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Poetry Writers' Community

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Scarsdale Public Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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, Cla...

Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Join our thriving Poetry Writers Community!

QI Gong

Hybrid: Qi Gong with Jian-Yang Rong

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Scott Room at Scarsdale Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Online
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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...

Required
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Scott Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Online
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.

Tracy Kidder and his nonfiction book Rough Sleepers

Nancy's Book Group - Rough Sleepers

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Scott Room at Scarsdale Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

"Character is the fingerprint of your soul" - Frank Sonnenberg.Please join Nancy Zachary in the Scott Room to discuss Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder."Noted long-form journalist Kid...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Scott Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

"Character is the fingerprint of your soul" - Frank Sonnenberg.

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Nerd Night: Mini Paint & Sip

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Scott Room at Scarsdale Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Hail the return of Nerd Night! Join us for a recurring nerd-themed event at the Scarsdale Public Library! For this meeting, we'll be painting Dungeons & Dragons miniatures.&nbs...

Required
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Scott Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Hail the return of Nerd Night! Join us for a recurring nerd-themed event at the Scarsdale Public Library! For this meeting, we'll be painting Dungeons & Dragons miniatures. 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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.
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Open Maker

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Program Type:
Makerspace, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

You must reserve a Maker Machine to use the makerspace room during this time.  Click to check availability.Open Makerspace for patrons who have reserved use of one of our...

Library Branch: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Makerspace, STEAM
Event Details:

You must reserve a Maker Machine to use the makerspace room during this time. 

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Author Talk: The Upside of OCD with Michael Alcée

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Scott Room at Scarsdale Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talks, Health & Wellness, Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Dr. Michael Alcée to learn more about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as he discuss his new book, The Upside of OCD.Many OCD sufferers fail to improve using standard thera...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Scott Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Talks, Health & Wellness, Writing
Required
Event Details:

Join Dr. Michael Alcée to learn more about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as he discuss his new book, The Upside of OCD.

Canasta

Canasta Open Play

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room North South at Scarsdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Come to the library to play Canasta! This is open game-play for players of all levels as long as you understand the basic rules of Canasta. We will play with the Modern Americ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North South
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Required
Event Details:

Come to the library to play Canasta! 

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Open Maker

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Makerspace
Program Type:
Makerspace, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

You must reserve a Maker Machine to use the makerspace room during this time.  Click to check availability.Open Makerspace for patrons who have reserved use of one of our...

Library Branch: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Makerspace, STEAM
Event Details:

You must reserve a Maker Machine to use the makerspace room during this time. 

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Hybrid: Chair Yoga with Ellen Cohen

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Scott Room at Scarsdale Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Online
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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 me...

Required
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Scott Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Online
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.

In Stiches - Knitting and Crocheting

In Stitches - Knitting and Crocheting

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room South at Scarsdale Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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,...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room South
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Recreation
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.  

QI Gong

Hybrid: Qi Gong with Jian-Yang Rong

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Scott Room at Scarsdale Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Online
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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...

Required
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Scott Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Online
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.

Makerspace logo

Open Maker

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace
Program Type:
Makerspace, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

You must reserve a Maker Machine to use the makerspace room during this time.  Click to check availability.Open Makerspace for patrons who have reserved use of one of our...

Library Branch: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Makerspace, STEAM
Event Details:

You must reserve a Maker Machine to use the makerspace room during this time. 

Sketch Book of the Plein Air Drawing Event

Plein Air Drawing with Westchester NYC Urban Sketchers

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room North South at Scarsdale Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Come to the library this spring to join Westchester NYC Urban Sketchers - a group of artists and creators - for a fun and supportive day of drawing or painting the beautiful ground...

Required
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North South
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Come to the library this spring to join Westchester NYC Urban Sketchers - a group of artists and creators - for a fun and supportive day of drawing or painting the beautiful grounds of the library.

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Open Maker

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace
Program Type:
Makerspace, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

You must reserve a Maker Machine to use the makerspace room during this time.  Click to check availability.Open Makerspace for patrons who have reserved use of one of our...

Library Branch: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Makerspace, STEAM
Event Details:

You must reserve a Maker Machine to use the makerspace room during this time. 

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Laser Cutting 101: Paint & Make a Frame for your Miniature Artwork

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at Scarsdale Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Paint your own miniature painting, then laser cut a frame of your choice on our Glowforge to display it in!All materials will be provided. Please note: this program is limited...

Required
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Paint your own miniature painting, then laser cut a frame of your choice on our Glowforge to display it in!

All materials will be provided. 

Please note: this program is limited to Scarsdale library cardholders

 

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.
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Viola Festival

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Scott Room at Scarsdale Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

For all ages. Join us for an afternoon of beautiful music at the Viola Festival, on Saturday, May 31, at 2:00 PM in the Scott Room. Enjoy a wonderful program of solo and ...

Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Scott Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

For all ages. Join us for an afternoon of beautiful music at the Viola Festival, on Saturday, May 31, at 2:00 PM in the Scott Room.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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.
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Library Chess Club

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room North at Scarsdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

For players ages 8 and up**Please note: any players under age 10 must be supervised by their guardian at all times as outlined in SPL's Unattended Minors Policy.Library Chess Club ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Event Details:

For players ages 8 and up*

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.
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Library Chess Club

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room North at Scarsdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

For players ages 8 and up**Please note: any players under age 10 must be supervised by their guardian at all times as outlined in SPL's Unattended Minors Policy.Library Chess Club ...

Required
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Required
Event Details:

For players ages 8 and up*

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.
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Library Chess Club

Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room North at Scarsdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

For players ages 8 and up**Please note: any players under age 10 must be supervised by their guardian at all times as outlined in SPL's Unattended Minors Policy.Library Chess Club ...

Required
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Required
Event Details:

For players ages 8 and up*

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.
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Library Chess Club

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room North at Scarsdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

For players ages 8 and up**Please note: any players under age 10 must be supervised by their guardian at all times as outlined in SPL's Unattended Minors Policy.Library Chess Club ...

Required
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Required
Event Details:

For players ages 8 and up*

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.
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Summer Library Chess Club

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room North at Scarsdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

For players ages 8 and up**Please note: any players under age 10 must be supervised by their guardian at all times as outlined in SPL's Unattended Minors Policy.Summer Library Ches...

Required
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Required
Event Details:

For players ages 8 and up*

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.
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Summer Library Chess Club

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room North at Scarsdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

For players ages 8 and up**Please note: any players under age 10 must be supervised by their guardian at all times as outlined in SPL's Unattended Minors Policy.Summer Library Ches...

Required
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Required
Event Details:

For players ages 8 and up*

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.
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Summer Library Chess Club

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room North at Scarsdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

For players ages 8 and up**Please note: any players under age 10 must be supervised by their guardian at all times as outlined in SPL's Unattended Minors Policy.Summer Library Ches...

Required
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Required
Event Details:

For players ages 8 and up*

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.
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Summer Library Chess Club

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room North at Scarsdale Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Recreation
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

For players ages 8 and up**Please note: any players under age 10 must be supervised by their guardian at all times as outlined in SPL's Unattended Minors Policy.Summer Library Ches...

Required
Library Branch: Scarsdale Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Recreation
Required
Event Details:

For players ages 8 and up*

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.