Easter -- Library Building Closed

Easter — Library Building Closed

Sunday, April 5 - May 3

All Day

The Library will be closed all day on Sunday, April 5th, for Easter.

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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Waitlist)

Thursday, April 23

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Ages 8-18

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

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

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

PROGRAM FULL. To be placed on the waitlist or ask a question, 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, April 24

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Ages 2-4
15 Walnut Street

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

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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, April 24

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm

Ages 3 +

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

Fridays all month long.

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Gigi's Playhouse Game Night - benefit for Gigi's Playhouse

Gigi’s Playhouse Game Night – benefit for Gigi’s Playhouse

Friday, April 24

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for a fun game night that raises money for Gigi’s Playhouse, an organization for individuals and families of individuals with Down Syndrome!

We will have many board games along with an informative presentation on Gigi’s Playhouse’s mission and purpose!

$5 entry / snacks will be available

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

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

Saturday, April 25

All Day

Ages 3 and up.

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

This Week’s Craft – Earth Day Birthday Card

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Math Tutoring at the Library

Math Tutoring at the Library

Saturday, April 25

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

We can help with any math level AP/IB Calculus and below!

In the Teen Space on Saturdays and Sundays from 2-5pm.

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Math Tutoring at the Library

Math Tutoring at the Library

Sunday, April 26

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

We can help with any math level AP/IB Calculus and below!

In the Teen Space on Saturdays and Sundays from 2-5pm.

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A Concise History of Classical Music

A Concise History of Classical Music

Sunday, April 26

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

  • Get a brief history of Western Classical Music from ancient times to the present.
  • Learn about operas, symphonies, concertos, and more.
  • This special presentation features live music and recorded selections.
  • You may realize you actually do like modern classical music; you just don’t know it yet!

Dr. Harold Rosenbaum, author of My Choral Journey, is a retired professor from Juilliard and three other colleges. He taught Music Appreciation and many other courses during his 45-year teaching career. He is the founder of the all-professional choir, The New York Virtuoso Singers, now in its 37th season. He has conducted 600 world premieres, has toured with choirs 29 times in Europe, and has conducted about 1900 concerts in his 55-year career. Visit him online.

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Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, April 27

10:30 am - 11:00 am

For parents and caregivers of babies up to 24 months.

Join children’s librarian Gina to learn songs, fingerplays, and more that you can do with your baby. Each meeting will leave time for open discussion and connection with other parents/caregivers.

Registration recommended but not required – email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.

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

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

Monday, April 27

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

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

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, April 28

10:30 am - 11:00 am

18 to 36 months.

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

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

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Writer's Circle via ZOOM (Registration)

Writer’s Circle via ZOOM (Registration)

Tuesday, April 28

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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

Bring your current projects or start some new stories.

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

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Dungeons & Dragons Club (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Waitlist)

Wednesday, April 29

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Ages 8-18

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

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

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

PROGRAM FULL. To be placed on the waitlist or ask a question, 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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Romance Book Club: "Ladies in Hating"

Romance Book Club: “Ladies in Hating”

Wednesday, April 29

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This month we’re reading Ladies in Hating by Alexandra Vasti.

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

To register, email sbock@dobbsferrylibrary.org!

Celebrated authoress Lady Georgiana Cleeve has achieved fame and fortune. Unfortunately, she’s also acquired an enemy: the enigmatic Lady Darling, whose spine-tingling plots appear to be pulled straight from Georgiana’s own manuscripts. What’s a stubborn, steely writer to do? Unmask her rival, of course.

But unmasking doesn’t go according to plan—because Lady Darling is actually Cat Lacey, the butler’s daughter and object of Georgiana’s very secret, very embarrassing teenage infatuation. Cat Lacey has spent a decade clawing her family out of poverty. The last thing she needs is to be distracted by the stunning(ly pretentious) Lady Georgiana Cleeve. But Cat can’t seem to escape her infuriatingly beautiful rival—including at the eerie manor where they both plan to set their next books.

The plot unexpectedly thickens, however, when the novelists find themselves trapped in the manor together. In between ghostly moans and spectral staff, Cat and Georgiana come face-to-face with real danger: the scorching passion that’s been haunting their rivalry all along.

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Chess Club (Registration)

Chess Club (Registration)

Thursday, April 30

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Come learn to play chess with instructor Mark Stern – 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 (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Waitlist)

Thursday, April 30

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Ages 8-18

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

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

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

PROGRAM FULL. To be placed on the waitlist or ask a question, 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, May 1

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 Yoda - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

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

Saturday, May 2

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 Yoda

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Math Tutoring at the Library

Math Tutoring at the Library

Saturday, May 2

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

We can help with any math level AP/IB Calculus and below!

In the Teen Space on Saturdays and Sundays from 2-5pm.

