Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, March 28

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Visit the community room on Friday afternoons and play any of the wide selection of single and multi-player games on the library’s Switch

Just drop in or email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot. Time will be limited to 20 minutes when people are waiting.

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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, March 28

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, March 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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Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Toilet Paper Roll Bees - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Toilet Paper Roll Bees – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, March 29

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 – Toilet Paper Roll Bees

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Saturday Anime Streaming Party

Saturday Anime Streaming Party

Saturday, March 29

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

One Saturday a month come to the library to watch anime with our premium Crunchyroll subscription!

Teens only! Choose what you want to watch, have snacks, and talk with others about your favorite anime.

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*CANCELED* Print of the Month: Dinosaurs

*CANCELED* Print of the Month: Dinosaurs

Sunday, March 30

All Day

This event has been canceled as the 3D Printer is not working.

»

Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, March 31

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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Toddler Yoga (Registration)

Toddler Yoga (Registration)

Tuesday, April 1

10:30 am - 11:00 am

First Tuesday of the Month / January to June / 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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Comedy Open Mic (ON ZOOM)

Comedy Open Mic (ON ZOOM)

Tuesday, April 1

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Following a traditional Comedy Open Mic format, comedians new and old — who want to work on new jokes, change old ones, or just experiment — sign up and get 5 minutes apiece to perform via our Zoom meeting room.  Started during the COVID pandemic as a means of comedy self-preservation, these monthly Zoom mics still remain fun in 2025, are welcoming to performers the world over (we’ve had many different countries and numerous continents represented), and all performers who attend get a copy of the footage after via unlisted YouTube link.  Plus, coming to work on your act at our monthly Mic’s might very well lead to a spot on one of our well-received live Stand Up Comedy Showcases, which we hold 3-4x/year in our DFPL Community Room (sits 75)!

INTENDED FOR AUDIENCE 18+

Pre-registration REQUIRED for first timers —> Email tdeery@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

Show reminder with Zoom link will be sent out the morning of each month’s mic to everyone already on the performer & audience list.

• • •

For more info about our comedy open mics and showcases, check out our Comedy on the Hudson page.

»

English Conversation Class

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, April 2

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry

  • Conversation for every level
  • Language lessons
  • Games

For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.

Taught by: Lise Stone

Dates:
4/2 – 11 am
4/9 – 6:30 pm
4/16 – 11 am
4/23 – 6:30 pm
5/7 – 11 am
5/14 – 6:30 pm
5/21 – 11 am
5/28 – 6:30 pm

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Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Wednesday, April 2

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. This program is full but you can still sign up for the waitlist.

PROGRAM FULL to be placed on the waitlist or ask a question 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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Chess Club (Registration)

Chess Club (Registration)

Thursday, April 3

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 (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Thursday, April 3

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. This program is full but you can still sign up for the waitlist.

PROGRAM FULL to be placed on the waitlist or ask a question 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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Eid al-Fitr Bricktacular

Eid al-Fitr Bricktacular

Thursday, April 3

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

All Ages (For Families)

Join the library and Peace Play for an afternoon filled with fun and festive activities like LEGO building, henna art, face painting, arts & crafts, and more to celebrate Eid!

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

»

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, April 4

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Visit the community room on Friday afternoons and play any of the wide selection of single and multi-player games on the library’s Switch

Just drop in or email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot. Time will be limited to 20 minutes when people are waiting.

»

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, April 4

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.

»

Encore Screening - Free for All: The Public Library

Encore Screening – Free for All: The Public Library

Friday, April 4

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A weeknight encore showing of an upcoming PBS Documentary: Free for All: The Public Library (60 min).

The story of the revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen – meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.

The film will premiere on PBS on Monday April 29, 2025 / PBS Free Streaming Window (pbs.org, PBS App, and YouTube) April 29, 2025 – July 27, 2025 / PBS Passport Window April 29, 2025 – April 28, 2028

Free pizza and soft drinks will be served.

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Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: April Showers Ducks - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: April Showers Ducks – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, April 5

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 – April Showers Ducks

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Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, April 7

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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Art for Cultural Expression

Art for Cultural Expression

Monday, April 7

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ages 5+

Join teen volunteers Grace and Beatrice for a storytime and art activity about exploring different cultures!

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

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Operation Baby Shower

Operation Baby Shower

Monday, April 7

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us in making baby blankets for Operation Baby Shower!

Class is limited to 14 adults; Materials are provided.

RSVPs are required. Call 914-693-6614 or email dflfriends@gmail.com to register.

This program is a Mary’s Yarns project sponsored by the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library.

Dobbs Ferry American Legion Post 148 and Operation Baby Shower believe that military families need to be celebrated and appreciated! We understand that military families are often separated during milestone events in their lives – like having a baby. That’s where we come in! Operation Baby Shower works to be there for these families and show them they are not alone.

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, April 8

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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Virtual Writers Circle (Registration)

Virtual Writers Circle (Registration)

Tuesday, April 8

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Are you interested in creative writing? Do you want to meet other writers and get inspired? Bring a poem, short story, or excerpt from your novel to share with the group. Get feedback and support each other.

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

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Comedy Open Mic (LIVE AT DIVINO'S)

Comedy Open Mic (LIVE AT DIVINO’S)

Tuesday, April 8

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us at our comedy satellite 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, with our host, DFPL’s Tim Deery, for our LIVE monthly Comedy Open Mic!

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 minutes apiece to perform.  Coming to work on your act at our monthly Mic’s might very well lead to a spot on one of our well-received Stand Up Comedy Showcases, which we hold 3-4x/year in our DFPL Community Room (sits 75)!

SIGN UP STARTS AT 7:30PM IN PERSON

*1 DRINK MINIMUM FOR PERFORMERS

INTENDED FOR AUDIENCE 18+ 

• • •
For more info about our comedy open mics and showcases, check out our Comedy on the Hudson page.

»

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Wednesday, April 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. This program is full but you can still sign up for the waitlist.

PROGRAM FULL to be placed on the waitlist or ask a question email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, and participants aged 13-18 can email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

»

English Conversation Class

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, April 9

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry

  • Conversation for every level
  • Language lessons
  • Games

For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.

