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Hours of Operation
80 Primrose Street
(Reis Park, Route 139)
Somers, NY 10589
914-232-5717
Mon. 10am - 5pm
Tue. 10am - 5pm
Wed. 10am - 5pm
Thu. 11am - 8pm
Fri. 10am - 5pm
Sat. 10am - 5pm
Sun. CLOSED
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New Books
This Was a Man
The Twenty-Three
Sleeping Beauty Killer
No Man's Land
Chocolate Bunny Brouhaha
Moonglow
Night School
Moral Defense
The Spy
Wrong Side of Goodbye
Flame Bearer
The Award
Champagne Conspiracy
Odessa Sea
Turbo Twenty-Three
Mistletoe Secret
Inheritance
Whole Town's Talking
Chasing Shadows
Conclave
Under the Midnight Sun
Faithful
When All the Girls Have Gone
I'll Take You There
Cross the Line
Christmas Message
Thus Bad Begins
Den of Wolves
Ruler of the Night
City on Edge
Prince Lestat and the Realms...
Arcanum Unbounded
Swing Time
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New DVDs
Star Trek: Beyond
Nine Lives
Finding Dory
Indignation
Captain Fantastic
Bad Moms
Anthropoid
Wild Life
Sausage Party
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Quotes We Love
"There are so many books left to read. For that reason alone it is worth going on living. Books make me happy, the help me escape from reality." ~Felix J. Palma
"Each time we come to a book we give it a different reading because we bring a different person to it. It is not you who reads the book, the book reads you" ~Jack Lasenby
"The fire of literacy is created by the emotional sparks between a child, a book, and the person reading. It isn't achieved by the book alone, nor by the child alone, nor by the adult who's reading aloud-it's the relationship winding between all three, bringing them together in easy harmony." ~Mem Fox
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Art Gallery
Hillary Hostetler is a local professional artist and teaching artist. She creates paintings in mixed media, acrylic, and oil paints. Her current series of semi- abstract, floral paintings feature brightly colored, abundant flowers tumbling out of collaged vases made of hand dyed papers. Many of the paintings have interesting backgrounds layered with textured materials and metallic paints.
If you are interested in displaying your art, please email
somersartgallery@wls
mail.org for an application.
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Monthly Raffle Basket
Congratulations to
Pat Losito, winner of the September basket, and
Judi Sewell, winner of this months raffle basket winner.
Each month, the Friends of Somers Library raffles off a gift basket filled with books, movies, or other fun items. Take a chance - your purchase helps fund the various programs at Somers Library! $1.00 per ticket or six tickets for $5.00.
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Flowers of the Month
 The flowers that you see at the library are sponsored by the Friends of Somers Library and donated by local businesses. We thank
Il Forno Trattoria for donating this month's floral arrangement.
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Social Media
Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook, or browse our book-related boards on Pinterest.View our photos on Flickr. Watch our videos on YouTube, or read our blog on Blogger.
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Director's Corner
This past Saturday, October 15th 2016, one of the Somers Library teams, led by our young adult Librarian Tara Ferretti, was declared champions of the Westchester Library System Battle of the Books (6th - 10th division)! This fun but intense battle was the culmination of a nearly 6 month process of reading, reviewing, team practice and dedication by all the Somers Library Battle of the Books team members. Although our teen team won this year, the Somers Library is very proud of both of the teams we sent to the Battle of the Books!
Congratulations Tara and all of the team members, and thanks to the Friends of the Library for volunteering at the event itself and providing the supplies and books for the teams to practice.
Andrew Farber
Library Director
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The Somers Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, charitable organization formed in 2011 to benefit the Library through advocacy and fundraising.
The Foundation is currently raising funds that will be used to improve and expand the Children's Room of The Somers Library.
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Our programs are funded by the Friends of the Somers Library, through your donations. Thank you for your continued support!
Concert: November 13 at 2pm. Inna Leytush Piano and Voice. Founded by Inna Leytush 15 years ago, the group consists of female singers from all around the world. The group will perform a mix of classical, opera, Broadway and international songs, as well as a variety of the pieces from composers such as Verdi, Puccini and Tchaikovsky. Registration is not required. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis.
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For
all adult programs, click on the
Online Calendar
to register, or call the library at 914-232-5717. Please register each person separately for events. Current events are listed below; check our
Online Calendar
for future events.
►Susan Samtur
:
The Original Coupon Queen
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November 4 at 1pm.
Susan Samtur, the 'Original Coupon Queen' will show you how to save at least 50% on your grocery bill every time you shop. Learn how to prepare your shopping list, and to shop smart by using store rewards, refunds, seasonal savings, coupons, and more! Susan has written four books on couponing, and has appeared on numerous TV shows.
►Stop Stressing About Shopping
. November 5 at 10:30am. Discover simple solutions to the very common problems women have about trying to figure out what to wear and buy. Come prepared to laugh and learn, so bring your questions, pen and pad to find out how to finally Stop Stressing About Dressing. Presented by Scarlett DeBease.
►From Crappy to Happy:
Conquering Comparinoia
. November 12 at 10:30am.
Do you suffer from constantly comparing yourself to others? Perhaps a check-up from the neck up with cure you! Join certified positive psychology coach Kathy Procario for this special presentation!
►Water Soluble Oil Pastels & Water Colored Pencils
. November 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26. Join us for an artistic adventure with water colored pencils and pastels. Beginners through experts welcome! There is a $25 fee to be paid to the instructor (Judika Lieberman) at the first class.
Ongoing Adult Events
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Coloring Book Club for Adults. Relax, color, socialize - all for free at Somers Library! Materials are provided, or bring your own colored pencils and coloring books (recommended.) Registration is not required; meetings will be held in the conference room every Friday from 10:30-12:30.
