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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, January 15, 2024, starting at 7:30 pm. 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
Jean Capuano Art Reception
Sunday, January 19
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Come to a reception featuring watercolors by Jean Capuano, presented by the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library. All are welcome!
The exhibition will be open January 19th through February 21st.
Print of the Month: Stars & Planets
Sunday, January 19
2:30 pm - 11:45 pm
Stars & Planets keychain: choose from Moon & Earth, Sun & Moon, Shooting Star, Star, Planet, Moon, or Meteorite
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.
ESOL Classes
Wednesday, January 22
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry
- Conversation for every level
- Language lessons
- Games
For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Taught by: Lise Stone
Romance Book Club: “All Rhodes Lead Here”
Wednesday, January 22
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This month we’re reading All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata.
Copies of this book will be available for pick up at the circulation desk.
To register, email sbock@dobbsferrylibrary.org!
Losing people you love is hard. Aurora De La Torre knows moving back to a place that was once home isn’t going to be easy. Starting your whole life over probably isn’t supposed to be. But a small town in the mountains might be the perfect remedy for a broken heart. Checking out her landlord across the driveway just might cure it too.
Reader’s Circle Script Discussion: “Moonstruck” – please R.S.V.P.
Thursday, January 23
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Movie Showing: Thursday, January 16, 2:00 PM
Script Discussion: Thursday, January 23, 2:00 PM
This month, we will be reading “Moonstruck” by John Patrick Shanley. Get the script here! Come watch the movie on the 16th, then discuss the script on the 23rd.
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.org — please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!
No sooner does Italian-American widow Loretta accept a marriage proposal from her doltish boyfriend, Johnny, than she finds herself falling for his younger brother, Ronny. She tries to resist, but Ronny lost his hand in an accident he blames on his brother, and has no scruples about aggressively pursuing her while Johnny is out of the country. As Loretta falls deeper in love, she comes to learn that she’s not the only one in her family with a secret romance.
Jean Capuano Art Reception
Sunday, January 19
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Come to a reception featuring watercolors by Jean Capuano, presented by the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library. All are welcome!
The exhibition will be open January 19th through February 21st.
Print of the Month: Stars & Planets
Sunday, January 19
2:30 pm - 11:45 pm
Stars & Planets keychain: choose from Moon & Earth, Sun & Moon, Shooting Star, Star, Planet, Moon, or Meteorite
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.
Advanced Screening – Free for All: The Public Library
Saturday, January 25
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
All Ages
Come to this special screening of the upcoming PBS Documentary: Free for All: The Public Library (60 min)
The story of the revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen – meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.
The film will premiere on PBS on Monday April 29, 2025 / PBS Free Streaming Window (pbs.org, PBS App, and YouTube) April 29, 2025 – July 27, 2025 / PBS Passport Window April 29, 2025 – April 28, 2028
Free pizza and soft drinks will be served.
Print of the Month: Stars & Planets
Sunday, January 26
2:30 pm - 11:45 pm
Stars & Planets keychain: choose from Moon & Earth, Sun & Moon, Shooting Star, Star, Planet, Moon, or Meteorite
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.
Diabetes Support Group Monthly Meeting at the Library
Wednesday, January 29
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Come to our monthly one-hour meetings at the library to share information on ways to manage diabetes.
This program will offer support for Diabetes Management topics below:
- Healthy Coping
- Healthy Eating
- Being Active
- Taking Medications
- Monitoring
- Reducing Risks
- Problem Solving
A co-operative program between the Dobbs Ferry Public Library and Diabetes Sisters.
Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Mitten Craft – Limited Supply / First-come First-served
Saturday, January 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 – Mitten Craft
Jean Capuano Art Reception
Sunday, January 19
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Come to a reception featuring watercolors by Jean Capuano, presented by the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library. All are welcome!
The exhibition will be open January 19th through February 21st.
Print of the Month: Stars & Planets
Sunday, January 19
2:30 pm - 11:45 pm
Stars & Planets keychain: choose from Moon & Earth, Sun & Moon, Shooting Star, Star, Planet, Moon, or Meteorite
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.
Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime
Tuesday, January 21
10:30 am - 11:00 am
18 to 36 months.
Get your wiggles out with songs and stories with Ms. Gina!
Email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the children’s room for information and to sign up.
Magic The Gathering Club
Tuesday, January 21
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Learn to play or practice with other players.
Hone critical thinking skills, math abilities, reading comprehension, and more through the fun and exciting game of Magic the Gathering!
Game Style: Limited – Draft Constructed & Commander
No cards needed, we will provide. If you have cards, feel free to bring them. Instructions and mentoring provided – first time players welcome!
Ages 9+ recommended, some card imagery may be appropriate for 13 and up. Parents are welcome.
Please email any questions and RSVP to play to: arimichael@gmail.com.
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