Taught by: Lise Stone

Dates:
4/9 – 6:30 pm
4/16 – 11 am
4/23 – 6:30 pm
5/7 – 11 am
5/14 – 6:30 pm
5/21 – 11 am
5/28 – 6:30 pm

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Virtual Town and Gown Literary Discussion Group: National Poetry Month

Virtual Town and Gown Literary Discussion Group: National Poetry Month

Wednesday, April 9

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Celebrate National Poetry Month with an introduction to poetry for prose readers! Read sonnets and sestinas; read free verse and villanelles.

After you register, we will send you selected poems to read ahead of time. Learn about different poetic forms, take part in a writing exercise, read your favorites, or share your poems with the group!

Register with sbramble@dobbsferrylibrary.org to get the Zoom link — please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!

»

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Thursday, April 10

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. This program is full but you can still sign up for the waitlist.

PROGRAM FULL to be placed on the waitlist or ask a question email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, and participants aged 13-18 can email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

»

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, April 11

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Visit the community room on Friday afternoons and play any of the wide selection of single and multi-player games on the library’s Switch

Just drop in or email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot. Time will be limited to 20 minutes when people are waiting.

»

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, April 11

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.

»

Cult Classic Movie Night: "So I Married An Axe Murderer"

Cult Classic Movie Night: “So I Married An Axe Murderer”

Friday, April 11

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Join us on Friday, April 11th, 2025 at 8pm for another fun “Fan Selection Friday” Cult Classic (chosen by one of our favorite authors and Senior Director at Archie Comic Publications, Inc. – Jamie L. Rotante) with So I Married An Axe Murderer (1993/PG-13/93 min/Dark Comedy, Romantic Comedy)!

summary: A San Francisco poet who fears commitment suspects his girlfriend may have a knack for killing off her significant others.

Stay after the movie for our always lively Film Discussion where we’ll share trivia and have fun prizes!

• • •

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

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Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Toilet Paper Roll Bunnies - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Toilet Paper Roll Bunnies – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, April 12

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 – Toilet Paper Roll Bunnies

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Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Saturday, April 12

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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Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, April 14

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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Manga & Anime Club

Manga & Anime Club

Monday, April 14

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Join the monthly DFPL teen Manga & Anime Club! Read manga, watch anime, and talk about your faves! We will have snacks!

Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to sign up or just stop by.

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, April 15

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.

»

English Conversation Class

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, April 16

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry

  • Conversation for every level
  • Language lessons
  • Games

For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.

Taught by: Lise Stone

Dates:
4/16 – 11 am
4/23 – 6:30 pm
5/7 – 11 am
5/14 – 6:30 pm
5/21 – 11 am
5/28 – 6:30 pm

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Pregnancy & Post-Partum Support Group

Pregnancy & Post-Partum Support Group

Wednesday, April 16

6:15 pm - 7:15 pm

Join Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Shelby Alexa-Dizard in this new monthly support group! Topics discussed will include pregnancy (nutrition, common discomforts, latest research), birth (comfort methods, what to expect), and postpartum care (incorporating nutrition and your community to help your family thrive).

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Board of Trustees Meeting

Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, April 16

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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Reader's Circle: "Absolution"

Reader’s Circle: “Absolution”

Thursday, April 17

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

This month, we will be reading Absolution by Alice McDermott. Get the book at the Library!

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

American women―American wives―have been mostly minor characters in the literature of the Vietnam War, but in Absolution they take center stage. Tricia is a shy newlywed, married to a rising attorney on loan to navy intelligence. Charlene is a practiced corporate spouse and mother of three, a beauty and a bully. In Saigon in 1963, the two women form a wary alliance as they balance the era’s mandate to be “helpmeets” to their ambitious husbands with their own inchoate impulse to “do good” for the people of Vietnam.

Sixty years later, Charlene’s daughter, spurred by an encounter with an aging Vietnam vet, reaches out to Tricia. Together, they look back at their time in Saigon, taking wry account of that pivotal year and of Charlene’s altruistic machinations, and discovering how their own lives as women on the periphery―of politics, of history, of war, of their husbands’ convictions―have been shaped and burdened by the same sort of unintended consequences that followed America’s tragic interference in Southeast Asia.

A virtuosic new novel from Alice McDermott, one of our most observant, most affecting writers, about folly and grace, obligation, sacrifice, and, finally, the quest for absolution in a broken world.

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Board Games With the Library Director

Board Games With the Library Director

Friday, March 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.

»

*CANCELED* Print of the Month: Dinosaurs

*CANCELED* Print of the Month: Dinosaurs

Sunday, March 30

All Day

This event has been canceled as the 3D Printer is not working.

»

Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, March 31

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.

»

Comedy Open Mic (ON ZOOM)

Comedy Open Mic (ON ZOOM)

Tuesday, April 1

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Following a traditional Comedy Open Mic format, comedians new and old — who want to work on new jokes, change old ones, or just experiment — sign up and get 5 minutes apiece to perform via our Zoom meeting room.  Started during the COVID pandemic as a means of comedy self-preservation, these monthly Zoom mics still remain fun in 2025, are welcoming to performers the world over (we’ve had many different countries and numerous continents represented), and all performers who attend get a copy of the footage after via unlisted YouTube link.  Plus, coming to work on your act at our monthly Mic’s might very well lead to a spot on one of our well-received live Stand Up Comedy Showcases, which we hold 3-4x/year in our DFPL Community Room (sits 75)!

INTENDED FOR AUDIENCE 18+

Pre-registration REQUIRED for first timers —> Email tdeery@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

Show reminder with Zoom link will be sent out the morning of each month’s mic to everyone already on the performer & audience list.

• • •

For more info about our comedy open mics and showcases, check out our Comedy on the Hudson page.

»

English Conversation Class

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, April 2

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry

  • Conversation for every level
  • Language lessons
  • Games

For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.

Taught by: Lise Stone

Dates:
4/2 – 11 am
4/9 – 6:30 pm
4/16 – 11 am
4/23 – 6:30 pm
5/7 – 11 am
5/14 – 6:30 pm
5/21 – 11 am
5/28 – 6:30 pm

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Chess Club (Registration)

Chess Club (Registration)

Thursday, April 3

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!

»

Eid al-Fitr Bricktacular

Eid al-Fitr Bricktacular

Thursday, April 3

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

All Ages (For Families)

Join the library and Peace Play for an afternoon filled with fun and festive activities like LEGO building, henna art, face painting, arts & crafts, and more to celebrate Eid!

