "Witch" Book to Read?
2023-10-10 19:00 - 20:00
For Grades 6 – 8.
You Choose! Read one (or more) of the following titles: The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare, The Witches: The Absolutely True Tale of Disaster in Salem, by Rosalyn Schanzer, or Wicked Girls: a novel of the Salem Witch Trials by Stephanie Hemphill. We’ll compare titles, have some refreshments, and discuss this frightful time in history.
Space is limited, Please register below.
Note: photographs are often taken at our events to post on social media and our website. Please let the event leader know if you would prefer your child not be photographed.

(Virtual) Free Books, Movies & More - with your Library Card!
2023-10-10 19:00 - 20:30
Via Zoom
Libby, hoopla and Kanopy – what do they have in common? They are all FREE downloadable digital media and streaming services you can access with your library card.
This session will go over which library services to use for free eBooks, audiobooks, music, TV and film – and how to access each service.
Click HERE to register for Your Zoom link.

MakerSpace Wednesdays: Egg Carton Pumpkins
2023-10-11 11:30 - 12:30

Teen Makerspace: Crochet
2023-10-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-23 16:00 - 17:00
For Teens in Middle & High School
In this series, you will learn basic crochet stitches, and then how to make these adorable sea creatures!
All materials supplied.

Girls Who Code (for new members)
2023-10-11 16:30 - 17:30
For Students in Grades 3 through 5.
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.
Students are welcome to bring their own laptops or Chromebooks, if preferred.
Space is limited, please register below.
Note: photographs are often taken at our events to post on social media and our website. Please let the event leader know if you would prefer your child not be photographed.

Cube Craze - New Program!
2023-10-13 17:00 - 18:00
For Grades 3 – 6
Calling all young Rubik’s cube enthusiasts! Are you fascinated by the colorful world of Rubik’s Cubes and are eager to solve them with lightning speed? Whether you just learned how to solve your first cube, or are a budding speedcuber, our monthly Cube Craze gathering will allow you to meet fellow cubers, learn how to solve new cubes (have you tried the Pyramix?) and improve your cubing skills!
Space is limited; please register below.
Note: photographs are often taken at our events to post on social media and our website. Please let the event leader know if you would prefer your child not be photographed.

4-Library Book Swap @ The Katonah Village Library
2023-10-14 12:00 - 14:00
This event is a collaboration between local libraries for patrons in their 20s-30s!
Participating libraries are Lewisboro, Bedford Free, Bedford Hills – and Katonah Village Library, which will be hosting the event.
Bring 1-5 books to swap and meet fellow book-lovers from your surrounding communities!
Register HERE for refreshments count!

Dungeons & Dragons
2023-10-14 16:00 - 18:00
For Players in Grades 4 – High School. Group will be split according to age.

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.
The group meets monthly. New and experienced players are welcome.
Space is limited. Play began in September. If interested in joining, please contact the Library to ask about available space.
Thanks so much to the Pezone family for running our D & D programs!

Afternoon Film Series: "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret"
2023-10-16 13:00 - 15:00
Our afternoon film series continues with a showing of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
A wonderful, feel-good movie based on the iconic novel by Judy Blume. Set in the 1970’s, it follows the story of 11-year old Margaret, who moves to a new town and starts to contemplate everything about life, friendship and adolescence.
Space is limited, please register below.

Lego Hour
2023-10-16 16:30 - 17:30
Grades 3 – 5
Come build Legos with your friends! Each week there will be a different project (build your house, build a playground, etc) followed by free play.
Space is limited, please register below.
Note: photographs are often taken at our events to post on social media and our website. Please let the event leader know if you would prefer your child not be photographed.

(Virtual) How to Use Artificial Intelligence
2023-10-16 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom
Artificial intelligence is the ability of machines to perform tasks that are typically associated with human intelligence, such as learning and problem-solving. Chatbots and virtual assistants based on generative AI (eg. Siri) can rely on Natural Language Processing to improve efficiency. Generative systems such as ChatGPT, Bard, and DALL-E are quickly becoming ubiquitous in modern discourse, and have raised many complicated questions about their use and misuse. What does this mean for you, and how can you make use of them? This presentation will provide an overview of the capabilities and issues surrounding these services, as well as an interactive forum to highlight what they can or cannot (and, perhaps, should or should not) be used for.
Presented by Jacob Adler, the Metadata and Cataloging Librarian at the Bronx Community College Library. He is a member of the BCC working group investigating the use and potentiality of generative systems such as ChatGPT and Bard, and is the author of a subject guide on Generative Systems accessible via the BCC Library website.
Please register for the Zoom link HERE.

