Lewisboro Library

(Virtual) Lewisboro Seniors Book Group
2021-05-03 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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 May 3. The group will be discussing The Dutch House, by Ann Patchett.
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 (performed beautifully by Tom Hanks!) via Overdrive.
Please register below for the Zoom link. The link will be emailed the day before.

DIY Hiking Sticks
2021-05-03 16:00 - 17:30
For teens in middle & high school.
Ramp up for spring and summer walks, hikes and rambles by designing your own hiking stick to reflect you and your personality. We’ll have a variety of materials on hand including paracord, paint, washi tape, permanent markers and beads. Enjoy the company of others around you during this outdoor, after-school program. Masks are required.
Space is limited, please register below.

(Virtual) Wicked & Wonderful Weeds ... and what to do about them
2021-05-06 19:00 - 20:30
Via Zoom.
Weeds driving you to your wit’s end? Join us for this virtual lecture and Q & A about common weeds and the how-tos of organic control methods. Led by Michele Mackinnon, who is an Advanced Master Gardener certified in Organic Land Care. Michele has taught organic gardening courses for several seasons and is a regular garden contributor to The Quinnehtukqut, Sierra Club’s CT chapter newsletter with a distribution of 40,000+. She also publishes her own Garden Advice newsletter.
Sponsored by the Lewisboro Garden Club.
Please register HERE to receive your Zoom link.

(Virtual) Mother's Day Storytime with Author Nancy S. Torres
2021-05-07 12:00 - 12:30
Via Library YouTube Channel
Join Miss Marie and guest, local author Nancy S. Torres, for a reading of her book Say It With Me. In this heartwarming 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. A great mother/child storytime in advance of Mother’s Day.

(Virtual) Boredom Buster: Mother's Day Butterfly Craft
2021-05-07 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live! All Ages and Their Families.
Join Miss Marie in making a personalized Mother’s Day gift for Mom! Download the Mothersdaybutterflytemplate, gather the items on the Materials List and follow along with Miss Marie.
Materials List:
Butterfly Poem Template Or Plain piece of white paper
Construction Paper in your Mom’s Favorite Color
2 Black Markers or Crayons
Crayons or Markers in assorted colors
Glue Stick
Scissors
Glitter or Sequins

Mother's Day Farmer's Market Raffle!
2021-05-07 19:00 - 19:30
TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED!
Thank you to all those who purchased tickets for our Mother’s Day Farmer’s Market Raffle. Be sure to join the Raffle Drawing on Friday, May 7 at 7 pm via Zoom (winner need not be present – we will contact you!)
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The winner will receive a Gourmet Home & Garden Gift Bonanza of goodies from the vendors of our local Farmer’s Market at Gossett Brothers Nursery!
Bring the Farmer’s Market home to your Table with delicious goodies from 11 different vendors plus a $200 gift certificate to Gossetts Nursery to get your gardens growing this Spring.

RAFFLE DETAILS:

Over $400 retail value
Ticket sales ended May 5.
The winner will be drawn on May 7 at 7 pm via Zoom. All entrants will be emailed a link to the live drawing.
Winner can claim their certificate for prizes at the Farmer’s Market on Saturday, May 8, or arrange to pick it up at the Lewisboro Library.

Many thanks to the generous vendors at the Farmer’s Market,
who are contributing amazing items for our Mother’s Day raffle:

Gossett Brothers Nursery – $200 Gift Certificate
Home Made Polish Foods – $50 Gift Certificate
The Fish Guy – $20 Gift Certificate
Bartolos Authentic Italian Foods – Three Cooked Meals
Sharamel Baked Goods – $20 Gift Certificate
Andrew Wilkinson Microgreens – Microgreens Kit
South Salem Winery – One Bottle of Wine
Linda’s Hot Stuff – Jar of Hot Pepper Jelly
The Bread Table – One loaf Sourdough, one bag Toasted Almond Granola, Two Pastries
General Cochran Farms – One Dozen Eggs, Butter, Tomato Sauce, one lb Ground Beef
Do Re Me Farms – One Hanging Basket: Strawberry or Tomato
M & M Italian Provisions – Two Sausages: One Sweet, One Hot

Thank you for participating in this fundraiser for
The Lewisboro Library – The Heart of the Community!

(Virtual) Stressed? Get Support with WLS and NY Project Hope
2021-05-10 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. COVID-19 has changed a lot in our lives, and it’s OK if you’re feeling stressed, anxious, uncertain, isolated, angry or scared.
NY Project Hope is New York’s COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline, to help New Yorkers understand their reactions and emotions during COVID-19. Through the helpline, educational materials, and trusted referrals, NY Project Hope helps people manage and cope with changes brought on by COVID-19. Talking to the trained Crisis Counselors is free, confidential, and anonymous.
This virtual presentation will go over the resources available from the Westchester Library System as a NY Project Hope provider. The program is sponsored by the Greenburgh, John C. Hart, Lewisboro and Mount Kisco public libraries in partnership with the Westchester Library System.
Please register HERE.

(Virtual) Middle Reads
2021-05-11 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For teens in grades 6 – 8.
Join us for monthly virtual book discussions and socializing! Books are available for pickup at the Library.
The book selection for May 11 is The Night Diary, by Veera Hiranandani. In this hopeful tale of India’s partition, a young teen struggles to find a new home in a divided country. Please register below to receive your Zoom link.

Outdoor Family Storytime!
2021-05-12 10:30 - 11:00, 2021-05-17 10:30 - 11:00, 2021-05-19 10:30 - 11:00, 2021-05-24 10:30 - 11:00
Mondays & Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. All ages.

