Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Paper Plate Lighthouses - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Paper Plate Lighthouses – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, August 16

All Day

Ages 3 and up.

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

This Week’s Craft – Paper Plate Lighthouses

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Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room

Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room

Sunday, August 17

All Day

Thirty two kids of all ages created this mural in collaboration with Scribble Art Workshop to mark the beginning of the Summer Reading Challenge.  Use the tools on the table to add your piece.

Rules:

  1. Be cool, not offensive
  2. Be respectful to other’s art
  3. Be clean!

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Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, August 18

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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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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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, August 19

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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Westchester Breathes Free In-Person Class (Registration)

Westchester Breathes Free In-Person Class (Registration)

Tuesday, August 19

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Participate in a program of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises shown to reduce the experience of stress and have a positive impact on health and well-being. Get ready for the next moment from a place of calm and clarity.

Call the library at (914) 693-6614 to register!

Learn more here!

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Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, August 22

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

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.

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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, August 22

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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Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room

Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room

Sunday, August 24

All Day

Thirty two kids of all ages created this mural in collaboration with Scribble Art Workshop to mark the beginning of the Summer Reading Challenge.  Use the tools on the table to add your piece.

Rules:

  1. Be cool, not offensive
  2. Be respectful to other’s art
  3. Be clean!

»

Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, August 25

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.

»

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, August 26

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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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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Romance Book Club: "Love is a War Song" (Registration)

Romance Book Club: “Love is a War Song” (Registration)

Wednesday, August 27

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

This month we’re reading Love is a War Song by Danica Nava.

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

To register, email sbock@dobbsferrylibrary.org!

Pop singer Avery Fox has become a national joke after posing scantily clad on the cover of Rolling Stone in a feather warbonnet. What was meant to be a statement of her success as a Native American singer has turned her into a social pariah and dubbed her a fake. With threats coming from every direction and her career at a standstill, she escapes to her estranged grandmother Lottie’s ranch in Oklahoma. Living on the rez is new to Avery—not only does she have to work in the blazing summer heat to earn her keep, but the man who runs Lottie’s horse ranch despises her and wants her gone.

Red Fox Ranch has been home to Lucas Iron Eyes since he was sixteen years old. He has lived by three rules to keep himself out of trouble: 1) preserve the culture, 2) respect the horses, and 3) stick to himself. When he is tasked with picking up Lottie’s granddaughter at the bus station, the last person he expected to see is the Avery Fox. Lucas can’t stand what she represents, but when he’s forced to work with her on the ranch, he can’t get her out of his sight—or his head. He reminds himself to keep to his rules, especially after he finds out the ranch is under threat of being shut down.

It’s clear Avery doesn’t belong here, but they form a tentative truce and make a deal: Avery will help raise funds to save the ranch, and in exchange, Lucas will show her what it really means to be an Indian. It’s purely transactional, absolutely no horsing around…but where’s the fun in that?

Tropes Featured:

  • Cowboy x Pop Star
  • Indigenous Rep
  • Found Family
  • Hannah Montana The Movie vibes!

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Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, August 29

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

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.

»

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, August 29

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, August 29

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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LABOR DAY WEEKEND - Library Building Closed

LABOR DAY WEEKEND – Library Building Closed

Saturday, August 30

All Day

The Library will be closed Saturday August 30, Sunday August 31 & Monday September 1 for Labor Day Weekend

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LABOR DAY WEEKEND - Library Building Closed

LABOR DAY WEEKEND – Library Building Closed

Sunday, August 31

All Day

The Library will be closed Saturday August 30, Sunday August 31 & Monday September 1 for Labor Day Weekend

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Print of the Month: Apple Fidget

Sunday, August 31

All Day

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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LABOR DAY WEEKEND - Library Building Closed

LABOR DAY WEEKEND – Library Building Closed

Monday, September 1

All Day

The Library will be closed Saturday August 30, Sunday August 31 & Monday September 1 for Labor Day Weekend

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, September 2

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.

»

Comedy Open Mic (ON ZOOM)

Comedy Open Mic (ON ZOOM)

Tuesday, September 2

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 min. apiece to perform via our Zoom meeting room.  Started during the COVID pandemic as a means of comedy self-preservation, these monthly Zoom mics remain useful, fun, and welcoming to performers literally the world over!

All who attend will get a copy of the footage with a link to their set via unlisted YouTube link and coming to work on your act could lead to a featured 5-10 min. spot on one of our well-received 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 day of each month’s mic to everyone already on the list previously.

• • •

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

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Preparing for Emergencies and Disasters with the Citizen Preparedness Corps

Preparing for Emergencies and Disasters with the Citizen Preparedness Corps

Thursday, September 4

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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.

»

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, September 5

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

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.

»

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, September 5

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: Owl-Shaped Library Card Holders - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Owl-Shaped Library Card Holders – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, September 6

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 – Owl-Shaped Library Card Holders

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Print of the Month: Apple Fidget

Sunday, September 7

All Day

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.

»

Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, September 8

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.

»

MAH JONGG Beginner Instruction Series (Registration)

MAH JONGG Beginner Instruction Series (Registration)

Monday, September 8

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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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Mary's Yarns Quilting Group

Mary’s Yarns Quilting Group

Monday, September 8

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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 dflfriends@gmail.com 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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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, September 9

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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Yoga - Breathe with Tulsi

Yoga – Breathe with Tulsi

Tuesday, September 9 - September 13

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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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Comedy Open Mic (LIVE AT DIVINO'S)

Comedy Open Mic (LIVE AT DIVINO’S)

Tuesday, September 9

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us at our satellite comedy 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 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 min. apiece to perform.  Coming to work on your act at our monthly Mic’s could lead to a featured 5-10 min. spot on one of our 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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Virtual Town and Gown Literary Discussion Group: "Mansfield Park"

Virtual Town and Gown Literary Discussion Group: “Mansfield Park”

Wednesday, September 10

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Take some time to read a classic this summer and read Mansfield Park by Jane Austen. 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!

