Library News
Library Catalog and Online Services Are Back Up
The catalog and all services including Libby are working again. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Become a member of the DFPL Board of Trustees
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| Become a powerful advocate for the Library! There will be an opening for a new Trustee starting next year. If you are interested or would like more information please email dfpltrustee3@wlsmail.org |
The Library Is Now Fine Free
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| Materials checked out from and
returned to the Dobbs Ferry Public Library will not accrue any fines! |
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
Mary’s Yarns: Third Anniversary
Saturday, September 30
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
1:30 PM: The group will discuss the service projects we will be working on this year. We will also be ordering yarn.
Afternoon Tea
Saturday, September 30
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Saturday, September 30
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us for an international fair celebrating Spanish-speaking countries with crafts, foods, books, music, dance, and more!
Countries to be represented are Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador.
Baby Songs & Stories on the Terrace
Monday, October 2
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.
Email dobchildref@wlsmail.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the children’s room for information and to sign up.
Mary’s Yarns Crafting Group
Monday, October 2
6:00 pm - 8:00 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!
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Saturday, September 30
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us for an international fair celebrating Spanish-speaking countries with crafts, foods, books, music, dance, and more!
Countries to be represented are Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador.
Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, October 5
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!
Ferry Festa: Book Sale
Saturday, October 7
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale as part of Ferry Festa! Get gently used books, including great finds for children & adults.
The sale will be on the plaza in front of the library.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Saturday, October 7
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us for an international fair celebrating Spanish-speaking countries with crafts, foods, books, music, dance, and more! We’ll also be hosting a dance performance and a mariachi band in the plaza.
Countries to be represented are Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, October 18
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.
Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Leafy Hedgehog – Limited Supply / Contact the Library to schedule a pick up
Saturday, September 30
All Day
Ages 3 and up.
Pick up a kit containing a craft that you can do at home – supplies are limited!
This Week’s Craft – Leafy Hedgehog
Call 693-6614 to schedule a pick up time.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Saturday, September 30
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us for an international fair celebrating Spanish-speaking countries with crafts, foods, books, music, dance, and more!
Countries to be represented are Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador.
Autumn Storywalk on the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail
Sunday, October 1
All Day
Visit our Storywalk all autumn long, starting at the Keeper’s House and continuing toward Chestnut Street on the Old Croton Aqueduct.
Available in Spanish and English.
Stuffed Animal Field Trips – Ongoing from the Children’s Room
Sunday, October 1
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.
Baby Songs & Stories on the Terrace
Monday, October 2
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.
Email dobchildref@wlsmail.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the children’s room for information and to sign up.
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