Events

The September Print of the Month is an apple shaped fidget toy!

Please specify if you want option 1 (on the left) or option 2 (on the right).

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

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

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Action! Comedy! Thriller! Fantasy! Anything goes in our Grab Bag movie series!

This month’s feature: Children of a Lesser God – Deaf Awareness Month Special

At a school for the hearing impaired, Sarah Norman – a deaf custodian – and James Leeds – a hearing speech teacher – struggle to find romance amidst their contrasting worlds. Featuring Academy Award performances by Marlee Matlin and William Hurt.

1986 / 119 min / Rated R – recommended for audiences 16+ for mature themes

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

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Are you a parent or adult who would be interested in reading a story at our Diwali Celebration on Saturday, October 18th?

If so, please email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org

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The September Print of the Month is an apple shaped fidget toy!

Please specify if you want option 1 (on the left) or option 2 (on the right).

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

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

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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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Adults Only, beginner-class / Cost: $20.00 (Includes official National Mah Jongg League card)

Have you always wanted to learn the game of Mah Jongg? Join us for a friendly and informative four-week beginner class using National Mah Jongg League rules and card at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Whether you’ve never played before or just want to refresh your skills, this is the perfect way to get started in a relaxed and supportive setting.

Space is limited to 8 Spots, so be sure to sign up early.

To register, email dflfriends@gmail.com or call the Dobbs Ferry Library at 914-693-6614.

Tiles, cards, and tables will be provided.  This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library.

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Join Tulsi for yoga classes. Come to one or come to all of them. September 9, 16 and 30

Register here

There is a $20 suggested donation to the yoga teacher for this class.

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As a part of Dobbs Ferry’s biggest annual event of the year – Ferry Festa – join us – RAIN OR SHINE – to close out the festivities with our 22nd FREE Stand Up Comedy Showcase (intended for 18+) in Dobbs Ferry Public Library’s Community Room!  In honor of it being Ferry Festa, we’ll be FEATURING EXCLUSIVELY DOBBS FERRY COMICS!!!  

• please email Reference@DobbsFerryLibrary.org to sign up (room seats 75) • doors open 7:00 pm with first come, first serve seating for sign-ups • doors open to public at 7:45 pm if there is still room

featuring: Jonathan Maltby, Liz Fabian, Mike Noble, David G. Laino, ANML, and Cyndy Cecil (bio’s below)
with Host Tim Deery and live music from Dobbs Ferry’s own Power of Two

further info…
DONATION$
While the event is FREE, we will gladly accept ca$h donations for the performers on behalf of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library.

transportation
our address: 55 Main Street Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
• for any driving in, there are Village Lots and limited street parking (pay via the Park Mobile App if and when applicable)
*AS CEDAR & MAIN STREET WILL BOTH HAVE CLOSURES FOR FERRY FESTA, PLEASE LEAVE YOURSELF PLENTY OF EXTRA TIME FOR PARKING IN ALTERNATE LOCATIONS AND WALKING OVER – FOR MORE INFO ON PARKING FOR FERRY FESTA, PLEASE REFER TO THE FERRY FESTA WEBSITE

• for any arriving by rail, the library is right up the hill from the Dobbs Ferry Metro North Hudson Line train stop

food + drink
You are welcome to bring in outdoor food and/or drinks, as long as you clean up after yourself.

BIO’S
JONATHAN MALTBY
bio coming soon

LIZ FABIAN
In a world that can either make you cry bitter tears or laugh till your sides hurt, Liz has always opted for laughter.  She has been writing and performing comedy for the past eleven years, including at The Ridgefield Playhouse in CT and NYC’s The Comic Strip.

MIKE NOBLE
Mike brings his unique bent on life as a Dobbs Ferry dad and True Crime Documentary Editor to his comedy.  Being from Hazard, KY, Mike’s crowning achievement as a youth was being held up by Daisy Duke (The Dukes of Hazard) to the crowd during a local parade.
find him on IG: @LostCreekCreative

DAVID G. LAINO
David lives in a sitcom and now, he’s bringing it to the stage! A widower  who married a widow, he is the proud father of a blended family of five kids, each just one year apart, now all in their twenties. With a household full of chaos, comedy, and characters, dinner at the Laino house is a routine all its own.  A retired school teacher, David has decades of life experience to draw from. His sharp observational humor, quick wit, and reliable style allows audiences to instantly connect with him. Whether he’s reflecting on thirty years in the classroom, commenting on family life and marital bliss or riffing on the whirlwind of modern post-parenthood retirement, David brings an energy to the stage that feels both spontaneous and razor-sharp.