At the age of ten, Fanny Price leaves the poverty of her Portsmouth home to be brought up among the family of her wealthy uncle, Sir Thomas Bertram, in the chilly grandeur of Mansfield Park. She gradually falls in love with her cousin Edmund, but when the dazzling and sophisticated Crawfords arrive, and amateur theatricals unleash rivalry and sexual jealousy, Fanny has to fight to retain her independence.

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Chess Club (Registration)

Chess Club (Registration)

Thursday, September 11

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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Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, September 12

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

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.

»

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, September 12

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 (Spanish Heritage Month): "El Mariachi"

Cult Classic Movie Night (Spanish Heritage Month): “El Mariachi”

Friday, September 12

8:00 pm - 9:45 pm

Join us Friday, September 12th at 8pm to kick off the start of Spanish Heritage Month with a Spanish Language/English Subtitled screening of the first installment of El Mariachi (1992/Rated R/81 min/B-Action, Contemporary Western, Dark Comedy, Gun Fu)!

summary: A traveling mariachi is mistaken for a murderous criminal and must hide from a gang hell-bent on killing him.  The first part of the saga that came to be known as Robert Rodriguez‘s Mexico Trilogy, which was followed by Desperado and Once Upon A Time in Mexico.

Stay after 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 Pencil - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

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

Saturday, September 13

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 Pencil

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Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Saturday, September 13

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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Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room

Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room

Sunday, August 17

All Day

Thirty two kids of all ages created this mural in collaboration with Scribble Art Workshop to mark the beginning of the Summer Reading Challenge.  Use the tools on the table to add your piece.

Rules:

  1. Be cool, not offensive
  2. Be respectful to other’s art
  3. Be clean!

»

Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, August 18

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, 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!

»

Westchester Breathes Free In-Person Class (Registration)

Westchester Breathes Free In-Person Class (Registration)

Tuesday, August 19

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Participate in a program of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises shown to reduce the experience of stress and have a positive impact on health and well-being. Get ready for the next moment from a place of calm and clarity.

Call the library at (914) 693-6614 to register!

Learn more here!

»

Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room

Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room

Sunday, August 24

All Day

Thirty two kids of all ages created this mural in collaboration with Scribble Art Workshop to mark the beginning of the Summer Reading Challenge.  Use the tools on the table to add your piece.

Rules:

  1. Be cool, not offensive
  2. Be respectful to other’s art
  3. Be clean!

»

Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, August 25

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.

»

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.

»

Board Games With the Library Director

Board Games With the Library Director

Friday, August 29

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.

»

Print of the Month: Apple Fidget

Sunday, August 31

All Day

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.

»

Comedy Open Mic (ON ZOOM)

Comedy Open Mic (ON ZOOM)

Tuesday, September 2

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 min. apiece to perform via our Zoom meeting room.  Started during the COVID pandemic as a means of comedy self-preservation, these monthly Zoom mics remain useful, fun, and welcoming to performers literally the world over!

All who attend will get a copy of the footage with a link to their set via unlisted YouTube link and coming to work on your act could lead to a featured 5-10 min. spot on one of our well-received 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 day of each month’s mic to everyone already on the list previously.

• • •

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

»

Preparing for Emergencies and Disasters with the Citizen Preparedness Corps

Preparing for Emergencies and Disasters with the Citizen Preparedness Corps

Thursday, September 4

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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.

»

Print of the Month: Apple Fidget

Sunday, September 7

All Day

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.

»

Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, September 8

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.

»

MAH JONGG Beginner Instruction Series (Registration)

MAH JONGG Beginner Instruction Series (Registration)

Monday, September 8

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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.

»

Mary's Yarns Quilting Group

Mary’s Yarns Quilting Group

Monday, September 8

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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 dflfriends@gmail.com 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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Yoga - Breathe with Tulsi

Yoga – Breathe with Tulsi

Tuesday, September 9 - September 13

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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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Comedy Open Mic (LIVE AT DIVINO'S)

Comedy Open Mic (LIVE AT DIVINO’S)

Tuesday, September 9

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us at our satellite comedy 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 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 min. apiece to perform.  Coming to work on your act at our monthly Mic’s could lead to a featured 5-10 min. spot on one of our 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+ 

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

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Chess Club (Registration)

Chess Club (Registration)

Thursday, September 11

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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Cult Classic Movie Night (Spanish Heritage Month): "El Mariachi"

Cult Classic Movie Night (Spanish Heritage Month): “El Mariachi”

Friday, September 12

8:00 pm - 9:45 pm

Join us Friday, September 12th at 8pm to kick off the start of Spanish Heritage Month with a Spanish Language/English Subtitled screening of the first installment of El Mariachi (1992/Rated R/81 min/B-Action, Contemporary Western, Dark Comedy, Gun Fu)!

summary: A traveling mariachi is mistaken for a murderous criminal and must hide from a gang hell-bent on killing him.  The first part of the saga that came to be known as Robert Rodriguez‘s Mexico Trilogy, which was followed by Desperado and Once Upon A Time in Mexico.

