Saturday, September 26
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
FerryCon is the library’s annual Comic Con-style flagship event for all ages that takes place one Saturday every fall (formerly spring). Since 2019, FerryCon has brought over 300 participants to the library for fun-filled events including artists alley, classes, panels, and contests that revolved around comic books, graphic novels, super heroes, and more!
This event is free but will include a suggested donation of $5 per family at the door. We’re fundraising for the library this year!
Headlining Events
We’re so excited about our line-up for you this year! The following events will be in the Community Room unless otherwise noted.
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- 11:15am: Meet & Greet with Spider-Man, followed by a spidey-sational storytime!
- 1pm: Storybuilding: Create Your Own Characters and Tell Your Own Story with author Mina Elwell
- 3:30pm: Super Mario Galaxy (PG, 2026) showing with snacks
Other Activities
In the other parts of the library, you can:
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- Have your tarot cards read by Shannon Gilchrist
- Trade Pokémon cards with local student Leo Turk
- Play Magic the Gathering with volunteer Ari Malul
- Make a button or get a temporary tattoo in the Teen Space
- Make a zine with MakerHive
Artist Alley
All around the library, visit the tables of local artists, businesses, and more!
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- Citizen Suzie Costumes, cosplay shop
- Mina Elwell, author of Undercover Monster
- Shannon Gilchrist, Psychic Energy Healer
- The LOFT, LGBTQ+ community center
- John Monaco, artist and author at Modern Geek Gaming
- Paige Monte, art teacher, animator, and storyboard illustrator
- Harley Nox, professional cosplayer and judge for our cosplay contest (which you can sign up for at her table!)
- Luis Paredes, Dobbs Ferry-based horror author
- Franka Pessin, illustrator
- Gabriel Pinto, artist and illustrator
- Gene Pitts, artist at Extended Playing Cards
- Skullmelon Studios, student artists
- Star Wars cosplayers from multiple local costuming fan clubs!
- Leo Turk, student Pokémon and LEGO artist
- Snacks courtesy of a Bronx-based Moroccan bakery
- …and more to be announced!
Raffle
Enter our raffle to win the kids, teen, and/or adult gift basket containing prizes like a signed Marvel comics, superhero merch, and more! Proceeds go to the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library. $3 for 1 ticket or $5 for 2 tickets. Feel free to buy these ahead of time in the week leading up to the event, too.