ANML
ANML is newer to the comedy scene, but not to most Dobbs residents, who more than likely will recognize this Local Legend for his infamours Viking helmet and green poncho motorcycle regalia!  He began telling his funny stories & antic-dotes from life on the road at Bar XIII in Delaware and since returning to Dobbs, has become a regular on the local comedy circuit at our Comedy on the Hudson monthly mic’s at Divino’s and weekly mic’s at White Plains Wolf & Warrior every Sunday.
find him on IG: @ANML_1 (artwork by local artist Neil Levy)

CYNDY CECIL
Cyndy was giving a speech at a conference with the hopes to move people …make them feel something…to cry. They ended up laughing their butts off. Friends suggested she try stand up, so she did an open mic in a bathrobe. It bombed. Undeterred and one mic at a time, Cyndy turned chaos in comedy and now grabs every mic she can in New York City at night, while producing television and digital content for companies like Apple TV+, Nat Geo, FX, Hallmark Channel, Consumer Reports and more by day.
find her on IG: @CyndyCecil1

with HOST –TIM DEERY
Our resident Performer/Producer, Tim has run Comedy on the Hudson since 2018 and Cult Classic Movie Night since 2016.  His latest on screen work includes supporting roles in Jeff Frumess’ upcoming feature My Shadow, Jack Wheeler’s 2025 short I Love Summer, and the starring role in Wolf Face’s Owen Is A Dracula.
find him on IG: @MummiesOnMainStreet

+ LIVE MUSIC from Dobbs Ferry’s own POWER OF TWO
Power of Two is the acoustic duo of John and Jen Fanelli, two musicians from different musical worlds whose styles blend in surprisingly perfect harmony. John brings a rootsy, rock ’n’ roll vibe, influenced by singer-songwriters like Jackson Browne, Tom Petty, and Bob Dylan. While Jen’s performance career draws more from the smooth sophistication of jazz standards and Blues. Together, they create a sound that’s both grounded and elegant, earthy meets timeless. As newlyweds who share a love for storytelling through music, they bring a relaxed, heartfelt energy to every performance. John and Jen genuinely love making music together. Whether it’s a living room jam or a live show, there’s real joy in every note they play, and you can feel it when they perform.

*This event may be filmed.  Being as such, there is a chance that you could wind up in the recording at any given point.  If this is an issue for you, we recommend that you not attend, as we will not be able edit around individual preferences.

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These showcases are part of our Comedy on the Hudson Programming.

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Are you a parent or adult who would be interested in reading a story at our Diwali Celebration on Saturday, October 18th?

If so, please email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org

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

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

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

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

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All Ages

Come to this interactive Art Exhibit from October 5 through November 15!

You make the moment; YOU hang the art. We have 1000 watercolors – arrange them how you would like! This art show is for you to play with!

Presented by James Kiberd, Artist/Actor/UNICEF Ambassador

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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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Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.

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Interested in Learning How to Quilt? Please Join Us!

This year, the quilting group will be working on the Pinwheel pattern. We’ll provide the supplies you need to create a square that will be added to our annual quilt, which will be raffled to benefit the Dobbs Ferry Public Library.

There is no cost to participate, and you can join at any time!

Mary’s Yarns meetings are the first and third Monday of the month at 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

To register, please email marysyarn@dflfriends.org or call the Dobbs Ferry Library at 914 693 6614!

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

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In-person at the Yonkers Grinton I. Will Public Library (1500 Central Park Ave. Yonkers) or online via ZOOM – register for this program here

These Iconic Hollywood Stars paved the way for so many other Latina Actresses during the history of Motion Pictures. They defied racial barriers and persevered creating a bridge for today’s Latina women to follow.  We will learn the full story of Dolores Del Rio, a woman who defied the odds and carved out her own remarkable cornerstone in Hollywood History.

Presented by Sal St. George of St. George Living History Productions.  Done in collaboration with the Yonkers, Irvington, Yorktown, and Dobbs Ferry Libraries.

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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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Action! Comedy! Thriller! Fantasy! Anything goes in our Grab Bag movie series!

This month’s feature: Goosebumps – Halloween Special

When horror novelist R. L. Stine’s creepy creations come to life and escape from their books; teenagers Zach, Champ and Stine’s daughter Hannah struggle to return the monsters to their stories before they destroy the town. A spooky, thrill-filled adventure based on actual author R. L. Stine’s Goosebumps series.

