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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
Egg Drop Dead
Cat Sitter and the Canary
Buried in the Country
Brazen
True Faith and Alliegance
Curtain of Death
Midnight Bell
Expecting to Die
Lord of the Privateers
Death Ship
Out of Bounds
Reek of Red Herrings
Wyoming Brave
Onslaught
Seventh Plague
Blood Vow
Gentleman for Japan
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New DVDs
Star Trek: Beyond
Nine Lives
Sausage Party
Indignation
Finding Dory
Captain Fantastic
Bad Moms
Hands of Stone
War Dogs
Mechanic: Resurrection
The BFG
Hell or High Water
Anthropoid
Pete's Dragon
Don't Breath
The Wild Life
Absolutely Fabulous
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Quotes We Love
"To read is to fly: it is to soar to a point of vantage which gives a view over wide terrains of history, human variety, ideas, shared experience and the fruits of many inquiries." ~A.C. Grayling
"A library takes the gift of reading one step further by offering personalized learning opportunities second to none, a powerful antidote to the isolation of the Web." ~Julie Andrews
"A capacity and taste for reading gives access to whatever has already been discovered by others." ~Abraham Lincoln
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Art Gallery
This month's featured artist is Maya Watt and Katie Melly.
According to Maya, art has always been a fundamental part of her childhood. When she was 9 years old, she moved from England to Somers, and art definitely helped her make new friends. She remembers how kind her 4th grade art teacher was, and her willingness to help Maya in her drawings. Today she is a senior at Somers High School. In addition to drawing and painting, she enjoys being a part of her school's track team and science research team.
Katie Melly is a current 12th grade student who is the treasurer of the National art Honor Society at Somers High school. Throughout high school, she has developed a passion for many mediums in art from painting to ceramics. She has developed a portfolio and a body of work from her high school classes that shows her creative side and interests. Katie hopes to continue with art out of high school because it plays such a strong role in her life.
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
K.
Schmitz, 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
The Friends of Somers Library for donating this month's poinsetta arrangements.
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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
The Friends of the Somers Library and the Somers Library Foundation have been instrumental in enabling the Library to fullfill our mission. However, they could not do their work without the support of the community. They would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your generous support over this year.
Thank you from The Friends of the Library
As 2016 draws to a close, the Friends would like to thank all the patrons who have donated to provide the programs that the whole community enjoys at the library. Whether large or small, your contributions add up to an annual budget that allows our staff to choose interesting, educational, entertaining, challenging, and relevant programs for children, teens and adults.
Thanks also to our wonderful volunteers, who have helped to sell books, greet at programs, and much more. Supporting our library is a community effort that we in Somers are privileged to enjoy.
Our annual appeal begins again in January 2017 - we hope you will support The Friends in our ongoing efforts. ~Susan Berkow, President
Warm wishes from the Somers Library Foundation for happy and healthy holidays!
We are grateful to our generous supporters who have helped the Foundation build financial support for the Library. Thanks to the success of our annual fundraisers, the Spring Luncheon and the 5K Trail Race, we were able to purchase acoustic panels for the Program Room that improve sound quality and prevent noise from spreading to other areas. Look for additional enhancements to the Library next year. Thanks, too, to the Lions Club for its generous donation used to purchase a standalone card-catalog kiosk, which freed up much-needed computer space for student clubs and patrons. And join us in applauding our excellent Library staff that provides a vital educational and cultural resource for our community.
Your support for our Library is more crucial today than ever. Help us continue our advocacy work by donating to the Foundation. Or consider supporting us by doing your online holiday shopping at AmazonSmile (
https://smile.amazon.com
). Choose the Somers Library Foundation as your charitable organization, and Amazon will donate a small portion of your purchase amount to the Foundation. Thank you!
Somers Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, charitable organization
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!
Holiday Concert:
On Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 2PM, the Friends of the Somers Library will present a Holiday Concert featuring THE GOLDEN APPLE CHORUS.
In the spirit of the holidays, please bring one non-perishable food item for donation to the Somers Food Pantry. The concert is free and open to the public, but seating is limited, so first come is first served.
Refreshments will be served!
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 Please help us make the holidays brighter for the folks at the Somers Manor Nursing Home this month! Drop in to the library and make a holiday card! We will have all the supplies needed to create a little token of cheer and good will. Thank you!
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 The Somers Library would like to thank the participants of the Teen 3D Modeling Workshop held at the Somers Library during the early fall. This workshop series offered teens in grades 6th and up an opportunity to develop a 3D model of our library in order to assist our library leaders to get a better visual of future plans. Collaborating with Digital Arts Experience, Inc. of White Plains, students participated in a series of 5 workshops and a presentation meeting with the library board of trustees. This program was made possible in part with funds from Westchester Library System's
Mini-Grant Initiative supported by Entergy and Con Edison and the Friends of the Somers Library.
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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.
