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(914) 693-6614

55 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

(914) 693-6614

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New Museum Passes Are Here!

Join the Library’s Board of Trustees

Do you love the Dobbs Ferry Public Library?
Are you interested in making a difference and support the library?
The Board of Trustees is looking for new members
As a board member, you will help shape library services,
guide policies and be a great advocate for the library.
Terms are opening for January 2027. Terms last 3 years.
Meetings are monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at 7:30 pm.
We are especially looking for people in the law profession.
Send a letter of interest to trustee3@dobbsferrylibrary.org
by September, 2026.

DFPL Board of Trustees Meeting

The next Board of Trustees meeting for the Dobbs Ferry Public Library will be on Wednesday, 9/16 at 7:30 pm in the Community Room. Public Comment period will be at the beginning of the meeting. Click here for the agenda.

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.

Upcoming Programs

Adult

Board Games With the Library Director

Friday, September 18

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Game Night at the Library!

Join the Library’s Director, Erik Carlson, for an evening of tabletop games.

Play new games and make new friends.

Everyone is welcome to bring their own games, food and beverages.

This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library

Meet the Authors: Beth SK Morris and Jessica DuLong

Saturday, September 19

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Come to a reading for the 25th anniversary of 9/11, featuring authors Beth SK Morris and Jessica DuLong, who were inspired to write poems and stories based on work done by first responders and volunteers in the days and weeks after 9/11.

Beth SKMorris, author of: Nowhere to be Found (2014), In the Aftermath- 9/11 Through a Volunteer’s Eye’s, (2021), and A Yellowed Notebook (2025). In the Aftermath was re-released in July 2026 with additional poems to commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2026. Beth is a member of Hudson Valley Writers Center and Poets House in New York. The author holds Master’s degrees in Speech Science, English Language & Literature, and a Ph.D in Speech, Language, & Hearing Science.

Jessica DuLong is a Brooklyn-based author, journalist, editor, and NYT-bestselling book collaborator/writing coach. She lectures internationally on the craft of narrative. Her book, Saved at the Seawall: Stories from the September 11 Boat Lift, the definitive history of the world’s largest waterborne evacuation, was featured in Spike Lee’s docuseries NYC Epicenters. Her debut title, My River Chronicles, traces the rise and fall of respect for hands-on work across four centuries of American history and recounts DuLong’s experiences aboard retired 1931 NYC fireboat John J. Harvey where she served as an engineer for two decades, 11 years as chief. For CNN.com, DuLong writes about wellness and longevity; psychology and neuroscience; grief and trauma; and race, gender, and justice.

This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library

Bam! Crack! Dot! — It’s Mah Jongg Time!

Monday, September 21

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.

This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library

Scarecrows are Coming to the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail! (Registration)

Monday, September 21

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Stake your claim with a scarecrow on the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail in a spirited new Halloween tradition for Dobbs Ferry, proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library and the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct. Individuals and organizations are invited to join in the fun! Build your own scarecrow, or get a head start at our hands-on library workshop:

Scarecrow Building Workshop at the Library
Monday, September 21 | 6 to 8 PM
Get ready to imagine, create, and enjoy an evening of Halloween fun with fellow scarecrow builders.
Bring clothing, accessories, and other scare-cessories to give your scarecrow its own personality!
The Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library will provide burlap, head forms, and materials for creating your scarecrow’s head and facial details.
Space is limited to 15 participants.
Registration is required; reserve your spot today by calling (914) 693-6614.

Finish Your Scarecrow on the OCA Trail
Saturday, October 3 | Anytime between 10 AM and 3 PM
Meet at the Keeper’s House in Dobbs Ferry for a festive day of scarecrow building and community fun.
Pick up hay and supports, add the finishing touches to your scarecrow, and get help placing it along the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail for all to enjoy.
Family and friends are welcome to help mark this new Dobbs Ferry tradition!

All scarecrows must be registered with the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct. A $15 application fee applies. For registration and complete details, go here!

This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library

Chess Class (Registration Recommended)

Thursday, September 24

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Come learn to play chess with instructor Mark Stern!

Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.org — please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!

This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library

Tween/Teen