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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!
Special FerryCon Preview: Meet James Howe!
Have you made your plans to come to FerryCon this Saturday, September 20th? James Howe, author of popular middle grade books like Bunnicula and The Misfits, will be joining us to talk about his work alongside our library assistant and resident horror novelist Luis Paredes! Check out a quick message from James below.
Join us for FerryCon on 9/20!
Join us on Saturday, September 20th, from 11am to 4pm, then 8pm-9:30pm for FerryCon 2025! Participate in our cosplay contest, hear from author James Howe of Bunnicula fame and comic creators like Ryan Dunlavey and Fred Van Lente, jump into our kids’ training session with Empire Saber Guild, catch our FerryCom-edy Show in the evening, and more! We have something for everyone, no matter your interest or age.
This year, we will be asking for a suggested donation of $10/family at the door to help fundraise for the library.
Find more details on this linked page. See you there!
Join Our Battle of the Books Teams!
We’re looking for book-savvy teens entering grades 6 through 12 in Fall 2025! We’re fielding a kids’ team and a teen team in the annual Westchester-wide Battle of the Books Tournament, but our kids’ team is full. Learn more about the tournament here, and email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org if you’d like to join the older group.
Upcoming Programs
Print of the Month: Apple Fidget
Sunday, August 31 - September 28
All Day
The September Print of the Month is an apple shaped fidget toy!
Please specify if you want option 1 (on the left) or option 2 (on the right).
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours. Please include your preferred color; if you don’t specify it will be either red or green!
All ages, no cost, limit one per person.
Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration) *Rescheduled from 9/13*
Saturday, September 27
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.
Diwali Volunteers wanted for DFPL Diwali Celebration on Saturday October 18th
Sunday, September 28
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Are you a parent or adult who would be interested in reading a story at our Diwali Celebration on Saturday, October 18th?
If so, please email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org
Print of the Month: Apple Fidget
Sunday, September 28
All Day
The September Print of the Month is an apple shaped fidget toy!
Please specify if you want option 1 (on the left) or option 2 (on the right).
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours. Please include your preferred color; if you don’t specify it will be either red or green!
All ages, no cost, limit one per person.
Baby Songs & Stories
Monday, September 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.
Print of the Month: Apple Fidget
Sunday, August 31 - September 28
All Day
The September Print of the Month is an apple shaped fidget toy!
Please specify if you want option 1 (on the left) or option 2 (on the right).
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours. Please include your preferred color; if you don’t specify it will be either red or green!
All ages, no cost, limit one per person.
Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration) *Rescheduled from 9/13*
Saturday, September 27
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: Apple Fidget
Sunday, September 28
All Day
The September Print of the Month is an apple shaped fidget toy!
Please specify if you want option 1 (on the left) or option 2 (on the right).
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours. Please include your preferred color; if you don’t specify it will be either red or green!
All ages, no cost, limit one per person.
Print of the Month: Jack-o-Lantern Fidget
Sunday, October 5
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.
Art That Opens Hearts and Minds: An Interactive Art Show
Sunday, October 5
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
All Ages
Come to this interactive Art Exhibit from October 5 through November 15!
You make the moment; YOU hang the art. We have 1000 watercolors – arrange them how you would like! This art show is for you to play with!
Presented by James Kiberd, Artist/Actor/UNICEF Ambassador
Lego Club in the Children’s Room
Monday, July 7 - September 30
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.
Print of the Month: Apple Fidget
Sunday, August 31 - September 28
All Day
The September Print of the Month is an apple shaped fidget toy!
Please specify if you want option 1 (on the left) or option 2 (on the right).
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours. Please include your preferred color; if you don’t specify it will be either red or green!
All ages, no cost, limit one per person.
Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Paper Bag Raccoons – Limited Supply / First-come First-served
Saturday, September 27
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 – Paper Bag Raccoons
Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration) *Rescheduled from 9/13*
Saturday, September 27
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: Apple Fidget
Sunday, September 28
All Day
The September Print of the Month is an apple shaped fidget toy!
Please specify if you want option 1 (on the left) or option 2 (on the right).
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours. Please include your preferred color; if you don’t specify it will be either red or green!
All ages, no cost, limit one per person.
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