SOMERS LIBRARY NEWSLETTER

AUGUST 2025

Director's Corner

We're halfway through the year, already?

I can hardly believe August is here! As I reflect on the past seven months, one thing is clear—Somers Library has been bustling with activity, and the staff has been working incredibly hard to make it all happen. From hosting the wide range of programs for all ages to enhancing our collections and improving our seating areas for your comfort, we've been busy behind the scenes.

As mentioned in our last newsletter, I hope that you've had a chance to join our Summer Reading Program. It’s not too late to get started! It’s easy to join, and all you have to do is read, and you’ll have a chance to win fun prizes. We have something for everyone, from our youngest book lovers to adults. Stop by your department (Children’s, Teen, or Adult) to find out more information.

Believe it or not, our staff is already hard at work planning a lineup of fall and winter events—including the return of the annual Book Sale (details to be announced soon!). With that being said, patrons may see a slight decrease of programming at the end of the summer into the beginning of September. This gives our staff a chance to catch up, recharge, and regroup for the fall season and to work on collection development as well as other projects.

Just a reminder: Somers Library is so much more than a place to borrow books. It’s a true community hub—a space to connect, to learn, to unwind, and to grow. Whether you're studying, working remotely, relaxing after a trip to the park and picking out bedtime reads, learning mah jong, or making a snack with our Children's and Teen librarians, there's something here for everyone.

How lucky are we to be nestled in beautiful Reis Park? It’s truly the perfect place to spend the day with family or friends—and we love being part of it. Somers Library is proud to be at the heart of this vibrant community, and even prouder to serve you. I can’t wait to see what the rest of 2025 has in store for all of us!

Kind regards,

Jessica Veissy, Library Director

P.S. Got a friend, neighbor, or family member without a library card? Today’s the perfect day to change that—it’s the smartest (and most fun!) card they’ll ever own!

Take a moment to look through our newsletter for details on upcoming programs and additional information.

Visit our website www.somerslibrary.org.

Our programs are supported by the

Friends of the Somers Library

through our patrons' generous contributions.

Labor Day Weekend

Somers Library will be closing early at 1 PM on Saturday, August 30

and will be closed all day on Monday, September 1

in observance of Labor Day Weekend.

The library will open on Tuesday, September 2

with our regular hours of 10 AM – 7 PM.

We wish all our patrons a happy and safe holiday weekend!

From The Reference Library

Adult Programs & Events

Senior Monday Sunflower Wreath

Monday, August 4 at 1 – 2:30 PM

Popculture Through Baseball Cards & Language

Wednesday, August 6 at 1 – 2 PM

Honeybees & Pollinators

Saturday, August 9 at 1 – 2 PM

Senior Monday Trivia

Monday, August 11 at 1 – 2:30 PM

Summer Italian Kitchen

Thursday, August 14 at 11 AM – 12 PM

Somers Library Book Group - "People of the Book," by Geraldine Brooks

Friday, August 15 at 2:30 – 4 PM

Artist of the Month Reception – Charlotte Holden

Saturday, August 16 at 12 – 2 PM

Senior Monday Bingo

Monday, August 18 at 1 – 2 PM

Bad Art

Wednesday, August 20 at 2 – 4 PM

Cookbook Club: Good Lookin’ Cookin’ by Dolly Parton

Thursday, August 21 at 6 – 7:30 PM

Tech Coach: One-on-One Assistance for Adults

Schedule your 30-minute appointment

From The Teen's Library

Last month before school but the start of some new programs at the library! If you are in 6th or 7th grade in September, try out our new Dungeons & Dragons groups every Saturday. It doesn't matter what level you are; Dylan will get you started with character development before leaping into a campaign. Sign up is limited. If your waffle machine is just standing around the kitchen unused and unloved, we will be showing you how to make more than waffles. If you are more into art, then sign up for the dye and design where we will be using sharpies to create cool designs similar to tie dye. Lots of things to do this month but sign up fast!

Teen & YA Programs & Events

Teens Cook – Waffling Around

Tuesday, August 5 at 5 – 6 PM

Popculture Through Baseball Cards & Language

Wednesday, August 6 at 1 – 2 PM

Teens Grab-A-Kit – Suncatcher

Now until Saturday, August 9

Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, August 9 at 1 – 2:30 PM

Teens Grab-A-Kit – Scrapbooking

Monday, August 11 – 29

Summer Italian Kitchen

Thursday, August 14 at 11 AM – 12 PM

Bad Art

Wednesday, August 20 at 2 – 4 PM

Fizzical Science

Wednesday, August 27 at 3:30 – 4:30 PM

Craft & Chill for Teens

Every Friday from 2:30 - 4:45 PM

From The Children's Library

We’ve been having a busy summer here in the Children’s Room!

Kids are logging their reading and getting prizes through our summer reading game, and Book Buddies are meeting here at the library as older children help younger ones improve their reading skills.

We have some exciting guests coming to present programs to mark this last month of the summer. Highlights among these this month include John Gallagher presenting his Honeybees and Pollinators program, and the Westchester Children’s Museum coming to present two different STEAM programs, as part of their River North Education Initiative. On August 13th they will be presenting Art to Animation with two sessions for grades K-2 and 3-5, and on August 25th they will be presenting Light and Sound with three sessions for K-2, 3-5 and a special morning session for PreK. It’s not to be missed!

Children's Programs & Events

Kid's LEGO Club

Thursday, August 7 at 4 – 5 PM

Read to Sunny Boy the Therapy Dog

Saturday, August 9 at 11 AM – 12 PM

Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, August 9 at 1 – 2:30 PM

Honeybees & Pollinators

Saturday, August 9 at 1 – 2 PM

Westchester Children's Museum Presents: Art to Animation

Wednesday, August 13

3 – 3:45 PM for Grades K–2

4 – 4:45 PM for Grades 3–5

Read to Jude the Therapy Dog

Saturday, August 16 at 11 AM – 12 PM

Bad Art

Wednesday, August 20 at 2 – 4 PM

Kid's LEGO Club

Thursday, August 21 at 4 – 5 PM

Westchester Children's Museum Presents: Light and Sound

Monday, August 25

10:30 – 11:15 AM for Grades PreK

3 – 3:45 PM for Grades K–2

4 – 4:45 PM for Grades 3–5

Fizzical Science

Wednesday, August 27 at 3:30 – 4:30 PM

Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult in the building.

Friends of the Somers Library

Summertime, vacation time, kick back and relax time....What better way to spend it than with a good book. How about sampling the newest best seller, revisiting a familiar favorite, or tackling that 600 page tome you've been meaning to read. The Somers Library has something for everyone.

Why not take a day trip. Call or stop by the reference desk and reserve a museum or park pass. Passes for many exciting venues are available.

The Friends are looking forward to supporting another season of programs and entertainment. We are currently working on a fall and winter schedule for your enjoyment. Be sure to watch the library calendar and the monthly library newsletter for announcements of upcoming presentations. Sign up for the library's electronic mailing list and receive notices of all the happenings at the Somers Library.

And see you in the library.

Our programs are supported by Friends of Somers Library

through our patrons' generous contributions.