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

»

Encore Screening - Free for All: The Public Library

Encore Screening – Free for All: The Public Library

Friday, April 4

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A weeknight encore showing of an upcoming PBS Documentary: Free for All: The Public Library (60 min).

The story of the revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen – meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.

The film will premiere on PBS on Monday April 29, 2025 / PBS Free Streaming Window (pbs.org, PBS App, and YouTube) April 29, 2025 – July 27, 2025 / PBS Passport Window April 29, 2025 – April 28, 2028

Free pizza and soft drinks will be served.

»

Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, April 7

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.

»

Operation Baby Shower

Operation Baby Shower

Monday, April 7

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us in making baby blankets for Operation Baby Shower!

Class is limited to 14 adults; Materials are provided.

RSVPs are required. Call 914-693-6614 or email dflfriends@gmail.com to register.

This program is a Mary’s Yarns project sponsored by the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library.

Dobbs Ferry American Legion Post 148 and Operation Baby Shower believe that military families need to be celebrated and appreciated! We understand that military families are often separated during milestone events in their lives – like having a baby. That’s where we come in! Operation Baby Shower works to be there for these families and show them they are not alone.

»

Comedy Open Mic (LIVE AT DIVINO'S)

Comedy Open Mic (LIVE AT DIVINO’S)

Tuesday, April 8

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us at our comedy satellite 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, with our host, DFPL’s Tim Deery, for our LIVE monthly Comedy Open Mic!

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 minutes apiece to perform.  Coming to work on your act at our monthly Mic’s might very well lead to a spot on one of our well-received Stand Up Comedy Showcases, which we hold 3-4x/year in our DFPL Community Room (sits 75)!

SIGN UP STARTS AT 7:30PM IN PERSON

*1 DRINK MINIMUM FOR PERFORMERS

INTENDED FOR AUDIENCE 18+ 

• • •
For more info about our comedy open mics and showcases, check out our Comedy on the Hudson page.

»

English Conversation Class

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, April 9

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry

  • Conversation for every level
  • Language lessons
  • Games

For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.

Taught by: Lise Stone

Dates:
4/9 – 6:30 pm
4/16 – 11 am
4/23 – 6:30 pm
5/7 – 11 am
5/14 – 6:30 pm
5/21 – 11 am
5/28 – 6:30 pm

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Cult Classic Movie Night: "So I Married An Axe Murderer"

Cult Classic Movie Night: “So I Married An Axe Murderer”

Friday, April 11

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Join us on Friday, April 11th, 2025 at 8pm for another fun “Fan Selection Friday” Cult Classic (chosen by one of our favorite authors and Senior Director at Archie Comic Publications, Inc. – Jamie L. Rotante) with So I Married An Axe Murderer (1993/PG-13/93 min/Dark Comedy, Romantic Comedy)!

summary: A San Francisco poet who fears commitment suspects his girlfriend may have a knack for killing off her significant others.

Stay after the movie for our always lively Film Discussion where we’ll share trivia and have fun prizes!

• • •

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

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Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Saturday, April 12

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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Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, April 14

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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English Conversation Class

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, April 16

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry

  • Conversation for every level
  • Language lessons
  • Games

For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.

Taught by: Lise Stone

Dates:
4/16 – 11 am
4/23 – 6:30 pm
5/7 – 11 am
5/14 – 6:30 pm
5/21 – 11 am
5/28 – 6:30 pm

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Pregnancy & Post-Partum Support Group

Pregnancy & Post-Partum Support Group

Wednesday, April 16

6:15 pm - 7:15 pm

Join Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Shelby Alexa-Dizard in this new monthly support group! Topics discussed will include pregnancy (nutrition, common discomforts, latest research), birth (comfort methods, what to expect), and postpartum care (incorporating nutrition and your community to help your family thrive).

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Board of Trustees Meeting

Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, April 16

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, April 17

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!

»

Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, April 21

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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Hybrid Program: Writing the World: Ekphrastic in Nature and Beyond

Hybrid Program: Writing the World: Ekphrastic in Nature and Beyond

Tuesday, April 22

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Celebrate National Poetry Month on Earth Day! Westchester County Poet Laureate Phylisha Villanueva will lead an educational and inspiring workshop of intergenerational storytelling and poetry.

Explore how poetry can translate virtual experiences — whether found in nature, art, or everyday life — into vivid, sensory-filled narratives.

Just as the earth offers endless inspiration through its landscapes, textures, and movements, ekphrastic poetry transforms what we see into deeply felt language. We’ll examine how poets bring the natural world to life, capturing its essence in ways that evoke emotion, reflection, and connection. Participants will learn to observe with intention, narrate moments of transformation, and craft poems that bridge the seen and unseen.

Join us this National Poetry Month as we celebrate the power of imagery and poetic interpretation, honoring the written word and the world it reflects.

This event will be held both in the Community Room and online.

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

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English Conversation Class

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, April 23

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry

  • Conversation for every level
  • Language lessons
  • Games

For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.

Taught by: Lise Stone

Dates:
4/23 – 6:30 pm
5/7 – 11 am
5/14 – 6:30 pm
5/21 – 11 am
5/28 – 6:30 pm

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Board Games With the Library Director

Board Games With the Library Director

Friday, April 25

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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Advanced Screening - We Want the Funk! The History of Funk Music

Advanced Screening – We Want the Funk! The History of Funk Music

Saturday, April 26

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Indie Lens Popup presents a screening of We Want the Funk! The History of Funk Music. A syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, from early roots to 1970s urban funk and beyond.

Free pizza and soft drinks will be served.

The film will premiere on PBS on April 8, 2025 at 9/8c / PBS Free Streaming Window (pbs.org, PBS App, and YouTube) April 8, 2025 – July 6, 2025 / PBS Passport Window April 8, 2025 – April 7, 2028

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Book Sale Blowout!

Book Sale Blowout!

Sunday, April 27

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Come to the library garage and buy gently used books — great finds for readers of all ages. During the last hour of the sale, bring your own bag to fill for $5.00.

Have questions or want to help? Email dflfriends@gmail.com.

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Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, April 28

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.

»

Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, April 28

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

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Diabetes Support Group: Coping Strategies

Diabetes Support Group: Coping Strategies

Wednesday, April 30

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Discover a community that understands your journey with diabetes, offering support and guidance when you need it the most. Experience the strength of being a part of a network that celebrates resilience and provides resources to help you navigate your own health journey and help those you know.  This program will offer support for Diabetes Management topics: Healthy Coping & Eating, Being Active, Taking Medications, Monitoring, Reducing Risks and Problem Solving.

