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Exhibit: Not Forgotten - Scarsdale's Black History

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Local History Center - Exhibit Space 2
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:
This exhibit, a collaboration between the Scarsdale Library and the Scarsdale Historical Society, recognizes and honors the struggles and triumphs of Black people throughout Scarsdale's history. It explores local slavery, the important role of the Bl...

Library Chess Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North South
Age Group: Elementary, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:
This is the last regularly scheduled Library Chess Club event of the 2022-2023 school year. Please check back in with us in Fall 2023 for the series reboot of Library Chess Club. Library Chess Club is an opportunity for enthusiasts of all ages to ...

Unattended Children

Parents and Caregivers should be attentive to children under their care at all times during the program. Children are not permitted to be left unsupervised by their caregiver unless over the age of 10.

Monday Morning Baby Bookworms

10:30am - 11:15am
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-12 months)
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Games & Recreation, Performances, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:
NEW AGE RANGE: Birth - 17 months If your child is of age for both Baby Bookworms and Toddler Time please choose only one program to register your child. This interactive storytime is filled with stories, songs and rhymes. At the end of our s...

Photography

Please note that photographs and/or footage may be taken throughout the event. These will be used by the library for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media. Please consult with a librarian if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.

Unattended Children

Parents and Caregivers should be attentive to children under their care at all times during the program. Children are not permitted to be left unsupervised by their caregiver unless over the age of 10.

Monday Afternoon Baby Bookworms

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies (0-12 months)
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Games & Recreation, Performances, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:
NEW AGE RANGE: Birth - 17 months If your child is of age for both Baby Bookworms and Toddler Time please choose only one program to register your child. This interactive storytime is filled with stories, songs and rhymes. At the end of our s...

Photography

Please note that photographs and/or footage may be taken throughout the event. These will be used by the library for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media. Please consult with a librarian if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.

Unattended Children

Parents and Caregivers should be attentive to children under their care at all times during the program. Children are not permitted to be left unsupervised by their caregiver unless over the age of 10.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (18-24 months)
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:
If your child is of age for both Toddler Time and Baby Bookworm please choose to register for one program. If your child is of age for both Toddler Time and Pre-K Storytime please choose to register for one program. Join in the fun with stories, ...

Photography

Please note that photographs and/or footage may be taken throughout the event. These will be used by the library for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media. Please consult with a librarian if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.

Unattended Children

Parents and Caregivers should be attentive to children under their care at all times during the program. Children are not permitted to be left unsupervised by their caregiver unless over the age of 10.

A Summer Story and Craft

4:15pm - 4:45pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join in the fun with A Summer Story and Craft, using age appropriate titles coupled with a fun craft, inspiring participants to engage in healthy discussions. These discussions stimulate positive communication skills that encourage development i...

Photography

Please note that photographs and/or footage may be taken throughout the event. These will be used by the library for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media. Please consult with a librarian if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.

Unattended Children

Parents and Caregivers should be attentive to children under their care at all times during the program. Children are not permitted to be left unsupervised by their caregiver unless over the age of 10.

Toddler Movie

10:30am - 11:00am
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Scott Room
Age Group: Toddlers (18-24 months), Preschool
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Films
Registration Required
Event Details:
Picture books we love - adapted into movies! Meet up with friends and watch a Toddler Movie. For ages 18 months - 36 months. Please note that if you arrive 5 minutes or more after the program start time, your spot will be given to a child on th...

Photography

Please note that photographs and/or footage may be taken throughout the event. These will be used by the library for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media. Please consult with a librarian if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.

Unattended Children

Parents and Caregivers should be attentive to children under their care at all times during the program. Children are not permitted to be left unsupervised by their caregiver unless over the age of 10.

Wag Your Tale! Session 1

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Registration Required

Wag Your Tale!

Books, Dogs and Kids -- A Perfect Combination! All our four-legged reading partners are certified, registered therapy dogs that come to us from The Good Dog Foundation.
Event Details:
Practice your reading skills with a story loving dog from the Good Dog Foundation. Please note each child will have ten minutes to read with a dog, your arrival time will designate your time slot. Please allow time to choose a book to read from our e...

Photography

Please note that photographs and/or footage may be taken throughout the event. These will be used by the library for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media. Please consult with a librarian if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.

Unattended Children

Parents and Caregivers should be attentive to children under their care at all times during the program. Children are not permitted to be left unsupervised by their caregiver unless over the age of 10.

Wag Your Tale! Session 2

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Registration Required

Wag Your Tale!

