Upcoming Events at the Scarsdale Public Library

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Group

Thursdays, August 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10 AM

Join this ongoing, face-to-face support group whose members understand what you are going through! bit.ly/3R2eHWY 


Trivia Night

Thursday, August 6, 7 PM

Show off your knowledge in the Scott Room with a rousing game of trivia, complete with sandwiches, snacks, adult beverages, and other drinks! bit.ly/4vTJFQ4 


Art Workshop – Zentangle

Monday, August 10, 2 PM

Enjoy a serene, mindful, and creative afternoon of Zentangle art with local artist Toby Ulman. bit.ly/4ePo9WO 


Virtual: Women and Money Roundtable – How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Markets

Wednesday, August 12, 1 PM

The topics will vary every month to stay as current as possible. This is open to women of all levels of financial knowledge. bit.ly/44iGyoQ 


Virtual: Lise Meitner – A Life in Science

Wednesday, August 12, 6 PM

Join educator and engineer Edward Sierra for an engaging and informative presentation about a brilliant, pioneering woman of physics who never let the misogyny and the antisemitism of the era dim her passion for science. bit.ly/3SG1Lql 


Manga Book Club

Thursday, August 13, 2 PM

Fans of all manga and anime are welcome. Enjoy manga-themed crafts and talk about your favorite series. bit.ly/4f6A55c 


Movie Screening & Discussion – Female on the Beach (1955)

Friday, August 14, 2 PM

Join Marcus Renna for a screening and discussion of the twisty, suspenseful, and endlessly fascinating crime drama. The film is adapted from the play The Besieged Heart, also written by Robert Hill, following a wealthy widow and her beach bum lover.

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Chinese Movie Matinee – Black Tea (2024)

Saturday, August 15, 10 AM

Join us for a family friendly Chinese language film. This monthly event is completely free, and refreshments will be provided! August’s film is the romantic drama Black Tea.

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The Secrets Behind The Wizard of Oz

Tuesday, August 18, 1 PM

This behind-the-scenes talk uncovers the untold stories of the making of the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz — on-set mishaps, cast changes, surprising secrets, and the real-life drama behind the magic. bit.ly/4vP42hl 


Nancy’s Book Group: Firestorm by Jacob Soboroff

Wednesday, August 19, 2 PM

“A near-real-time overview of a catastrophic blaze, among the worst in California history” – Kirkus. bit.ly/4b2s5kP 


Author Talk: The Einstein Conspiracy with Steve Israel

Wednesday, August 19, 6:30 PM

Join former congressman, author, and bookseller Steve Israel as he discusses his thriller and his experiences as an independent bookseller. bit.ly/4f0RSfD 


Art Workshop – Styles From Around the World

Thursday, August 20, 10:30 AM

In honor of the Independence Day of Indonesia, Kören Beck will discuss several of the most important modern Indonesian artists. Afterward participants can draw based on a simple still life arrangement, take inspiration from some of the discussed works, or freely create. bit.ly/4veS4wF 


Scarsdale Middle School 101

Mon. or Wed., August 24 or 26, 7 PM

Students new to Scarsdale Middle School this fall and their caregivers are invited to learn about Scarsdale Middle School from current middle school and high school students! bit.ly/4aI4u8M 


Drop-in Junk Journaling (ages 13 and up)

Thursday, August 27, 3 PM

Decorate and adorn your own junk journal using collage materials, stationery, and the library makerspace’s Cricut machines. For ages 13 and up. A drop in program, no registration required. bit.ly/3T8IcH8