Adult Summer Reading Bingo

Adult Summer Reading Bingo

Wednesday, June 18

10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Summer Reading is June 18 through August 15!

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 book appetite. Each Bingo row comes with its own prize, listed below. The boards will be available at the circulation desk and here (Bingo Board). Sign up now!

For a full list of prizes, check out our website here!

If you have any questions, feel free to email hgraff@dobbsferrylibrary.org

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Children's 2025 Summer Reading Game

Children’s 2025 Summer Reading Game

Wednesday, June 18

10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Summer Reading is June 18 through August 15!

This year’s theme is Color Our World!

Every year, the Dobbs Ferry Library joins libraries around the world encouraging kids to read during their school break. Kids ages 3 to 12 are eligible for our children’s summer reading game. Kids below the age of 3 are encouraged to sign up for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge.

How to Sign Up
Visit the Children’s Room (or the front desk, if the librarian isn’t there) to sign up for the Summer Reading Game. Receive a folder with everything you need to get started: reading logs, stickers, booklists, bookmarks, and more!

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.

For more info and a full list of programs, check out our website here!

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Teen Summer Reading Challenge

Teen Summer Reading Challenge

Wednesday, June 18

10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Summer Reading is June 18 through August 15!

This year’s theme is Color Our World!

Sign up using this Google Form.

This year you can log your reading using a paper log (contact Alex to request a copy) or you can join the Dobbs Ferry Teen Summer Reading book club on The StoryGraph and see what your friends are reading!

Have questions? Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

For a full list of events, check out our website here!

 

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Color our World: DFPL Summer Reading Kickoff (Registration)

Color our World: DFPL Summer Reading Kickoff (Registration)

Wednesday, June 18

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

All ages welcome.

Contribute to a community mural and make art that will hang in the library’s Community Room art gallery all summer long!

Participants will also be invited to sign up for Summer Reading.

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

 

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English Conversation Boost Course

English Conversation Boost Course

Wednesday, June 18

6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Gain confidence!
Build vocabulary!
Meet other learners!
Sign up now for a special three-week evening course for English for Speakers of Other Languages. The class is FREE and is for ages 15 and older who have at least elementary English. If you are not sure of your level, please contact the instructor, Lise Stone, or take a brief online level test such as this one. (Hint: If you can understand this description, the course should work for you!)
Lessons are aimed at improving your ability to understand other people — and for them to understand you. Also included: practice with everyday conversations, such as:
  • getting or giving directions
  • setting up appointments, and
  • resolving everyday problems
Classes include games and casual conversation to make learning more enjoyable. Participants should plan to attend all three classes.
Use this form to register!

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, June 18

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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