Lattes and More at the Scarsdale Library

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 Scarsdale Public Library wants its patrons to feel welcome 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 has installed a Keurig Brewing System coffee station. 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 $1.00 at the circulation desk. Cups will be provided or one can bring their own. Milk and sweeteners will be available at the coffee station.

Scarsdale Public Library Director Elizabeth Bermel says “We truly want the library to be a welcoming, friendly place. 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.”

“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.”

The coffee station is located near the front entrance near the circulation desk and positioned in such a way to avoid any accidents with other people.

Above is a picture of Ronald J. Brown, a teacher/lecturer for the Scarsdale Adult School, enjoying the new Keurig coffee maker.

Other Library News:

E-book night at the Scarsdale Library: On February 27, the library ran an e-book Open House where librarians helped patrons learn how to use Overdrive, the library's free online book collection. To learn more about how to access the free e-books, go to scarsdalelibrary.org and click on the Overdrive icon to download books. If you need help, stop by the reference desk or call them at 914-722-1300 ext 2 to set up an appointment with a librarian to get help.

Author Tom Greenwald, who wrote Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading, will visit the library on Wednesday March 7 at 7pm.