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Book donations are not be accepted at this time
We are not able to accept donations of books, CDs or DVDs at this time.
New Online Resources
We’ve got some new online resources for you!
Or check out the rest of our online resources here!
We have Wonderbooks!
Kids can now check out these combination print-and-audio books and discover a whole new way to read. Find them in the back of the children’s room!
P.S. Please be gentle with our Wonderbooks — they’re expensive and very special! Please return them at the circulation desk and not in the book drop.
New Museum Passes Are Here!
| Each pass is loaned for 1 week. Call the Library to reserve you pass
914-693-6614 The museum pass lending program is made possible by the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library. |
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Upcoming Programs
Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, April 25
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Board Games with the Director
Friday, April 26
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
It’s Game Night at the Library!
Come and play new games with your friends or make friends new here. You can bring your own games to enjoy. Bring your own beverages and snacks.
Baby Songs & Stories
Monday, April 29
10:30 am - 11:00 am
For parents and caregivers of babies up to 24 months.
Join children’s librarian Gina to learn songs, fingerplays, and more that you can do with your baby. Each meeting will leave time for open discussion and connection with other parents/caregivers.
Registration recommended but not required – email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
Virtual Writers Circle (Registration)
Tuesday, April 30
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Are you interested in creative writing? Do you want to meet other writers and get inspired? Bring a poem, short story, or excerpt from your novel to share with the group. Get feedback and support each other.
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.org to get the Zoom link — please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!
Grab Bag Movie Night: “Windtalkers” – Memorial Day Special
Friday, May 3
7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Action! Comedy! Thriller! Fantasy! Anything goes in our Grab Bag movie series!
This month’s feature is: Windtalkers
During World War II, US Marine Joe Enders is assigned to be a bodyguard for Private Ben Yahzee, a Navajo codetalker. But when their squad enters combat, Enders must make a choice – protect his charge or the military’s unbreakable code. Starring Nicholas Cage and Adam Beach, directed by John Woo. Inspired by the real Native American codetalkers.
2002 – 134 min – Rated R (violence) Recommended for ages 16+
Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, April 25
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Board Games with the Director
Friday, April 26
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
It’s Game Night at the Library!
Come and play new games with your friends or make friends new here. You can bring your own games to enjoy. Bring your own beverages and snacks.
Chess Club (Registration)
Monday, May 6
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)
Saturday, May 11
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
All Ages welcome.
Children read one-on-one with Buddy, a specially trained Reading Education Assistance Dog (R.E.A.D.) and his handler, Dobbs Ferry resident Marty Kanengiser. Children will select a book to read to Buddy before the program begins, and they will spend 10-15 minutes reading aloud. They are also welcome to ask questions about Buddy, a 12-year-old rescued black lab who loves children, other dogs, and reading.
Registration REQUIRED — email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, May 15
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of every month.
The beginning of each meeting is open to public comments.
Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, April 25
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Dungeons & Dragons Club (Ages 8 – 18) *PROGRAM FULL* Waitlist only
Thursday, April 25
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages 8 – 18
Programs full – waitlist only
Registration is required via this Google form: https://forms.gle/UdDW3BzGVV9Wm6V19. You are not registered until a librarian contacts you with confirmation and scheduling details.
Questions? Participants aged 8-12 can email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, and participants aged 13-18 can email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.
Lego Club in the Children’s Room
Friday, April 26
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Ages 3 +
Use your imagination to build something special with our giant stash of LEGOS!
Fridays all month long.
Board Games with the Director
Friday, April 26
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
It’s Game Night at the Library!
Come and play new games with your friends or make friends new here. You can bring your own games to enjoy. Bring your own beverages and snacks.
Homeschool Program Survey
Sunday, April 28
All Day
The Dobbs Ferry Public Library wants to offer more programming specifically for the homeschooled students in our community. Is there a program you wish we offered? Is there a particular day or time that works best for your schedule? Please fill out this form to let us know!
If you have any questions or comments, you can email Alex, the Teen Librarian (she/her), at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org or call 914-231-3058. Thank you!
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