Celebrate the Season with a Good Book
December may be the coldest, darkest month of the year but it does have its perks: holidays and festivals, family gatherings, comfort foods - and books!
Blog Entries
What's something you hope never goes out of style?
Hello Scarsdale Teens!
Here's the sixth installment of our bite-sized writing exercise: Post-it Prompts!
Our latest question for you is: What's something you hope never goes out of style?
Here's what you wrote:
- Combat boots for civilians
- [your clever answer here]
Our next Post-it Prompt will be posted the week of January 3, 2022.
This project is brought to you by the Scarsdale Public Library's Teen Services Department & Teen Advisory Board.
Take & Make - Leaf Wreath
Let's channel our gratitude into a craft project this Thanksgiving season.
Thanksgiving E-Books
Great books are a click away. Click the covers below to check out digital copies of these Thanksgiving books recommended by Children's Librarian Nancy Wissman.
Our Favorite Hanukkah Books for Kids
Hanukkah is almost here, and we're ready with our favorite Hanukkah books for kids! From the silly to the serious, take a look at the a wide range of books to share with the younger members of the family.
Around the Table
Picture Books Featuring Family and Friends Gathering Together
Books to Read for Native American Heritage Month
Looking for something new to read? November is Native American Heritage Month, and we've selected a dozen of our children's books written by Native American authors and featuring Native American characters.
New November Reads 2021
November is known for many things - National American Indian Heritage Month, Election Day, Veteran’s Day, the onset of Daylight Savings Time and, of course, Thanksgiving. Having survived what was, for many, a challenging year, the prevailing sentiment at having reached this final fall month is simple gratitude.
Celebrate Diwali with Children's Books!
Diwali starts soon! Learn about this festival of lights though children's books.
Family Read Alouds
Stories to share for quality family time.
Teen Advisory Board
Created to provide specialized public library services to students in Grades 6 through 12, the Teen Services Department at Scarsdale Public Library was established in December 2020 when the Library reopened to the public following its renovation and public safety/pandemic closures.
Learn about Dia de los Muertos through Children's Books!
Just after Halloween, it's time for Dia de los Muertos! This Mexican holiday centers around family and is a celebration of ancestors. Learn more about Dia de los Muertos in these children's books.