Lewisboro Library

Stitch Together Evening
2022-10-20 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
This casual, monthly gathering of those who knit/crochet and chat usually meets on the third Thursday of the month.

Catch up on people’s craft projects and what is going on in Town – and beyond.
Please register below so we can contact you if we need to switch the meeting date.

Outdoor Family Storytime
2022-10-20 13:00 - 13:30, 2022-10-18 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-10-13 13:00 - 13:30, 2022-10-11 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-10-06 13:00 - 13:30, 2022-10-04 10:30 - 11:00
All ages. On the Library lawn, weather permitting.
Join Miss Marie on the lawn for stories and more. Please bring a blanket to sit on.
Please register all family members below, so we can contact you if we need to cancel.

Girls Who Code
2022-10-19 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-10-12 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-10-05 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. The Club meets weekly on Wednesday afternoons.
Students are welcome to bring their own laptops or Chromebooks, if preferred.
Registration is required for each date you plan to attend. Please register below.

MakerSpace Afternoons
2022-10-19 13:00 - 13:30
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 autumn. Today’s craft is a Black Cat Sock Doll.
Space is limited. Please register your child below.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group "The Magnolia Palace"
2022-10-19 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 October 19 meeting, the group will be discussing The Magnolia Palace, by Fiona Davis. It is a wonderful novel about intrigue at the Frick mansion, spanning decades.
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 Mornings
2022-10-19 10:30 - 11:00

Questions & Curiosities of the American Revolution
2022-10-16 14:00 - 15:00
For adults and teens age 12+
The organization Revolutionary Westchester 250 (RW250), has been encouraging and providing grants to libraries throughout Westchester to host programs celebrating the anniversary period of the war.
The Library is thrilled to have Living History Presenter Joe Ryan for this special celebration. Joe, dressed as a soldier in uniform from General George Washington’s army, will discuss battle strategy, like why troops fought in lines and across open fields, the mathematics and calculations of death on an 18th century battlefield, and more. See the weapons used in the Revolutionary War and find out about the daily duties of a common soldier’s life including: hygiene, field medicine, food, etc. Be sure to bring your questions and a sense of humor!
This program is recommended for adults and teens age 12 and up.
Space is limited, please register below.

Library Board Meeting
2022-10-12 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) Navigating College Admissions Successfully
2022-10-12 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For Teens & Parents.

We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families understand how COVID-19 has changed the college admissions landscape and how it will affect Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen.
The recent college admissions cycle was the most competitive to date. With most colleges continuing their test-optional policies as well as increasing their virtual outreach to high school students, 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.
We will discuss current college admissions trends, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit for your child, a timeline and other action steps that can be taken to make this school year productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process.
We’ll 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.
We will also discuss 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. This program is recommended for parents and their high school teens.
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC.
Please register HERE.
If you are unable to participate that night, seminars will also take place October 25 and November 16.

MakerSpace Afternoons
2022-10-12 13:00 - 13:30
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 autumn. Today’s craft is a Toilet Paper Tube Pumpkin.
Space is limited. Please register your child below.

MakerSpace Mornings
2022-10-12 10:30 - 11:00

Middle Reads: "Vanishing Act - Mystery at the U.S. Open"
2022-10-11 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 October 11 is Vanishing Act: Mystery at the U.S. Open, by John Feinstein. When teen sportswriters Stevie Thomas and Susan Carol Anderson score press passes to the U.S. Open, they are unexpectedly caught up in the mysterious disappearance of Russian tennis phenom Nadia Symanova.
Please register below.

Outdoor Book Discussion: "Braiding Sweetgrass"
2022-10-10 11:00 - 12:30
In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Lewisboro Land Trust and Lewisboro Library are pleased to co-host a book discussion about the bestselling book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. The discussion will be held outdoors at the Mount Holly Preserve.*
Kimmerer, a botanist and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, draws on her life as an indigenous scientist, mother, and woman to examine modern botany and environmentalism through the lens of the traditions and cultures of the Indigenous peoples of North America. Through a series of personal reflections, the author explores the connection between living things and human efforts to cultivate a more sustainable world. Reading the book is recommended, but not required for this discussion.
Physical copies of “Braiding Sweetgrass” are available at the Library, or as a free eBook or audiobook on Hoopla and Libby, using your library card.
Space is limited and registration is required HERE.
* We will meet at the Mount Holly Preserve entrance located diagonally across from 21 Mount Holly Road EAST, Katonah and then walk together for about a quarter mile to a woodland clearing. There are a few log seats available in the clearing, but attendees can also bring their own seat — a blanket, cushion, beach chair, camp chair — or any other props for additional comfort during the seated discussion. Steady rain or other inclement weather will move the discussion to the Library – this will be communicated to registrants by email.
For more information about the preserve, visit https://lewisborolandtrust.org/indian-brook-assemblage.

