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Diwali Celebration — Volunteers Needed!
Saturday, October 18, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Are you a local parent or adult who would be interested in reading a story at the DFPL Diwali Celebration? If so, email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org today!
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Please join the next Library Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday, October 15, 2025, starting at 7:30 am. The meeting will be held in the Community Room of the Library.
Book donations are not being accepted at this time
We are not able to accept donations of books, CDs or DVDs at this time.
Upcoming Programs
Diwali Celebration
Saturday, October 18
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All Ages
Join us for a cozy, community-led Diwali celebration! Local families will read stories and bring in snacks, an artist will provide henna tattoos for anyone interested, and we will create a giant poster to commemorate the occasion.
Email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
For Adults:
Tea at the Library
Sunday, October 19
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
You’re invited to Tea at the Library!
Sip, Chat, & Discover
Join the Friends of the Library for a relaxing afternoon of tea, treats, and community connection at the Dobbs Ferry Library!
Whether you’re a longtime library lover or just curious about what we offer, this is the perfect time to learn about our community programs, meet our library staff and neighbors, share ideas — all over a cup of tea and some tasty treats.
Free & Open to All — bring a friend!
Have questions? Contact us at dflfriends@gmail.com.
Print of the Month: Jack-o-Lantern Fidget
Sunday, October 19
2:30 pm - 11:29 pm
The October Print of the Month is a jack-o-lantern fidget!
Please specify if you want option 1 (fidget spinner), 2 (pixel spinner), or 3 (layered fidget).
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours. Please include your preferred color; if you don’t specify it will be orange and green
All ages, no cost, limit one per person.
Baby Songs & Stories
Monday, October 20
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.
Bam! Crack! Dot! — It’s Mah Jongg Time!
Monday, October 20
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.
Print of the Month: Jack-o-Lantern Fidget
Sunday, October 19
2:30 pm - 11:29 pm
The October Print of the Month is a jack-o-lantern fidget!
Please specify if you want option 1 (fidget spinner), 2 (pixel spinner), or 3 (layered fidget).
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours. Please include your preferred color; if you don’t specify it will be orange and green
All ages, no cost, limit one per person.
Bam! Crack! Dot! — It’s Mah Jongg Time!
Monday, October 20
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.
Print of the Month: Jack-o-Lantern Fidget
Sunday, October 26
All Day
The October Print of the Month is a jack-o-lantern fidget!
Please specify if you want option 1 (fidget spinner), 2 (pixel spinner), or 3 (layered fidget).
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours. Please include your preferred color; if you don’t specify it will be orange and green
All ages, no cost, limit one per person.
Bam! Crack! Dot! — It’s Mah Jongg Time!
Monday, October 27
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.
“The Night Sky” An Evening of Astronomy: Presentation about the Cosmos & Live Sky Viewing (Registration)
Monday, October 27
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Use the Westchester Amateur Astronomers‘ telescopes to view Saturn, Vega, the Andromeda Galaxy, the Pleiades star cluster, and the Moon!
Email Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to register.
Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Jack O’Lantern Masks – Limited Supply / First-come First-served
Saturday, October 18
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 – Jack O’Lantern Masks
Diwali Celebration
Saturday, October 18
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All Ages
Join us for a cozy, community-led Diwali celebration! Local families will read stories and bring in snacks, an artist will provide henna tattoos for anyone interested, and we will create a giant poster to commemorate the occasion.
Email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
For Adults:
Math Tutoring at the Library
Saturday, October 18
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
We can help with any math level AP/IB Calculus and below!
In the Teen Space on Saturdays and Sundays from 2-5pm.
Math Tutoring at the Library
Sunday, October 19
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
We can help with any math level AP/IB Calculus and below!
In the Teen Space on Saturdays and Sundays from 2-5pm.
Print of the Month: Jack-o-Lantern Fidget
Sunday, October 19
2:30 pm - 11:29 pm
The October Print of the Month is a jack-o-lantern fidget!
Please specify if you want option 1 (fidget spinner), 2 (pixel spinner), or 3 (layered fidget).
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours. Please include your preferred color; if you don’t specify it will be orange and green
All ages, no cost, limit one per person.
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