Back to School at Scarsdale Public Library!

This back-to-school season, all Scarsdale residents are encouraged to sign up for a library card! There are no fines, and digital materials are available 24/7. Library cards provide access, connection, independence, and responsibility, and parents can sign up their children (of all ages) either in-person or online through the library website. Students can reserve study rooms up to a week ahead of time using their Scarsdale Public Library card, and all residents have access to the library’s Makerspace where they can create and design their own projects. Students also have access to great resources including CQ Researcher, Novelist, Mango Languages, LinkedIn Learning, and Tutor.com.

The Children’s Department will be offering two great author visits for school-aged children this September. The first is From Small Moments to Big Stories with author Rin-Rin Yu on Friday, September 18 at 4:30 PM. Join author and Scarsdale alumna Rin-Rin Yu for a hands-on writing workshop that helps young writers discover how everyday experiences can become unforgettable stories. Students will develop an idea, add vivid details, and create a finished story of their own.

The second author visit is with Tracey West on Friday, September 25 at 5:30 PM. Tracey West, author of the popular Dragon Masters series, is visiting the library! Children will experience how Tracey creates a dragon for her famous series and participate in a Q&A session.

Teen Services will start the school year off with two programs to support teens. The first is Scarsdale High School 101 on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00 PM. Students can get honest advice and tips to help navigate high school from current high schoolers. They can learn about the hidden opportunities and programs these Scarsdale High School students wish they knew about when they were freshmen.

The second is Teen Toolkit: Mental Health 101 for Teens on Monday, September 28 at 7:00 PM. This interactive workshop introduces teens to the fundamentals of mental health and emotional well-being. Participants will explore the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while gaining a better understanding of stress, emotions, and common mental health challenges that many young people experience.

During the school year, teens can join the Teen Advisory Board to earn service hours and share their interests and talents with their community. They can also participate in events like Bling’s the Thing where they craft earrings to donate to domestic violence shelters across the country.

For those who are not yet in school, the library offers a 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program to encourage literacy from birth and up. And parents have access to programs that offer support, from the Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Group, to Beyond Baby: A Support Group for Moms of Toddlers-Preschoolers. In a Book group? The BookBrowse app is a great resource for book suggestions and reading guides. Parents can also download books through CloudLibrary to listen to or read digitally while on the go.

All programs can be accessed on the library’s calendar here: https://bit.ly/4c6dy7Y.