Stay after for our always lively Film Discussion, where we’ll share trivia and have fun 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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Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Saturday, September 13

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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Meet the Author: Ellen Devlin

Meet the Author: Ellen Devlin

Saturday, September 13

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Meet the Author kicks off this fall with a visit by poet Ellen Devlin to launch her new collection, “The Light of Small Ones Blinking” from Broadstone Books.

Ellen Delvin’s poetry has published or is forthcoming in The Cortland Review, Ekphrasis, Lime Hawk Review, New Ohio Review, PANK, Poet Lore, Redactions: Poetry Poetics and Prose, The Lost River Review, The Sow’s Ear and Women’s Studies Quarterly Review. Ellen Devlin lives in Irvington, NY with her husband, Charles.

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Print of the Month: Apple Fidget

Sunday, September 14

All Day

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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Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, September 15

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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MAH JONGG Beginner Instruction Series (Registration)

MAH JONGG Beginner Instruction Series (Registration)

Monday, September 15

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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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Yoga - Breathe with Tulsi

Yoga – Breathe with Tulsi

Tuesday, September 16 - September 20

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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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Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, September 17

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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Stand out for College virtual program "Successfully Navigating College Admissions this Fall" via ZOOM (Registration)

Stand out for College virtual program “Successfully Navigating College Admissions this Fall” via ZOOM (Registration)

Wednesday, September 17

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Free to attend:

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

Registration required: scan the QR code in graphic to sign up.

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

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Chess Club (Registration)

Chess Club (Registration)

Thursday, September 18

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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Board Games With the Library Director

Board Games With the Library Director

Friday, September 19

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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FerryCon 2025

FerryCon 2025

Saturday, September 20

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

FerryCon is the library’s all day, yearly Comic Con-style flagship event for all ages that takes place one Saturday every fall (formerly spring). Since 2019, FerryCon has brought over 300 participants to the library for fun-filled events including artists alley, classes, panels, and contests that revolved around comic books, graphic novels, super heroes, and more! 

This event is free but will include a suggested donation of $10 per family at the door. We’re fundraising for the library this year!

 

Headlining Events
We’re so excited about our line-up for you this year! The following events will be in the Community Room unless otherwise noted.

    • 11am: Design Your Own Cosplay with Harley Nox (Tweens and Teens)
    • 12pm: Cosplay Contest for Humans and Pets (All Ages)
    • 1pm: In Conversation with James Howe (All Ages)
    • 2pm: Learn to Draw Anime and Manga with Paige Monte (Tweens and Teens)
    • 3pm: How We Make Comics – And You Can Too with Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey
    • 8pm: FerryCom Stand-Up Comedy Showcase

Other Activities
In the other parts of the library, you can:

    • Play Magic the Gathering (big table near the circulation desk, 12-3pm)
    • Learn to play Mythworks TTRPGs with one of their designers (all ages)
    • Accomplish the Superhero Scavenger Hunt (a special edition of our monthly hunt!)
    • Vote for your favorite local superhero at the Rivertowns Dispatch table
    • Meet Star Wars characters from Rebel Legion (Echo Base) (all ages)
    • Gaze into your own soul with a psychic energy healer (adults)
    • Jump into our KPop Video Party and enter the mystery bag giveaway (teen area upstairs)
    • Create art as part of Chalk the Walk (all ages, plaza)
    • Grab a temporary tattoo and other giveaways at tables throughout the library
    • Take a snapshot in the Superhero Photo Booth
    • Color and build with LEGOs in the Children’s Room
    • Visit our authors, artists, and more at Artists’ Alley all over the library!
    • Pause the FerryCon chaos by visiting our sensory break area on the library terrace

Artist Alley
All around the library, visit the tables of local artists, businesses, and more!

Raffle
Enter our raffle to win one of two gift baskets containing prizes like a signed Marvel comics, superhero merch, and more! Proceeds go to the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library. $3 for 1 ticket or $5 for 2 tickets. Feel free to buy these ahead of time in the week leading up to the event, too.

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FerryCom (FREE)

FerryCom (FREE)

Saturday, September 20

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Join us for our FerryCom FREE Stand Up Comedy Showcase (intended for 18+) in Dobbs Ferry Public Library’s Community Room, featuring: Jon Leary, Yiqing Zhao, Dylan Risucci, Jakob Gleason, Frankie Maglione, and Headliner Allen Enlow (bio’s below)
with Host Tim Deery and live music from Andrew B. Steiner

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

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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 street parking (pay via the Park Mobile App if and when applicable)
• for any arriving by rail, the library is located 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
JON LEARY
Jon is an up & coming Stand-Up Comedian in NY, Co-Host of the Great To Be Here Podcast, & Winner of New York City’s Fastest Comedian 2025 .He has amassed over 11 thousand views on his Youtube and has appeared on USA Network’s Mr. Robot, & ABC’s Good Morning America.
find him on IG: @JonLearyHaHa

YIQING ZHAO
Yiqing is a heart-driven multi-hyphenate: writer, actor, comedian, home chef, and rescue dog mama. She is on a mission to write funny and cathartic stories of Asian women’s empowerment journey. She can be seen in various comedy clubs or bars performing standup, taking musical improv class at Upright Citizens Brigade or in a coffee shop writing or daydreaming. You may also run into her acting on a film set, gazing at her beloved Kindle on the NYC subway, and chasing her dog (with little success) in St. Nicholas Park.
find her on IG: @TheYiqingZhao

DYLAN RISUCCI
Dylan Risucci is a comedian from New York’s Hudson Valley. His act consists of mostly personal experience emphasizing certain absurdisms of everyday life.
find him on IG: @DylanRisucci