2015 / 103 min / Rated PG – recommended for audiences 10+

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

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Are you a parent or adult who would be interested in reading a story at our Diwali Celebration on Saturday, October 18th?

If so, please email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org

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

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

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

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

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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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Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.

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Join Staff Sergeant Alnaldo Ortiz, New York Air National Guard, and New York State Citizen Preparedness Corps, for a training on preparing for emergencies and disasters.

The Citizen Preparedness Corps is an Emergency Preparedness program initiated back in 2014 to provide residents the knowledge and tools to prepare for emergencies and disasters, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible. New York National Guard Service Members, working with experts from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) and local Emergency Management personnel, are holding classes across the state. The program was designed by DHSES and covers a broad range of emergency preparedness topics like developing a family emergency plan, what to do in the case of an Active Shooter situation, stocking up on emergency supplies, and registering for NY-Alert, the free statewide emergency alert system.

Registration is required. Attendees will receive a “Go Kit Bag.”

Click here to register

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Nationally-known adventure travel journalist Peter Mandel (WaPo, NatGeo, LA Times) will show slides of his most extreme travel assignments – visiting a ‘city’ of penguins at the South Pole, fishing for piranha in Brazil, camping in the African bush, and more – and talk about how adventure travel turns to prose in the media.

Registration is required. Go here to register!

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A monumental work that has been called “surely the greatest book ever written about a city,” Robert Caro’s The Power Broker showed us how Robert Moses–a man who never held elected office–amassed the power to shape New York City and its surroundings. Join us for this presentation from the New York Historical to learn more about Robert Moses, Caro’s groundbreaking work, and how we still live with the vision of New York that Moses implemented.

Registration is required. Go here to register!

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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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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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Are you a high school student or the parent of one who is overwhelmed by the entire idea of standardized testing? Do you find yourself wondering: to test or not to test? And if so, which test, and when, and how many times? If so, please join Mollie Reznick (founder and director of The College Connection) and Michael Goldstein (Senior Director of the tutoring team at Collegewise) to get all of your questions answered about standardized testing!

What to expect:

• Updates and trends in testing
• If/how to report your scores to colleges
• Test planning strategy
• Plenty of time for Q&A!

Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org for the Zoom link!

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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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Join us and friends and frequent collaborators Most Useless Trivia at Climbing Wolf Craft Beer Bar on Friday, October 17th at 8pm, where we’ll be screening Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982/Rated R/98 min/Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller)!

Climbing Wolf is located at 78 Main Street Dobbs Ferry NY, 10522 –  just north of the library – at the corner of Chestnut & Main.

summary: Originally intended to turn the Halloween franchise into an anthology series, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, centers on witchcraft, commercialization in U.S. 80’s culture, and a Halloween mass murder plot inspired by an ancient Celtic ritual!  Though inititally panned by some critics and fans for departing from the first two series films’ Michael Myers plotline/Slasher genre, the film has since received positive reevaluation and is oft included in its rightful place in the Spooky Season cult classic pantheon!

Stay after for our always lively Film Discussion, where we’ll share trivia and have very fun, spooky prizes!

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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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All Ages

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

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

For Adults:

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

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

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

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

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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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Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.

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Interested in Learning How to Quilt? Please Join Us!

This year, the quilting group will be working on the Pinwheel pattern. We’ll provide the supplies you need to create a square that will be added to our annual quilt, which will be raffled to benefit the Dobbs Ferry Public Library.

There is no cost to participate, and you can join at any time!

Mary’s Yarns meetings are the first and third Monday of the month at 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

To register, please email marysyarn@dflfriends.org or call the Dobbs Ferry Library at 914 693 6614!

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

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Teens & Parents

Learn About:

• Current admissions trends
• Changing SAT/ACT environment
• Importance of community service
• Admissions strategies
• College visits
• Timeline
• Reducing stress around the process

Registration required; register here!

Led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand out for College, LLC

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Listen to local poets Susana H. Case, Sally Bliumis-Dunne, and Harriet Shenkman read from their original and published works!

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Ages 3 +

Use your imagination to build something special with our giant stash of LEGOS!

Fridays all month long.

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The September Print of the Month is an apple shaped fidget toy!

Please specify if you want option 1 (on the left) or option 2 (on the right).

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

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

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Ages 3 +

Use your imagination to build something special with our giant stash of LEGOS!

Fridays all month long.

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Ages 3 and up.

Pick up a kit containing a craft that you can do at home. Supplies are limited — first come, first served!

This Week’s Craft – Paper Bag Raccoons

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

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The September Print of the Month is an apple shaped fidget toy!

