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Murder at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library – April 17
The Library will be hosting a Murder Mystery Night on April 17 from 7-9 pm. Beverages and light snacks will be served. Everyone is a suspect and a detective, but only one person is the murderer. Registration is required.
$40 to attend. Proceeds support the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library.
Library of Things – Survey
Would you like the Library to circulate items like power tools, kitchen appliances or gardening equipment? Is there anything you would find valuable to be able to access without purchase? Fill out this survey and let us know.
Update on our Museum Passes
Due to lack of funding the Library no longer offers passes for the Guggeneim Museum and Hudson River Museum.
Our pass to Stepping Stones will be expiring at the end of November so make plans now to visit.
Streaming Services Are Here!
The Library now offers access to Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, Max and BritBox!
You can get free access by checking our one of our Roku Express kits.
You can checkout the device for up to 2 weeks, overdue fees apply.
Call the circulation desk to reserve yours today 914-693-6614
Upcoming Programs
Writer’s Circle via ZOOM (Registration)
Tuesday, March 31
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Writer’s Circle is free and open to the public and offers drop-in generative sessions with timed writing, speed writing, prompts and feedback.
Bring your current projects or start some new stories.
Register for the ZOOM link at reference@dobbsferrylibrary.org or with Sara Bramble at sbramble@dobbsferrylibrary.org.
Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, April 2
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Come learn to play chess with instructor Mark Stern – All Ages welcome!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Baby Songs & Stories
Monday, April 6
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.
Bam! Crack! Dot! — It’s Mah Jongg Time!
Monday, April 6
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.
Mary’s Yarns Quilting Group
Monday, April 6
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Interested in Learning How to Quilt? Please Join Us!
We’ll provide the supplies you need to create a square that will be added to our annual quilt, which will be raffled to benefit the Dobbs Ferry Public Library.
There is no cost to participate, and you can join at any time!
Mary’s Yarns meetings are the first and third Monday of the month at 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
To register, please email marysyarn@dflfriends.org or call the Dobbs Ferry Library at 914 693 6614!
This program is a Mary’s Yarns Project sponsored by the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library.
Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, April 2
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Come learn to play chess with instructor Mark Stern – All Ages welcome!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Bam! Crack! Dot! — It’s Mah Jongg Time!
Monday, April 6
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.
Art Show Reception: “1979 ~ Rainstorm Rupture” by James Kiberd
Sunday, April 12
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Reception: Sunday, April 12, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Show: April 1 through May 12, whenever we’re open
Come see art by local artist James Kiberd!
Bam! Crack! Dot! — It’s Mah Jongg Time!
Monday, April 13
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, April 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.
Toddler Yoga (Registration)
Thursday, April 2
10:30 am - 11:00 am
First Thursday of the Month / October to April / Ages 18-36 Months
Help your toddler find their breath and follow along as they flow through this little-kid-friendly practice with Pooja Mehta. The interactive yoga adventure will be having them move in a way that feels good and allows them to use their imagination as they stretch their body and calm their mind!
This class will be taught by Pooja Mehta.
Email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.
Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, April 2
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Come learn to play chess with instructor Mark Stern – All Ages welcome!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Lego Club in the Children’s Room
Friday, April 3
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.
Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Paper Bag Frog – Limited Supply / First-come First-served
Saturday, April 4
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 Frog
Paws for Reading (Registration)
Saturday, April 4
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Ages 4-12
Join Wally and his handler Jessica Greene to practice your reading! Each child can sign up for a private 10-minute slot.
Registration REQUIRED — email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
Reading Education Assistance Dogs® (R.E.A.D.®) is a registered program of Intermountain Therapy Animals, Salt Lake City, Utah. All rights reserved. R.E.A.D. is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s literacy and social skills through the assistance of trained, licensed and insured therapy dog teams as literacy mentors.
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