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Poetry in Common Poetry Reading

Saturday, May 2

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Listen to contemporary poets read from their original or published works. Featuring Jim Seegert, Harriet Shenkman, Gretna Wilkinson, Barbara Brewster Lewis, and Elizabeth Rodgers.

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Print of the Month: Flower Clicker!

Sunday, May 3 - May 4

All Day

This May you can get a 3D printed floral clicker of your choice!  Please specify which one and what color you would like (if you don’t specify a color a staff member will choose):

  1. Saponaria
  2. Sunflower
  3. Violet
  4. Daisy
  5. Cosmos

Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours.  All ages – no cost – limit one per person

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Math Tutoring at the Library

Math Tutoring at the Library

Sunday, May 3

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

We can help with any math level AP/IB Calculus and below!

In the Teen Space on Saturdays and Sundays from 2-5pm.

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Baby Songs & Stories (Registration Recommended)

Monday, May 4

10:30 am - 11:00 am

For parents and caregivers of babies up to 24 months.

Join children’s librarian Gina to learn songs, fingerplays, and more that you can do with your baby. Each meeting will leave time for open discussion and connection with other parents/caregivers.

Registration recommended but not required – email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.

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

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

Monday, May 4

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

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

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Mary's Yarns Quilting Group

Mary’s Yarns Quilting Group

Monday, May 4

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Interested in Learning How to Quilt? Please Join Us!

We’ll provide the supplies you need to create a square that will be added to our annual quilt, which will be raffled to benefit the Dobbs Ferry Public Library.

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

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

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

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

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, May 5

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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Pokemon Club Session A (Registration)

Pokemon Club Session A (Registration)

Tuesday, May 5

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ages 6-12

Join our Pokemon club to learn how to play the trading card game, do crafts, and share in your love of Pokemon!

Please choose either session A or B – due to high demand, each family may only register for one session per month, one month at a time.

Register by emailing childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, calling (914) 693-6615, or stopping by the Children’s Room to sign up.

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Comedy Open Mic (ON ZOOM) (Registration)

Comedy Open Mic (ON ZOOM) (Registration)

Tuesday, May 5

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.

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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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Dungeons & Dragons Club (WAITLIST)

Dungeons & Dragons Club (WAITLIST)

Wednesday, May 6

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.

PROGRAM FULL. To be placed on the waitlist or ask a question, 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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Mary’s Yarns Cookie Decorating Class! - Adults (Registration)

Wednesday, May 6

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Do you want to learn how to create beautifully decorated cookies? Join us for a fun and interactive two-hour cookie decorating class at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

In an Adults Only, beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn the basics of cookie decorating, with all materials provided:

  • Pre-baked sugar cookies
  • Frosting in a variety of colors
  • Tools for decorating

Cost – $15.  Feel free to bring your favorite sprinkles or edible decorations to add a personal touch to your cookies!

Spaces are limited to 12 Spots, so be sure to sign up early. To register, email dflfriends@gmail.com or call the Dobbs Ferry Library at 914-693-6614.

Bring your curiosity and enthusiasm, and let’s create something beautiful together!

This program is a Mary’s Yarns Project sponsored by the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library, 55 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

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Dungeons & Dragons Club (WAITLIST)

Dungeons & Dragons Club (WAITLIST)

Thursday, May 7

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.

PROGRAM FULL. To be placed on the waitlist or ask a question, 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, May 8

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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Math Tutoring at the Library

Math Tutoring at the Library

Saturday, May 9

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

We can help with any math level AP/IB Calculus and below!

In the Teen Space on Saturdays and Sundays from 2-5pm.

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Print of the Month: Flower Clicker!

Sunday, May 10 - May 11

All Day

This May you can get a 3D printed floral clicker of your choice!  Please specify which one and what color you would like (if you don’t specify a color a staff member will choose):

  1. Saponaria
  2. Sunflower
  3. Violet
  4. Daisy
  5. Cosmos

Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours.  All ages – no cost – limit one per person

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Math Tutoring at the Library

Math Tutoring at the Library

Sunday, May 10

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

We can help with any math level AP/IB Calculus and below!

In the Teen Space on Saturdays and Sundays from 2-5pm.

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Baby Songs & Stories (Registration Recommended)

Monday, May 11

10:30 am - 11:00 am

For parents and caregivers of babies up to 24 months.

Join children’s librarian Gina to learn songs, fingerplays, and more that you can do with your baby. Each meeting will leave time for open discussion and connection with other parents/caregivers.

Registration recommended but not required – email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.

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

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

Monday, May 11

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

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

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, May 12

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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Art Explorations with Creative Hearts Art Program (Registration)

Art Explorations with Creative Hearts Art Program (Registration)

Tuesday, May 12

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Ages 3.5 – 10

Drop-in art workshop with Creative Hearts

Registration required – email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org or call (914) 693-6615

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