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Summer Reading 2026!
Adults, Teens and Children – there’s a Summer Reading Game for you!
- Adult Summer Reading Bingo is back in 2026! This year’s summer reading program is themed “Unearth A Story” with a focus on dinosaurs, archaeology, paleontology, and gardening – but your reading choices can go beyond the theme. The goal is to further grow your love of reading. Each Bingo row comes with its own prize. All participants will be entered into a drawing for a “dino-mite” gift basket at the end of the summer. Have questions? Email hgraff@dobbsferrylibrary.org. Find out more info and play here.
- Teens fill out this form to participate in DFPL Teen Summer Reading 2026! Track and log your reading to win prizes! You can pick up one of our paper reading logs at the circulation desk of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library or request that a copy of the log be sent to your email address. Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August! Have questions? Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org. Find out more info and play here.
- Children – you can earn points and prizes by reading books and coming to our events. Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August! This page will tell you everything you need to know about participating if your child is between the ages of 3 and 12. (Younger kids might want to take on the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge!) Have questions? Email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.
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
Bam! Crack! Dot! — It’s Mah Jongg Time!
Monday, June 8
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.
The Making of Jaws: What Hitchcock did for Showers, Spielberg did for Beaches! – Hybrid program
Tuesday, June 9
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Here is the definitive backstory of Steven Spielberg’s cinematic masterpiece that frightened beachgoers around the world. Learn how “You’re gonna need a bigger boat!” became part of the film. Learn how an overlooked scene from JAWS influenced Spielberg to make E.T. Learn about the volatile feud between two of the main actors. Learn how Spielberg reimagined the film when “the shark wasn’t working.” Learn how John Williams’ memorable musical score influenced the movie. Learn these facts and much more!
Please Note this is a Hybrid Program: You may attend in-person at the Grinton I. Will Yonkers Public Library (1500 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710) or via ZOOM by registering here.
Done in collaboration with the North Castle, Irvington, Pelham, and Dobbs Ferry Libraries.
Comedy Open Mic (LIVE AT DIVINO’S)
Tuesday, June 9
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us at our satellite comedy location, DIVINO’S SPEAKEASY IN HASTINGS-ON-HUSON – located 524 Warburton Avenue Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706, on the second Tuesday of every month at 8pm for our LIVE monthly Comedy Open Mic hosted by our resident Performer/Producer Tim Deery!
Following a traditional format, comedians new and old — who want to work on new jokes, change old ones, or just experiment — sign up and get 5 min. apiece to perform. Coming to work on your act at our monthly Mic’s could lead to a featured 5-10 min. spot on one of our Showcases, which we hold 3-4x/year in our DFPL Community Room (sits 75).
SIGN UP (18 MAX): HERE
(Please be courteous to fellow performers and only sign up if you will be in attendance. Due to high demand, a waiting list has been added beyond 18 spots in the case of cancellations. The night of, we will be going in the order of the list, so please sign up accordingly.)
*1 DRINK MINIMUM FOR PERFORMERS • INTENDED FOR AUDIENCE 18+
Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, June 11
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Come learn to play chess with instructor Mark Stern – All Ages welcome!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Cult Classic Movie Night: “Troll 2”
Friday, June 12
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join us on Friday, June 12th, 2026 at 8pm, as we screen our 118th cult classic: Troll 2 (1990/PG-13/95 min/B-Horror, Dark Fantasy, Folk Humor)
summary: A vacationing family discovers that the entire town of Nilbog (goblin spelled backwards) they’re visiting is inhabited by goblins, disguised as humans, who plan to eat them.
Despite its original title Goblins, American distributors marketed it as a sequel to the 1986 horror film Troll, despite it not actually featuring trolls. With head-scratching decisions such as its title, Producer Joe D’Amato’s low-budget approach to filmmaking, and a sizeable language barrier between an Italian-speaking cast and English-speaking crew, what resulted is an effort that has subsequently become regarded by many as the “best worst movie” of all time.
To see one of our previous CCMN film discussions, check out our interview with Makeup/Special Effects Artist Dan Frye (Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Dr. Who)
Follow us on Instagram: @CultClassicMovieNight
Questions? Email TDeery@DobbsFerryLibrary.org
Bam! Crack! Dot! — It’s Mah Jongg Time!
Monday, June 8
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.
Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, June 11
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Come learn to play chess with instructor Mark Stern – All Ages welcome!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Print of the Month: KPop Demon Hunters Clicker!
Sunday, June 14
All Day
This June you can get a 3D printed of the KPop Demon Hunters character of your choice! Please specify which member of Saja Boys or Huntrix 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.
Summer Reading Games at the Library – June 3 to August 14
Sunday, June 14
All Day
Adults, Teens and Children – there’s a Reading Game for you!
- Adult Summer Reading Bingo is back in 2026! This year’s summer reading program is themed “Unearth A Story” with a focus on dinosaurs, archaeology, paleontology, and gardening – but your reading choices can go beyond the theme. The goal is to further grow your love of reading. Each Bingo row comes with its own prize. All participants will be entered into a drawing for a “dino-mite” gift basket at the end of the summer. Have questions? Email hgraff@dobbsferrylibrary.org. Find out more info and play here.
- Teens fill out this form to participate in DFPL Teen Summer Reading 2026! Track and log your reading to win prizes! You can pick up one of our paper reading logs at the circulation desk of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library or request that a copy of the log be sent to your email address. Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August! Have questions? Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org. Find out more info and play here.
- Children – you can earn points and prizes by reading books and coming to our events. Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August! This page will tell you everything you need to know about participating if your child is between the ages of 3 and 12. (Younger kids might want to take on the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge!) Have questions? Email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.
Visit the Storywalk® on the Old Aqueduct Trail
Sunday, June 14
All Day
All Ages
The DFPL/OCA storywalk® is back! Walk on the Old Aqueduct Trail between the Keeper’s House (15 Walnut Street) and Village Hall to read Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems by Francisco Alarcón until the end of June.
Bam! Crack! Dot! — It’s Mah Jongg Time!
Monday, June 8
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.
Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime
Tuesday, June 9
10:30 am - 11:00 am
18 to 36 months.
Get your wiggles out with songs and stories with Ms. Gina!
Email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room for information and to sign up.
Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, June 11
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, June 12
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.
Pollywogs Music Time with Sheila Gorham (Registration)
Saturday, June 13
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Ages 6 months – 3 years
An interactive and joyful experience for the smallest musicians.
Register by emailing childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
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