JAKOB GLEASON
Jakob is Co-Host of the Great To Be Here podcast, Host of the PLAV (Polish Legion for American Vets) Open Mic, and has performed at City Winery, The Grisly Pear, various Hudson Valley breweries, and more.
find him on IG: @Jakobson7

FRANKIE MAGLIONE
bio coming soon
find her on IG: @FrankieMeow0

HEADLINER: ALLEN ENLOW
The Man of 1,000 Voices, Allen has worked Atlantic City & opened for Broadway icon Joel Grey, done 1-on-1 scenes with James Gandolfini in The Sopranos & Oscar-winning Rami Malek in Mr. Robot, in 2024 performed at Lincoln Center alongside Director/Actor Mario Van Peebles, and Bettte Midler told him that she “loved” him in the musical The Game!  As an impressionist, Al has played Ronald Reagan on MTV & starred in numerous classic College Humor videos as Doc from Back to the Future and the far out Tim Burton.
find him on IG: @EnlowAllen

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 ANDREW B. STEINER
A presence in the NYC comedy scene, Andrew has amassed over 100 million views and 35,000 followers on Instagram. He’s headlined at international comedy venues, including The Glasgow Comedy Festival, Carlito’s Comedy Club, Comedy In Iceland, and The Museum of Comedy in London. Steiner’s first comedy special, Toast For Dinner, is out now on YouTube. Tickets for all of his shows are available at AndrewSteiner.net
find him on IG: @AndrewBSteiner

*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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Print of the Month: Apple Fidget

Sunday, September 21

All Day

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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Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, September 22

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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MAH JONGG Beginner Instruction Series (Registration)

MAH JONGG Beginner Instruction Series (Registration)

Monday, September 22

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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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In Search of Sanity: How to Approach College Admissions in 2025 (Registration)

In Search of Sanity: How to Approach College Admissions in 2025 (Registration)

Monday, September 22

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join Keith Berman (President of Options for College, certified educational planner, creator of John Hopkins University’s CTY College Prep Course, former teacher and employee of both Yale and Harvard University Admissions Offices) for a discussion on the state of college admissions today, and what you can do to navigate the process successfully.

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

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Mary's Yarns Quilting Group

Mary’s Yarns Quilting Group

Monday, September 22

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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 dflfriends@gmail.com 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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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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Grab Bag Movie Night - Children of a Lesser God

Grab Bag Movie Night – Children of a Lesser God

Friday, September 26

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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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Print of the Month: Apple Fidget

Sunday, September 28

All Day

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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Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, September 29

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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Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Paper Plate Lighthouses - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Paper Plate Lighthouses – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, August 16

All Day

Ages 3 and up.

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

This Week’s Craft – Paper Plate Lighthouses

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Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room

Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room

Sunday, August 17

All Day

Thirty two kids of all ages created this mural in collaboration with Scribble Art Workshop to mark the beginning of the Summer Reading Challenge.  Use the tools on the table to add your piece.

Rules:

  1. Be cool, not offensive
  2. Be respectful to other’s art
  3. Be clean!

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, August 19

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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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, August 22

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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Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room

Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room

Sunday, August 24

All Day

Thirty two kids of all ages created this mural in collaboration with Scribble Art Workshop to mark the beginning of the Summer Reading Challenge.  Use the tools on the table to add your piece.

Rules:

  1. Be cool, not offensive
  2. Be respectful to other’s art
  3. Be clean!

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, August 26

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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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, August 29

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, August 29

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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Print of the Month: Apple Fidget

Sunday, August 31

All Day

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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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, September 2

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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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, September 5

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: Owl-Shaped Library Card Holders - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Owl-Shaped Library Card Holders – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, September 6

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 – Owl-Shaped Library Card Holders

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Print of the Month: Apple Fidget

Sunday, September 7

All Day

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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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, September 9

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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Chess Club (Registration)

Chess Club (Registration)

Thursday, September 11

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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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, September 12

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:  Toilet Paper Roll Pencil - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

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

Saturday, September 13

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 Pencil

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Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Saturday, September 13

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

All Ages welcome.

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

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

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Print of the Month: Apple Fidget

Sunday, September 14

All Day

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.

»

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, September 16

10:30 am - 11:00 am

18 to 36 months.

Get your wiggles out with songs and stories with Ms. Gina!

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

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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Wednesday, September 17

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Ages 8-18

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

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

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

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

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, September 17

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, September 18

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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

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

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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Thursday, September 18

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Ages 8-18

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

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

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

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

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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, September 19

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, September 19

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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FerryCon 2025

FerryCon 2025

Saturday, September 20

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

FerryCon is the library’s all day, yearly Comic Con-style flagship event for all ages that takes place one Saturday every fall (formerly spring). Since 2019, FerryCon has brought over 300 participants to the library for fun-filled events including artists alley, classes, panels, and contests that revolved around comic books, graphic novels, super heroes, and more! 

This event is free but will include a suggested donation of $10 per family at the door. We’re fundraising for the library this year!

 

Headlining Events
We’re so excited about our line-up for you this year! The following events will be in the Community Room unless otherwise noted.

