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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.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Please join the next Library Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday, November 20, 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.
Book donations are not being accepted at this time
We are not able to accept donations of books, CDs or DVDs at this time.
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Upcoming Programs
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, November 20
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.
Reader’s Circle: “The Outrun” – please R.S.V.P.
Thursday, November 21
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
In the Community Room
This month, we will be reading “The Outrun” by Amy Liptrot. Get the book at the Library!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.org — please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!
“When Amy Liptrot returns to Orkney after more than a decade away, she is drawn back to the Outrun on the sheep farm where she grew up. Approaching the land that was once home, memories of her childhood merge with the recent events that have set her on this journey. The Outrun is a beautiful, inspiring book about living on the edge, about the pull between island and city, and about the ability of the sea, the land, the wind, and the moon to restore life and renew hope. A Guardian Best Nonfiction Book of 2016.”
Beginner Ukulele Class
Thursday, November 21
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This 3-week class led by Elyse Schreiber will cover basic ukulele skills including strumming, chords, and finger picking.
You should be able to attend all 3 sessions. Ukuleles are available to borrow with a valid Westchester Library Card.
Registration required; sign up here or email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org!
Board Games With the Library Director
Friday, November 22
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.
Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)
Saturday, November 23
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, November 20
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.
Board Games With the Library Director
Friday, November 22
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.
Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)
Saturday, November 23
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: Fall Flora
Sunday, November 24
All Day
All Ages
Pick your favorite cute fall keychain made using the library’s 3D printer! Options are maple leaf, cute cactus, or cute sunflower.
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.
Print of the Month: Winter Animals
Sunday, December 1
All Day
Pick your favorite cute winter keychain made using the library’s 3D printer! Options are red panda, husky, fox, wolf, otter or penguin.
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.
Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)
Wednesday, November 20
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages 8-18
Create a character! Fight monsters! Make your own luck! Develop your skills in this fantasy role-playing system with other kids just like you.
Each player will only attend once a week on either Wednesday or Thursday; your slot will be assigned by the library based on your availability, experience, and other factors. The club is spread across two days to accommodate as many members as possible and follows the Dobbs Ferry Schools calendar for vacations and days off. Please only sign up if you think you can attend most of the meetings.
Registration is required via this Google form. You are not registered until a librarian contacts you with confirmation and scheduling details. This program is full but you can still sign up for the waitlist.
PROGRAM FULL to be placed on the waitlist or ask a question email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, and participants aged 13-18 can email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, November 20
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.
Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)
Thursday, November 21
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages 8-18
Create a character! Fight monsters! Make your own luck! Develop your skills in this fantasy role-playing system with other kids just like you.
Each player will only attend once a week on either Wednesday or Thursday; your slot will be assigned by the library based on your availability, experience, and other factors. The club is spread across two days to accommodate as many members as possible and follows the Dobbs Ferry Schools calendar for vacations and days off. Please only sign up if you think you can attend most of the meetings.
Registration is required via this Google form. You are not registered until a librarian contacts you with confirmation and scheduling details. This program is full but you can still sign up for the waitlist.
PROGRAM FULL to be placed on the waitlist or ask a question email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, and participants aged 13-18 can email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.
Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours
Friday, November 22
3:00 pm - 5:00 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, November 22
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.
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