Lewisboro Library

Independence Day - Library Closed
2024-07-04

Lego Play
2024-07-03 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Grades K – 5.
Create your own masterpiece with Legos.
Space is limited, please register below.

Tinker Tots Build & Play
2024-07-03 10:30 - 11:30
For ages 18 months & up.
Have fun building and playing with Duplo Blocks and Magnetic Tiles.
Space is limited, please register below.

Teen Summer Coolers from other Cultures: Indian Lassi
2024-07-02 19:00 - 20:30
For teens entering grades 6 – 12.
Learn about the culture of India as we make this super refreshing drink. We’ll also experiment with temporary body markers while learning about the cultural significance of the body art of henna/mehndi.
Space is limited, please register below

Outdoor Storytime, Fun & Games
2024-07-02 10:30 - 11:00
All ages.
Come join us on the Library lawn for Storytime with music, bubbles, and outdoor activities.
No registration required.

Comic Book Workshop Session 1: July 1 & July 8
2024-07-01 17:00 - 18:00
Children entering Grades 3 – 5.
Draw your own action packed adventure!
Space is limited, please register below for the session that will take place July 1 & July 8.
If you have to miss one of the weeks, there will be a makeup session on July 29.

Community Crafters: Patriotic Gift Packs
2024-07-01 13:00 - 14:00
We have another great project for those who love to craft – and give back to others in our community!
Crafters will make patriotic ribbon windsocks to be hung inside or out, and then assemble gift packs to be delivered to Homebound Senior Adults in Lewisboro.
Please register below.

Children's MakerSpace Corner: Wild about Bookmarks
2024-07-01 10:00 - 17:00
All Ages. Drop in from 10 am to 5 pm.
This summer we will be making crafts that symbolize the spirit of adventure! A different craft each week. This week make a wild animal bookmark
No Registration Required.

Mahjong for Beginners
2024-06-28 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-14 10:30 - 12:00
Have you always wanted to learn Mahjong? This 4-week session will give you the basic skills to start playing.
This is NOT a drop-in program. We need to know the number of players to set up the room.
Space is limited. Registration was taken prior to June 7. Please contact the Library if you would like to be on the wait list.
You will need to have your own set of 2024 Mahjong cards, which can be ordered via the National Mahjong League or on Amazon.

Lewisboro Library Book Group: "East of Eden"
2024-06-26 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 East of Eden, by John Steinbeck. Set in California, the novel tells the intertwined destinies of two families whose generations helplessly reenact the fall of Adam and Eve and the rivalry of Cain and Abel.

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.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "North Woods"
2024-06-26 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 North Woods, by Daniel Mason. It is a sweeping novel about a single house in the woods of New England, told through the lives of those who inhabit it across the centuries
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.

College Experience Panel - Get the Inside Scoop!
2024-06-25 19:00 - 20:00
For Teens in High School

Wondering what life holds beyond high school?

Meet JJHS grads who are current college students or recent grads. Ask real questions; get real answers!

Please register below.

Afternoon Film Series: "Arthur the King"
2024-06-24 13:00 - 15:00
Based on the book Arthur: The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home, the film tells the incredible true story of a team of athletes competing in the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic, and a stray dog named Arthur who joins the team’s epic endurance adventure.
Space is limited, please register below.

(Virtual) Yankee Stadium from the - Organ - Bench
2024-06-20 18:30 - 19:30
Via Zoom.
Ed Alstrom just finished his 20th season as the Weekend Organist at Yankee Stadium. In this presentation, he will talk about that job, demonstrate how it gets done, and tell stories about his experiences at the Stadium.
Ed has had a rich and extremely diverse musical career. He has played on Broadway and performed with Bette Midler, Chuck Berry, Leonard Bernstein, Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan and more. Please register for the Zoom link HERE.

Children's Summer Reading Kickoff
2024-06-20 16:00 - 17:00
For children entering Kindergarten to Grade 5.
Come celebrate the Summer Reading theme of “Adventure begins at your Library” with an Ice Cream Social out on the Library lawn. Hear about the Library’s summer programs and register for the Summer Reading Program. Enjoy music, lawn games, a raffle and more.
Please register below. Click HERE if you can’t make the kickoff and want instructions for registering for the Summer Reading Program.
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.

"1000 Books Before Kindergarten*" Kickoff
2024-06-20 15:30 - 16:00
For Infants through Pre-K
Come celebrate the kickoff of our “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” program! Bring your little ones to enjoy music, bubbles, games and FREE BOOKS on the Library Lawn.
Learn about the “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” program, a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. By reading just one book a night, families can reach the 1,000-book goal in three years and provide their children essential early literacy skills.

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.
*1000 Books Before Kindergarten® is a registered trademark of the 1000 Books Foundation, used with permission.

Juneteenth - Library Closed
2024-06-19

Intermediate Mahjong
2024-06-18 13:00 - 15:00
Are you a mahjong player? A group of experienced players meets weekly Tuesdays at 1 pm at the Library.
Their roster is currently full, but people will be away on seasonal breaks. Interested players should send an email to lewisborolibrary@gmail.com to be placed on the wait list.

Teen Summer Reading Kickoff: Cupcake Wars!
2024-06-17 19:00 - 20:30
For Teens/Tweens Entering Grades 6-12 in the fall.
Bring your best design skills to decorate cupcakes in our summer reading theme of Adventure: (camping, at the beach and road trips). Learn all about the Summer Reading Program and related activities.

Please register below.

Afternoon BONUS Film: "Our Town"
2024-06-17 13:00 - 15:00
We have a bonus film this month! People have expressed interest in seeing a production of Our Town, which is the summer stock play that features heavily in Ann Patchett’s popular latest novel Tom Lake. This version of Our Town is a recording of the highly acclaimed 1988 Broadway play, based on the novel by Thornton Wilder.
Space is limited, please register below.

