Something's Brewing At The Scarsdale Library

Need a coffee break?

Well, if you go to the anytime from Thursday afternoon on, you should be able to grab a cup of coffee, or tea, while you are enjoying the library's facilities.

The library is having a Keurig coffee station installed near the front of the library. For a buck, you get a "K-Cup" at the circulation desk and enjoy the fresh brew.

Since its strategic plan was launched in January, the library has been making changes to better meet the needs of the community. Whether they come for work, study or for pleasure, the folks at the Scarsdale Public Library say they want their patrons to feel welcomed and at home when they visit.  A warm cup of coffee or tea goes hand in hand with reading, studying or chatting with friends. 

   With that in mind, the library is installing a Keurig Brewing System coffee station near the circulation area on Thursday, March 1. The coffee brews in under a minute, there is no mess and it’s at the touch of a button. Patrons will be able to purchase a regular, decaf or tea K-Cup for $1 at the circulation desk. Cups will be provided or you can bring your own. Milk and sweeteners will be available at the coffee station.

 “We truly want the library to be a welcoming, friendly place," said Scarsdale Public Library Director Elizabeth Bermel. "For many people, having coffee or tea available when they are visiting the library makes it more comfortable. Based on the feedback we received after we installed the café tables and chairs outside on the plaza last summer, the coffee machine is the next logical step.” 

The coffee station will be located near the front entrance near the circulation desk and positioned in such a way to avoid getting in the way of other people.

“This is just the beginning,” says Bermel. “We look forward to improving the patron experience, and making the library more of a home away from home.”