Please specify if you want option 1 (on the left) or option 2 (on the right).

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

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

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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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Ages 8-18

Create a character! Fight monsters! Make your own luck! Develop your skills in this fantasy role-playing system with other kids just like you.

Each player will only attend once a week on either Wednesday or Thursday; your slot will be assigned by the library based on your availability, experience, and other factors. The club is spread across two days to accommodate as many members as possible and follows the Dobbs Ferry Schools calendar for vacations and days off. Please only sign up if you think you can attend most of the meetings.

Registration is required via this Google form. You are not registered until a librarian contacts you with confirmation and scheduling details.

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

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

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

This class will be taught by Pooja Mehta.

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

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Ages 3 +

Use your imagination to build something special with our giant stash of LEGOS!

Fridays all month long.

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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 – Black Cat Wreaths

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

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

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

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

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All Ages

Come to this interactive Art Exhibit from October 5 through November 15!

You make the moment; YOU hang the art. We have 1000 watercolors – arrange them how you would like! This art show is for you to play with!

Presented by James Kiberd, Artist/Actor/UNICEF Ambassador

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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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Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.

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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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Ages 8-18

Create a character! Fight monsters! Make your own luck! Develop your skills in this fantasy role-playing system with other kids just like you.

Each player will only attend once a week on either Wednesday or Thursday; your slot will be assigned by the library based on your availability, experience, and other factors. The club is spread across two days to accommodate as many members as possible and follows the Dobbs Ferry Schools calendar for vacations and days off. Please only sign up if you think you can attend most of the meetings.

Registration is required via this Google form. You are not registered until a librarian contacts you with confirmation and scheduling details.

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

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Ages 9+

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

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

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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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Ages 8-18

Create a character! Fight monsters! Make your own luck! Develop your skills in this fantasy role-playing system with other kids just like you.

Each player will only attend once a week on either Wednesday or Thursday; your slot will be assigned by the library based on your availability, experience, and other factors. The club is spread across two days to accommodate as many members as possible and follows the Dobbs Ferry Schools calendar for vacations and days off. Please only sign up if you think you can attend most of the meetings.

Registration is required via this Google form. You are not registered until a librarian contacts you with confirmation and scheduling details.

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

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Ages 3 +

Use your imagination to build something special with our giant stash of LEGOS!

Fridays all month long.

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Ages 3 and up.

Pick up a kit containing a craft that you can do at home. Supplies are limited — first come, first served!

This Week’s Craft – Candy Corn Dolls

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

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

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

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

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

»

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.

»

Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.

»

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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Ages 8-18

Create a character! Fight monsters! Make your own luck! Develop your skills in this fantasy role-playing system with other kids just like you.

Each player will only attend once a week on either Wednesday or Thursday; your slot will be assigned by the library based on your availability, experience, and other factors. The club is spread across two days to accommodate as many members as possible and follows the Dobbs Ferry Schools calendar for vacations and days off. Please only sign up if you think you can attend most of the meetings.

Registration is required via this Google form. You are not registered until a librarian contacts you with confirmation and scheduling details.

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

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The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of every month.

The beginning of each meeting is open to public comments.

»

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!

»

Ages 8-18

Create a character! Fight monsters! Make your own luck! Develop your skills in this fantasy role-playing system with other kids just like you.

Each player will only attend once a week on either Wednesday or Thursday; your slot will be assigned by the library based on your availability, experience, and other factors. The club is spread across two days to accommodate as many members as possible and follows the Dobbs Ferry Schools calendar for vacations and days off. Please only sign up if you think you can attend most of the meetings.

Registration is required via this Google form. You are not registered until a librarian contacts you with confirmation and scheduling details.

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

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Ages 3 +

Use your imagination to build something special with our giant stash of LEGOS!

Fridays all month long.

»

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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Ages 3 and up.

Pick up a kit containing a craft that you can do at home. Supplies are limited — first come, first served!

This Week’s Craft – Jack O’Lantern Masks

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All Ages

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

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

For Adults:

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

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

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

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

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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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Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.

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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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Ages 8-18

Create a character! Fight monsters! Make your own luck! Develop your skills in this fantasy role-playing system with other kids just like you.

Each player will only attend once a week on either Wednesday or Thursday; your slot will be assigned by the library based on your availability, experience, and other factors. The club is spread across two days to accommodate as many members as possible and follows the Dobbs Ferry Schools calendar for vacations and days off. Please only sign up if you think you can attend most of the meetings.

Registration is required via this Google form. You are not registered until a librarian contacts you with confirmation and scheduling details.

