Read For the Gold Winter Reading Challenge February 1 – 28
The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Italy! Athletes will compete in fun sports like skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating in the snowy mountains and on the ice. Celebrate by logging your reading during the month of February and earning Olympic-inspired badges throughout the month. Can you earn a gold medal and read 300 minutes? For Babies through 5th grade. https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/read-gold-winter-reading-challenge
Author Talk: Motion Dazzle with Jocelyn Cox Monday, February 2, 7 PM
Motion Dazzle: A Memoir of Motherhood, Loss, and Skating on Thin Ice follows her journey as an athlete, coach, then caregiver when her mother was diagnosed with dementia even while Cox was becoming a mother herself. https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/event/author-talk-motion-dazzle-jocelyn-cox-131463
Author Talk: The Tides Come Around with Yuliana Kim-Grant Saturday, February 7, 2 PM
Join authors Yuliana Kim-Grant and Jimin Han for what is sure to be a captivating discussion. This novel explores how we are all strangers, uncertain travelers in a world that is never quite what we think or might positively become. https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/event/author-talk-jimin-han-140290
Hand Health with ONS Wed, February 11, 2 PM
Keep your hands going strong with this practical and informative look at hand health from occupational therapist Janet Krzemienski. We’ll explore topics such as arthritis, carpal tunnel, and injury recovery as well as some of the basics of hand anatomy. https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/event/hand-health-139123
Virtual: Scarsdale Reads – A Black History Celebration Wednesday, February 18, 7 PM
We are pleased to present a diverse panel of readers, including local authors and staff, offering selected prose and poetry to commemorate and celebrate Black History Month. https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/event/virtual-scarsdale-reads-black-history-celebration-140289
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia Thursday, February 19, 11 AM
Join us for a practical and compassionate look at the differences between regular forgetfulness and early signs of dementia. https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/event/understanding-alzheimers-and-dementia-132435
A Musical Celebration of African American History with Rhonda Denét Saturday, February 21, 2 PM
Rhonda Denet returns to take you on a musical journey back to the vibrant 60s and 70s, celebrating the iconic rhythm & blues and soul that defined an era. https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/event/rhonda-denet-music-black-history-month-132439
Parks for the American People – The Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted Sun, February 22, 2 PM
Landscape designer and educator Jennifer Yates explores Olmsted’s legacy and showcases the natural beauty of the parks he helped to build during a formative time in the nation’s history. https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/event/parks-american-people-legacy-frederick-law-olmsted-132899
Using AI Tools Mindfully Mon, February 23, 1 PM
Through hands-on examples, participants will see both the strengths and weaknesses of agentic large language models in regular tasks and gain a greater appreciation for when AI can prove useful and when it is an unreliable shortcut. https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/event/mindful-look-ai-platforms-140164
Author Talk: Hormone Havoc with Dr. Amy Shah Monday, February 23, 7 PM
Drawing from her new book Hormone Havoc: A Science-Backed Protocol for Perimenopause and Menopause, Dr. Shah shares practical insights into the latest research on menopause and a nutrition-forward approach to managing symptoms. https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/event/author-talk-hormone-havoc-dr-amy-shah-139201
Health for Life – Information Session Wednesday, February 25, 12:30 PM
Come learn more about an upcoming Health for Life series run by the New York Office for the Aging and Livable Communities Westchester County meant to help empower older individuals for healthy aging and managing chronic conditions. https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/event/health-life-information-session-139232
Movie Screening & Discussion – The Organization (1971) Friday, February 20, 2 PM
A twisty, well-pedigreed conclusion to the character of Virgil Tibbs in film, steeped in the gritty action and moral ambiguity of 1970s police thrillers. https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/event/movie-screening-discussion-organization-1971-140457
VIRTUAL: Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Winter – Wednesday, February 25, 7:30 PM
This Zoom program provides a clear and strategic overview of what students should prioritize for a successful college admissions journey. https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/event/virtual-successfully-navigating-college-admissions-winter-140528
Film Screening & Director Q&A – The Waiting Game with Michael Husain Friday, February 27, 1 PM
Learn about the little-known story of a renegade basketball league that inspired today’s NBA. https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/event/film-screening-director-qa-waiting-game-michael-husain-132430
