Summer Reading Kickoff
Wednesday, June 26
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages 3+
Come to the library to watch Disney Pixar’s “Up”, make your own adventure book, and take a balloon home to hype yourself up!
Registration REQUIRED — email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to register!
Romance Book Club: “Late Bloomer”
Wednesday, June 26
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us at the DFPL for a summer kickoff for our romance book club. This month we’re featuring Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings.
Copies of this book will be available for pick up at the circulation desk.
To register, email sbock@dobbsferrylibrary.org!
Winning the lottery has ruined Opal Devlin’s life. After quitting her dead-end job where she’d earned minimum wage and even less respect, she’s bombarded by people knocking at her door for a handout the second they found out her bank account was overflowing with cash. And Opal can’t seem to stop saying yes.
With her tender heart thoroughly abused, Opal decides to protect herself by any means necessary, which to her translates to putting almost all her new money to buying a failing flower farm in Asheville, North Carolina to let the flowers live out their plant destiny while she uses the cabin on the property to start her painting business.
But her plans for isolation and self-preservation go hopelessly awry when an angry (albeit gorgeous) Pepper Boden is waiting for her at her new farm. Pepper states she’s the rightful owner of Thistle and Bloom Farms, and isn’t moving out. The unlikely pair strike up an agreement of co-habitation, and butt heads at every turn. Can these opposites both live out their dreams and plant roots? Or will their combustible arguing (and growing attraction) burn the whole place down?
2024 Children’s Summer Reading Game (June 26 to August 16)
Wednesday, June 26
7:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Kids ages 3 to 12 are eligible for our children’s summer reading game. This page will tell you everything you need to know about participating – Kids below the age of 3 are encouraged to sign up for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge.
Two Ways to Participate:
Track the Time You Spend Reading This Summer
1. Use our online log at ReadSquared to set a goal for yourself and earn prizes!
2. Sign up for an account at https://dobbsny03.readsquared.com/
3. Set a goal for how much you’d like to read. The minimum goal is 5 hours over the course of the summer.
4. Read! For every minute you read and log, you get 1 point.
5. (optional) Attend programs! For every program you attend and log, you get 75 points. See our calendar for the full list of programs.
6. For every 10% of your goal that you reach, you get a prize from the treasure chest! Readers who complete their goal will get a free book from our book sale at the end of the summer.
Enter the Choose Your Own Adventure Reading Challenge
1. Pick up or print a Choose Your Own Adventure Reading Map (link coming soon).
2. Follow a path on the map, reading a book of any format in each designated category as you travel across the island.
3. Earn an activity kit or toy by forging a path less than 15 spaces long; earn an extra free book for paths longer than 15 spaces.
I have a question and/or I need help! Who should I contact?
Stop by the children’s room Monday-Friday to speak to Ms. Gina, call (914) 693-6615, or email her at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.
Summer Reading Bingo Challenge for Adults (June 26 through August 16)
Wednesday, June 26
7:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Just in time for vacation, the Dobbs Ferry Public Library presents a Summer Reading Bingo — for adults!
The board is designed to expand your reading palate and encourage your appetite. Complete each row and get a prize! The boards will be available at the circulation desk and on the website. Keep track of the books you read, and the rewards are all yours!
Download the Bingo Board and sign up here!
Prizes:
One Row: Dobbs Ferry Public Library Owl Sticker
Two Rows: 3D Printed Bookmark or Key Chain
Three Rows: Stress Ball Shaped Like A Cow
Four Rows: Water Bottle
Whole Board: Tote Bag
Have questions? Email asati@dobbsferrylibrary.org
Teen 2024 Summer Reading BINGO (June 26 to August 16)
Wednesday, June 26
7:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Adventure Begins at Your Library!
Complete activities on the board – get small prizes for every activity you complete; when you get a BINGO (across, down or diagonal), return this sheet to the library to be registered to win a grand prize!
Download the Bingo Card here – cards must be returned by August 16th to qualify for grand prize drawing.
Questions? Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org