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

»

Teens!  Did you know that the library has a Nintendo Switch that you can use?

Come to the open hours on Friday afternoons OR Dobbs Ferry Public Library card holders can email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot where you can use the Switch in the building (not available for checkout).

Grades 6 – 12 only.

»

Ages 3 +

Use your imagination to build something special with our giant stash of LEGOS!

Fridays all month long.

»

The September Print of the Month is an apple shaped fidget toy!

Please specify if you want option 1 (on the left) or option 2 (on the right).

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

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

»

Teens!  Did you know that the library has a Nintendo Switch that you can use?

Come to the open hours on Friday afternoons OR Dobbs Ferry Public Library card holders can email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot where you can use the Switch in the building (not available for checkout).

Grades 6 – 12 only.

»

Ages 3 +

Use your imagination to build something special with our giant stash of LEGOS!

Fridays all month long.

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Action! Comedy! Thriller! Fantasy! Anything goes in our Grab Bag movie series!

This month’s feature: Children of a Lesser God – Deaf Awareness Month Special

At a school for the hearing impaired, Sarah Norman – a deaf custodian – and James Leeds – a hearing speech teacher – struggle to find romance amidst their contrasting worlds. Featuring Academy Award performances by Marlee Matlin and William Hurt.

1986 / 119 min / Rated R – recommended for audiences 16+ for mature themes

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

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Are you a parent or adult who would be interested in reading a story at our Diwali Celebration on Saturday, October 18th?

If so, please email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org

»

The September Print of the Month is an apple shaped fidget toy!

Please specify if you want option 1 (on the left) or option 2 (on the right).

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

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

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We will discuss:

• The myths and truths about stretching
• What to do when an athlete feels pain
• When to see a medical professional
• The most common youth sports related injuries

Attendees will receive a free stretch band.

Registration required: email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to sign up.

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Join Tulsi for yoga classes. Come to one or come to all of them. September 9, 16 and 30

Register here

There is a $20 suggested donation to the yoga teacher for this class.

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Ages 8-18

Create a character! Fight monsters! Make your own luck! Develop your skills in this fantasy role-playing system with other kids just like you.

Each player will only attend once a week on either Wednesday or Thursday; your slot will be assigned by the library based on your availability, experience, and other factors. The club is spread across two days to accommodate as many members as possible and follows the Dobbs Ferry Schools calendar for vacations and days off. Please only sign up if you think you can attend most of the meetings.

Registration is required via this Google form. You are not registered until a librarian contacts you with confirmation and scheduling details.

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

»

Teens!  Did you know that the library has a Nintendo Switch that you can use?

Come to the open hours on Friday afternoons OR Dobbs Ferry Public Library card holders can email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot where you can use the Switch in the building (not available for checkout).

Grades 6 – 12 only.

»

Ages 3 +

Use your imagination to build something special with our giant stash of LEGOS!

Fridays all month long.

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Compete in our 3rd Annual Ferry Festa Mario Kart tournament! The winner will receive the coveted Super Mariowl trophy. This tournament is for teens in grades 6-12.

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Are you a parent or adult who would be interested in reading a story at our Diwali Celebration on Saturday, October 18th?

If so, please email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org

»

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

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

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

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

»

All Ages

Come to this interactive Art Exhibit from October 5 through November 15!

You make the moment; YOU hang the art. We have 1000 watercolors – arrange them how you would like! This art show is for you to play with!

Presented by James Kiberd, Artist/Actor/UNICEF Ambassador

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Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.

»

Ages 8-18

Create a character! Fight monsters! Make your own luck! Develop your skills in this fantasy role-playing system with other kids just like you.

Each player will only attend once a week on either Wednesday or Thursday; your slot will be assigned by the library based on your availability, experience, and other factors. The club is spread across two days to accommodate as many members as possible and follows the Dobbs Ferry Schools calendar for vacations and days off. Please only sign up if you think you can attend most of the meetings.

Registration is required via this Google form. You are not registered until a librarian contacts you with confirmation and scheduling details.

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

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Ages 9+

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

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

»

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!

»

Ages 8-18

Create a character! Fight monsters! Make your own luck! Develop your skills in this fantasy role-playing system with other kids just like you.

Each player will only attend once a week on either Wednesday or Thursday; your slot will be assigned by the library based on your availability, experience, and other factors. The club is spread across two days to accommodate as many members as possible and follows the Dobbs Ferry Schools calendar for vacations and days off. Please only sign up if you think you can attend most of the meetings.

Registration is required via this Google form. You are not registered until a librarian contacts you with confirmation and scheduling details.

