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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
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
**CANCELED** Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, November 13
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This event has been canceled. Please call or email if you wish to join the next sessions on December 11th & 18th.
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Meet the Author: Spoken Word Poet F.A. Rosado aka Words by Far & Open Mic (Registration)
Saturday, November 15
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join local authors in the lounge overlooking the Hudson as they read from their new books. Book sale and signing will follow!
This month: spoken word poet F.A. Rosado, followed by an open mic.
Registration is required due to limited seating; register with sbramble@dobbsferrylibrary.org — please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!
Concert: Songs for Dad
Saturday, November 15
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon of music with singer songwriter Kat Spina! Kat and her band will be performing original songs celebrating her dad Lenny who passed last year, as well as performing rock covers he loved. A portion of the proceeds for the show will go to the American Heart Association.
Print of the Month: Fall Beverages
Sunday, November 16
All Day
This November you can choose between a coffee, tea, or hot chocolate fidget clicker! Please specify which drink and what color mug you would like.
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours – please include your preferred color; if you don’t specify a color a staff member will choose! No cost, limit one per person
Baby Songs & Stories
Monday, November 17
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.
**CANCELED** Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, November 13
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This event has been canceled. Please call or email if you wish to join the next sessions on December 11th & 18th.
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Concert: Songs for Dad
Saturday, November 15
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon of music with singer songwriter Kat Spina! Kat and her band will be performing original songs celebrating her dad Lenny who passed last year, as well as performing rock covers he loved. A portion of the proceeds for the show will go to the American Heart Association.
Print of the Month: Fall Beverages
Sunday, November 16
All Day
This November you can choose between a coffee, tea, or hot chocolate fidget clicker! Please specify which drink and what color mug you would like.
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours – please include your preferred color; if you don’t specify a color a staff member will choose! No cost, limit one per person
Bam! Crack! Dot! — It’s Mah Jongg Time!
Monday, November 17
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, November 19
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.
**CANCELED** Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, November 13
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This event has been canceled. Please call or email if you wish to join the next sessions on December 11th & 18th.
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Dungeons & Dragons Club (Waitlist)
Thursday, November 13
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.
PROGRAM FULL. To be placed on the waitlist or ask a question, participants aged 8-12 can email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.
Lego Club in the Children’s Room
Friday, November 14
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.
Math Tutoring at the Library
Saturday, November 15
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
We can help with any math level AP/IB Calculus and below!
In the Teen Space on Saturdays and Sundays from 2-5pm.
Concert: Songs for Dad
Saturday, November 15
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon of music with singer songwriter Kat Spina! Kat and her band will be performing original songs celebrating her dad Lenny who passed last year, as well as performing rock covers he loved. A portion of the proceeds for the show will go to the American Heart Association.
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