The Winner Is...
With the new year comes new award winners! The ALA Youth Media Awards were held in January, where the Newbery, Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, and many other book awards were announced.
Blog Entries
Cozy Reads and Winter Wonders
As the winter chill settles in and the days grow shorter, the school break offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, snuggle up with a book and enjoy some hot cocoa!
This Month in the Children's Room:
The Winner Is...
President Dog Man and Vice President Cat Kid!
President Dog Man and Vice President Cat Kid are honored to represent the librarians and patrons of the Scarsdale Children’s Room for their term.
"I want to THANK YOU all for believing in me, even though I’m just a half-dog, half-man with a heart bigger than a giant dog bone! You voted for me because YOU know I’m pawsitively the BEST candidate to lead this country! Ruff ruff!" -President Dog Man
Falling for Stories: Halloween Highlights and Fall Reading Recs
Falling for Stories: Halloween Highlights and Fall Reading Recs
As the air begins to get chilly and animals prepare for winter, the librarians at Scarsdale library are feeling incredibly grateful for the Scarsdale community and all of our patrons. Thank you to those who joined us at the Spooky Soiree and Boo Bash. Seeing the community come out in their amazing costumes was the highlight of our month!
We would like to offer a big congratulations to the over 37 readers who completed our Hallow-Reads challenge!
Happy Fall!
Happy Fall! The kids are back in school, the days are getting shorter and the weather is cooling down. Did you know that September is Library Card Sign Up Month? If you or your child don’t have a library card yet, use this map to find your home library.
Summer at Scarsdale Library
Summer is officially upon us and with that comes Summer Reading! Our Summer Reading Challenge has returned. Make sure to sign up to receive your prizes for all the reading you do over the summer.
Banned and Challenged Books
Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read and spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. Join in on the celebration...and read!
Books for Kids to Read this Hispanic Heritage Month
Check out these books for kids to read this Hispanic Heritage Month.
We Love The Library
Stories to read together this September about libraries
Children's Stories for Classical Music Lovers
Read one of these stories centered around kids and their love of music.
Children's Books to Read This Juneteenth 2023
Juneteenth, celebrated on the 19th of June every year, is a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Check out these children's books to learn more!
Jewish American Heritage Month Books for Kids
From picture books to novels, we've selected our favorite books for kids to read this Jewish American Heritage Month
Spring Updates to Overdrive and the Westchester Libraries Catalog
Overdrive to Libby
On May 1, 2023, the OverDrive app will be discontinued. We encourage you to make the switch to Libby, the newer reading app.
Download Libby or visit libbyapp.com to get started.
The Catalog-Save Your Reading Lists
Children's Books to Read for National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month. Check out a few of our favorite poetry books for kids!
Children's Books to Read this Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15th - October 15th we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! Check out some of our favorite chapter books and picture books featuring latine characters.