Lewisboro Library

(Virtual) Middle Reads
2021-03-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Via Zoom. For teens in grades 6 – 8.
Join us for monthly virtual book discussions and socializing! Books will be available for pickup at the Library.
The book selection for March 9 is The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine Kid, by Colin Meloy. This original, humorous, and fast-paced novel is about a band of child pickpockets.
Please register below to receive your Zoom link the day before.

(Virtual) The History of Slavery in Lewisboro
2021-03-07 16:00 - 17:30
Registration is now FULL for this program.
Via Zoom.
Did you know that South Salem was previously known as Lower Salem, to distinguish it from adjacent North Salem? North Salem and Lower Salem were, prior to 1783, contained within the larger town of Salem. Lower Salem was home to several prominent slave-holding families in the early 19th century, as well as those with indentured individuals. This program, led by Town Historian Maureen Koehl, will highlight those families and what we have learned about the people who labored for them, including the story of Old Tower, a freed slave. Maureen will also discuss whether Salem might have been part of the Underground Railroad as well as the timeline of New York’s abolition of slavery.

(Virtual) Boredom Buster: Read Across America Bookmark Craft
2021-03-05 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live! All Ages and Their Families.
We’re celebrating Read Across America by reading stories of compassion, equality and differences. This week we will make our own bookmarks. All you need is used envelopes, colored pens, pencils or markers and scissors.

(Virtual) Stitch Together
2021-03-05 13:00 - 14:00
Via Zoom.

This casual, weekly gathering of those who knit/crochet – and chat – will meet via Zoom until warmer weather lets us meet outside! Catch up on people’s craft projects and what is going on in Town – and beyond.
To receive your Zoom link, please request at lewisborolibrary@gmail.com.

(Virtual) Lewisboro Seniors Book Group
2021-03-01 15:00 - 16:00
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 next meeting is March 1. The group will be discussing American Dirt, by Jeanine Cummins.
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.com. The book is also available as an eBook and audiobook via Overdrive.
Please register below for the Zoom link. The link will be emailed the day before.

(Virtual) Boredom Buster: Oreo Moon Phases
2021-02-26 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live! All Ages and Their Families.
It’s Moon Week! Celebrate along with Miss Marie by making a phases of the moon project – out of Oreos!
Make sure you have the materials listed below.

Materials

Oreo Cookies or generic brand
Paper plate
Marker
Plastic knife, fork, or spoon (for carving out the moon phases)

Try this Phases of the Moon learning activity.

(Virtual) The Lenape Center
2021-02-24 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
The Lenape are an indigenous people of the Northeastern Woodlands. Lenapehoking, the Lenape homeland, spans from Western Connecticut to Eastern Pennsylvania, and the Hudson Valley to Delaware, with Manhattan at its center. In this presentation, members of the Lenape Center, based in Manhattan, will discuss their work and Lenape history.
The Lenape Center has the mission of continuing Lenapehoking through community, culture and the arts. They push back against erasure and seed the ground with Lenape consciousness for the next generations.
Presented in conjunction with the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library and the Westchester County Historical Society.
Please register HERE to receive your Zoom link.

(Virtual) Browsing Through History: The Story of Our Library
2021-02-21 16:00 - 17:00
Via Zoom.
From its beginning chapter in 1799 to the rest of the story in 2021, learn how our Library has suffered the downs and celebrated the ups of our society, and benefited the citizens of Lewisboro for 222 years. Hear how reading options and services have changed during its lifetime and enjoy the tales the books and former librarians have to tell. Presented by Town Historian Maureen Koehl.

Please register HERE to receive your Zoom link.

Nighttime Snow Aliens!
2021-02-20 14:00 - 15:00
When life gives you snow….. make Snow Aliens!
Join Teen Librarian Jayne Rothschild in making Snow Aliens on the Library lawn this Saturday between 2 – 3:00 pm. Open to all – be it families or teens with friends.
Meet in the afternoon dressed in cozy outdoor gear to create your Snow Alien and insert glow stick eyes. Return at dark to see the group of Aliens shine! (What a sight for passing cars that evening!)
Space is limited, please register below.

(Virtual) Boredom Buster: Random Acts of Kindness Paper Flower Craft
2021-02-19 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live. All Ages and Their Families.
It is Random Acts of Kindness Week! Kids can have fun making the flower, while learning of the many ways to be kind. See the materials list below.
Materials:

Small Yellow Paper Plate
Pink & Green Scrapbook Paper
Black Letter Stickers (optional)
Black Marker
Scissors
Glue

(Virtual) Stitch Together - Evening
2021-02-18 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.

This casual, monthly gathering of those who knit/crochet – and chat – will meet via Zoom until warmer weather lets us meet outside! Catch up on people’s craft projects and what is going on in Town – and beyond. The group usually meets the third Thursday evening of the month.

At this month’s meeting, one of our members will share how to make felted slippers!