    • 11am: Design Your Own Cosplay with Harley Nox (Tweens and Teens)
    • 12pm: Cosplay Contest for Humans and Pets (All Ages)
    • 1pm: In Conversation with James Howe (All Ages)
    • 2pm: Learn to Draw Anime and Manga with Paige Monte (Tweens and Teens)
    • 3pm: How We Make Comics – And You Can Too with Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey
    • 8pm: FerryCom Stand-Up Comedy Showcase

Other Activities
In the other parts of the library, you can:

    • Play Magic the Gathering (big table near the circulation desk, 12-3pm)
    • Learn to play Mythworks TTRPGs with one of their designers (all ages)
    • Accomplish the Superhero Scavenger Hunt (a special edition of our monthly hunt!)
    • Vote for your favorite local superhero at the Rivertowns Dispatch table
    • Meet Star Wars characters from Rebel Legion (Echo Base) (all ages)
    • Gaze into your own soul with a psychic energy healer (adults)
    • Jump into our KPop Video Party and enter the mystery bag giveaway (teen area upstairs)
    • Create art as part of Chalk the Walk (all ages, plaza)
    • Grab a temporary tattoo and other giveaways at tables throughout the library
    • Take a snapshot in the Superhero Photo Booth
    • Color and build with LEGOs in the Children’s Room
    • Visit our authors, artists, and more at Artists’ Alley all over the library!
    • Pause the FerryCon chaos by visiting our sensory break area on the library terrace

Artist Alley
All around the library, visit the tables of local artists, businesses, and more!

Raffle
Enter our raffle to win one of two gift baskets containing prizes like a signed Marvel comics, superhero merch, and more! Proceeds go to the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library. $3 for 1 ticket or $5 for 2 tickets. Feel free to buy these ahead of time in the week leading up to the event, too.

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Print of the Month: Apple Fidget

Sunday, September 21

All Day

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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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, September 23

10:30 am - 11:00 am

18 to 36 months.

Get your wiggles out with songs and stories with Ms. Gina!

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

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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Thursday, September 25

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Ages 8-18

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

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

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

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

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Storytime at the Keeper's House

Storytime at the Keeper’s House

Friday, September 26

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Ages 2 – 4

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

15 Walnut Street

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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, September 26

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm

Ages 3 +

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

Fridays all month long.

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Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Paper Bag Raccoons - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Paper Bag Raccoons – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, September 27

All Day

Ages 3 and up.

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

This Week’s Craft – Paper Bag Raccoons

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Print of the Month: Apple Fidget

Sunday, September 28

All Day

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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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, September 30

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

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

Monday, October 27

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

Email Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to register.

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Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room

Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room

Sunday, August 17

All Day

Thirty two kids of all ages created this mural in collaboration with Scribble Art Workshop to mark the beginning of the Summer Reading Challenge.  Use the tools on the table to add your piece.

Rules:

  1. Be cool, not offensive
  2. Be respectful to other’s art
  3. Be clean!

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Westchester Breathes Free In-Person Class (Registration)

Westchester Breathes Free In-Person Class (Registration)

Tuesday, August 19

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Participate in a program of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises shown to reduce the experience of stress and have a positive impact on health and well-being. Get ready for the next moment from a place of calm and clarity.

Call the library at (914) 693-6614 to register!

Learn more here!

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Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, August 22

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

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.

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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, August 22

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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Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room

Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room

Sunday, August 24

All Day

Thirty two kids of all ages created this mural in collaboration with Scribble Art Workshop to mark the beginning of the Summer Reading Challenge.  Use the tools on the table to add your piece.

Rules:

  1. Be cool, not offensive
  2. Be respectful to other’s art
  3. Be clean!

»

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, August 29

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

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.

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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, August 29

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, August 29

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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Print of the Month: Apple Fidget

Sunday, August 31

All Day

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.

»

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, September 5

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

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.

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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, September 5

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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Print of the Month: Apple Fidget

Sunday, September 7

All Day

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.

»

Yoga - Breathe with Tulsi

Yoga – Breathe with Tulsi

Tuesday, September 9 - September 13

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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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Chess Club (Registration)

Chess Club (Registration)

Thursday, September 11

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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Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, September 12

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

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.

»

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, September 12

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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Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Saturday, September 13

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

All Ages welcome.

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

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

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Print of the Month: Apple Fidget

Sunday, September 14

All Day

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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Yoga - Breathe with Tulsi

Yoga – Breathe with Tulsi

Tuesday, September 16 - September 20

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Wednesday, September 17

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Ages 8-18

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

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

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

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

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, September 17

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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Stand out for College virtual program "Successfully Navigating College Admissions this Fall" via ZOOM (Registration)

Stand out for College virtual program “Successfully Navigating College Admissions this Fall” via ZOOM (Registration)

Wednesday, September 17

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Free to attend:

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

Registration required: scan the QR code in graphic to sign up.

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

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Chess Club (Registration)

Chess Club (Registration)

Thursday, September 18

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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

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

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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Thursday, September 18

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Ages 8-18

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

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

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

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

»

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, September 19

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

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.

»

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, September 19

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, September 19

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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FerryCon 2025

FerryCon 2025

Saturday, September 20

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

FerryCon is the library’s all day, yearly Comic Con-style flagship event for all ages that takes place one Saturday every fall (formerly spring). Since 2019, FerryCon has brought over 300 participants to the library for fun-filled events including artists alley, classes, panels, and contests that revolved around comic books, graphic novels, super heroes, and more! 

This event is free but will include a suggested donation of $10 per family at the door. We’re fundraising for the library this year!

 

Headlining Events
We’re so excited about our line-up for you this year! The following events will be in the Community Room unless otherwise noted.