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Westchester Writers. 6:30pm on the first, third and fifth Thursday of each month in the program room. Join a safe, supportive, and creative environment to share literary works in progress. This is not a writing class, but rather an ongoing group of writers offering assistance to its members who are looking to improve their writing skills through positive feedback and helpful critiques. Beginners as well as experienced writers over the age of 18 are welcome.
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Culinary Mysteries
Listed below you will find cozy mystery books that have culinary themes such as baking, BBQ, chefs, coffee/tea, cooking class, cheese, chocolate, food critics, pizza, restaurants, vineyards, and more.
- Fry Another Day by J. J. Cook
- Eclair and Present Danger by Laura Bradford
- Peaches and Scream by Susan Furlong
- If Catfish Had Nine Lives by Paige Shelton
- Peach Cobbler Murder by Joanna Fluke
- Charms and Chocolate Chips by Bailey Cates
- Clobbered and Camembert by Avery Aames
- Crunch Time by Diana Mott Davidson
- Death by Rhubarb by Lou Jane Temple
- Golden Malicious by Sheila Connolly
- Steamed to Death by Peg Cochran
- Fatal Reservations by Lucy Burdette
- A Batter of Life and Death by Ellie Alexander
- Jasmine Moon Murder by Laura Childs
- A Clue in the Stew by Connie Archer
- Sinister Sprinkles by Jessica Beck
- Silence of the Jams by Gayle Leeson
- Crime Rib by Leslie Budewitz
- Feta Attraction by Susannah Hardy
- Flamenco, Flan, and Fatalities by Mary McHugh
- Drizzled with Death by Jessie Crockett
- Gluten for Punishment by Nancy J. Parra
- Cookie Dough or Die by Virginia Lowell
- Secret Ingredient Murders by Nancy Pickard
Find additional titles on this topic and many others by visiting our Pinterest boards.
You may also place a hold on books by clicking here.
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Teen Events
►Mathematica: Math Help in Algebra & Algebra I - Tuesday, November 1st at 6:30 pm. Register and more information here.
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Teen Yoga & Mindfulness: Every other Thursday Starting October 6th - 11/3, 11/17, 12/1 & 12/15 from 5:00 - 6:00. Register and more information here.
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Teen Creative Writers Workshop: Every other Thursday - 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/15, 1/5, 1/19, & 2/2 from 3:15-4:45 Register and more information here.
►Teens: Intro to Fashion Design and Illustration - Fridays 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 from 3:15-4:30 pm. Register and more information here.
►Into to Babysitting - Saturday, November 5th from 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Register and more information here.
►November Family Yoga & Mindfulness - Saturday, November 12th from 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm. This one hour all levels family class will include postures for
everyone (ages 5+). Register and more information here.
►Teens: Create Digital Cartoons using Synfig Studio: Wed, November 16th, 6:15pm - 7:30pm - Register and more information here.
►Teen Debate Workshop - Saturdays: 11/19, 12/3, 12/17, 1/7, & 1/28. Register and more information here.
Fall Clubs for Teens
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Anime Club - This club meets every Wednesday through December 14 from 3:15-4:30 pm.
Please register here.
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Teen Coloring Club - Fridays 10/7-12/16 from 3:00 - 4:30 (No meeting on 11/11 & 11/25).
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Anime Fridays! - Fridays from September to December: 11/4, & 12/2 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm.
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Magic the Gathering Club - Saturdays through December 17th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
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Teen Advisory Group (TAG) - The Somers Library will be giving Somers teens / tweens the opportunity to make an impact on their library and their community through participation in the Somers Library TAG. Teens will earn Mondays this fall: 11/14, 11/28, & 12/12 from 3:15 - 4:30 pm.
Please register here.
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Children's Programs & Events
►Free Movie!
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
movie is a yearly tradition! Saturday, Nov 19 @ 2:00pm.
► Stepping Back in Time- local history for kids! Somers teacher and Town Historian Doris Jane Smith will provide enriching knowledge and fun crafts about our town! Sessions: Nov 1, 15, 29; Dec 13 from 3:30-4:30pm. Best for children grades K-3. Register here.
►PreSchool Story Time & Craft (for ages 4-5 years old~ without caregivers); Somers residents
-Tuesdays 1:00-1:45 from Nov 1-Dec 6
-Wednesdays* 1:00-1:45 from Nov 2-Dec 7
*Note new meeting day.
►K- 2 Book Clubs* meet from 3:30-4:15 as follows:
Kindergarten Book Club Oct 31-Dec 5
1st Grade Book Club Nov 1-Dec 6
2nd Grade Book Club Nov 2-Dec 7 (no progam Nov 23)
*Children must be in the grade for which they are registering. Registration required. Somers residents only. Children's Librarian Vicki DiSanto will run these book clubs.
►Grades 3-5 Book Clubs** meet Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 as follows:
Grade 3 Book Club
Nov 2, Nov 30
Grades 4/5 Combined Book Club
Nov 16, Dec 14
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*Note new meeting day. Registration required. Librarian Marie Pierre will run these book clubs. Children must be in the grade for which they are registering.
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Story times for Babies
(6 months to 2 years) meets on Tuesdays at 10:30 and 11:30 (select one session)
Nov 1-Dec 20 (no program Nov 8, Dec 6). NEW-Registration is now necessary, and you must have a Somers Library Card. See the Story Time schedule
here.
►Story times for Toddlers (ages 2-3) meets Thursdays at 10:30 am Nov 3-Dec 22 (No program Nov 24, Dec 8) and Fridays at 10:30 Nov 4-Dec 23 (no program Nov 11, Nov 25, Dec 9). NEW- Registration is now necessary and you must have a Somers Library Card. See the Storytime schedule here.
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