Story Project Celebration at Scarsdale Library

The Scarsdale Library hosted a celebration of their Story Project on Thursday April 30, and a diverse group of residents turned out to view their neighbors' stories of how the library has impacted their lives. The framed presentations include a description of the individual experiences of current and former residents as well as a photo of each writer. The exhibits are now on view in the Scott Room of the library and the public is encouraged to stop by and take a look.

The project was inspired by a similar undertaking at the Rye Y where their "Voices from the Community" project has become an annual event. The program began there in the fall of 2012, in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Rye Y members, staff and volunteers shared personal stories that brought them to the Y including the successes and challenges encountered on the road to healthy living. The program proved to build a sense of community at the Y and has continued for three years. Scarsdale's Lisa Tidball works at the Rye Y and was on hand at the Scarsdale Library to view the exhibit.

The reception in Scarsdale kicked off a major initiative for a $12 million renovation to the Scarsdale library that will bring advances in its technological capacity, provide meeting spaces for community gatherings and update the library to meet the future needs of Scarsdale.