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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.
The Friends are Accepting Book Donations
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| We accept hardcover and paperback books in good condition Book donations are only accepted during Library hours We do not accept: textbooks, magazines, DVDs, or CDs Outdated items like Encyclopedias, technical manuals, travel books, etc. Items left outside the building will not be accepted |
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Join the Teen Advisory Group!
Teens! Join the Teen Advisory Group.
Want to make a difference in your community and get volunteer credit hours? Apply to become a member of TAG at DFPL! We’ll meet monthly to discuss your ideas, work on projects to improve the library and its services, and have pizza.
Upcoming Programs
English Conversation Class
Wednesday, April 2
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.
Taught by: Lise Stone
Dates:
4/2 – 11 am
4/9 – 6:30 pm
4/16 – 11 am
4/23 – 6:30 pm
5/7 – 11 am
5/14 – 6:30 pm
5/21 – 11 am
5/28 – 6:30 pm
Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, April 3
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Eid al-Fitr Bricktacular
Thursday, April 3
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
All Ages (For Families)
Join the library and Peace Play for an afternoon filled with fun and festive activities like LEGO building, henna art, face painting, arts & crafts, and more to celebrate Eid!
Registration Required – email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.
Encore Screening – Free for All: The Public Library
Friday, April 4
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
A weeknight encore showing of an 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.
Baby Songs & Stories
Monday, April 7
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.
Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, April 3
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Eid al-Fitr Bricktacular
Thursday, April 3
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
All Ages (For Families)
Join the library and Peace Play for an afternoon filled with fun and festive activities like LEGO building, henna art, face painting, arts & crafts, and more to celebrate Eid!
Registration Required – email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.
Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)
Saturday, April 12
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.
Pregnancy & Post-Partum Support Group
Wednesday, April 16
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Join Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Shelby Alexa-Dizard in this new monthly support group! Topics discussed will include pregnancy (nutrition, common discomforts, latest research), birth (comfort methods, what to expect), and postpartum care (incorporating nutrition and your community to help your family thrive).
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, April 16
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)
Wednesday, April 2
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.
Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, April 3
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)
Thursday, April 3
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.
Eid al-Fitr Bricktacular
Thursday, April 3
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
All Ages (For Families)
Join the library and Peace Play for an afternoon filled with fun and festive activities like LEGO building, henna art, face painting, arts & crafts, and more to celebrate Eid!
Registration Required – email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.
Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours
Friday, April 4
3:00 pm - 4:45 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.
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