Citizen Preparedness Training Program
2023-10-17 19:00 - 20:00
Be prepared for emergencies and disasters! This one-hour program will go over the steps you need to take to prepare for an emergency.

Citizen Preparedness Corps is an Emergency Preparedness program to provide residents the knowledge and tools to prepare for emergencies and disasters, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible. New York National Guard Service Members, working with experts from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) and local Emergency Management personnel, are holding classes across the state. The program was designed by DHSES and covers a broad range of emergency preparedness topics like developing a family emergency plan, what to do in the case of an Active Shooter situation, stocking up on emergency supplies, and registering for NY-Alert, the free statewide emergency alert system.
This in-person event is co-sponsored by the Lewisboro Library and Lewisboro Emergency Management Committee.
Space is limited to 50 people and registration is required. Please register below.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "The Spectacular"
2023-10-18 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!
This month the group will be discussing the historical fiction novel The Spectacular, by Fiona Davis. The book invites readers behind the curtain of one of the most famous stages in the world, Radio City Music Hall, as a talented young dancer in the 1950s defies her family’s expectations when she joins the glamorous precision-dancing troupe, the Rockettes. At the same time, a mysterious madman is terrorizing New York City by leaving explosives in some of the Big Apple’s busiest locations; Radio City among them.
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 Wednesdays: Ghost Fairy Wands
2023-10-18 11:30 - 12:30

Westchester Power
2023-10-18 18:30 - 19:30
This informational session is to update community members on changes to their energy supply. Representatives from Westchester Power and Sustainable Westchester will be discussing the details of the upcoming contract for NYSEG rates, which starts December 1, 2023. They will present the details of the new contract, including the supplier and rates, and welcome questions the community may have on how to read their bill and energy related questions.
Westchester Power is a community-based bulk energy purchasing program designed to control costs and increase the use of renewable energy in Westchester County. It was initiated and implemented by Sustainable Westchester Inc, on behalf of member municipalities that have chosen to participate in the program. The program was established in 2016 and includes 29 municipalities throughout Westchester County who buy their electricity in bulk to provide a competitive, fixed rate. The program provides two supply options: 100% Renewable Supply, where the entire electricity supply is matched by New York State qualified hydropower Renewable Energy Certificates, and a Standard Supply, where the electricity supply is a mixture of fossil fuels, nuclear, and some renewable energy. Learn more about the program here: https://sustainablewestchester.org/wp/.
Please register below to attend the presentation in person.
If you prefer to attend via Zoom, you can join that evening by clicking on this LINK.

Demystifying Medicare & Healthcare Options for Seniors
2023-10-21 10:15 - 13:15
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.
Topics include:
Original Medicare
Medicare Advantage Plans
Prescription drug plans (Part D)
Medigaps (supplemental plans)
Various cost-saving programs (MSPs, Extra Help, EPIC, etc.)
This program is approximately three hours long. Space is limited and registration is required. Please register below.
If the program is full, you may email the Library to be placed on the wait list, in case someone cancels – lewisborolibrary@gmail.com.

Fall Family Fun with Arts & Crafts
2023-10-21 10:30 - 11:30
For Families with Preschoolers through Grade 5
Come for pumpkin painting and more family fun!
Please register below.
Note: photographs are often taken at our events to post on social media and our website. Please let the event leader know if you would prefer your child not be photographed.

Lego Hour
2023-10-23 16:30 - 17:30
Grades K – 5
Come build Legos with your friends! Each week there will be a different project (build your house, build a playground, etc) followed by free play.
Space is limited, please register below.
Note: photographs are often taken at our events to post on social media and our website. Please let the event leader know if you would prefer your child not be photographed.
