Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, October 7

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.

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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Wednesday, October 8

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.

Questions? Participants aged 8-12 can email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, and participants aged 13-18 can email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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Spooky Stories Around the Campfire with David Nielsen (Registration)

Spooky Stories Around the Campfire with David Nielsen (Registration)

Wednesday, October 8

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Ages 9+

Local storyteller and author David Neilsen, known for bringing tales to life in Sleepy Hollow and across the Rivertowns, will present this one-evening-only session for elementary and middle schoolers ages 9+. Get into the Halloween spirit with classic tales from the author of Dr. Fell and the Playground of Doom (2016) and Lillian Lovecraft and the Harmless Horrors (2021).

Registration REQUIREDemail childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.

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Chess Club (Registration)

Chess Club (Registration)

Thursday, October 9

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!

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

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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Thursday, October 9

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.

Questions? Participants aged 8-12 can email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, and participants aged 13-18 can email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, October 10

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.

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Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Candy Corn Dolls - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Candy Corn Dolls – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, October 11

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 – Candy Corn Dolls

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Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Saturday, October 11

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

All Ages welcome.

Children read one-on-one with Buddy, a specially trained Reading Education Assistance Dog (R.E.A.D.) and his handler, Dobbs Ferry resident Marty Kanengiser. Children will select a book to read to Buddy before the program begins, and they will spend 10-15 minutes reading aloud. They are also welcome to ask questions about Buddy, a 12-year-old rescued black lab who loves children, other dogs, and reading.

Registration REQUIREDemail childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.

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Print of the Month: Jack-o-Lantern Fidget

Sunday, October 12

All Day

The October Print of the Month is a jack-o-lantern fidget!

Please specify if you want option 1 (fidget spinner), 2 (pixel spinner), or 3 (layered fidget).

Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours.  Please include your preferred color; if you don’t specify it will be orange and green

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

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Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, October 13

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.

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

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

Monday, October 13

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.

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, October 14

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.

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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Wednesday, October 15

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.

Questions? Participants aged 8-12 can email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, and participants aged 13-18 can email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, October 15

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.

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Chess Club (Registration)

Chess Club (Registration)

Thursday, October 16

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!

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

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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Thursday, October 16

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.

Questions? Participants aged 8-12 can email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, and participants aged 13-18 can email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, October 17

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.

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Board Games With the Library Director

Board Games With the Library Director

Friday, October 17

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.

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Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Jack O'Lantern Masks - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Jack O’Lantern Masks – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, October 18

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 – Jack O’Lantern Masks

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Diwali Celebration

Diwali Celebration

Saturday, October 18

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

All Ages

Join us for a cozy, community-led Diwali celebration! Local families will read stories and bring in snacks, an artist will provide henna tattoos for anyone interested, and we will create a giant poster to commemorate the occasion.

Email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.

For Adults:

Are you a local parent or adult who would be interested in reading a story at the DFPL Diwali Celebration? If so, email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org today!

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Print of the Month: Jack-o-Lantern Fidget

Sunday, October 19

All Day

The October Print of the Month is a jack-o-lantern fidget!

Please specify if you want option 1 (fidget spinner), 2 (pixel spinner), or 3 (layered fidget).

Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours.  Please include your preferred color; if you don’t specify it will be orange and green

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

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Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, October 20

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.

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

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

Monday, October 20

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.

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, October 21

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.

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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Wednesday, October 22

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.

Questions? Participants aged 8-12 can email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, and participants aged 13-18 can email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Thursday, October 23

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.

Questions? Participants aged 8-12 can email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, and participants aged 13-18 can email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, October 24

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.

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Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Paper Bag Frankenstein's Monsters - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Paper Bag Frankenstein’s Monsters – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, October 25

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 – Paper Bag Frankenstein’s Monsters

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Print of the Month: Jack-o-Lantern Fidget

Sunday, October 26

All Day

The October Print of the Month is a jack-o-lantern fidget!

Please specify if you want option 1 (fidget spinner), 2 (pixel spinner), or 3 (layered fidget).

Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours.  Please include your preferred color; if you don’t specify it will be orange and green

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

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Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, October 27

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.

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

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

Monday, October 27

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.

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"The Night Sky" An Evening of Astronomy: Presentation about the Cosmos & Live Sky Viewing (Registration)

“The Night Sky” An Evening of Astronomy: Presentation about the Cosmos & Live Sky Viewing (Registration)

Monday, October 27

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Use the Westchester Amateur Astronomers‘ telescopes to view Saturn, Vega, the Andromeda Galaxy, the Pleiades star cluster, and the Moon!

Email Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to register.

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, October 28

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.

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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Wednesday, October 29

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.

Questions? Participants aged 8-12 can email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, and participants aged 13-18 can email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Thursday, October 30

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.

Questions? Participants aged 8-12 can email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, and participants aged 13-18 can email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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Halloween Storytime at the Keeper's House

Halloween Storytime at the Keeper’s House

Friday, October 31

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Ages 2 – 4

Join Ms. Gina for a special Halloween storytime and craft activity at the Keeper’s House on the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail!

15 Walnut Street

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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, October 31

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.

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Trick or Treat at the Library

Trick or Treat at the Library

Friday, October 31

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Visit the library for candy, prizes, and crafts as part of Dobbs Ferry’s Downtown Trick-or-Treating!

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Toddler Yoga (Registration)

Toddler Yoga (Registration)

Thursday, November 6

10:30 am - 11:00 am

First Thursday of the Month / October to April / Ages 18-36 Months

Help your toddler find their breath and follow along as they flow through this little-kid-friendly practice with Pooja Mehta. The interactive yoga adventure will be having them move in a way that feels good and allows them to use their imagination as they stretch their body and calm their mind!

This class will be taught by Pooja Mehta.

Email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to register. Bring your own yoga mat!

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Board Games With the Library Director

Board Games With the Library Director

Friday, November 28

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.

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