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Book donations are not be accepted at this time
We are not able to accept donations of books, CDs or DVDs at this time.
New Online Resources
We’ve got some new online resources for you!
Or check out the rest of our online resources here!
We have Wonderbooks!
Kids can now check out these combination print-and-audio books and discover a whole new way to read. Find them in the back of the children’s room!
P.S. Please be gentle with our Wonderbooks — they’re expensive and very special! Please return them at the circulation desk and not in the book drop.
New Museum Passes Are Here!
| Each pass is loaned for 1 week. Call the Library to reserve you pass
914-693-6614 The museum pass lending program is made possible by the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library. |
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Upcoming Programs
Cult Classic Movie Night: Phantom of the Paradise
Friday, April 19
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
We love collabos and our fans, so come join us, Ali and Mike for FAN SELECTION FRIDAY on April 19th at 8pm, where we’ll screen the cult classic Phantom of the Paradise (1974/Rated PG/91 min/Rock Musical, Comedy, Drama)!
summary: A disfigured composer sells his soul for the woman he loves so that she will perform his music. However, an evil record tycoon betrays him and steals his music to open his rock palace, The Paradise.
directed by: Brian De Palma
Stay after the movie for our always lively Film Discussion where we’ll share trivia and have fun prizes!
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To see one of our previous CCMN film discussions, check out our interview with Makeup/Special Effects Artist Dan Frye (Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Dr. Who)
Follow us on Instagram: @CultClassicMovieNight
Questions? Email TDeery@DobbsFerryLibrary.org
Afternoon Tea at the Dobbs Ferry Library
Saturday, April 20
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Celebrate the spring season with us and learn about the DFPL. Meet other members and the Friends of the DFPL Board.
Have questions? Email dflfriends@gmail.com
Baby Songs & Stories
Monday, April 22
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.
Virtual Writers Circle
Tuesday, April 23
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Are you interested in creative writing? Do you want to meet other writers and get inspired? Bring a poem, short story, or excerpt from your novel to share with the group. Get feedback and support each other.
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.org to get the Zoom link — please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!
Adult Lego Club – 18+
Wednesday, April 24
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join the Adult Lego Club!
Members will use our large collection of Lego pieces to make a unique creation according to the group theme or challenge!
Meetings:
Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the Community room.
Register by emailing
dfadultlegoclub@gmail.com
Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, April 25
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 Director
Friday, April 26
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
It’s Game Night at the Library!
Come and play new games with your friends or make friends new here. You can bring your own games to enjoy. Bring your own beverages and snacks.
Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)
Saturday, May 11
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, May 15
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 Director
Friday, May 31
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
It’s Game Night at the Library!
Come and play new games with your friends or make friends new here. You can bring your own games to enjoy. Bring your own beverages and snacks.
Lego Club in the Children’s Room
Friday, April 19
4:00 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: Ladybug Hats – Limited Supply / First-come First-served
Saturday, April 20
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 – Ladybug Hats
Homeschool Program Survey
Sunday, April 21
All Day
The Dobbs Ferry Public Library wants to offer more programming specifically for the homeschooled students in our community. Is there a program you wish we offered? Is there a particular day or time that works best for your schedule? Please fill out this form to let us know!
If you have any questions or comments, you can email Alex, the Teen Librarian (she/her), at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org or call 914-231-3058. Thank you!
Spring StoryWalk on the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail
Sunday, April 21
All Day
Visit our StoryWalk all Spring long, starting at the Keeper’s House and continuing toward Chestnut St. Available in Spanish and English.
Begins Thursday April 18th with our Kickoff event.
Stuffed Animal Field Trips – Ongoing from the Children’s Room
Sunday, April 21
All Day
Ages 3 and Up
The library’s stuffed animals want to go on field trips! Check one out, bring them home, and add to their personal scrapbooks by writing about and taking pictures of the fun things you do together. When you’re at the library, you can visit the animals who have made it back to home base and see what they’ve been up to. Stuffed animals may be periodically rotated out based on condition.
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