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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.
Book donations are not being accepted at this time
We are not able to accept donations of books, CDs or DVDs at this time.
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
Valentine’s Pop Up
Saturday, February 8
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Rain Date: Sunday, February 9
Let a little love come your way.
There will be:
- Books
- Homemade baked goods
- Vintage baubles
- Plants
- & kids activities.
For further information or to sign up to donate baked goods or to volunteer, call 914-693-6614 or email dflfriends@gmail.com!
All sales will benefit the Library programs.
Print of the Month: Valentine Animals
Sunday, February 9
All Day
Happy Valentine’s Day! Celebrate with an animal keychain made using the library’s 3D Printer! Options are panda, bunny, bear, koala, cat, or dog.
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.
Baby Songs & Stories
Monday, February 10
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.
The Night Sky
Monday, February 10
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
An evening of astronomy: learn about the cosmos and live sky viewing.
Presented by Westchester Amateur Astronomers.
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org for more info.
Winter Safety: Your Guide to Poison Safety via ZOOM (Registration)
Monday, February 10
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
This program provides information about winter products (anti-freeze, snow melt, Holly, carbon monoxide fumes), medicine safety, plants, pets, and carbon monoxide poisoning prevention during the winter months.
Presented by the NYC Poison Center, registration required here!
Valentine’s Pop Up
Saturday, February 8
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Rain Date: Sunday, February 9
Let a little love come your way.
There will be:
- Books
- Homemade baked goods
- Vintage baubles
- Plants
- & kids activities.
For further information or to sign up to donate baked goods or to volunteer, call 914-693-6614 or email dflfriends@gmail.com!
All sales will benefit the Library programs.
Print of the Month: Valentine Animals
Sunday, February 9
All Day
Happy Valentine’s Day! Celebrate with an animal keychain made using the library’s 3D Printer! Options are panda, bunny, bear, koala, cat, or dog.
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.
The Night Sky
Monday, February 10
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
An evening of astronomy: learn about the cosmos and live sky viewing.
Presented by Westchester Amateur Astronomers.
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org for more info.
Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, February 13
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Advanced Screening: “Bike Vessel”
Saturday, February 15
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Come to this special screening of the upcoming PBS Documentary: Bike Vessel (60 min)
After several health crises, a 70-year-old man embarks on a transformative long-distance cycling trip with his son.
Free pizza and soft drinks will be served.
The film will premiere on PBS on Monday February 24, 2025 / PBS Free Streaming Window (pbs.org, PBS App, and YouTube) February 24, 2025 – May 25, 2025 / PBS Passport Window February 24, 2025 – February 23, 2028
Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)
Thursday, February 6
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.
Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours
Friday, February 7
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.
Lego Club in the Children’s Room
Friday, February 7
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: Valentine’s Day Owls – Limited Supply / First-come First-served
Saturday, February 8
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 – Valentine’s Day Owls
Valentine’s Pop Up
Saturday, February 8
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Rain Date: Sunday, February 9
Let a little love come your way.
There will be:
- Books
- Homemade baked goods
- Vintage baubles
- Plants
- & kids activities.
For further information or to sign up to donate baked goods or to volunteer, call 914-693-6614 or email dflfriends@gmail.com!
All sales will benefit the Library programs.