Lewisboro Library

Labor Day - Library Closed
2024-09-02

Family Storytime
2024-09-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-03 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Ages Birth to Five with Caregiver

Join Miss Marie in the children’s room for seasonal stories, music and more fun for infants and toddlers.
No registration required.

Tinker Tots Build & Play
2024-09-04 10:30 - 11:30
For ages 18 months & up.
Have fun building and playing with Duplo Blocks and Magnetic Tiles.
No registration required.

PK Storytime & Craft
2024-09-06 13:30 - 14:30
Ages 2 to 5 with caregiver.
Ms. Marie is celebrating the season with special Stories, Music, & Crafts.
No registration required.

Children's MakerSpace Corner
2024-09-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-16 10:00 - 17:00
All Ages. Drop in from 10 am to 5 pm.
A different craft each week, while supplies last. No registration required.

Monday Film Series - Politics on Film: "All the King's Men"
2024-09-09 13:00 - 15:00
Leading up to the November 5 Election, our Monday Afternoon Film Series will feature critically-acclaimed films that take a look at the inner workings of political campaigns. The theme is “Politics on Film: Campaigning through the Decades.”
All the King’s Men (1949) is the Oscar-winning tale of the rise and fall of an idealistic-but-ruthless politician.
Space is limited, please register below.

Read to Kitty
2024-09-09 16:30 - 17:30
Grades K – 5
Our friends at Rock n’ Rescue are coming back with their feline friends to let children in grades K – 5 practice their reading aloud skills by reading to the kittens – and cuddling them too!
This program helps children develop their reading skills and their sense of compassion. They will learn about animal-savvy behavior and volunteerism. It also provides enrichment for the cats and helps them learn to trust children and adults through calm, positive interactions.
There are eight 15-minute time slots available, beginning at 4:30 (siblings can share a time slot.) To register for a time slot, please email Children’s Librarian Marie Nania at mnania@lewisborolibrary.org.

PJ Storytime - Back to School Adventures
2024-09-10 19:00 - 20:00
All Ages
Put on your jammies and come join Ms. Marie for stories about school.
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.

Girls Who Code
2024-09-11 16:30 - 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 and helpers from the JJHS Robotics Team. Boys are welcome.
After this introductory meeting, the group will meet monthly on the first Wednesday.
Students are encouraged to bring their own laptops or Chromebooks; some will be provided.
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.

Defensive Driving Course
2024-09-14 10:00 - 16:00
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. Please note: this does not qualify as the defensive driving course required for new teen drivers.
Space is limited. Please register below and then pay in person at the Library by September 7 to hold your reservation. The fee is $45; seniors age 65 and over pay $35. Check should be made payable to John Coxen. If registration is full, please email the Library at lewisborolibrary@gmail.com to be placed on the wait list.
There will be a 30-minute lunch break, so be sure to bring a bag lunch.

* All insurance companies operating or licensed to operate in NYS must accept the certificate for the discount.

Family Fun Saturday: Baby Goats at the Library! - This program is full.
2024-09-14 10:30 - 11:30
For All Ages.

As part of our Family Fun Saturday series, Jill Matthews from TinyFarm of South Salem is stopping by with a few of the Farm’s baby goats. Come learn about goats – up close and personal on the Library lawn!

Please note: this program is full, with 20 people on the waitlist.
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.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "The Summer Before the War"
2024-09-18 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 Stevens Memorial United Methodist Church. The church is located at 9 Shady Lane, South Salem All seniors are welcome!
This month the group will be discussing The Summer Before the War, by Helen Simonson (Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand). A charming portrait of a small British town in the last, fraught moments before the outbreak of World War I.
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.

Library Fair Pre-Sale: Adult Books Only
2024-09-18 17:00 - 21:00
The Lewisboro Library Fair Pre-Sale begins tonight at Onatru Farm (99 Elmwood Road in South Salem). Only the Adult Books area will be open this evening.

This Pre-Sale is for Lewisboro residents only. Admission is free.

Library Fair Book Pre-Sale: All Books
2024-09-19 17:00 - 21:00
The Lewisboro Library Fair Book Pre-Sale continues tonight at Onatru Farm (99 Elmwood Road in South Salem). Stop by to browse our adult, children and young adult sections.

Admission is free for Lewisboro residents; there is a $25 admission fee for non-residents.

Library Fair Attic Treasures Pre-Sale: VIP Ticket Holders
2024-09-19 17:00 - 21:00
VIP Ticket Holders ONLY get early access to shopping at all of Attic Treasures today from 5 to 9 pm.
Only the Sporting Goods section will be open to those without VIP Tickets.
Click HERE for details on purchasing VIP Tickets.

Library Fair Book Pre-Sale: All Books
2024-09-20 10:00 - 14:00
The Lewisboro Library Fair Book Pre-Sale continues today at Onatru Farm (99 Elmwood Road in South Salem). Stop by to browse our adult, children and young adult sections.

Admission is free for everyone.

Library Fair Pre-Sale: Attic Treasures $25 Early Access
2024-09-20 10:00 - 14:00
Shoppers who can’t wait for Fair Day can pay $25 to get early access to shopping at Attic Treasures today from 10 am to 2 pm.
VIP Ticket Holders are admitted free of charge.
Click HERE for Fair details and info on purchasing VIP Tickets.