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

»

Teens!  Did you know that the library has a Nintendo Switch that you can use?

Come to the open hours on Friday afternoons OR Dobbs Ferry Public Library card holders can email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot where you can use the Switch in the building (not available for checkout).

Grades 6 – 12 only.

»

Ages 3 +

Use your imagination to build something special with our giant stash of LEGOS!

Fridays all month long.

»

Action! Comedy! Thriller! Fantasy! Anything goes in our Grab Bag movie series!

This month’s feature: Goosebumps – Halloween Special

When horror novelist R. L. Stine’s creepy creations come to life and escape from their books; teenagers Zach, Champ and Stine’s daughter Hannah struggle to return the monsters to their stories before they destroy the town. A spooky, thrill-filled adventure based on actual author R. L. Stine’s Goosebumps series.

2015 / 103 min / Rated PG – recommended for audiences 10+

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

»

Are you a parent or adult who would be interested in reading a story at our Diwali Celebration on Saturday, October 18th?

If so, please email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org

»

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

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

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

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

»

Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.

»

Ages 8-18

Create a character! Fight monsters! Make your own luck! Develop your skills in this fantasy role-playing system with other kids just like you.

Each player will only attend once a week on either Wednesday or Thursday; your slot will be assigned by the library based on your availability, experience, and other factors. The club is spread across two days to accommodate as many members as possible and follows the Dobbs Ferry Schools calendar for vacations and days off. Please only sign up if you think you can attend most of the meetings.

Registration is required via this Google form. You are not registered until a librarian contacts you with confirmation and scheduling details.

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

»

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of every month.

The beginning of each meeting is open to public comments.

»

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!

»

Ages 8-18

Create a character! Fight monsters! Make your own luck! Develop your skills in this fantasy role-playing system with other kids just like you.

Each player will only attend once a week on either Wednesday or Thursday; your slot will be assigned by the library based on your availability, experience, and other factors. The club is spread across two days to accommodate as many members as possible and follows the Dobbs Ferry Schools calendar for vacations and days off. Please only sign up if you think you can attend most of the meetings.

Registration is required via this Google form. You are not registered until a librarian contacts you with confirmation and scheduling details.

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

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Are you a high school student or the parent of one who is overwhelmed by the entire idea of standardized testing? Do you find yourself wondering: to test or not to test? And if so, which test, and when, and how many times? If so, please join Mollie Reznick (founder and director of The College Connection) and Michael Goldstein (Senior Director of the tutoring team at Collegewise) to get all of your questions answered about standardized testing!

What to expect:

• Updates and trends in testing
• If/how to report your scores to colleges
• Test planning strategy
• Plenty of time for Q&A!

Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org for the Zoom link!

»

Teens!  Did you know that the library has a Nintendo Switch that you can use?

Come to the open hours on Friday afternoons OR Dobbs Ferry Public Library card holders can email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot where you can use the Switch in the building (not available for checkout).

Grades 6 – 12 only.

»

Ages 3 +

Use your imagination to build something special with our giant stash of LEGOS!

Fridays all month long.

»

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.

»

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

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

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

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

»

Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.

»

The September Print of the Month is an apple shaped fidget toy!

Please specify if you want option 1 (on the left) or option 2 (on the right).

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

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

»

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

»

The September Print of the Month is an apple shaped fidget toy!

Please specify if you want option 1 (on the left) or option 2 (on the right).

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

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

»

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

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

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

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

»

All Ages

Come to this interactive Art Exhibit from October 5 through November 15!

You make the moment; YOU hang the art. We have 1000 watercolors – arrange them how you would like! This art show is for you to play with!

Presented by James Kiberd, Artist/Actor/UNICEF Ambassador

»

Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.

»

Interested in Learning How to Quilt? Please Join Us!

This year, the quilting group will be working on the Pinwheel pattern. We’ll provide the supplies you need to create a square that will be added to our annual quilt, which will be raffled to benefit the Dobbs Ferry Public Library.

There is no cost to participate, and you can join at any time!

Mary’s Yarns meetings are the first and third Monday of the month at 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

To register, please email marysyarn@dflfriends.org or call the Dobbs Ferry Library at 914 693 6614!

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

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In-person at the Yonkers Grinton I. Will Public Library (1500 Central Park Ave. Yonkers) or online via ZOOM – register for this program here

These Iconic Hollywood Stars paved the way for so many other Latina Actresses during the history of Motion Pictures. They defied racial barriers and persevered creating a bridge for today’s Latina women to follow.  We will learn the full story of Dolores Del Rio, a woman who defied the odds and carved out her own remarkable cornerstone in Hollywood History.