Hard Headed Comedy Showcase - SOLD OUT!
2024-06-14 19:30 - 21:00
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT!
Looking for a unique Father’s Day gift – or a hilarious date night? How about a NYC comedy club experience – right here in Lewisboro? That’s right, it’s the return of the “Hard Headed Comedy Showcase.” This event features four stand-up comics – who regularly perform on TV, at festivals and comedy clubs – now performing on the stage of the Library!

Appearing that Night:
Linette Palladino – https://www.linettepalladino.com
Linette has performed at clubs and festivals all over the United States, and internationally. She has opened for some of America’s best comics including Dave Attell, and Carole Montgomery. She was one of five nationwide finalists in the HBO Latino Stand-up Competition, and recently earned the top block as Jersey’s Funniest Female. Offstage, Linette is a mom, wife, and currently serves as a Major in the US Army.
Erik Angel – https://www.erikangelcomedy.com/

An Israeli-Jewish-American, Angel’s comedy deals with being a recent immigrant, fortyish, a newlywed, that he’s Jewish, and speaks English-Falafel 24/7. He performs in venues all over the US, Europe, Israel and Tokyo, and has opened for major headliners including Maz Jobrani and Zarna Garg, and has participated in comedy festivals. He’s been seen on CBS news and has more than 2M views on his Tik-Tok page.

Lana Siebel – http://www.lanasiebel.com/home.html

Lana Siebel is a New York City based comedian who has been headlining shows across the United States, recently at The Comic Strip (NYC), The Tropicana in Atlantic City (NJ), Governor’s Comedy Club (NY). She was very recently featured on the site Comics that Kill along with Kevin Hart, Sebastian Maniscalco, Jim Gaffigan and other great comedians.
Luz Michelle – https://luzmichelleinc.com/
Luz has channeled her unique life experiences and background into a successful comedy career, gracing stages such as Caroline’s, Gotham Comedy Club, The Stand, The Laugh Riot Grrrl Comedy Festival, GMA and more, with her malapropisms and unique style. As Founder of Hard Headed Comedy™, a comedy entertainment company, Luz produces live and streamed showcases featuring a diverse mix of established and up-and-coming comedic talent.

We are so grateful to Luz, for organizing this fundraiser again!
The comedy shows sell out quickly every year! Reserved seating is $40 per person, which includes wine, beer, beverages courtesy of Lewisboro Celebrates Pride and light bites courtesy of The Horse and Hound and Lily’s Deli & Market. Reserve your seats HERE. Doors open at 7 pm.
After the show, audience members are invited to join the comics at The Horse and Hound, which is sponsoring an after-party with a hot food buffet.

(Virtual) LGBTQ+ History: Eleanor Roosevelt and Val-Kill
2024-06-13 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.

During Eleanor Roosevelt’s lifetime, most LGBTQ+ people lived their lives quietly or in secret, and history has often obscured details about sexuality and gender expression in its accounts of famous LGBTQ+ lives. But at Eleanor’s home at Val-Kill, she surrounded herself with influential women that today we recognize as lesbian. These women, including Nancy Cook, Marion Dickerman, Esther Lape, Elizabeth Read, and Lorena Hickok, played an important role not only in Eleanor’s personal life, but in her political development and activism.

Join us for a ranger talk from Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site at her home, Val-Kill, to learn more about Eleanor and the women who helped shape her career.

Please register for the Zoom link HERE.

Girls Who Code
2024-06-12 16:30 - 17:30
For Students in Grades 3 through 12.
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. The club meets weekly. Boys are welcome.
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.

Allergic Reaction/Anaphylaxis Workshop
2024-06-10 19:00 - 20:00
Knowing the difference between an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis can help you save a life.
Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps, in partnership with the Lewisboro Library, presents this workshop on severe allergic reactions vs anaphylaxis, and how to recognize and treat before professional help arrives.
Anaphylaxis is an acute onset life-threatening medical emergency – recognizing it and acting are important to prevent serious shock and even death. Learn the difference between a local allergic reaction and systemic anaphylactic shock.
You will learn:
– the signs and symptoms of a non-life-threatening allergic reaction
– the signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock
– the different ways that anaphylactic shock can manifest, and the risk factors that make somebody more likely to experience anaphylaxis.
– how to identify triggers causing severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis, and what can be done to desensitize the body to these triggers
– when to call 911 and administer epinephrine autoinjector (EpiPen) if you have one on hand
– how to use different epinephrine autoinjectors with hands-on trainer devices.
Space is limited, please register below.

Afternoon Film Series : "One Life"
2024-06-10 13:00 - 15:00
Our afternoon film series continues with a showing of the 2023 movie One Life. Told in flashback by star Anthony Hopkins, the film recounts the true story of Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to World War II, rescued over 600 children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia.
Space is limited, please register below.

Preschool Storytime & Craft
2024-06-07 13:30 - 14:30
For Preschoolers.
Ms. Marie is celebrating the season with special Stories, Music, & Crafts.

Mahjong for Beginners
2024-06-07 10:30 - 12:00
Have you always wanted to learn Mahjong? This 4-week session will give you the basic skills to start playing.
This is NOT a drop-in program. We need to know the number of players to set up the room.
Space is limited. Interested players should register below for the 4-week session.
You will need to have your own set of 2024 Mahjong cards, which can be ordered via the National Mahjong League or on Amazon.

Afternoon Writers Group
2024-06-06 14:00 - 16:00
The Afternoon Writers Group meets every Thursday, from 2 to 4 pm, to discuss their work and share feedback with others.
Registration is currently full. If you are interested in joining the wait list, please email the Library at info@lewisborolibrary.org.