Library Closed
2024-09-21

Lewisboro Library Fair at Onatru Farm
2024-09-21 10:00 - 16:00
The annual Lewisboro Library Fair is back! The Fair will be held rain or shine, on Saturday, September 21 from 10 am to 4 pm at Onatru Farm Park (99 Elmwood Road in South Salem).
The Library Fair is one of the largest community events in Lewisboro. It has something for all ages: Book Sale, Attic Treasures Sale, Car Show, Silent Auction, Vendor Market, Beer Garden, Kids Zone, Food Trucks, Music, plus the always popular Dunk Tank!
For complete details, please click HERE.

Library Fair After-Sales: Books & Attic Treasures
2024-09-22 10:00 - 14:00
The Library Fair After-Sales have great bargains on the remaining Books and Attic Treasures.
The Sales are at Onatru Farm (99 Elmwood Road in South Salem) from 10 am to 2 pm.
Admission is free.

Monday Film Series - Politics on Film: "The Best Man"
2024-09-23 13:00 - 15:00
Leading up to the November 5 Election, our Monday Afternoon Film Series will feature critically-acclaimed films that take a look at the inner workings of political campaigns. The theme is “Politics on Film: Campaigning through the Decades.”
The Best Man (1964) stars Henry Fonda and Cliff Robertson in the story of a presidential primary with no good candidates.
Space is limited, please register below.

Teen Advisory Group
2024-09-24 19:00 - 20:00
Teens in Middle & High School.

EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS * PLAN AND RUN TEEN EVENTS * GAIN LEADERSHIP SKILLS!
The Lewisboro Library Teen Advisory Group (or “TAG”) seeks teens to help come up with fun, engaging programs for you and your friends all year round.
New members are welcome to join this group, which meets monthly for planning – and snacks!
Help us make the Library YOUR favorite gathering space!
Please register below.

(Virtual) Successfully Navigating College Admissions
2024-09-25 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For Juniors, Sophomores & Freshmen with their Parents

This presentation is to help families of juniors, sophomores and freshmen understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate the recent changes.
Hear about: current college admissions trends, admissions strategies, the changing test-optional environment, 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 fall 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.
Learn about the importance of community service, how it can provide an opportunity for meaningful experiences, 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 and is a detailed and strategic overview of what students should focus on for a successful college admissions process.
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC. (www.standoutforcollege.com)
Please register for the Zoom link HERE. If you can’t make this date, the program will also be offered on October 22.

Lewisboro Library Book Group: "After You'd Gone"
2024-09-25 19:30 - 20:30
The Lewisboro Library Book Group usually meets at the Library on the last Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
This month the group will be discussing After You’d Gone, by Maggie O’Farrell. It follows the main character of Alice, and her mental journey through her own past, after a traffic accident has left her in a coma. It is a love story about how our choices can reverberate through the generations, as it slowly draws us closer to a dark family secret.
Books are available through the Westchester Library System and copies are often ordered in advance for members to pick up at the Library. New members are always welcome in this adult, co-ed book group. For more information contact Myrna or Steve Shomstein at (914) 533-2550.

Stitch Together Evening
2024-09-26 19:00 - 20:30
This casual, monthly gathering is for those who want to work on needle crafts (knit/crochet/cross-stitch/quilting, etc) while meeting and chatting with neighbors. It usually meets on the third Thursday of the month – this month it will meet the fourth Thursday due to the Library Fair Pre-Sales. Bring a project you are working on.

Catch up on people’s craft projects and what is going on in Town – and beyond.
If you are interested in attending, please register below so we can add you to the contact list, in case we need to switch the meeting date some month.

Author Panel: So You've Finished Your Book ... Now What?
2024-09-29 15:00 - 16:00
Working on a book, but not sure of the next steps? Local published authors Ed Perratore, Samantha Talbot and Richard Finn share their insights and advice on navigating and managing the byzantine, confusing, frustrating and intimidating publishing industry to successfully get your book out to the public.
They will discuss:
* The difficulties of attracting risk-averse traditional publishers
* How to go about “indie” publishing, with pros and cons
* How to market your finished product … and more.
About the Panel:
Ed Perratore’s books include two horror novels: The Coven Tree and Hindred Spirits. He is well into a third horror novel, based in upper Westchester. His other published book is the nonfiction work One Man’s Journey: A Walk on the Croton Aqueduct Trail. Ed’s career has been in magazine writing and editing at Consumer Reports, PC Magazine and other renowned publications.
Samantha (Sam) Talbot is a self-proclaimed weirdo and lover of the morbid, mysterious, and macabre. Her dark historical fantasy, A Thunderbolt Into Nettle, is based on the gruesome legacy of Hungarian countess Elizabeth Bathory, who is thought to have murdered hundreds of young women in the early 17th century.
Richard Finn has spent his professional life in the sports industry. He has a long and accomplished career as a sports journalist for many leading newspapers and news organizations, including USA Today, New York Times, Chicago Tribune and Associated Press. Hildy’s Promise is his first full-length novel. A crime thriller set in Westchester County, it centers around a golf champion with a kidnapped wife, who is ordered to meet her kidnappers for 18 holes of golf to secure her freedom – but there is an unnerving set of rules for the game….
Please register below.

Citizen Preparedness Training Program
2024-09-30 19:00 - 20:00
September is National Preparedness Month – a great time to learn how to be prepared for emergencies and disasters! This one-hour program, led by members of the National Guard, will go over the steps you need to take to prepare for an emergency.

The Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any natural or man-made disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies. Each family that attends will receive one Preparedness kit (see below.)

Registration has closed for this program, but please call the Library to see if any spots have opened up. (914) 875-9004.

Girls Who Code
2024-10-02 16:30 - 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. Boys are welcome.
The group will meet monthly on the first Wednesday.
Students are encouraged to bring their own laptops or Chromebooks; some will be provided.
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.