Come join Miss Marie outdoors for stories, songs, movement, puppets and more! This storytime has something for everyone!

Please bring a blanket to sit on.
Space is limited and masks are required. Please register family members below.
On the Library lawn, weather permitting. Otherwise it will be held via Facebook Live.

Bicycle Safety Clinic
2021-05-12 16:30 - 17:30
For students in grades 5 and up

Spring is here and it is a great time to get outside on your bike – and keep safe while you ride!

Before doing that, bring your bike to the outdoor clinic at the Library and learn smart cycling tips from members of the Westchester Cycle Club. They will also demonstrate helmet fitting, basic bike maintenance, hand signals, etc.
This program will be rescheduled this summer and will require registration.

Outdoor Family Storytime
2021-05-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-05-21 12:00 - 13:00
Outdoors, weather permitting. All ages.
Join Miss Marie on the lawn for stories and bubbles. Bring a blanket to sit on.
Space is limited and masks are required. Please register family members below.

Stitch Together
2021-05-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-05-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-05-28 13:00 - 14:00
This casual, weekly gathering of those who knit/crochet and chat will meet outside, weather permitting, but will move to Zoom if rainy. Catch up on people’s craft projects and what is going on in Town – and beyond. Bring a project, chair and a mask!
Please register below. A Zoom link will be emailed the day before if needed.

(Virtual) Boredom Buster: Life Cycle of a Butterfly Craft
2021-05-14 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live! All Ages and Their Families.
We’re celebrating butterflies with this special craft. Make sure you download this Life cycle of a butterfly template and gather the materials listed below. Then follow along with Miss Marie.
Materials List:

Life Cycle Template

White cardstock or paper plate

Assorted: Colored pencils, crayons, or markers

White school glue

Scissors

Tie-Dye Masks
2021-05-15 14:00 - 15:00
For teens in middle & high school.
Tie-Dye is back! Create a fun and colorful mask or two with us, just in time for summer. This program will be outdoors. Masks are required.
Space is limited, please register below.

Catapult Challenge
2021-05-18 16:00 - 17:30
For Teens in Middle & High School.
Using simple supplies, we’ll experiment making three different catapult designs and find out which catapult sends our ping pong balls the farthest. This program will be outdoors. Masks are required.
Space is limited, please register below.

Teen Yoga on the Lawn
2021-05-19 17:00 - 18:00
For Teens in Middle & High School.
Join Firefly Yoga instructor Ellen for monthly Yoga on the Lawn classes for teens.
Learn techniques to help de-stress and relax as the school year winds down. Please bring your own yoga mat, mask and water bottle, and plan to arrive by 4:45, so the class can start promptly.
Space is limited. Please register below.

(Virtual) Boredom Buster: Butterflies and Friends Craft
2021-05-21 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live! All Ages and Their Families.
Make a 3D butterfly out of a recycled toilet paper tube. Gather the materials below and craft along with Miss Marie!
Materials List:

Empty toilet paper roll

Pipe cleaner

Googly eyes

Black maker

Paper (cardstock or construction paper)

Glue or tape

Assorted Markers

(Virtual) Program for High School Juniors: Creating a Compelling College Application
2021-05-25 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom. For High School Juniors and their Parents.
We will cover the college application process including current admissions trends, strategies for applying, writing the personal statement essay and supplemental essays, teacher recommendations, suggestions for how juniors can use their time productively this summer and how students can position themselves to increase their chances for admission. This program is a detailed and strategic overview of what students should focus on to make their college applications compelling.
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC. Please RSVP to ron@standoutforcollege.com to receive your Zoom link.

(Virtual) Teen Advisory Group
2021-05-25 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. We’re hoping to be able to have in-person meetings soon!
Being part of TAG looks great on your college resume.
To join TAG, please contact Jane Rothschild at 875-9004.

Family Storytime is Virtual Today!
2021-05-26 10:30 - 11:00
Will be held via Facebook Live Today.
Mondays & Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. All ages.

Come join Miss Marie outdoors for stories, songs, movement, puppets and more! This storytime has something for everyone!

Please bring a blanket to sit on.
Masks are required. Please register family members below so we can contact you if we need to cancel.

(Virtual) Solar Eclipses & the June 10 Sunrise Scimitar
2021-05-27 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
Early risers in the Tri-State area the morning of June 10th will be treated to the most unusual sunrise of their lives – an 80% solar eclipse which will transform the Sun into a fiery scimitar!
Meteorologist and Astronomer Joe Rao will delve into the mechanics of what causes eclipses, as well as look at events coming our way in the future, including the total eclipse visible from upstate New York and New England in April 2024.
Presented by the Lewisboro, Pound Ridge & Ruth Keeler Memorial Libraries. Register HERE.

Outdoor Family Storytime
2021-05-28 12:00 - 13:00
Outdoors, weather permitting. All ages.
Join Miss Marie on the lawn for stories, bubbles and patriotic songs. Bring a blanket to sit on.
Space is limited and masks are required. Please register family members below.

(Virtual) Boredom Buster: Stars & Stripes Memorial Day Craft
2021-05-28 16:30 - 17:00
Via Facebook Live! All Ages and Their Families.
Gather the materials below and follow along with Miss Marie as she makes a patriotic windsock for Memorial Day!
Materials List:

empty toilet paper or paper towel tube

blue paper

red and white streamers or paper scraps

scissors

glue stick

white paper

yarn or string

hole punch

Memorial Day - Library Closed
2021-05-31
