Library to Extend Sunday Hours

Scarsdale Public Library Will Extend Sunday Hours in April: Effective April 7th, the Scarsdale Public Library will be open for an additional hour on Sundays. The library will open its doors at noon and stay open until 5 P.M.

The library had been open noon to 5 P.M. on Sundays until June 2010 when budget cuts forced them to reduce hours on that one day per week. Since that time, many patrons have commented that they have missed this extra time, so the board is looking forward to reinstating it.

"We understand the importance that leisure time plays in our community members' lives," said Elizabeth Bermel, director of the Scarsdale Library. "We know that it is always difficult to fit things in and create that balance with so many added responsibilities. We are thrilled to be able to bring back this hour on Sundays and we will continue to look for ways to bring added value to our patrons."

Beasts of the Southern Wild to be Shown at Scarsdale Library:

February's independent film is "Beasts of the Southern Wild," an American film nominated for Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay. It is in English (there will be subtitles), runs 1h 33m, and is rated PG-13. The film will be shown on March 13 at 6 pm and March 15 at 2 pm at the library.

Teeming with magic, beauty and pure joy, this crowd-pleasing winner at Sundance Film Festival has emerged as one of the year's most acclaimed films. Newcomer Quvenzhané Wallis is spectacular as Hushpuppy, the tenacious six-year-old force of nature in an isolated community. When her tough but loving father Wink succumbs to a mysterious malady, the fierce and determined girl bravely sets out on a journey to save him. But Hushpuppy's quest is hindered by a "busted" universe that melts the ice caps and unleashes an army of prehistoric beasts.

Mark Your Calendar:

The third annual teen writer's conference will be held on Friday April 5th from 5pm to 8 pm.