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.
Blog Entries
Banned and Challenged Books
The theme for Banned Books Week, October 1-7, 2023, is "Let Freedom Read.
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.
September Reading Challenge! NASA’s Artemis Project: To the Moon, Mars, and Beyond
From September 1 to September 30, we challenge our patrons to read at least 400 minutes and keep track of their reading on our Beanstack Reading Challenge site.
Summer Reading 2022 is Here!
It's here, the best time of the year... SUMMER READING! This year, we're challenging kids to read (or be read to) for 30 hours between June 24th and August 20th.
2022 Summer Reading School Assignments for Scarsdale Students Going Into Grades 6-9
Dear Scarsdale Middle School Students/Graduates and Families,
The purpose of this post is to let you know what SPL is doing to support you in completing your SMS + Rising 9th-grader summer reading assignments this year.
Juneteenth Books for Children
Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Check out these children's books to learn more.