These meetings are open to all community members, including Dobbs Ferry seniors, and will be held on the last Wednesday of the month.

Monthly Themes will be:

  • April 30: Coping Strategies
  • May 28: Exercise
  • June 25: Nutrition
  • July 30: Medication
  • August 27: Being Prepared
  • September 24: Technology & Monitoring
  • October 29: Advocacy
  • November 26: Self-Care
  • December 26: Holiday Cooking

A co-operative program between the Dobbs Ferry Public Library and Diabetes Sisters.

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Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, May 5

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

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Comedy Open Mic (ON ZOOM)

Comedy Open Mic (ON ZOOM)

Tuesday, May 6

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Following a traditional Comedy Open Mic format, comedians new and old — who want to work on new jokes, change old ones, or just experiment — sign up and get 5 minutes apiece to perform via our Zoom meeting room.  Started during the COVID pandemic as a means of comedy self-preservation, these monthly Zoom mics still remain fun in 2025, are welcoming to performers the world over (we’ve had many different countries and numerous continents represented), and all performers who attend get a copy of the footage after via unlisted YouTube link.  Plus, coming to work on your act at our monthly Mic’s might very well lead to a spot on one of our well-received live Stand Up Comedy Showcases, which we hold 3-4x/year in our DFPL Community Room (sits 75)!

INTENDED FOR AUDIENCE 18+

Pre-registration REQUIRED for first timers —> Email tdeery@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

Show reminder with Zoom link will be sent out the morning of each month’s mic to everyone already on the performer & audience list.

• • •

For more info about our comedy open mics and showcases, check out our Comedy on the Hudson page.

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English Conversation Class

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, May 7

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry

  • Conversation for every level
  • Language lessons
  • Games

For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.

Taught by: Lise Stone

Dates:
5/7 – 11 am
5/14 – 6:30 pm
5/21 – 11 am
5/28 – 6:30 pm

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Cult Classic Movie Night (9 Year Anniversary): "Dirty Work"

Cult Classic Movie Night (9 Year Anniversary): “Dirty Work”

Friday, May 9

8:00 pm - 9:45 pm

Join us Friday, May 9th at 8pm for our Cult Classic Movie Night 9 Year Anniversary with a screening of the hilarious Dirty Work (1998/Rated PG-13/82 min/Dark Comedy/Slapstick Comedy)!

summary: Mitch (Norm MacDonald) and Sam (Artie Lange) have to come up with $50,000 and fast! The only problem is neither one can hold down a job. Mitch finds a way to money by exploiting the only talents the two have, by opening a “Revenge For Hire” business.

• • •

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

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Comedy Open Mic (LIVE AT DIVINO'S)

Comedy Open Mic (LIVE AT DIVINO’S)

Tuesday, May 13

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us at our comedy satellite 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, with our host, DFPL’s Tim Deery, for our LIVE monthly Comedy Open Mic!

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 minutes apiece to perform.  Coming to work on your act at our monthly Mic’s might very well lead to a spot on one of our well-received Stand Up Comedy Showcases, which we hold 3-4x/year in our DFPL Community Room (sits 75)!

SIGN UP STARTS AT 7:30PM IN PERSON

*1 DRINK MINIMUM FOR PERFORMERS

INTENDED FOR AUDIENCE 18+ 

• • •
For more info about our comedy open mics and showcases, check out our Comedy on the Hudson page.

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English Conversation Class

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, May 14

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry

  • Conversation for every level
  • Language lessons
  • Games

For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.

Taught by: Lise Stone

Dates:
5/14 – 6:30 pm
5/21 – 11 am
5/28 – 6:30 pm

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Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, May 19

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

»

English Conversation Class

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, May 21

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry

  • Conversation for every level
  • Language lessons
  • Games

For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.

Taught by: Lise Stone

Dates:
5/21 – 11 am
5/28 – 6:30 pm

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Diabetes Support Group: Exercise

Diabetes Support Group: Exercise

Wednesday, May 28

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Discover a community that understands your journey with diabetes, offering support and guidance when you need it the most. Experience the strength of being a part of a network that celebrates resilience and provides resources to help you navigate your own health journey and help those you know.  This program will offer support for Diabetes Management topics: Healthy Coping & Eating, Being Active, Taking Medications, Monitoring, Reducing Risks and Problem Solving.

These meetings are open to all community members, including Dobbs Ferry seniors, and will be held on the last Wednesday of the month.

Monthly Themes will be:

  • May 28: Exercise
  • June 25: Nutrition
  • July 30: Medication
  • August 27: Being Prepared
  • September 24: Technology & Monitoring
  • October 29: Advocacy
  • November 26: Self-Care
  • December 26: Holiday Cooking

A co-operative program between the Dobbs Ferry Public Library and Diabetes Sisters.

»

English Conversation Class

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, May 28

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry

  • Conversation for every level
  • Language lessons
  • Games

For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.

Taught by: Lise Stone

Dates:
5/28 – 6:30 pm

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Board Games With the Library Director

Board Games With the Library Director

Friday, May 30

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.

»

Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, June 2

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

»

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, March 28

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Visit the community room on Friday afternoons and play any of the wide selection of single and multi-player games on the library’s Switch

Just drop in or email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot. Time will be limited to 20 minutes when people are waiting.

»

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, March 28

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, March 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.

»

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Toilet Paper Roll Bees - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Toilet Paper Roll Bees – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, March 29

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 – Toilet Paper Roll Bees

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*CANCELED* Print of the Month: Dinosaurs

*CANCELED* Print of the Month: Dinosaurs

Sunday, March 30

All Day

This event has been canceled as the 3D Printer is not working.

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Toddler Yoga (Registration)

Toddler Yoga (Registration)

Tuesday, April 1

10:30 am - 11:00 am

First Tuesday of the Month / January to June / 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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Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Wednesday, April 2

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. This program is full but you can still sign up for the waitlist.

PROGRAM FULL to be placed on the waitlist or ask a question 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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Chess Club (Registration)

Chess Club (Registration)

Thursday, April 3

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 (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Thursday, April 3

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. This program is full but you can still sign up for the waitlist.