    • 11am: Design Your Own Cosplay with Harley Nox (Tweens and Teens)
    • 12pm: Cosplay Contest for Humans and Pets (All Ages)
    • 1pm: In Conversation with James Howe (All Ages)
    • 2pm: Learn to Draw Anime and Manga with Paige Monte (Tweens and Teens)
    • 3pm: How We Make Comics – And You Can Too with Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey
    • 8pm: FerryCom Stand-Up Comedy Showcase

Other Activities
In the other parts of the library, you can:

    • Play Magic the Gathering (big table near the circulation desk, 12-3pm)
    • Learn to play Mythworks TTRPGs with one of their designers (all ages)
    • Accomplish the Superhero Scavenger Hunt (a special edition of our monthly hunt!)
    • Vote for your favorite local superhero at the Rivertowns Dispatch table
    • Meet Star Wars characters from Rebel Legion (Echo Base) (all ages)
    • Gaze into your own soul with a psychic energy healer (adults)
    • Jump into our KPop Video Party and enter the mystery bag giveaway (teen area upstairs)
    • Create art as part of Chalk the Walk (all ages, plaza)
    • Grab a temporary tattoo and other giveaways at tables throughout the library
    • Take a snapshot in the Superhero Photo Booth
    • Color and build with LEGOs in the Children’s Room
    • Visit our authors, artists, and more at Artists’ Alley all over the library!
    • Pause the FerryCon chaos by visiting our sensory break area on the library terrace

Artist Alley
All around the library, visit the tables of local artists, businesses, and more!

Raffle
Enter our raffle to win one of two gift baskets containing prizes like a signed Marvel comics, superhero merch, and more! Proceeds go to the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library. $3 for 1 ticket or $5 for 2 tickets. Feel free to buy these ahead of time in the week leading up to the event, too.

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Print of the Month: Apple Fidget

Sunday, September 21

All Day

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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In Search of Sanity: How to Approach College Admissions in 2025 (Registration)

In Search of Sanity: How to Approach College Admissions in 2025 (Registration)

Monday, September 22

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join Keith Berman (President of Options for College, certified educational planner, creator of John Hopkins University’s CTY College Prep Course, former teacher and employee of both Yale and Harvard University Admissions Offices) for a discussion on the state of college admissions today, and what you can do to navigate the process successfully.

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

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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration)

Thursday, September 25

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Ages 8-18

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

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

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

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

»

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, September 26

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

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.

»

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, September 26

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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Grab Bag Movie Night - Children of a Lesser God

Grab Bag Movie Night – Children of a Lesser God

Friday, September 26

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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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Print of the Month: Apple Fidget

Sunday, September 28

All Day

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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Young Athlete Injury Prevention Seminar (Registration)

Young Athlete Injury Prevention Seminar (Registration)

Monday, September 29

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

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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Yoga - Breathe with Tulsi

Yoga – Breathe with Tulsi

Tuesday, September 30 - October 4

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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

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

Monday, October 27

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

Email Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to register.

»

Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room

Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room

Sunday, August 17

All Day

Thirty two kids of all ages created this mural in collaboration with Scribble Art Workshop to mark the beginning of the Summer Reading Challenge.  Use the tools on the table to add your piece.

Rules:

  1. Be cool, not offensive
  2. Be respectful to other’s art
  3. Be clean!

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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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Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room

Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room

Sunday, August 24

All Day

Thirty two kids of all ages created this mural in collaboration with Scribble Art Workshop to mark the beginning of the Summer Reading Challenge.  Use the tools on the table to add your piece.

Rules:

  1. Be cool, not offensive
  2. Be respectful to other’s art
  3. Be clean!

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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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Board Games With the Library Director

Board Games With the Library Director

Friday, August 29

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.

»

Print of the Month: Apple Fidget

Sunday, August 31

All Day

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.

»

Print of the Month: Apple Fidget

Sunday, September 7

All Day

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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Mary's Yarns Quilting Group

Mary’s Yarns Quilting Group

Monday, September 8

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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 dflfriends@gmail.com 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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Chess Club (Registration)

Chess Club (Registration)

Thursday, September 11

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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Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Saturday, September 13

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

All Ages welcome.

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

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

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Print of the Month: Apple Fidget

Sunday, September 14

All Day

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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Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, September 17

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, September 18

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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Board Games With the Library Director

Board Games With the Library Director

Friday, September 19

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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FerryCon 2025

FerryCon 2025

Saturday, September 20

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

FerryCon is the library’s all day, yearly Comic Con-style flagship event for all ages that takes place one Saturday every fall (formerly spring). Since 2019, FerryCon has brought over 300 participants to the library for fun-filled events including artists alley, classes, panels, and contests that revolved around comic books, graphic novels, super heroes, and more! 

This event is free but will include a suggested donation of $10 per family at the door. We’re fundraising for the library this year!

 

Headlining Events
We’re so excited about our line-up for you this year! The following events will be in the Community Room unless otherwise noted.

    • 11am: Design Your Own Cosplay with Harley Nox (Tweens and Teens)
    • 12pm: Cosplay Contest for Humans and Pets (All Ages)
    • 1pm: In Conversation with James Howe (All Ages)
    • 2pm: Learn to Draw Anime and Manga with Paige Monte (Tweens and Teens)
    • 3pm: How We Make Comics – And You Can Too with Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey
    • 8pm: FerryCom Stand-Up Comedy Showcase

Other Activities
In the other parts of the library, you can:

    • Play Magic the Gathering (big table near the circulation desk, 12-3pm)
    • Learn to play Mythworks TTRPGs with one of their designers (all ages)
    • Accomplish the Superhero Scavenger Hunt (a special edition of our monthly hunt!)
    • Vote for your favorite local superhero at the Rivertowns Dispatch table
    • Meet Star Wars characters from Rebel Legion (Echo Base) (all ages)
    • Gaze into your own soul with a psychic energy healer (adults)
    • Jump into our KPop Video Party and enter the mystery bag giveaway (teen area upstairs)
    • Create art as part of Chalk the Walk (all ages, plaza)
    • Grab a temporary tattoo and other giveaways at tables throughout the library
    • Take a snapshot in the Superhero Photo Booth
    • Color and build with LEGOs in the Children’s Room
    • Visit our authors, artists, and more at Artists’ Alley all over the library!
    • Pause the FerryCon chaos by visiting our sensory break area on the library terrace

Artist Alley
All around the library, visit the tables of local artists, businesses, and more!

