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New Museum Passes Are Here!
Come and check out a pass to the Hudson River Museum and Mohonk Preserve. You get the pass for 7 days.
The Hudson River Museum pass gives you:
Free admission for 2 adults and up to 6 children to the Museum’s galleries.
Free Planetarium OR Glenview Tour Tickets for 2 adults and up to 6 children.
15% discount at the Museum Shop.
The Mohonk Preserve pass gives you:
Parking for one vehicle
Free admission for up to 4 adults 16+
Children ages 15 and under are free but need to be accompanied by an adult
Call the Library to reserve your pass – 914-693-6614
*Passes are only for Dobbs Ferry Library Card holders only.
Book donations are not being accepted at this time
We are not able to accept donations of books, CDs or DVDs at this time.
Join the Teen Advisory Group!
Teens! Join the Teen Advisory Group.
Want to make a difference in your community and get volunteer credit hours? Apply to become a member of TAG at DFPL! We’ll meet monthly to discuss your ideas, work on projects to improve the library and its services, and have pizza.
Upcoming Programs
Frederick Douglass: A Celebration of his Life via ZOOM (Registration)
Thursday, February 20
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
On February 20, 1895, Frederick Douglass passed away at his home in Washington, DC. Join us to observe the 130th anniversary of his passing, and to celebrate the incredible life he led with this special Ranger Talk from Frederick Douglass National Historic Site.
Registration is required; register here.
Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)
Saturday, February 22
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.
Meet the Author: George Ochoa
Saturday, February 22
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
George Ochoa, a Dobbs Ferry resident, will do a reading from and sign copies of his new novel, Stranger Still, a thriller.
Paul Inster, a brilliant but troubled Columbia student, lives in a world of his own creation. Convinced that graduate student Tracy Iridio is his divine lover “Teresa,” Paul descends into a dangerous fantasy fueled by stolen glances and imagined connections.
When Tracy begins a relationship with classics professor Larry Post, Paul’s carefully constructed delusions start to crumble. Torn between his “goddess” and the harsh reality of her human desires, Paul spirals into a world where love and violence blur into a terrifying haze.
As Paul’s grip on reality weakens, the line between devotion and destruction blurs. Will he be able to distinguish between his fantasies and the truth before it’s too late? Or will his obsession lead to irreversible consequences for everyone involved?
Print of the Month: Valentine Animals
Sunday, February 23
All Day
Happy Valentine’s Day! Celebrate with an animal keychain made using the library’s 3D Printer! Options are panda, bunny, bear, koala, cat, or dog.
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours – please indicate which keychain you want and your preferred color, if you have one.
No cost, limit one per person.
Baby Songs & Stories
Monday, February 24
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.
Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)
Saturday, February 22
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.
Print of the Month: Valentine Animals
Sunday, February 23
All Day
Happy Valentine’s Day! Celebrate with an animal keychain made using the library’s 3D Printer! Options are panda, bunny, bear, koala, cat, or dog.
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours – please indicate which keychain you want and your preferred color, if you have one.
No cost, limit one per person.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, February 26
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, February 27
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 Library Director
Friday, February 28
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Game Night at the Library!
Join the Library’s Director, Erik Carlson, for an evening of tabletop games.
Play new games and make new friends.
Everyone is welcome to bring their own games, food and beverages.
Black History Month STEM Storytime *CANCELLED*
Thursday, February 20
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
PROGRAM CANCELLED
Ages 4+
Learn all about Mae Jemison and other Black astronauts, then make a bottle rocket to shoot into the sky with Ms. Gina and Ned! Registration required with childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.
Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours
Friday, February 21
3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Visit the community room on Friday afternoons and play any of the wide selection of single and multi-player games on the library’s Switch
Just drop in or email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot. Time will be limited to 20 minutes when people are waiting.
Lego Club in the Children’s Room
Friday, February 21
3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Ages 3 +
Use your imagination to build something special with our giant stash of LEGOS!
Fridays all month long.
Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Winter Mouse in a Mitten – Limited Supply / First-come First-served
Saturday, February 22
All Day
Ages 3 and up.
Pick up a kit containing a craft that you can do at home. Supplies are limited — first come, first served!
This Week’s Craft – Winter Mouse in a Mitten
Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)
Saturday, February 22
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.
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