PROGRAM FULL to be placed on the waitlist or ask a question 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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Eid al-Fitr Bricktacular

Eid al-Fitr Bricktacular

Thursday, April 3

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

All Ages (For Families)

Join the library and Peace Play for an afternoon filled with fun and festive activities like LEGO building, henna art, face painting, arts & crafts, and more to celebrate Eid!

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

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Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, April 4

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Visit the community room on Friday afternoons and play any of the wide selection of single and multi-player games on the library’s Switch

Just drop in or email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot. Time will be limited to 20 minutes when people are waiting.

»

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, April 4

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: April Showers Ducks - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: April Showers Ducks – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, April 5

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 – April Showers Ducks

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Art for Cultural Expression

Art for Cultural Expression

Monday, April 7

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ages 5+

Join teen volunteers Grace and Beatrice for a storytime and art activity about exploring different cultures!

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

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, April 8

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.

»

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Wednesday, April 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. This program is full but you can still sign up for the waitlist.

PROGRAM FULL to be placed on the waitlist or ask a question email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, and participants aged 13-18 can email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

»

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Thursday, April 10

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. This program is full but you can still sign up for the waitlist.

PROGRAM FULL to be placed on the waitlist or ask a question email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, and participants aged 13-18 can email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

»

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, April 11

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Visit the community room on Friday afternoons and play any of the wide selection of single and multi-player games on the library’s Switch

Just drop in or email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot. Time will be limited to 20 minutes when people are waiting.

»

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, April 11

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.

»

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Toilet Paper Roll Bunnies - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Toilet Paper Roll Bunnies – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, April 12

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 – Toilet Paper Roll Bunnies

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Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Saturday, April 12

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.

»

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, April 15

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.

»

Pregnancy & Post-Partum Support Group

Pregnancy & Post-Partum Support Group

Wednesday, April 16

6:15 pm - 7:15 pm

Join Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Shelby Alexa-Dizard in this new monthly support group! Topics discussed will include pregnancy (nutrition, common discomforts, latest research), birth (comfort methods, what to expect), and postpartum care (incorporating nutrition and your community to help your family thrive).

»

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, April 16

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, April 17

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!

»

Storytime at the Keeper's House (15 Walnut Street)

Storytime at the Keeper’s House (15 Walnut Street)

Friday, April 18

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Ages 2-4

15 Walnut Street

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

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Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, April 18

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Visit the community room on Friday afternoons and play any of the wide selection of single and multi-player games on the library’s Switch

Just drop in or email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot. Time will be limited to 20 minutes when people are waiting.

»

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, April 18

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.

»

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Earth Day Flowers - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Earth Day Flowers – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, April 19

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 – Earth Day Flowers

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, April 22

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 (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Wednesday, April 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. This program is full but you can still sign up for the waitlist.

PROGRAM FULL to be placed on the waitlist or ask a question 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 (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Thursday, April 24

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. This program is full but you can still sign up for the waitlist.

PROGRAM FULL to be placed on the waitlist or ask a question 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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Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, April 25

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Visit the community room on Friday afternoons and play any of the wide selection of single and multi-player games on the library’s Switch

Just drop in or email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot. Time will be limited to 20 minutes when people are waiting.

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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, April 25

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, April 25

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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Book Sale Blowout!

Book Sale Blowout!

Sunday, April 27

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Come to the library garage and buy gently used books — great finds for readers of all ages. During the last hour of the sale, bring your own bag to fill for $5.00.

Have questions or want to help? Email dflfriends@gmail.com.

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Gnomes and Ungnomes: Poems of Hidden Creatures with author Karen Gardner

Gnomes and Ungnomes: Poems of Hidden Creatures with author Karen Gardner

Monday, April 28

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ages 3-7

Author Karen Gardner will read a selection of the poems from The Writers’ Loft’s anthology Gnomes and Ungnomes: Poems of Hidden Creatures (2023), including her haiku “Centaur of Attention.” She’ll also encourage children to help find the hidden gnomes within the book. If those in attendance are feeling brave, she may venture with them into the “scary section” of the book. She also will have fun activities, including word searches for various levels and the opportunity to draw one’s favorite mythological creature.

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, April 29

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.

»

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Wednesday, April 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. This program is full but you can still sign up for the waitlist.

PROGRAM FULL to be placed on the waitlist or ask a question 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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Toddler Yoga (Registration)

Toddler Yoga (Registration)

Tuesday, May 6

10:30 am - 11:00 am

First Tuesday of the Month / January to June / 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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Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, March 28

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Visit the community room on Friday afternoons and play any of the wide selection of single and multi-player games on the library’s Switch

Just drop in or email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot. Time will be limited to 20 minutes when people are waiting.

»

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, March 28

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, March 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.

»

Saturday Anime Streaming Party

Saturday Anime Streaming Party

Saturday, March 29

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

One Saturday a month come to the library to watch anime with our premium Crunchyroll subscription!

Teens only! Choose what you want to watch, have snacks, and talk with others about your favorite anime.

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*CANCELED* Print of the Month: Dinosaurs

*CANCELED* Print of the Month: Dinosaurs

Sunday, March 30

All Day

This event has been canceled as the 3D Printer is not working.

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Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Wednesday, April 2

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. This program is full but you can still sign up for the waitlist.

PROGRAM FULL to be placed on the waitlist or ask a question 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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Chess Club (Registration)

Chess Club (Registration)

Thursday, April 3

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 (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Thursday, April 3

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. This program is full but you can still sign up for the waitlist.

PROGRAM FULL to be placed on the waitlist or ask a question 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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Eid al-Fitr Bricktacular

Eid al-Fitr Bricktacular

Thursday, April 3

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

All Ages (For Families)

Join the library and Peace Play for an afternoon filled with fun and festive activities like LEGO building, henna art, face painting, arts & crafts, and more to celebrate Eid!

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

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Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, April 4

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Visit the community room on Friday afternoons and play any of the wide selection of single and multi-player games on the library’s Switch

Just drop in or email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot. Time will be limited to 20 minutes when people are waiting.

»

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, April 4

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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Encore Screening - Free for All: The Public Library

Encore Screening – Free for All: The Public Library

Friday, April 4

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A weeknight encore showing of an upcoming PBS Documentary: Free for All: The Public Library (60 min).

The story of the revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen – meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.