Raffle
Enter our raffle to win one of two gift baskets containing prizes like a signed Marvel comics, superhero merch, and more! Proceeds go to the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library. $3 for 1 ticket or $5 for 2 tickets. Feel free to buy these ahead of time in the week leading up to the event, too.

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Print of the Month: Apple Fidget

Sunday, September 21

All Day

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.

»

Mary's Yarns Quilting Group

Mary’s Yarns Quilting Group

Monday, September 22

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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 dflfriends@gmail.com 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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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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Print of the Month: Apple Fidget

Sunday, September 28

All Day

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.

»

Mary's Yarns Quilting Group

Mary’s Yarns Quilting Group

Monday, October 6

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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 dflfriends@gmail.com 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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Mary's Yarns Quilting Group

Mary’s Yarns Quilting Group

Monday, October 20

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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 dflfriends@gmail.com 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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"The Night Sky" An Evening of Astronomy: Presentation about the Cosmos & Live Sky Viewing (Registration)

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

Monday, October 27

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

Email Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to register.

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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 Quilting Group

Mary’s Yarns Quilting Group

Monday, November 3

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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 dflfriends@gmail.com 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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Mary's Yarns Quilting Group

Mary’s Yarns Quilting Group

Monday, November 17

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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 dflfriends@gmail.com 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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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 Quilting Group

Mary’s Yarns Quilting Group

Monday, December 1

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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 dflfriends@gmail.com 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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Mary's Yarns Quilting Group

Mary’s Yarns Quilting Group

Monday, December 15

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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 dflfriends@gmail.com 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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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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FerryCon 2025

FerryCon 2025

Saturday, September 20

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

FerryCon is the library’s all day, yearly Comic Con-style flagship event for all ages that takes place one Saturday every fall (formerly spring). Since 2019, FerryCon has brought over 300 participants to the library for fun-filled events including artists alley, classes, panels, and contests that revolved around comic books, graphic novels, super heroes, and more! 

This event is free but will include a suggested donation of $10 per family at the door. We’re fundraising for the library this year!

 

Headlining Events
We’re so excited about our line-up for you this year! The following events will be in the Community Room unless otherwise noted.

    • 11am: Design Your Own Cosplay with Harley Nox (Tweens and Teens)
    • 12pm: Cosplay Contest for Humans and Pets (All Ages)
    • 1pm: In Conversation with James Howe (All Ages)
    • 2pm: Learn to Draw Anime and Manga with Paige Monte (Tweens and Teens)
    • 3pm: How We Make Comics – And You Can Too with Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey
    • 8pm: FerryCom Stand-Up Comedy Showcase

Other Activities
In the other parts of the library, you can:

    • Play Magic the Gathering (big table near the circulation desk, 12-3pm)
    • Learn to play Mythworks TTRPGs with one of their designers (all ages)
    • Accomplish the Superhero Scavenger Hunt (a special edition of our monthly hunt!)
    • Vote for your favorite local superhero at the Rivertowns Dispatch table
    • Meet Star Wars characters from Rebel Legion (Echo Base) (all ages)
    • Gaze into your own soul with a psychic energy healer (adults)
    • Jump into our KPop Video Party and enter the mystery bag giveaway (teen area upstairs)
    • Create art as part of Chalk the Walk (all ages, plaza)
    • Grab a temporary tattoo and other giveaways at tables throughout the library
    • Take a snapshot in the Superhero Photo Booth
    • Color and build with LEGOs in the Children’s Room
    • Visit our authors, artists, and more at Artists’ Alley all over the library!
    • Pause the FerryCon chaos by visiting our sensory break area on the library terrace

Artist Alley
All around the library, visit the tables of local artists, businesses, and more!

Raffle
Enter our raffle to win one of two gift baskets containing prizes like a signed Marvel comics, superhero merch, and more! Proceeds go to the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library. $3 for 1 ticket or $5 for 2 tickets. Feel free to buy these ahead of time in the week leading up to the event, too.

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Romance Book Club: "Love is a War Song" (Registration)

Romance Book Club: “Love is a War Song” (Registration)

Wednesday, August 27

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

This month we’re reading Love is a War Song by Danica Nava.

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

To register, email sbock@dobbsferrylibrary.org!

Pop singer Avery Fox has become a national joke after posing scantily clad on the cover of Rolling Stone in a feather warbonnet. What was meant to be a statement of her success as a Native American singer has turned her into a social pariah and dubbed her a fake. With threats coming from every direction and her career at a standstill, she escapes to her estranged grandmother Lottie’s ranch in Oklahoma. Living on the rez is new to Avery—not only does she have to work in the blazing summer heat to earn her keep, but the man who runs Lottie’s horse ranch despises her and wants her gone.

