54 Things at 54 Olmsted at the Scarsdale Library

Scarsdale Public Library is celebrating National Library Week, April 10-16, by offering the community the opportunity to learn "54 Things at 54 Olmsted." Each day of the week, residents and local businesses will share their talents and knowledge during free drop-in classes and workshops at the library.

"There truly is something for everyone," remarked Scarsdale Library Director, Elizabeth Bermel. "This year's theme of National Library week is Libraries Transform. '54 Things at 54 Olmsted' is a wonderful opportunity for community members to transform themselves with a new skill learned at one of Scarsdale's central gathering places – the library. We know there is a lot of talent in Scarsdale and we are thrilled by the willingness of people to share their knowledge during this exciting week."

Programming for "54 Things at 54 Olmsted" will begin on Sunday, April 10 at noon. The diversity of offerings range from an introduction to knitting to mindful yoga to how to tie a tie for children. Library staff members will also be on hand throughout the week to transform patrons' user experience by teaching visitors how to navigate the library's many online resources, from ebooks to audiobooks. Selected highlights of the week's programming include:

• Ballet and hip hop with Studio B Dance Center for Scarsdale's youngest residents (Saturday, 4/16 at 3pm and 3:30pm).
• "Fun and Games in French" for children and adults with Lyceum Kennedy French American School (Friday, 4/15 at 10am and 11am).
• Simple Guidelines for the Perfect Pairing of Wine with Dean Morretta from Vintology Wine & Spirits (Monday, 4/11 at 7:30pm)
• Composting at Home with residents Ron Schulhof and Michelle Sterling (Friday, 4/15 at Noon). Note, participants that would like to buy a compost bin at the class may pre-register online.

A full downloadable schedule can be found on the library website.Copies of the schedule are also available at the library. All classes are free and open to the public on a first come, first served basis, as space for some classes is limited. Each class is appropriate for community members of all ages, unless otherwise noted.

First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. All types of libraries - school, public, academic and special - participate.

For more information about "54 Things at 54 Olmsted" or National Library Week, click here or contact the Reference desk at 914-722-1302.