Books, Dogs and Kids -- A Perfect Combination! All our four-legged reading partners are certified, registered therapy dogs that come to us from The Good Dog Foundation.
Event Details:
Practice your reading skills with a story loving dog from the Good Dog Foundation. Please note each child will have ten minutes to read with a dog, your arrival time will designate your time slot. Please allow time to choose a book to read from our e...

Photography

Please note that photographs and/or footage may be taken throughout the event. These will be used by the library for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media. Please consult with a librarian if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.

Unattended Children

Parents and Caregivers should be attentive to children under their care at all times during the program. Children are not permitted to be left unsupervised by their caregiver unless over the age of 10.

Scarsdale Summer Reading 2023

All Day 6/20 - 8/19
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Age Group: Babies (0-12 months), Babies (12-18 months), Toddlers (18-24 months), Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:
The Scarsdale Public Library Summer Reading Challenge Is Coming! Program Runs June 20 – August 19 Pre-Registration opens June 12 Pre-Registration for Children's Summer Reading Opens June 12   Children's Programs New this year: Su...

Yoga Tots

10:30am - 11:00am
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North South
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Performances
Registration Required

Children's Yoga

This yoga class will integrate stretching, strength building and mindfulness meditation for toddlers.
Event Details:
This fun-filled class will combine yoga poses, music, games and breath work to build focus, concentration, strength and confidence. For ages 2-5 years old. Please note that if you arrive 5 minutes or more after the program start time, your spot...

Photography

Please note that photographs and/or footage may be taken throughout the event. These will be used by the library for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media. Please consult with a librarian if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.

Unattended Children

Parents and Caregivers should be attentive to children under their care at all times during the program. Children are not permitted to be left unsupervised by their caregiver unless over the age of 10.

Fossil Frenzy

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:
Be a paleontologist! Work with your friends to build a dinosaur using our foam dino-bones. Which dinosaurs can you discover and put together?. For grades K - 5. Please note that if you arrive 10 minutes or more after the program start time, you...

Photography

Please note that photographs and/or footage may be taken throughout the event. These will be used by the library for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media. Please consult with a librarian if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.

Sponsored by Friends

This program has been made possible by the generosity of the Friends of the Scarsdale Library.

Unattended Children

Parents and Caregivers should be attentive to children under their care at all times during the program. Children are not permitted to be left unsupervised by their caregiver unless over the age of 10.

Imagination Playground® Blocks

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Scott Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting
Registration Required
Event Details:
Explore, imagine and create vehicles, forts and so much more with our new Imagination Playground® blocks. For ages 3 - 8 years. Please note that if you arrive 10 minutes or more after the program start time, your spot will be given to a child o...

Photography

Please note that photographs and/or footage may be taken throughout the event. These will be used by the library for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media. Please consult with a librarian if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.

Sponsored by Friends

This program has been made possible by the generosity of the Friends of the Scarsdale Library.

Unattended Children

Parents and Caregivers should be attentive to children under their care at all times during the program. Children are not permitted to be left unsupervised by their caregiver unless over the age of 10.

Who Polluted the River?

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performances, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Students learn the history of the Hudson River and how much human activity has polluted it. Then they try to clean up the mess using different technologies. This program is presented by the Cornell University Cooperative Extension and 4H. This pro...

Photography

Please note that photographs and/or footage may be taken throughout the event. These will be used by the library for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media. Please consult with a librarian if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.

Unattended Children

Parents and Caregivers should be attentive to children under their care at all times during the program. Children are not permitted to be left unsupervised by their caregiver unless over the age of 10.

Petite Concerts

10:30am - 11:00am
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Scott Room
Age Group: Babies (0-12 months), Toddlers (18-24 months), Preschool
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Music, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us in this child-friendly classical concert curated just for little ones ages birth -5 years old featuring the violin and viola. There may even be a special guest musician.   This program is intended for children ages birth to ...

Photography

Please note that photographs and/or footage may be taken throughout the event. These will be used by the library for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media. Please consult with a librarian if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.

Unattended Children

Parents and Caregivers should be attentive to children under their care at all times during the program. Children are not permitted to be left unsupervised by their caregiver unless over the age of 10.

Rock Art

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performances, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Students make petroglyphic art using organic and mineral materials that would have been used in ancient times. This program is presented by the Cornell University Cooperative Extension and 4H. This program is intended for children in grades K-4. ...

Photography

Please note that photographs and/or footage may be taken throughout the event. These will be used by the library for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media. Please consult with a librarian if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.

Unattended Children

Parents and Caregivers should be attentive to children under their care at all times during the program. Children are not permitted to be left unsupervised by their caregiver unless over the age of 10.