Red Fox Ranch has been home to Lucas Iron Eyes since he was sixteen years old. He has lived by three rules to keep himself out of trouble: 1) preserve the culture, 2) respect the horses, and 3) stick to himself. When he is tasked with picking up Lottie’s granddaughter at the bus station, the last person he expected to see is the Avery Fox. Lucas can’t stand what she represents, but when he’s forced to work with her on the ranch, he can’t get her out of his sight—or his head. He reminds himself to keep to his rules, especially after he finds out the ranch is under threat of being shut down.

It’s clear Avery doesn’t belong here, but they form a tentative truce and make a deal: Avery will help raise funds to save the ranch, and in exchange, Lucas will show her what it really means to be an Indian. It’s purely transactional, absolutely no horsing around…but where’s the fun in that?

Tropes Featured:

  • Cowboy x Pop Star
  • Indigenous Rep
  • Found Family
  • Hannah Montana The Movie vibes!

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Virtual Town and Gown Literary Discussion Group: "Mansfield Park"

Virtual Town and Gown Literary Discussion Group: “Mansfield Park”

Wednesday, September 10

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Take some time to read a classic this summer and read Mansfield Park by Jane Austen. 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!

At the age of ten, Fanny Price leaves the poverty of her Portsmouth home to be brought up among the family of her wealthy uncle, Sir Thomas Bertram, in the chilly grandeur of Mansfield Park. She gradually falls in love with her cousin Edmund, but when the dazzling and sophisticated Crawfords arrive, and amateur theatricals unleash rivalry and sexual jealousy, Fanny has to fight to retain her independence.

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FerryCon 2025

FerryCon 2025

Saturday, September 20

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

FerryCon is the library’s all day, yearly Comic Con-style flagship event for all ages that takes place one Saturday every fall (formerly spring). Since 2019, FerryCon has brought over 300 participants to the library for fun-filled events including artists alley, classes, panels, and contests that revolved around comic books, graphic novels, super heroes, and more! 

This event is free but will include a suggested donation of $10 per family at the door. We’re fundraising for the library this year!

 

Headlining Events
We’re so excited about our line-up for you this year! The following events will be in the Community Room unless otherwise noted.

    • 11am: Design Your Own Cosplay with Harley Nox (Tweens and Teens)
    • 12pm: Cosplay Contest for Humans and Pets (All Ages)
    • 1pm: In Conversation with James Howe (All Ages)
    • 2pm: Learn to Draw Anime and Manga with Paige Monte (Tweens and Teens)
    • 3pm: How We Make Comics – And You Can Too with Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey
    • 8pm: FerryCom Stand-Up Comedy Showcase

Other Activities
In the other parts of the library, you can:

    • Play Magic the Gathering (big table near the circulation desk, 12-3pm)
    • Learn to play Mythworks TTRPGs with one of their designers (all ages)
    • Accomplish the Superhero Scavenger Hunt (a special edition of our monthly hunt!)
    • Vote for your favorite local superhero at the Rivertowns Dispatch table
    • Meet Star Wars characters from Rebel Legion (Echo Base) (all ages)
    • Gaze into your own soul with a psychic energy healer (adults)
    • Jump into our KPop Video Party and enter the mystery bag giveaway (teen area upstairs)
    • Create art as part of Chalk the Walk (all ages, plaza)
    • Grab a temporary tattoo and other giveaways at tables throughout the library
    • Take a snapshot in the Superhero Photo Booth
    • Color and build with LEGOs in the Children’s Room
    • Visit our authors, artists, and more at Artists’ Alley all over the library!
    • Pause the FerryCon chaos by visiting our sensory break area on the library terrace

Artist Alley
All around the library, visit the tables of local artists, businesses, and more!

Raffle
Enter our raffle to win one of two gift baskets containing prizes like a signed Marvel comics, superhero merch, and more! Proceeds go to the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library. $3 for 1 ticket or $5 for 2 tickets. Feel free to buy these ahead of time in the week leading up to the event, too.

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Romance Book Club: "You, Again" (Registration)

Romance Book Club: “You, Again” (Registration)

Wednesday, September 24

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

This month we’re reading You, Again by Kate Goldbeck.

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

To register, email sbock@dobbsferrylibrary.org!

Can they stop hating each other long enough to fall in love?

When Ari and Josh first meet, the wrong kind of sparks fly. They hate each other. Instantly.

A free-spirited, struggling comedian who likes to keep things casual, Ari sublets, takes gigs, and she never sleeps over after hooking up. Born-and-bred Manhattanite Josh has ambitious plans: Take the culinary world by storm, find The One, and make her breakfast in his spotless kitchen. They have absolutely nothing in common . . . except that they happen to be sleeping with the same woman.

Ari and Josh never expect their paths to cross again. But years later, as they’re both reeling from ego-bruising breakups, a chance encounter leads to a surprising connection: friendship. Turns out, spending time with your former nemesis is fun when you’re too sad to hate each other–and too sad for hate sex.

As friends-without-benefits, they find comfort in late-night Netflix binges, swiping through each other’s online dating profiles, and bickering across boroughs. It’s better than romance. Until one night, the unspoken boundaries of their platonic relationship begin to blur. . . .

With sharp observations and sizzling chemistry, You, Again explores the dynamics of co-ed friendship in this sparkling romantic comedy of modern love in all its forms.

Tropes Featured:

  • Enemies to Lovers
  • “When Harry Met Sally” Retelling
  • Secret Pining

 

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Romance Book Club: "Fan Service" (Registration)

Romance Book Club: “Fan Service” (Registration)

Wednesday, October 29

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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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