The film will premiere on PBS on Monday April 29, 2025 / PBS Free Streaming Window (pbs.org, PBS App, and YouTube) April 29, 2025 – July 27, 2025 / PBS Passport Window April 29, 2025 – April 28, 2028

Free pizza and soft drinks will be served.

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Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Wednesday, April 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. This program is full but you can still sign up for the waitlist.

PROGRAM FULL to be placed on the waitlist or ask a question 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 (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Thursday, April 10

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. This program is full but you can still sign up for the waitlist.

PROGRAM FULL to be placed on the waitlist or ask a question 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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Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, April 11

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Visit the community room on Friday afternoons and play any of the wide selection of single and multi-player games on the library’s Switch

Just drop in or email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot. Time will be limited to 20 minutes when people are waiting.

»

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, April 11

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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Cult Classic Movie Night: "So I Married An Axe Murderer"

Cult Classic Movie Night: “So I Married An Axe Murderer”

Friday, April 11

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Join us on Friday, April 11th, 2025 at 8pm for another fun “Fan Selection Friday” Cult Classic (chosen by one of our favorite authors and Senior Director at Archie Comic Publications, Inc. – Jamie L. Rotante) with So I Married An Axe Murderer (1993/PG-13/93 min/Dark Comedy, Romantic Comedy)!

summary: A San Francisco poet who fears commitment suspects his girlfriend may have a knack for killing off her significant others.

Stay after the movie for our always lively Film Discussion where we’ll share trivia and have fun prizes!

• • •

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

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Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Saturday, April 12

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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Manga & Anime Club

Manga & Anime Club

Monday, April 14

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Join the monthly DFPL teen Manga & Anime Club! Read manga, watch anime, and talk about your faves! We will have snacks!

Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to sign up or just stop by.

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Pregnancy & Post-Partum Support Group

Pregnancy & Post-Partum Support Group

Wednesday, April 16

6:15 pm - 7:15 pm

Join Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Shelby Alexa-Dizard in this new monthly support group! Topics discussed will include pregnancy (nutrition, common discomforts, latest research), birth (comfort methods, what to expect), and postpartum care (incorporating nutrition and your community to help your family thrive).

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Board of Trustees Meeting

Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, April 16

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, April 17

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!

»

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, April 18

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Visit the community room on Friday afternoons and play any of the wide selection of single and multi-player games on the library’s Switch

Just drop in or email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot. Time will be limited to 20 minutes when people are waiting.

»

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, April 18

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.

»

Saturday Anime Streaming Party

Saturday Anime Streaming Party

Saturday, April 19

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

One Saturday a month come to the library to watch anime with our premium Crunchyroll subscription!

Teens only! Choose what you want to watch, have snacks, and talk with others about your favorite anime.

»

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Wednesday, April 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. This program is full but you can still sign up for the waitlist.

PROGRAM FULL to be placed on the waitlist or ask a question email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, and participants aged 13-18 can email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

»

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Thursday, April 24

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. This program is full but you can still sign up for the waitlist.

PROGRAM FULL to be placed on the waitlist or ask a question email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, and participants aged 13-18 can email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

»

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, April 25

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Visit the community room on Friday afternoons and play any of the wide selection of single and multi-player games on the library’s Switch

Just drop in or email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot. Time will be limited to 20 minutes when people are waiting.

»

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, April 25

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, April 25

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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Advanced Screening - We Want the Funk! The History of Funk Music

Advanced Screening – We Want the Funk! The History of Funk Music

Saturday, April 26

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Indie Lens Popup presents a screening of We Want the Funk! The History of Funk Music. A syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, from early roots to 1970s urban funk and beyond.

Free pizza and soft drinks will be served.

The film will premiere on PBS on April 8, 2025 at 9/8c / PBS Free Streaming Window (pbs.org, PBS App, and YouTube) April 8, 2025 – July 6, 2025 / PBS Passport Window April 8, 2025 – April 7, 2028

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Book Sale Blowout!

Book Sale Blowout!

Sunday, April 27

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Come to the library garage and buy gently used books — great finds for readers of all ages. During the last hour of the sale, bring your own bag to fill for $5.00.

Have questions or want to help? Email dflfriends@gmail.com.

»

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Wednesday, April 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. This program is full but you can still sign up for the waitlist.

PROGRAM FULL to be placed on the waitlist or ask a question 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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Cult Classic Movie Night (9 Year Anniversary): "Dirty Work"

Cult Classic Movie Night (9 Year Anniversary): “Dirty Work”

Friday, May 9

8:00 pm - 9:45 pm

Join us Friday, May 9th at 8pm for our Cult Classic Movie Night 9 Year Anniversary with a screening of the hilarious Dirty Work (1998/Rated PG-13/82 min/Dark Comedy/Slapstick Comedy)!

summary: Mitch (Norm MacDonald) and Sam (Artie Lange) have to come up with $50,000 and fast! The only problem is neither one can hold down a job. Mitch finds a way to money by exploiting the only talents the two have, by opening a “Revenge For Hire” business.

• • •

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

»

Board Games With the Library Director

Board Games With the Library Director

Friday, May 30

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.

»

Board Games With the Library Director

Board Games With the Library Director

Friday, March 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.

»

*CANCELED* Print of the Month: Dinosaurs

*CANCELED* Print of the Month: Dinosaurs

Sunday, March 30

All Day

This event has been canceled as the 3D Printer is not working.

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Chess Club (Registration)

Chess Club (Registration)

Thursday, April 3

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!

»

Eid al-Fitr Bricktacular

Eid al-Fitr Bricktacular

Thursday, April 3

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

All Ages (For Families)

Join the library and Peace Play for an afternoon filled with fun and festive activities like LEGO building, henna art, face painting, arts & crafts, and more to celebrate Eid!

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

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Operation Baby Shower

Operation Baby Shower

Monday, April 7

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us in making baby blankets for Operation Baby Shower!

Class is limited to 14 adults; Materials are provided.

RSVPs are required. Call 914-693-6614 or email dflfriends@gmail.com to register.

This program is a Mary’s Yarns project sponsored by the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library.

Dobbs Ferry American Legion Post 148 and Operation Baby Shower believe that military families need to be celebrated and appreciated! We understand that military families are often separated during milestone events in their lives – like having a baby. That’s where we come in! Operation Baby Shower works to be there for these families and show them they are not alone.

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Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Saturday, April 12

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.

