Library News
Closed on President’s Day: 2/20
The Library will be closed on Monday, February 20 for President’s Day
Celebrate Black History Month with Us!
February is Black History Month. It is a time to honor the rich and complex past while learning about how it has led to an equally important present, which in turn is the foundation for the future of Black people and their role in U.S. History. Springhurst Library Media Specialist Lauren Rodriguez, Middle/High School Library Media Specialist Ellen Elsen, and K-8 Literacy Coordinator Michelle Yang-Kaczmarek have teamed up with Dobbs Ferry Public Library Children’s Librarian Gina Elbert to create this resource list to help your classes dive deeper into Black History Month. Our hope is that this history will not just stay in February but will be celebrated all year long highlighting Black joy and excellence.
Below is a link to a sampling of resources available at the Dobbs Ferry public schools and in the DFPL; it is not an exhaustive list. If you would like help finding more, please contact your librarians.
Click here for our Black Pasts, Presents, and Futures Resource Guide for Families!
Upcoming Programs
Mary’s Yarns Crafting Group: in the Community Room
Monday, March 20
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mary’s Yarns Crafting Group will be meeting in the Library Community Room.
1st Meeting of the Month: Quilting. This year the quilting group will be making the Ohio Star Pattern, with each member creating one square. When the quilt is finished, it will be raffled to benefit the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library.
2nd Meeting of the Month: Crocheting. We will provide you with the supplies to create a granny square or dishcloth.
Even if we’re not working on a type of crafting you’re interested in, you are welcome to come and chat and work on your own projects! Newcomers are always welcome.
Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!
In person Reader’s Circle
Wednesday, March 22
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Welcome back to an in-person session in the Community Room. Let’s talk about what you have been reading recently and then choose a reading for next month. We can also talk about books by or about women who were influential in your life.
Chess Class in the Community Room
Thursday, March 23
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!
Register with dobref@wlsmail.org — please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!
Workplace Retirement Compensation – In the Community Room & Simulcast on ZOOM
Friday, March 24
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Join us for a workshop with James Dieguez, from Michael Mazzilli & Associates of Ameriprise Financial, as he discusses taking control of saving and investing plans from workplace compensation. This is the final workshop he will be giving at the Library.
This workshop is open to everyone. It will be held in the Community Room. If you cannot attend in person it will also be held virtually on Zoom.
To RSVP, call or email James at 917-262-2189 or james.dieguez@ampf.com. If you can’t make it in person, please email dobref@wlsmail.org for the Zoom information.
Baby Songs & Stories in the Community Room
Monday, March 27
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.
This program will be socially-distanced. Please make sure you and everyone in your family over the age of 2 wears their masks for its entirety.
Email dobchildref@wlsmail.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the children’s room for information and to sign up.
Chess Class in the Community Room
Thursday, March 23
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!
Register with dobref@wlsmail.org — please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!
Chess Class in the Community Room
Thursday, March 30
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!
Register with dobref@wlsmail.org — please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!
Board Games With the Library Director
Friday, March 31
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Game Night at the Library!
Join the Library’s Director, Erik Carlson, for an evening of tabletop games. Feel free to bring your own games.
Learn Spanish with the Dobbs Ferry Public Library! via ZOOM
Thursday, April 6
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Absolute beginner friendly and for all ages!
Email dobref@wlsmail.org for Zoom link. No RSVP needed.
Paws for Reading with Buddy in the Library
Saturday, April 8
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
All Ages welcome
Children and Adults 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. Select a book to read to Buddy before the program begins, and spend 10-15 minutes reading aloud. All are also welcome to ask questions about Buddy, a 12-year-old rescued black lab who loves children, other dogs, and reading.
Register with dobchildref@wlsmail.org — please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!
After School Homework Help at the Library: Grades 2 – 8
Monday, March 20
4:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Students in Grades 2-8 can come to the Library for Homework Help from Mercy College students. No registration necessary, just drop by. ¡Habla Español!
Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 – 7:45 PM
Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime in the Community Room
Tuesday, March 21
10:30 am - 11:00 am
18 to 36 months.
Get your wiggles out with songs and stories with Ms. Gina!
This program will be socially-distanced. Please make sure you and everyone in your family over the age of 2 wears their masks for its entirety.
Email dobchildref@wlsmail.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the children’s room for information and to sign up.
After School Homework Help at the Library: Grades 2 – 8
Wednesday, March 22
4:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Students in Grades 2-8 can come to the Library for Homework Help from Mercy College students. No registration necessary, just drop by. ¡Habla Español!
Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 – 7:45 PM
Dungeons & Dragons Club (Waitlist – Email for Information)
Wednesday, March 22
4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Ages 9-12
Create a character! Fight monsters! Make your own luck! Develop your skills in this fantasy role-playing system with other kids just like you. We’ll start a new campaign every few weeks. Previous meeting attendance is recommended, but not required.
Registration is currently closed but you may email dobchildref@wlsmail.org for more information.
Chess Class in the Community Room
Thursday, March 23
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!
Register with dobref@wlsmail.org — please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!
Online Resources
