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As a part of Dobbs Ferry’s biggest annual event of the year – Ferry Festa – join us – RAIN OR SHINE – to close out the festivities with our 26th FREE Stand Up Comedy Showcase (intended for 18+) in Dobbs Ferry Public Library’s Community Room, featuring HEADLINER: TBD, HOST: TBD, SCOTT HENDERSON, CHRIS JONES, TIM DEERY, and MUSICAL GUEST: TBD.  Our comedy showcases always make for a great Saturday night, whether it be solo, a date night, or as a group, where you can enjoy dinner & drinks in our beautiful downtown before the show and delight in a late-night stroll after. As always, all are welcome!

BIO’S
HEADLINER: TBD

HOST: TBD

SCOTT HENDERSON
Scott is an organizational psychologist by day and a stand-up comedian by night. His comedy draws from family life, growing up Mormon, corporate culture, and the strange ways adults avoid reality. He lives in Dobbs Ferry with his wife, two daughters, and an ever-growing list of material his family wishes he’d stop writing down.

CHRIS JONES
Chris is a handyman by day who trades his toolbox for a microphone in the evenings at mics across Westchester and New York City. Drawing from awkward social situations and the strange realities of modern dating, Chris brings an honest, relatable perspective that’s equal parts self-aware and sharp. He’s especially excited to be performing for Ferry Festa in front of his hometown crowd.

TIM DEERY
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 Todd Rawiszer’s upcoming short New Tattoo, 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.

+ LIVE MUSIC from Dobbs Ferry’s own TBD

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DONATION$
While the event is FREE, we are grateful for any 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)
*AS CEDAR & MAIN STREET WILL BOTH HAVE CLOSURES FOR FERRY FESTA, PLEASE LEAVE YOURSELF PLENTY OF EXTRA TIME FOR PARKING IN ALTERNATE LOCATIONS AND WALKING OVER – FOR MORE INFO ON PARKING FOR FERRY FESTA, PLEASE REFER TO THE FERRY FESTA WEBSITE
• for any arriving by rail, the library is located right up the hill from the Dobbs Ferry Metro North Hudson Line train stop

food + drink
You are more than welcome to bring in outdoor food and/or drinks, as long as you do so responsibly and clean up after yourself.
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*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, we recommend that you not attend, as we will not be able edit around individual preferences.

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

This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library

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Interested in Learning How to Quilt? Please Join Us! This year, the quilting group will be working on the Diamond Star 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! Please email marysyarn@dflfriends.org if you have questions or would like to join!

This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library

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Ages 8-12

Celebrate the new release of local author Mina Elwell’s new middle grade graphic novel, Undercover Monster! Attendees will receive a free copy about this silly, spooky mystery about a monster girl named Mia who goes undercover at human school (while supplies last). Plus, participate in a tie-in activity that combines Encyclopedia Brown and the classic game Guess Who.

This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library

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Interested in Learning How to Quilt? Please Join Us! This year, the quilting group will be working on the Diamond Star 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! Please email marysyarn@dflfriends.org if you have questions or would like to join!

This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library

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Teens & Parents

Learn About:

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

Registration required; register here: September | October | November

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

This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library

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Game Night at the Library!

Join the Library’s Director, Erik Carlson, for an evening of tabletop games.

Play new games and make new friends.

Everyone is welcome to bring their own games, food and beverages.

This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library

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Grades K-2

Join Sara of Gardening & More for a hands-on exploration of soil and its properties. Learn about decomposition and the role of Compost Critters, explore Red Wiggler worms up close, and make a worm bin from reusable materials to show how these compost critters handle food scraps to make healthy soil.

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

This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library

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Interested in Learning How to Quilt? Please Join Us! This year, the quilting group will be working on the Diamond Star 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! Please email marysyarn@dflfriends.org if you have questions or would like to join!

This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library

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Teens & Parents

Learn About:

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

Registration required; register here: September | October | November

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

This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library

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Interested in Learning How to Quilt? Please Join Us! This year, the quilting group will be working on the Diamond Star 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! Please email marysyarn@dflfriends.org if you have questions or would like to join!

This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library

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Interested in Learning How to Quilt? Please Join Us! This year, the quilting group will be working on the Diamond Star 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! Please email marysyarn@dflfriends.org if you have questions or would like to join!

This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library

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Interested in Learning How to Quilt? Please Join Us! This year, the quilting group will be working on the Diamond Star 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! Please email marysyarn@dflfriends.org if you have questions or would like to join!

This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library

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