»

Pregnancy & Post-Partum Support Group

Pregnancy & Post-Partum Support Group

Wednesday, April 16

6:15 pm - 7:15 pm

Join Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Shelby Alexa-Dizard in this new monthly support group! Topics discussed will include pregnancy (nutrition, common discomforts, latest research), birth (comfort methods, what to expect), and postpartum care (incorporating nutrition and your community to help your family thrive).

»

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, April 16

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.

»

Chess Club (Registration)

Chess Club (Registration)

Thursday, April 17

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!

»

Board Games With the Library Director

Board Games With the Library Director

Friday, April 25

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.

»

Book Sale Blowout!

Book Sale Blowout!

Sunday, April 27

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Come to the library garage and buy gently used books — great finds for readers of all ages. During the last hour of the sale, bring your own bag to fill for $5.00.

Have questions or want to help? Email dflfriends@gmail.com.

»

Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, April 28

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

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Diabetes Support Group: Coping Strategies

Diabetes Support Group: Coping Strategies

Wednesday, April 30

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Discover a community that understands your journey with diabetes, offering support and guidance when you need it the most. Experience the strength of being a part of a network that celebrates resilience and provides resources to help you navigate your own health journey and help those you know.  This program will offer support for Diabetes Management topics: Healthy Coping & Eating, Being Active, Taking Medications, Monitoring, Reducing Risks and Problem Solving.

These meetings are open to all community members, including Dobbs Ferry seniors, and will be held on the last Wednesday of the month.

Monthly Themes will be:

  • April 30: Coping Strategies
  • May 28: Exercise
  • June 25: Nutrition
  • July 30: Medication
  • August 27: Being Prepared
  • September 24: Technology & Monitoring
  • October 29: Advocacy
  • November 26: Self-Care
  • December 26: Holiday Cooking

A co-operative program between the Dobbs Ferry Public Library and Diabetes Sisters.

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Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, May 5

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

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Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, May 19

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

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Diabetes Support Group: Exercise

Diabetes Support Group: Exercise

Wednesday, May 28

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Discover a community that understands your journey with diabetes, offering support and guidance when you need it the most. Experience the strength of being a part of a network that celebrates resilience and provides resources to help you navigate your own health journey and help those you know.  This program will offer support for Diabetes Management topics: Healthy Coping & Eating, Being Active, Taking Medications, Monitoring, Reducing Risks and Problem Solving.

These meetings are open to all community members, including Dobbs Ferry seniors, and will be held on the last Wednesday of the month.

Monthly Themes will be:

  • May 28: Exercise
  • June 25: Nutrition
  • July 30: Medication
  • August 27: Being Prepared
  • September 24: Technology & Monitoring
  • October 29: Advocacy
  • November 26: Self-Care
  • December 26: Holiday Cooking

A co-operative program between the Dobbs Ferry Public Library and Diabetes Sisters.

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Board Games With the Library Director

Board Games With the Library Director

Friday, May 30

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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Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, June 2

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

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Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, June 16

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

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Diabetes Support Group: Nutrition

Diabetes Support Group: Nutrition

Wednesday, June 25

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Discover a community that understands your journey with diabetes, offering support and guidance when you need it the most. Experience the strength of being a part of a network that celebrates resilience and provides resources to help you navigate your own health journey and help those you know.  This program will offer support for Diabetes Management topics: Healthy Coping & Eating, Being Active, Taking Medications, Monitoring, Reducing Risks and Problem Solving.

These meetings are open to all community members, including Dobbs Ferry seniors, and will be held on the last Wednesday of the month.

Monthly Themes will be:

  • June 25: Nutrition
  • July 30: Medication
  • August 27: Being Prepared
  • September 24: Technology & Monitoring
  • October 29: Advocacy
  • November 26: Self-Care
  • December 26: Holiday Cooking

A co-operative program between the Dobbs Ferry Public Library and Diabetes Sisters.

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Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, July 7

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

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Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, July 21

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

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Diabetes Support Group: Medication

Diabetes Support Group: Medication

Wednesday, July 30

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Discover a community that understands your journey with diabetes, offering support and guidance when you need it the most. Experience the strength of being a part of a network that celebrates resilience and provides resources to help you navigate your own health journey and help those you know.  This program will offer support for Diabetes Management topics: Healthy Coping & Eating, Being Active, Taking Medications, Monitoring, Reducing Risks and Problem Solving.

These meetings are open to all community members, including Dobbs Ferry seniors, and will be held on the last Wednesday of the month.

Monthly Themes will be:

  • July 30: Medication
  • August 27: Being Prepared
  • September 24: Technology & Monitoring
  • October 29: Advocacy
  • November 26: Self-Care
  • December 26: Holiday Cooking

A co-operative program between the Dobbs Ferry Public Library and Diabetes Sisters.

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Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, August 4

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

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Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, August 18

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

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Diabetes Support Group: Being Prepared

Diabetes Support Group: Being Prepared

Wednesday, August 27

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Discover a community that understands your journey with diabetes, offering support and guidance when you need it the most. Experience the strength of being a part of a network that celebrates resilience and provides resources to help you navigate your own health journey and help those you know.  This program will offer support for Diabetes Management topics: Healthy Coping & Eating, Being Active, Taking Medications, Monitoring, Reducing Risks and Problem Solving.

These meetings are open to all community members, including Dobbs Ferry seniors, and will be held on the last Wednesday of the month.

Monthly Themes will be:

  • August 27: Being Prepared
  • September 24: Technology & Monitoring
  • October 29: Advocacy
  • November 26: Self-Care
  • December 26: Holiday Cooking

A co-operative program between the Dobbs Ferry Public Library and Diabetes Sisters.

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Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, September 8

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

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Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, September 22

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

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Diabetes Support Group: Technology & Monitoring

Diabetes Support Group: Technology & Monitoring

Wednesday, September 24

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Discover a community that understands your journey with diabetes, offering support and guidance when you need it the most. Experience the strength of being a part of a network that celebrates resilience and provides resources to help you navigate your own health journey and help those you know.  This program will offer support for Diabetes Management topics: Healthy Coping & Eating, Being Active, Taking Medications, Monitoring, Reducing Risks and Problem Solving.

These meetings are open to all community members, including Dobbs Ferry seniors, and will be held on the last Wednesday of the month.