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

(Virtual) Grab-n-Go Mug Cake
2021-02-17 17:00 - 17:30
Via Facebook, Instagram & YouTube.
Teen Librarian Jane Rothschild is offering Grab-n-Go craft kits for teens. This one has the fixings for a delicious chocolate cake for one, made in the microwave. All you need is a mug, spoon, whisk and mixing bowl.

Kits can be picked up in the Curbside Vestibule a week before the program airs. Get your kit, then tune into Jane’s instructional video on February 17 (or watch at your leisure). There are some extra goodies in the kit for those who want to experiment with add-ins!

Grab-n-Go craft kits are limited – don’t miss out!

(Virtual) Introduction to Zoom
2021-02-17 14:00 - 15:00
Via Zoom
Zoom is an online platform for video conferencing, chats and enjoying online presentations.
The Library, and many education and entertainment outlets are using Zoom for their virtual 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 link will be emailed to you a few days before the program.

Closed Presidents' Day
2021-02-15

(Virtual) Valentine's Wine Tasting Experience!
2021-02-13 19:30 - 21:00
Via Zoom.
Wondering how to make Valentine’s Day special this year? Celebrate with a unique, at-home Virtual Wine Tasting Experience led by John Vuolo, vintner of South Salem Winery, Hudson Valley’s First Micro-Winery. Similar to in-person wine tastings, where you taste and learn about different types of wine, the virtual experience brings the winery to you!
Purchase a Valentine’s Virtual Wine Tasting Experience package for $125 via the PayPal button below. We will send you the Zoom link for the event, along with instructions for picking up your package at the Library by appointment on Friday, February 12 from 10:30 am to 6 pm or Saturday, February 13 from 10:30 am to 4 pm. Then join your friends and neighbors that evening to virtually socialize and sample!
The Valentine’s Virtual Wine Tasting Experience package includes the Zoom link for a 60-90 minute Tasting with Q & A period, and a Lewisboro Library Canvas Tote Bag filled with:
3 bottled wines from the South Salem Winery*: Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Vidal Blank Ice
wine stopper, chocolates, savory snacks and 2 long stem roses
Purchase your Valentine’s package today – quantities are limited!
*Wine Info: South Salem Winery wines are small batch, unfiltered wines with no added sulfides. They are made from grapes grown in NY State – North Fork of Long Island and Cayuga Lake region. The bottles are made by a glass company in Waterloo, NY. Corks are made from repurposed sugar cane waste.
This event is a fundraiser for the Lewisboro Library. Many thanks to our sponsors:
South Salem Winery, Greenway Markets
& Deborah Ann’s Sweet Shoppe

Be sure to include a phone number or email address when you purchase your package, so that we can contact you to set up an appointment for pick up.

(Virtual) Boredom Buster: 3D Valentine's Card
2021-02-12 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live. All Ages and Their Families.
Valentine’s Day is coming! Make a special 3D card for a friend, sibling, parent or grandparent. See the materials list below.
Materials:
4 pieces of cardstock, construction or scrapbook paper, any color or pattern
Scissors
Glue
Ruler
Black marker
Crayons or markers
Optional Materials:
4 pipe cleaners, any color
Sequins, sparkles, gemstones
Pinking shears or zig zag scissors
Paper lace doilies

(Virtual) Conducting Your College Search in the Time of Covid
2021-02-11 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For Adults & Teens.
In regular times, navigating the college search process is daunting enough. In a time when visiting is not possible compounds the conundrum. Alan Sheptin of Sheptin Tutoring Group, a Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and a Certified Education Planner will show you how to navigate the web for information, connect with students and faculty and make the experience more personalized for you and your student.

Every person who attends the webinar will be eligible for a free 15-minute private session with Mr. Sheptin.

Please register below to receive your Zoom link.

(Virtual) Valentine's Origami!
2021-02-09 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For Adults & Teens.
We had to reschedule due to technical difficulties, so spaces are still available!
Our Origami guru Vihan is back, with a special Valentine’s-themed Origami class! Make fun creations to give to friends and family on Valentine’s Day. You can use your own paper, or stop by the Library to pick up a packet of themed Origami paper.
Space is limited. Please register below to receive your Zoom link the day before.

(Virtual) Middle Reads!
2021-02-09 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For teens in grades 6 – 8.
Join us for monthly virtual book discussions and socializing! Books will be available for pickup at the Library.
The book selection for February 9 is When You Reach Me, by Rebecca Stead. A twelve-year-old New York City girl tries to make sense of a series of mysterious notes received from an anonymous source that seems to defy the laws of time.
Please register below to receive your Zoom link the day before.

(Virtual) Dungeons & Dragons: High School Group
2021-02-06 16:00 - 18:00
For High School Students.
Our popular Dungeons & Dragons group has some spaces available for new and experienced High School players! Due to Covid-19, the group currently meets virtually one Saturday per month from 4 – 6 pm. Come join heroes in their quests for treasure, battles and daring rescues! If you are interested in joining, please contact Connie Pezone at cjpawp@msn.com.
The Middle School Dungeons & Dragons group is full; please call 875-9004 to be placed on the waiting list.

