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Local History Exhibits

All Day 9/5 - 9/30
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Local History Center - Exhibit Space 1
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:
The Battle of the Books - How Scarsdale Schools Became a Battleground During the McCarthy Era On display in the Local History Center for the month of September, 2023, this exhibit spotlights a difficult era in the history of Scarsdale's schools. I...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Scott Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Films, Lectures, Music
Event Details:
Join us in the Scott Room to learn about the extraordinary connection between the Scarsdale community and the Afghanistan National Institute of Music. When the Taliban reached the gates of Kabul in August 2021, Dr. Ahmad Naser Sarmast, the founder...
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Library Chess Club

3:00pm - 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:
Library Chess Club is an opportunity for participants of all ages to engage in open chess play at the Library at 3:00 PM, most Saturdays during the school year. For players of all ages Basic chess knowledge is needed to participate. Ch...

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Hybrid: Chair Yoga with Ellen Cohen

11:00am - 12:15pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Scott Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Online
Registration Required
Event Details:
The Scarsdale Public Library is offering “Chair Yoga with Ellen,” a seated yoga class, Tuesdays at 11 AM. The class includes building strength and stamina, stretching and guided meditation and breathing. This one hour class is free, for all levels an...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Expressive Watercolors- Art Therapy

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North South
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us in the Scott Room for an expressive watercolor art program with Family Services of Westchester. The creative process of art is a calming and meditative opportunity to let go of stress and take joy in conveying emotions in a supportive and rel...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room South
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us at the library for an informal weekly knitting and crocheting meetup group.   Bring your own project and spend time with other local crafters. Knit, crochet, chat, share knowledge, and make friends.   There will be n...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Poetry Writers' Community

9:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:
Join Our thriving Poetry Writers Community! This group meets once a week to exchange resources and critiques. If you are interested in joining us, contact Programming Librarian, Claudette Gassler for more details: cgassler@wlsmail.org ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Hybrid: Qi Gong with Jian-Yang Rong

11:00am - 12:15pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Scott Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Online
Registration Required
Event Details:
Qi Gong for health and energy. Join us to practice this gentle body movement for healing the body, mind and emotions. Qi Gong has been shown to reduce pain, improve concentration, and help people cope with stress. PLEASE N...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Scott Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
"Memory is, first, a captivating mystery" - Patricia Hampl. Please join Nancy Zachary in the Scott Room to discuss both The Hero of This Book by Elizabeth McCracken and the novella Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan. "Trans...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting
Event Details:
Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Group Join us for this ongoing, face-to-face support group whose members understand what you are going through! They understand the highs and lows, the sleep deprivation, the joys, the pressures, the role shifts,...

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Scott Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Talks
Registration Required
Event Details:
The Scarsdale Public Library is thrilled to bring you a conversation with Leigh McMullan Abramson, author of A Likely Story, now longlisted for the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize, with a Q&A and book signing to follow. Ms. Abramson w...
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Library Chess Club

3:00pm - 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:
Library Chess Club is an opportunity for participants of all ages to engage in open chess play at the Library at 3:00 PM, most Saturdays during the school year. For players of all ages Basic chess knowledge is needed to participate. Ch...

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Hybrid: Chair Yoga with Ellen Cohen

11:00am - 12:15pm
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North South
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
The Scarsdale Public Library is offering “Chair Yoga with Ellen,” a seated yoga class, Tuesdays at 11 AM. The class includes building strength and stamina, stretching and guided meditation and breathing. This one hour class is free, for all levels an...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room South
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us at the library for an informal weekly knitting and crocheting meetup group.   Bring your own project and spend time with other local crafters. Knit, crochet, chat, share knowledge, and make friends.   There will be n...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Scott Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us in the Scott Room for a virtual visit to The Frick Collection. We'll be joined by educator Emily da Silva-Prado for an introduction to the museum's history and collection before engaging in a thoughtful dialogue focusing on the Nicolas P...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Poetry Writers' Community

9:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:
Join Our thriving Poetry Writers Community! This group meets once a week to exchange resources and critiques. If you are interested in joining us, contact Programming Librarian, Claudette Gassler for more details: cgassler@wlsmail.org ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Art Workshop - Pen and Ink

10:30am - 12:00pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North South
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us in Meeting Room North South for an art workshop given by local artist and teacher Judika Lieberman. This class will focus on techniques for drawing with pen and ink. From shading, to line weight, to perspective, come learn something new in a ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Hybrid: Qi Gong with Jian-Yang Rong

11:00am - 12:15pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Scott Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Online
Registration Required
Event Details:
Qi Gong for health and energy. Join us to practice this gentle body movement for healing the body, mind and emotions. Qi Gong has been shown to reduce pain, improve concentration, and help people cope with stress. PLEASE N...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Online
Registration Required
Event Details:
(Virtual Only) In a 30-minute highly dynamic, action-specific, and interactive webinar, parents are invited to learn a few tips, tools, and strategies to motivate, inspire, and support their student's study practices and executive functions. If yo...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting
Event Details:
Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Group Join us for this ongoing, face-to-face support group whose members understand what you are going through! They understand the highs and lows, the sleep deprivation, the joys, the pressures, the role shifts,...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Blood Drive

10:00am - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Scott Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
We're thankful for your support! Stop by the Scott Room to donate blood with the New York Blood Center. One in three people will need a blood transfusion during their lives. Blood can only be stored for 42 days, so there is a continuous need for t...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Mah Jongg Open Play

10:00am - 12:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room South
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:
Come to the library to play Mah Jongg!  This is open game-play for players of all levels as long as you understand the basics of game play.  We will play with the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) 2023 card and rules.  You can play t...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Scott Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us in the Scott Room to hear from Elbert Chester, CPA and financial literacy educator, as he speaks on the topic of portfolio management. Between finding a suitable financial advisor, robo-advisors, self-directed investing, and more, there are a...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Scott Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Talks, Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:
Please join Mary  Wasacz in the Scott Room, where she will discuss her new book Frailty of a Butterfly, a tribute to infant daughter Cathy Anne.  Cathy Anne is diagnosed with a rare life-threatening syndrome and destined to be ...