Afternoon Storytime

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:
If your child is of age for both Toddler Time and Pre-K Storytime please choose to register for one program. Join in the storytime fun!  Listen to stories and sing songs. Ages 3-7 Please note that if you arrive 5 minutes or more after...

Photography

Please note that photographs and/or footage may be taken throughout the event. These will be used by the library for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media. Please consult with a librarian if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.

Unattended Children

Parents and Caregivers should be attentive to children under their care at all times during the program. Children are not permitted to be left unsupervised by their caregiver unless over the age of 10.

Big Truck Day!

10:30am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Compact Car Parking Adjacent
Age Group: Babies (0-12 months), Babies (12-18 months), Toddlers (18-24 months), Preschool, Elementary
Event Details:
Scarsdale Police, Fire and Public Works Departments are each bringing a vehicle for kids to see up close and personal. Rain Date 7/7. ...

Unattended Children

Parents and Caregivers should be attentive to children under their care at all times during the program. Children are not permitted to be left unsupervised by their caregiver unless over the age of 10.

Paper Mouth Puppets Workshop

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Students learn how to create an amazing puppet with a moving mouth, starting with a single sheet of paper!  Simple to create, but open to any level of creative expression.  For ages 4 and up. Please note that if you arrive 10 min...

Photography

Please note that photographs and/or footage may be taken throughout the event. These will be used by the library for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media. Please consult with a librarian if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.

Unattended Children

Parents and Caregivers should be attentive to children under their care at all times during the program. Children are not permitted to be left unsupervised by their caregiver unless over the age of 10.

Yoga Tots

10:30am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North South
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Performances
Registration Required

Children's Yoga

This yoga class will integrate stretching, strength building and mindfulness meditation for toddlers.
Event Details:
This fun-filled class will combine yoga poses, music, games and breath work to build focus, concentration, strength and confidence. For ages 2-5 years old. Please note that if you arrive 5 minutes or more after the program start time, your spot...

Photography

Please note that photographs and/or footage may be taken throughout the event. These will be used by the library for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media. Please consult with a librarian if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.

Unattended Children

Parents and Caregivers should be attentive to children under their care at all times during the program. Children are not permitted to be left unsupervised by their caregiver unless over the age of 10.

Plantenstein

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performances, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
In this introduction to plant propagation, students create a creature using vegetable and houseplant cuttings that will grow into their own living creation. This program is presented by the Cornell University Cooperative Extension and 4H. This pro...

Photography

Please note that photographs and/or footage may be taken throughout the event. These will be used by the library for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media. Please consult with a librarian if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.

Unattended Children

Parents and Caregivers should be attentive to children under their care at all times during the program. Children are not permitted to be left unsupervised by their caregiver unless over the age of 10.

2023 Summer Chess Tournament for Kids

9:00am - 1:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North South
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:
Come in to play the Game of Kings in this year's 2023 Summer Chess Tournament for Kids with your fellow chess aficionado. Participants must know the rules of chess. This program is intended for children ages 7-15 years old. Boards and pieces...

Photography

Please note that photographs and/or footage may be taken throughout the event. These will be used by the library for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media. Please consult with a librarian if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.

Unattended Children

Parents and Caregivers should be attentive to children under their care at all times during the program. Children are not permitted to be left unsupervised by their caregiver unless over the age of 10.

Let's Groove

10:30am - 11:15am
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North South
Age Group: Toddlers (18-24 months), Preschool
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Music, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:
Let's Groove! Join Miss Lisa and her guitar for this fun-filled music and movement class! We will sing and dance along to the music, while having fun with shakers, scarves, animal puppets, and bubbles! This is a caregiver-and-me style class...

Photography

Please note that photographs and/or footage may be taken throughout the event. These will be used by the library for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media. Please consult with a librarian if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.

Unattended Children

Parents and Caregivers should be attentive to children under their care at all times during the program. Children are not permitted to be left unsupervised by their caregiver unless over the age of 10.

Animal Behavior for Kids to Know

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Scott Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us as a Weinberg Nature Center Naturalists guide us in Animal Behavior for Kids to Know. Learn and meet Weinberg Nature Center snakes, bearded dragons, skink, turtle, and geckos! Families learn all about how and why reptiles and amp...

Photography

Please note that photographs and/or footage may be taken throughout the event. These will be used by the library for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media. Please consult with a librarian if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.

Unattended Children

Parents and Caregivers should be attentive to children under their care at all times during the program. Children are not permitted to be left unsupervised by their caregiver unless over the age of 10.