(Virtual) Boredom Buster: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 14
2021-02-05 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live! All Ages and Their Families.
It is the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 14’s landing on the Moon. Celebrate along with Miss Marie by making a paper airplane and a Katherine Johnson paper doll.
Make sure to download and print out the templates below, and have crayons and scissors nearby
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(Virtual) Grab-n-Go Paper Fortune Cookie Valentines
2021-02-03 17:00 - 17:30
Via Facebook & Instagram.
Teen Librarian Jane Rothschild is offering Grab-n-Go craft kits for teens. This first one has the materials to make cute paper fortune cookies for friends and family.

Kits can be picked up in the Curbside Vestibule. Get your kit, then tune into Jane’s instructional video on February 3 (or watch at your leisure). What a great way to use your creativity, relax, and spread some good vibes on Valentine’s Day!

Grab-n-Go craft Kits are limited – get yours today!

(Virtual) Annual Meeting with Author Martha Hunt Handler
2021-01-31 16:00 - 17:30
Via Zoom.
Local resident Martha Hunt Handler is an award-winning novelist and passionate environmentalist. Recently chosen as a Barnes and Noble Top Pick, her 2020 novel Winter of the Wolf is described as an exploration in grief, suicide, spiritualism and Inuit culture. Martha has been a long-time advocate for South Salem’s Wolf Conservation Center and is currently Board President. In fact, 100% of her author proceeds from Winter of the Wolf go to support this local non-profit.
Martha will discuss her book, her work as an environmentalist and her dedication to the Wolf Conservation Center. Her presentation will be preceded by a short business meeting.
Please register below to receive your Zoom link, which will be sent the day before.

(Virtual) Boredom Buster: DIY Photo Puzzle
2021-01-29 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live! All Ages and Their Families.
January 29 is National Puzzle Day. Celebrate along with Miss Marie by making your own personalized puzzle!
Please download this PUZZLE TEMPLATE

Make sure you have the materials and tools listed below.
Materials

Picture printed on dry toner or laserjet paper
Paper (Scrapbook preferred) – 1 sheet
A Cereal Box – needs to be larger than your image
Mod Podge Gloss, or any other glue
Ziploc baggie
Shipping Label

Tools

Sponge brush
Scissors
X-Acto Knife

(Virtual) Library Author Talks: Pamela Paul
2021-01-28 19:00 - 20:00
The Westchester Library System, in conjunction with the Westchester Library Association and Book YaYa, is launching a new virtual book talk series called “Library Author Talks.” The series will feature award-winning, bestselling authors in discussion about their new books. The FREE online series is open to the public.
This first event in this series features Pamela Paul, a bestselling author and editor of the New York Times Book Review. She will discuss her new children’s book Rectangle Time, as well as her classic How to Raise a Reader.
Registration is required. Visit www.libraryauthortalks.org to learn more and to register. Please note: When registering for the first time, you will be instructed to create a password for the Book YaYa site, which will be the live video host for these events. You will create a password and indicate that you are a reader (as opposed to author!). You will then receive an email verification that lets you register for the event. An email with link to the video site will follow. The video will show live on the Book YaYa site that evening.
A special thank you to TD Bank for their sponsorship of this series.

(Virtual) Teen Advisory Group
2021-01-26 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 Jane Rothschild at 875-9004.

(Virtual) Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution
2021-01-25 19:00 - 20:00
REGISTRATION HAS RE-OPENED. SIGN UP ASAP WHILE SPACES REMAIN!

Get ready to rock! Dive into the life and times of Bill Graham, the legendary music impresario behind the biggest names in rock & roll—including the Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, and the Rolling Stones.

This interactive virtual presentation of the New-York Historical Society exhibition tells the thrilling story of how a child refugee from Nazi Germany became one of the most influential concert promoters of all time. Explore psychedelic posters, oral history audio clips, and rare backstage photographs with a New-York Historical docent.

Register HERE to receive your Zoom link.

(Virtual) Lewisboro Seniors Book Group
2021-01-25 15:00 - 16:00
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 January 25 meeting is Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano.
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.com. The book is also available as an eBook and audiobook via Overdrive.
Please register below for the Zoom link. The link will be emailed the day before.

(Virtual) Boredom Buster: Marshmallow Snowflake Craft
2021-01-22 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live! All Ages and Their Families.
January is the time for hot chocolate – and making edible marshmallow snowflakes! Miss Marie will walk you through making this delicious craft, using ingredients from your pantry.
Materials List:

18 small marshmallows

1 large marshmallow

9 toothpicks

A pair of scissors

(Virtual) Stitch Together - Evening
2021-01-21 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.

This casual, monthly gathering of those who knit/crochet – and chat – will meet via Zoom until warmer weather lets us meet outside! Catch up on people’s craft projects and what is going on in Town – and beyond. The group usually meets the third Thursday evening of the month.
Please register below to receive a Zoom link. The link will be emailed the day before.
