Lewisboro Library

Teen Advisory Group
2022-11-29 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
For Teens in Middle & High School.
The Lewisboro Library Teen Advisory Group (or “TAG”) seeks teens to help come up with fun, engaging programs for you and your friends during the school year.
New members are welcome. Ice cream is served.
Please register below.

Family Storytime
2022-11-29 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-11-22 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-11-17 13:00 - 13:30, 2022-11-15 10:30 - 11:00
All ages.
Join Miss Marie in the Children’s Room for stories, music and more.
Please register all family members below, so we can contact you if we need to cancel.

Thanksgiving - Library Closed
2022-11-24

Girls Who Code
2022-11-23 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-11-16 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-11-09 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
2022-11-23 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 celebrates Thanksgiving.
Space is limited. Please register your child below.

MakerSpace Mornings
2022-11-23 10:30 - 11:00

Library Board Meeting
2022-11-22 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-11-09 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.

Author Talk: Aimee Pokwatka, "Self-Portrait with Nothing"
2022-11-20 15:00 - 16:00
Come meet local author Aimee Pokwatka, whose first novel, Self-Portrait With Nothing, was published in October to impressive reviews.

The book tells the story of Forensic Anthropologist Pepper Rafferty, abandoned as an infant on the local veterinarian’s front porch. When she mysteriously inherits property from missing artist Ula Frost, a reclusive painter famous for claiming that her portraits summon doppelgangers from parallel universes, Pepper sets out to discover more about Ula – and parallel universes.

Aimee, who has also had a number of short stories published, will talk about her book and the writing process. She will also autograph copies of the book, which will be available for sale courtesy of Books on the Common.

Space is limited; please register below.

Wonderful Wolves Storytime
2022-11-19 12:00 - 13:00
All ages
Author Lois Kral will read from her book Lessons Learned From Atka.
Atka the wolf was the traveling ambassador for the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem. During his lifetime of sixteen years, he traveled through many states, visiting thousands of schools, libraries, and community events. The lessons learned from his life will inspire hope, acceptance, and positive change in the lives of animal lovers across the world.
Lois Kral, a volunteer educator and animal care specialist at the Wolf Conservation Center, has helped raise three of the ambassador wolves and assisted in taking care of Atka. She traveled with Atka on his road trip teaching adventures, as well as working on his in-house programs at the WCC.
Space is limited and registration is required. Please register all family members below.

Teen Paint Night
2022-11-18 19:00 - 20:30
For Teens in Middle & High School

Spend an evening with your peers painting a beautiful autumn-themed scene, under the instruction of talented teen artist Isabella Ferrajina.
Space is limited. Please register below.

Stitch Together Evening
2022-11-17 19:00 - 20:30
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.

(Virtual) Creating a LinkedIn Profile with Impact
2022-11-17 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
This is the third and final workshop in this series. Please look for more Workforce Development Workshops in 2023.
In this workshop you will learn the following:
– How to understand the benefits of having a LinkedIn profile.
– What are the essential components of a profile.
– How to tell your story and get noticed.
– How to distinguish your profile from your resume.
This workshop is FREE and conducted virtually on zoom and facilitated by a Professional Career Coach. This series is in partnership with WLS Career Coaching Services and the Ossining Public Library.
Please register HERE for your Zoom link.

MakerSpace Afternoons
2022-11-16 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 Leaf Handprint Trees.
Space is limited. Please register your child below.

Lewisboro Seniors Book Group: "The It Girl"
2022-11-16 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 November 16 meeting, the group will be discussing The It Girl, by Ruth Ware. It is a mystery about a woman on the search for answers a decade after her friend’s murder – did she help convict an innocent person?
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
2022-11-16 10:30 - 11:00

Middle Reads: "The Graveyard Book"
2022-11-15 19:00 - 20:30
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 November 15 is The Graveyard Book, by Neil Gaiman. Read about Bod, an unusual boy who inhabits an unusual place – he’s the only living resident of a graveyard, raised from infancy by the ghosts, werewolves, and other cemetery denizens.
Please register below.

(Virtual) Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
2022-11-15 19:00 - 20:00
Via Zoom.
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

Alzheimer’s is not normal aging; it’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior.
Join us to learn about: the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors, current research, treatments available to address some symptoms and Alzheimer’s Association resources available to you.
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter.
Please register for your Zoom link HERE.

Fall Singalong with Laurel Aronian
2022-11-14 16:30 - 17:00
For all ages.
Laurel Aronian sings and teaches seasonal songs for children. Laurel is an accomplished singer-songwriter who has studied with Juilliard, Berklee, and Interlochen Center for The Arts. She has taught in libraries and community service centers throughout NY and CT. Laurel plays local open mics and has performed at The Ridgefield Playhouse. Bring your kids for fun and head home with a bevy of seasonal songs in their hearts and minds.
Space is limited. Please register below.

Family Storytime
2022-11-10 13:00 - 13:30, 2022-11-08 10:30 - 11:00
All ages.
Join Miss Marie in the Children’s Room for stories, music and more, celebrating World Kindness Week (November 7 – 13).
Please register all family members below, so we can contact you if we need to cancel.

MakerSpace Afternoons
2022-11-09 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 Leaf Family Puppets.
Space is limited. Please register your child below.

MakerSpace Mornings
2022-11-09 10:30 - 11:00

Election Day Teen Adventure Hike
2022-11-08 10:30 - 12:00
For Teens in Middle & High School.
No school due to Election Day! Join other teens for a guided hike at the Old Field Preserve on Mead Street in Waccabuc. Be energized in the great outdoors, and enjoy some cider and doughnuts afterwards. Please meet in the parking lot and be sure to bring a water bottle.

This hike is co-sponsored by the Lewisboro Land Trust. All hikers must download and fill out this waiver – Lewisboro Land Trust Release-Hold Harmless Agreement – to bring with you that day. Copies will also be available at the start of the hike.
Space is limited. Please register below so we have your email in case of bad hiking conditions.
*If our registration app is down, please CALL the Library to register – 914-875-9004.

Craft Workshop: Guide Dog Pull Toys
2022-11-07 17:00 - 20:00
THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED FOR THIS WEEK! KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR RESCHEDULED DATE.
For adults, teens and children in grades 3 and up.
Celebrate World Kindness Week (November 7 – 13) by helping us braid fleece pull toys for the dogs in training at Guiding Eyes for the Blind! A great community service family activity.

The workshop will be held from 5 to 8 pm, so come in when it is convenient for you (note: no school on November 8, so no worries about being out on a school night!)
We are seeking donations of fleece material or throws to use for this project. Please bring in to the Library. Thank you!
Please register below, so we make sure we have enough supplies on hand throughout the activity.