Presented by Sal St. George of St. George Living History Productions.  Done in collaboration with the Yonkers, Irvington, Yorktown, and Dobbs Ferry Libraries.

»

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!

»

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

»

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

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

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

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

»

Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.

»

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of every month.

The beginning of each meeting is open to public comments.

»

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!

»

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.

»

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

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

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

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

»

Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.

»

Interested in Learning How to Quilt? Please Join Us!

This year, the quilting group will be working on the Pinwheel pattern. We’ll provide the supplies you need to create a square that will be added to our annual quilt, which will be raffled to benefit the Dobbs Ferry Public Library.

There is no cost to participate, and you can join at any time!

Mary’s Yarns meetings are the first and third Monday of the month at 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

To register, please email marysyarn@dflfriends.org or call the Dobbs Ferry Library at 914 693 6614!

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

»

Listen to local poets Susana H. Case, Sally Bliumis-Dunne, and Harriet Shenkman read from their original and published works!

»

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

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

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

All ages, no cost, limit one per person.

»

Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.

»

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

Email Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to register.

»

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

»

Interested in Learning How to Quilt? Please Join Us!

This year, the quilting group will be working on the Pinwheel pattern. We’ll provide the supplies you need to create a square that will be added to our annual quilt, which will be raffled to benefit the Dobbs Ferry Public Library.

There is no cost to participate, and you can join at any time!

Mary’s Yarns meetings are the first and third Monday of the month at 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

To register, please email marysyarn@dflfriends.org or call the Dobbs Ferry Library at 914 693 6614!

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

»

Interested in Learning How to Quilt? Please Join Us!

This year, the quilting group will be working on the Pinwheel pattern. We’ll provide the supplies you need to create a square that will be added to our annual quilt, which will be raffled to benefit the Dobbs Ferry Public Library.

There is no cost to participate, and you can join at any time!

Mary’s Yarns meetings are the first and third Monday of the month at 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

To register, please email marysyarn@dflfriends.org or call the Dobbs Ferry Library at 914 693 6614!

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

»

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.

»

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.

»

Interested in Learning How to Quilt? Please Join Us!

This year, the quilting group will be working on the Pinwheel pattern. We’ll provide the supplies you need to create a square that will be added to our annual quilt, which will be raffled to benefit the Dobbs Ferry Public Library.

There is no cost to participate, and you can join at any time!

Mary’s Yarns meetings are the first and third Monday of the month at 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

To register, please email marysyarn@dflfriends.org or call the Dobbs Ferry Library at 914 693 6614!

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

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Interested in Learning How to Quilt? Please Join Us!

This year, the quilting group will be working on the Pinwheel pattern. We’ll provide the supplies you need to create a square that will be added to our annual quilt, which will be raffled to benefit the Dobbs Ferry Public Library.

There is no cost to participate, and you can join at any time!

Mary’s Yarns meetings are the first and third Monday of the month at 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

To register, please email marysyarn@dflfriends.org or call the Dobbs Ferry Library at 914 693 6614!

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

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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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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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The Writer’s Circle is free and open to the public and offers drop-in generative sessions with timed writing, speed writing, prompts and feedback.

Bring your current projects or start some new stories.

Register for the ZOOM link at reference@dobbsferrylibrary.org or with Sara Bramble at sbramble@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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The Writer’s Circle is free and open to the public and offers drop-in generative sessions with timed writing, speed writing, prompts and feedback.

Bring your current projects or start some new stories.

Register for the ZOOM link at reference@dobbsferrylibrary.org or with Sara Bramble at sbramble@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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For Hispanic Heritage Month read Woman Without Shame: Poems by Sandra Cisneros. Get the book at the Library!

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

A brave collection of poems from Sandra Cisneros, the best-selling author of The House on Mango Street.

It has been twenty-eight years since Sandra Cisneros published her last book of poetry. With dozens of never-before-seen poems, Woman Without Shame is a moving collection of songs, elegies, and declarations that chronicle her pilgrimage toward rebirth and the recognition of her prerogative as a woman artist. These bluntly honest and often humorous meditations on memory, desire, and the essential nature of love blaze a path toward self-awareness. For Cisneros, Woman Without Shame is the culmination of her search for home—in the Mexico of her ancestors and in her own heart.

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This month, we will be reading The Vacationers by Emma Straub. Get the book at the Library!

