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Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Please join the next Library Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday, October 16, 2024, starting at 7:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the Community Room of the Library. Public comment period is at 7:35.
Dorothy Hull Patio and Community Garden
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| Dorothy Hull was a past president of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library. She bequeathed part of her estate to the Library. With some of the funds we upgraded the patio area. The new furniture and railing are made with recycled plastic. We also added more planter boxes for the community garden.
Come and see the newly furbished area and pick up some herbs and vegetables. Right now we have dill, parsley, basil and arugula ready to pick. Tomatoes and cherry tomatoes are ripening, radishes and garlic are growing as well. |
Book donations are not being accepted at this time
We are not able to accept donations of books, CDs or DVDs at this time.
Become a member of the DFPL Board of Trustees
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| Become a powerful advocate for the Library! There will be an opening for a new Trustee starting next year. For more information email trustee3@dobbsferrylibrary.org |
Upcoming Programs
Poets and Writers Uncover Worlds
Saturday, October 19
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Led by Dobbs Ferry resident Harriet Shenkman, local poets will read from their original and published works.
Diwali Celebration
Saturday, October 19
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Celebrate Diwali with us! Our event will feature special guest and drag queen Malai, who will teach us about Diwali traditions and lead us in a Bollywood dance lesson. Come for the music and food, stay for the crafts. More special guests may be announced soon!
Print of the Month: Ghost Keychains
Sunday, October 20
All Day
Celebrate spooky season with a cute ghost keychain made using the library’s 3D printer! Options are spooked, happy, holding drink, or holding heart.
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, October 21
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.
Mary’s Yarns Crafting Group – Knitters and Crocheters
Monday, October 21
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Mary’s Yarns Crafting Group will be meeting in the Library Community Room.
1st Meeting of the Month: Quilting. Are you curious about the art of quilting? Do you want to see a beautiful quilt come together, piece by piece? Join us for Mary’s Yarnettes quilting class.
Whether you’re an experienced quilter or just interested in learning more about this timeless craft, we welcome you to come and enjoy a relaxing and informative evening with us.
2nd Meeting of the Month: Knitting & Crocheting. Join us for a wonderful gathering of creativity and community at the Dobbs Ferry Library’s crocheting and knitting group. This is the perfect opportunity to meet and chat with fellow crafters from your community.
Whether you’re an experienced knitter or crocheter, or just starting out, all are welcome! Come share your projects, exchange ideas, and enjoy a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
Even if we’re not working on a type of crafting you’re interested in, you are welcome to come and chat and work on your own projects!
Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!
Diwali Celebration
Saturday, October 19
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Celebrate Diwali with us! Our event will feature special guest and drag queen Malai, who will teach us about Diwali traditions and lead us in a Bollywood dance lesson. Come for the music and food, stay for the crafts. More special guests may be announced soon!
Print of the Month: Ghost Keychains
Sunday, October 20
All Day
Celebrate spooky season with a cute ghost keychain made using the library’s 3D printer! Options are spooked, happy, holding drink, or holding heart.
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.
Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, October 24
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, October 25
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.
Meet the Author: Meira Rosenberg
Saturday, October 26
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meet the Author: Meira Rosenberg
Saturday, October 26
11:00 AM
Local writers share readings and sign copies of their newest books!
Today’s author: Meira Rosenberg, 28 Days of Neon
Twelve-year-old Neon Blue Greene is queen of the cafeteria, co-captain of the cheerleading squad, and has the most amazing dog any seventh grader could ask for. Her only complaint in life is that her parents named her after the color of a sports energy drink ~ until the morning she overhears them whispering and learns that she has twenty-eight days left to live.
Neon needs a miracle, but how can she get one in only twenty-eight days? Then it hits her. She’ll do a good deed every day.
She starts doing good deeds for everyone in town, from motorcycle gang dropout Knuckles Malone to her autistic classmate Bobby, who becomes a hero and friend when she needs one most.
But when her best friends ditch her and her good deeds go sideways, Neon wonders if she’ll get the miracle she needs … before it’s too late.
Lego Club in the Children’s Room
Friday, October 18
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: Black Cats – Limited Supply / First-come First-served
Saturday, October 19
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 – Black Cats
Diwali Celebration
Saturday, October 19
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Celebrate Diwali with us! Our event will feature special guest and drag queen Malai, who will teach us about Diwali traditions and lead us in a Bollywood dance lesson. Come for the music and food, stay for the crafts. More special guests may be announced soon!
Print of the Month: Ghost Keychains
Sunday, October 20
All Day
Celebrate spooky season with a cute ghost keychain made using the library’s 3D printer! Options are spooked, happy, holding drink, or holding heart.
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.
Storywalk at the Keeper’s House
Sunday, October 20
All Day
Walk the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail, starting at the Keeper’s House at 15 Walnut Street, with our autumn storywalk: Agua, Aguita / Water, Little Water by Jorge Tetl Argueta. You can check out the storywalk all autumn long whenever you walk the trail.
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