Monthly Themes will be:

  • September 24: Technology & Monitoring
  • October 29: Advocacy
  • November 26: Self-Care
  • December 26: Holiday Cooking

A co-operative program between the Dobbs Ferry Public Library and Diabetes Sisters.

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Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, October 6

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

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Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, October 20

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

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Diabetes Support Group: Advocacy

Diabetes Support Group: Advocacy

Wednesday, October 29

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Discover a community that understands your journey with diabetes, offering support and guidance when you need it the most. Experience the strength of being a part of a network that celebrates resilience and provides resources to help you navigate your own health journey and help those you know.  This program will offer support for Diabetes Management topics: Healthy Coping & Eating, Being Active, Taking Medications, Monitoring, Reducing Risks and Problem Solving.

These meetings are open to all community members, including Dobbs Ferry seniors, and will be held on the last Wednesday of the month.

Monthly Themes will be:

  • October 29: Advocacy
  • November 26: Self-Care
  • December 26: Holiday Cooking

A co-operative program between the Dobbs Ferry Public Library and Diabetes Sisters.

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Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, November 3

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

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Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, November 17

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

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Diabetes Support Group: Self-Care

Diabetes Support Group: Self-Care

Wednesday, November 26

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Discover a community that understands your journey with diabetes, offering support and guidance when you need it the most. Experience the strength of being a part of a network that celebrates resilience and provides resources to help you navigate your own health journey and help those you know.  This program will offer support for Diabetes Management topics: Healthy Coping & Eating, Being Active, Taking Medications, Monitoring, Reducing Risks and Problem Solving.

These meetings are open to all community members, including Dobbs Ferry seniors, and will be held on the last Wednesday of the month.

Monthly Themes will be:

  • November 26: Self-Care
  • December 26: Holiday Cooking

A co-operative program between the Dobbs Ferry Public Library and Diabetes Sisters.

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Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, December 1

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

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Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, December 15

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

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Diabetes Support Group: Holiday Cooking

Diabetes Support Group: Holiday Cooking

Friday, December 26

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Discover a community that understands your journey with diabetes, offering support and guidance when you need it the most. Experience the strength of being a part of a network that celebrates resilience and provides resources to help you navigate your own health journey and help those you know.  This program will offer support for Diabetes Management topics: Healthy Coping & Eating, Being Active, Taking Medications, Monitoring, Reducing Risks and Problem Solving.

These meetings are open to all community members, including Dobbs Ferry seniors, and will be held on the last Wednesday of the month.

Monthly Themes will be:

  • December 26: Holiday Cooking

A co-operative program between the Dobbs Ferry Public Library and Diabetes Sisters.

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Virtual Writers Circle (Registration)

Virtual Writers Circle (Registration)

Tuesday, April 8

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Are you interested in creative writing? Do you want to meet other writers and get inspired? Bring a poem, short story, or excerpt from your novel to share with the group. Get feedback and support each other.

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

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Virtual Writers Circle (Registration)

Virtual Writers Circle (Registration)

Tuesday, April 22

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Are you interested in creative writing? Do you want to meet other writers and get inspired? Bring a poem, short story, or excerpt from your novel to share with the group. Get feedback and support each other.

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

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Virtual Town and Gown Literary Discussion Group: National Poetry Month

Virtual Town and Gown Literary Discussion Group: National Poetry Month

Wednesday, April 9

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Celebrate National Poetry Month with an introduction to poetry for prose readers! Read sonnets and sestinas; read free verse and villanelles.

After you register, we will send you selected poems to read ahead of time. Learn about different poetic forms, take part in a writing exercise, read your favorites, or share your poems with the group!

Register with sbramble@dobbsferrylibrary.org to get the Zoom link — please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!

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Reader's Circle: "Absolution"

Reader’s Circle: “Absolution”

Thursday, April 17

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

This month, we will be reading Absolution by Alice McDermott. Get the book at the Library!

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

American women―American wives―have been mostly minor characters in the literature of the Vietnam War, but in Absolution they take center stage. Tricia is a shy newlywed, married to a rising attorney on loan to navy intelligence. Charlene is a practiced corporate spouse and mother of three, a beauty and a bully. In Saigon in 1963, the two women form a wary alliance as they balance the era’s mandate to be “helpmeets” to their ambitious husbands with their own inchoate impulse to “do good” for the people of Vietnam.

Sixty years later, Charlene’s daughter, spurred by an encounter with an aging Vietnam vet, reaches out to Tricia. Together, they look back at their time in Saigon, taking wry account of that pivotal year and of Charlene’s altruistic machinations, and discovering how their own lives as women on the periphery―of politics, of history, of war, of their husbands’ convictions―have been shaped and burdened by the same sort of unintended consequences that followed America’s tragic interference in Southeast Asia.

A virtuosic new novel from Alice McDermott, one of our most observant, most affecting writers, about folly and grace, obligation, sacrifice, and, finally, the quest for absolution in a broken world.

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Romance Book Club: "Flirting with Disaster"

Romance Book Club: “Flirting with Disaster”

Wednesday, April 30

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

This month we’re reading Flirting with Disaster by Naina Kumar.

Copies of this book will be available for pick up at the circulation desk.

To register, email sbock@dobbsferrylibrary.org!

She needs a divorce from her husband—but a hurricane threatens to dredge up their stormy, passionate past in this sizzling reimagining of Sweet Home Alabama.

It’s been years since Meena has seen her husband, Nikhil . . . years since they first laid eyes on each other back home in Texas, years since they eloped in Las Vegas and she felt true happiness. A high-powered lawyer on Capitol Hill, ready to move on (or at least, she thinks so) with another successful lawyer, Shake, Meena has returned home. This time, finally, to obtain a divorce.

But there’s one thing Meena couldn’t have accounted for: a hurricane forming in the Gulf, veering right toward them, giving them no choice but to hunker down in the home they had built together. Suddenly, she finds herself trapped amid gale-force winds and pelting rain with the man she once loved.

As they spend more time together, Meena begins to remember everything that drew her to Nikhil: His small-town charm, his thoughtful nature. . . his absurdly good looks. But things make sense with Shake. He’s steady and ambitious and wants exactly what she wants. She’ll stick to her plan, come hell or high water. But will her windswept heart make the right choice, when the storm settles and the eye passes over?

With sharp observations about second chances at love, ambition and Indian American identity, and with characters who share an undeniable chemistry, Flirting with Disaster is a modern romance with the sensibility of a classic.

 

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