►Writers Workshop Open Mic
. We welcome members of our community to come and hear the stories, poems and essays of these writers on Saturday, December 10 at 10:30 am in the Library auditorium. Our writers love to share their craft with all who enjoy an opportunity to display their passion for writing. Register online at www.somerslibrary.org, or call 914-232-5717.
►The Palisades. December 13 at 1pm
. Join us for a colorful tour of one of New Jersey's most impressive landmarks, from its formation and discovery to the American Revolution and the creation of Palisades Interstate Park. Explore history along the park's major trails, from abandoned riverfront beaches and ferry landings to a vanished cliff top world of mansions and grand hotels. Register online at www.somerslibrary.org or call 914-232-5717.
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 1st, 3rd and 5th 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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A Dancer's Delight
Dancing is as much about the movement, as the people executing that movement. Listed below you will find biographies, how-to books, and more to tickle your dancing fancy. If you love books with any dancing or dancers mentioned in them, then these books are for you!
- What the Eye Hears: A History of Tap Dancing by Brian Siebert
- Let's Dance: Learn to Swing, Foxtrot, Rumba, Tango, Line Dance, Lambada, Cha-Cha, Waltz, Two-Step, Jitterbug and Salsa With Style, Elegance and Ease by Paul Bottomer
- Fred Astaire: Steps in Time by Fred Astaire
- Complete Book of Square Dancing by Betty Casey
- Dance a While: A Handbook for Folk, Square, Contra, and Social Dance by Anne Pittman
- Dancing Lessons: How I Found Passion and Potential on the Dance Floor and in Life by Cheryl Burke
- Latin and Ballroom Dance by Susie Hodge
- Ballroom!: Obsession and Passion inside the World of Competitive Dance by Sharon Savoy
- Gotta Dance!: The Rhythms of Jazz and Tap by Jenai Cutcher
- Shall We Dance: The Life of Ginger Rogers by Sheridan Morely
- African American Dance: An Illustrated History by Barbara Glass
- The Belly Dance Book: Rediscovering the Oldest Dance by Tazz Richards
- Apollo's Angels: A History of Ballet by Jennifer Homans
- Ziegfeld and His Follies: A Biography of Broadway's Greatest Producer by Cynthia Brideson
- Taking the Lead: Lessons from a Life in Motion by Derek Hough
- The Wicked Waltz and Other Scandalous Dances: Outrage at Couple Dancing in the 19th and Early 20th Centuries by Mark Knowles
- Margot Fonteyn: A Life by Meredith Daneman
- Puttin' On the Ritz: Fred Astaire and the Fine Art of Panache, A Biography by Peter Levinson
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
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Teen Creative Writers Workshop: Every other Thursday - 12/1, 12/15, 1/5, 1/19, & 2/2 from 3:15-4:45 Register and more information here.
►Teen Coloring @ the Somers Library: Fridays-12/2, 12/9, & 12/16 from 3:15-4:30 Coloring pages and colored pencils provided.
►December 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.
►Tutoring at the Somers Library-Algebra Help: Monday, December 5 & 12 at 3:15-4:30 pm & Monday, January 9 & 23 at 3:15-4:30 pm - Join us at the Somers Library for tutoring sessions in Algebra.
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Teen Tech: Create Video Games using Unity - Wednesday, December 7th from 6:15-7:30pm.
Registration and more information here.
►Teen Debate Workshop - Saturdays: 12/3, 12/17, 1/7, & 1/28. Register and more information here.
Holiday Break Events for Teens
►Holiday Break Teen Coloring at the Library: Tuesday, December 27th from 2:00-4:00 pm - Relax, color, and socialize... Materials are provided, or you may bring your own. No registration necessary!
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Holiday Break Anime at the Library - Wednesday, December 28th from 2:30-4:30 pm. Come and hang out with your friends and watch Anime on Chrunchyroll! No registration necessary!
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Holiday Break Magic the Gathering Card Game: Thursday, December 29th from 12-3:00 pm. - Come to the library and play Magic the Gathering with friends! No registration necessary!
►Holiday Break Pokémon Battle Party Tournament using 3DS/DS - Thursday, December 29th from 2:00 - 3:30 pm - Please join us for a friendly competition to battle Pokemon using your 3DS or DS. Bring your cards as well to show and battle independently. Registration here.
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Children's Programs & Events
►Hour of Code~ Thursday, December 8 from 5:00-6:00pm~ for Somers students presently in grades K-5.
Students must bring a device that can run any internet browser. Register here.
► 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! Last class of session meets Dec 13 from 3:30-4:30pm. Best for children grades K-3. Register here.
► Winter Solstice Celebration! Wednesday, December 21 from 3:30-4:15. Stories honoring the sun; make a special sunshine cupcake; and a clove pomander! No registration necessary.
► Check out our website here for 'Sweet Stories' programs during the school vacation Dec 27-30. Please note that some programs require registration.
►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
*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 (no December meeting)
Grades 4 Book Club~
Dec 7
Grade 5 Book Club~ Dec 14
There will be separate book clubs for grades 3, 4, 5.
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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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