Columbus Day - Library Closed
2022-10-10

Teen Dungeons & Dragons
2022-10-08 16:00
For Teens in Middle & High School
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. Registration took place in September. Please contact the Library to ask about about available space.
Thanks so much to the Pezone family for running our D & D programs!

Dungeons & Dragons: Grades 4 & 5
2022-10-08 14:00 - 16:00
For Students in Grades 4 & 5
Our Teen D & D has been so popular, last year we began offering a chance for younger players to learn the game. A new school year means a new campaign of D & D!
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. Registration took place in September. Please contact the Library to ask about about available space.
Thanks so much to the Pezone family for running our D & D programs!

Special Saturday Outdoor Family Storytime
2022-10-08 11:00 - 12:00
For all ages. Outdoors on the Library lawn, weather permitting.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special storytime led by local author Nancy S. Torres, who will read her book Say It With Me. In this dual-language picture book for children ages 4-8, a child repeats their mama’s inspiring messages and makes her words their own. Young readers will learn the power of speaking kindly about themselves and how good it feels to share love for yourself with others. One lucky child will win an autographed copy of the book!
Registration is required. Please register all family members below, so we can contact you if we need to cancel.
Please bring a blanket to sit on.

(Virtual) The Magic of the Winter Garden
2022-10-06 19:00 - 20:30
Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Lewisboro Garden Club.
The garden can be a magical place – even in winter! Stripped of summer foliage and flowers, the success of a winter garden lies in its structure, basic design and choice of plant material. This lecture provides inspiration and tips on designing your garden for winter interest, choosing the best trees, shrubs and perennials, and grouping them to create arresting vignettes.
Presenter Jana Milbocker is a garden designer, speaker, and author. She combines horticulture, design, and travel tips to educate, inspire and delight both new and seasoned gardeners. She is the author of 3 travel guides, including The Garden Tourist’s New England: A Guide to 140 Outstanding Gardens and Nurseries. She is the owner of Enchanted Gardens, a landscape design firm in the Boston area.
Jana has prepared this Magic of the Winter Garden handout for the presentation.
Please register HERE for the Zoom link.

MakerSpace Afternoons
2022-10-05 13:00 - 14:00
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 the start of a new school year. Today’s craft is a Paper Bag Owl.
Space is limited. Please register your child below.

MakerSpace Mornings
2022-10-05 10:30 - 11:30
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 autumn. Today’s craft is a Paper Bag Owl.
Space is limited. Please register your child below.

Author Talk: Greg Wands (aka E.G. Scott)
2022-10-02 16:00 - 17:00
E.G. Scott is the pen name of writing partners Greg Wands and Elizabeth Keenan. Together they have written three novels; The Woman Inside, In Case of Emergency and The Rule of Three. Their first book,The Woman Inside, was an international bestseller that has been translated into twelve languages, and is in development for television with Blumhouse Productions.
Greg, who writes for both the page and screen, will talk about the pair’s latest novel, The Rule of Three, which was released in August. He will also autograph copies of the book, which will be available for sale courtesy of Books on the Common.
The Rule of Three: Once a week, three women get together for book club in Kingsland, a private, gated community. On the same night, their husbands meet up to play poker, where much more is being planned than anyone could guess. One night, something goes terribly wrong — all three men end up dead or hospitalized, and no one seems to be able to answer the question: What the hell happened?
“With a gripping opening followed by flashbacks to past events to fill in the gaps, Rule of Three is twisty and oh, so satisfying.” —Booklist
Space is limited; please register below.

Defensive Driving Class
2022-10-01 10:00
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.
Space is limited. Please register below* and pay in person at the Library to hold your reservation. Must pay by September 28 to hold your space.
The fee is $45; seniors over 65 is $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.

Stitch Together
2022-09-30 13:00 - 14:30
This casual, weekly gathering of those who knit/crochet and chat meets in the conference room during the winter, and outside on the Library patio when weather permits.

Catch up on people’s craft projects and what is going on in Town – and beyond. Bring a project, and a chair when outside!
If interested in being on the contact list, email lewisborolibrary@gmail.com