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

“For the Posts, a two-week trip to the Balearic island of Mallorca with their extended family and friends is a celebration: Franny and Jim are observing their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary, and their daughter, Sylvia, has graduated from high school. The sunlit island, its mountains and beaches, its tapas and tennis courts, also promise an escape from the tensions simmering at home in Manhattan. But all does not go according to plan: over the course of the vacation, secrets come to light, old and new humiliations are experienced, childhood rivalries resurface, and ancient wounds are exacerbated.”

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This month we’re reading Fan Service by Rosie Danan.

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

To register, email sbock@dobbsferrylibrary.org!

The only place small-town outcast Alex Lawson fits in is the online fan forum she built for The Arcane Files, a long-running werewolf detective show. Her dedication to archiving fictional supernatural lore made her Internet-famous, even if she harbors a secret disdain for the show’s star, Devin Ashwood. (Never meet your heroes–sometimes they turn out to be The Worst.)

Ever since his show went off the air, Devin and his career have spiraled, but waking up naked in the woods outside his LA home with no memory of the night before is a new low. It must have been a coincidence that the once-in-a-century Wolf Blood Moon crested last night. The claws, fangs, and howling are a little more difficult to explain away. Desperate for answers, Devin finds Alex–the closest thing to an expert that exists. If only he could convince her to stop hating his guts long enough to help….

Once he makes her an offer she can’t refuse, these reluctant allies lower their guards trying to wrangle his inner beast. Unfortunately, getting up close and personal quickly comes back to bite them.

Tropes Featured:

• Werewolf/Paranormal
• Age Gap
• Black Cat x Golden Retriever
• Slow Burn

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This month, we will be reading Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson. Get the book at the Library!

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

Ever since her dad left them twenty years ago, it’s been just Madeline Hill and her mom on their farm in Coalfield, Tennessee. While it’s a bit lonely, she sometimes admits, and a less exciting life than what she imagined for herself, it’s mostly okay. Mostly.

Then one day Reuben Hill pulls up in a PT Cruiser and informs Madeline that he believes she’s his half sister. Reuben–left behind by their dad thirty years ago–has hired a detective to track down their father and a string of other half siblings. And he wants Mad to leave her home and join him for the craziest kind of road trip imaginable to find them all.

As Mad and Rube–and eventually the others–share stories of their father, who behaved so differently in each life he created, they begin to question what he was looking for with every new incarnation. Who are they to one another? What kind of man will they find? And how will these new relationships change Mad’s previously solitary life on the farm?

Infused with deadpan wit, zany hijinks, and enormous heart, Run for the Hills is a sibling story like no other–a novel about a family forged under the most unlikely circumstances and united by hope in an unknown future.

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This month, we will be reading Between two kingdoms: a memoir of a life interrupted by Suleika Jaouad. Get the book at the Library!

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

In the summer after graduating from college, Suleika Jaouad was preparing, as they say in commencement speeches, to enter “the real world.” She had fallen in love and moved to Paris to pursue her dream of becoming a war correspondent. The real world she found, however, would take her into a very different kind of conflict zone.

It started with an itch–first on her feet, then up her legs, like a thousand invisible mosquito bites. Next came the exhaustion, and the six-hour naps that only deepened her fatigue. Then a trip to the doctor and, a few weeks shy of her twenty-third birthday, a diagnosis: leukemia, with a 35 percent chance of survival. Just like that, the life she had imagined for herself had gone up in flames. By the time Jaouad flew home to New York, she had lost her job, her apartment, and her independence. She would spend much of the next four years in a hospital bed, fighting for her life and chronicling the saga in a column for The New York Times.

When Jaouad finally walked out of the cancer ward–after countless rounds of chemo, a clinical trial, and a bone marrow transplant–she was, according to the doctors, cured. But as she would soon learn, a cure is not where the work of healing ends; it’s where it begins. She had spent the past 1,500 days in desperate pursuit of one goal–to survive. And now that she’d done so, she realized that she had no idea how to live.

How would she reenter the world and live again? How could she reclaim what had been lost? Jaouad embarked–with her new best friend, Oscar, a scruffy terrier mutt–on a 100-day, 15,000-mile road trip across the country. She set out to meet some of the strangers who had written to her during her years in the hospital: a teenage girl in Florida also recovering from cancer; a teacher in California grieving the death of her son; a death-row inmate in Texas who’d spent his own years confined to a room. What she learned on this trip is that the divide between sick and well is porous, that the vast majority of us will travel back and forth between these realms throughout our lives. Between Two Kingdoms is a profound chronicle of survivorship and a fierce, tender, and inspiring exploration of what it means to begin again.

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