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Ages 3 +

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

Fridays all month long.

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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 – Rainy Day Picture

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All Ages

Learn all about Milo’s life, read a special book with him, and take a home a sticker to commemorate the occasion.

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

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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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Reception: Sunday, March 8, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Show: March 1 through 31, whenever we’re open

“Color Between the Reins” is a watercolor exhibition by artist Lena Knudson, on view at the Dobbs Ferry Library throughout the month of March. This collection celebrates the versatility and spirit of the horse through scenes of various equine disciplines, often depicted alongside their riders.

Each painting pairs richly detailed, three-dimensional like horses, with bold, two-dimensional patterned backgrounds filled with vibrant color. This intentional contrast creates a dynamic visual tension, inviting viewers to explore the relationship between motion and stillness, realism and abstraction. The striking use of color and pattern enhances the emotional presence of each subject, encouraging both reflection and connection.

As an equestrian and lifelong horse lover, Knudson draws inspiration from the unique balance horses embody—immense power and athleticism, softened by gentleness and grace. Her work seeks to honor not only their beauty, but their adaptability and the deep bond they share with humans across disciplines.

“Color Between the Reins” offers a fresh perspective on equine art, blending technical detail with expressive design to create a thought-provoking and visually engaging experience for audiences of all ages.

For more information, you can find her website here!

Lena Knudson is a watercolor artist known for her striking realism and bold color saturation, challenging expectations of the medium. She grew up in Dobbs Ferry, New York, and graduated from Dobbs Ferry High School in 2012. Introduced to watercolor by her grandmother, she further developed her skills through the International Baccalaureate Art program, where she was encouraged to explore diverse subjects and techniques.

After high school, Knudson became a Special Education teacher, working with middle and high school students in North Carolina and Virginia. She paused her art practice during this time before reconnecting with watercolor during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a largely self-taught artist, she developed a style focused on hyperrealism and saturated color.

In 2021, she founded Bristles and Design and has exhibited at the Cameron Art Museum, The Black Iris Social Club, and Flytrap Brewing. Her latest collection, “Color Between the Reins”, reflects her deep connection to horses and redefines the expressive potential of watercolor.

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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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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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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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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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Ages 6-12

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

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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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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This month we’re reading The Magician’s Assistant by Ann Patchett. 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.

Sabine — twenty years a magician’s assistant to her handsome, charming husband — is suddenly a widow. In the wake of his death, she finds he has left a final trick; a false identity and a family allegedly lost in a tragic accident but now revealed as very much alive and well. Named as heirs in his will, they enter Sabine’s life and set her on an adventure of unraveling his secrets, from sunny Los Angeles to the windswept plains of Nebraska, that will work its own sort of magic on her.

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Movie Showing: Thursday, March 12, 1:30 PM
Book Discussion: Thursday, March 19, 2:00 – 3:30 PM

This month, we will be reading Rebecca by Daphnew Du Maurier. Come to a movie showing, get the book at the Library, and join us for a discussion comparing the two!

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

The unassuming young heroine of Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca finds her life changed overnight when she meets Maxim de Winter, a handsome and wealthy widower whose sudden proposal of marriage takes her by surprise. Rescuing her from an overbearing employer, de Winter whisks her off to Manderley, his isolated estate on the windswept Cornish coast—but there things take a chilling turn. Max seems haunted by the memory of his glamorous first wife, Rebecca, whose legacy is lovingly tended by the sinister housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers. As the second Mrs. de Winter finds herself increasingly burdened by the shadow of her mysterious predecessor, she becomes determined to uncover the dark secrets that threaten her happiness, no matter the cost.

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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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Come join us for our painting event! Paint by Number is really simple and fun whether you’re a beginner or a pro!

Registration required – email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to sign up.

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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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Ages 3 +

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

Fridays all month long.

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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 Leprechauns

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Ages 4-12

Celebrate Pi, math’s magical number, with Brooklyn Robot Foundry! This STEM-focused event features a minibot building station, tinkering station, open-ended screw sculpture project, and more.

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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This month we’re reading The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston.

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

To register, email sbock@dobbsferrylibrary.org!

Sometimes, the worst day of your life happens, and you have to figure out how to live after it.

So Clementine forms a plan to keep her heart safe: work hard, find someone decent to love, and try to remember to chase the moon. The last one is silly and obviously metaphorical, but her aunt always told her that you needed at least one big dream to keep going. And for the last year, that plan has gone off without a hitch. Mostly. The love part is hard because she doesn’t want to get too close to anyone—she isn’t sure her heart can take it.

And then she finds a strange man standing in the kitchen of her late aunt’s apartment. A man with kind eyes and a Southern drawl and a taste for lemon pies. The kind of man that, before it all, she would’ve fallen head-over-heels for. And she might again.

Except, he exists in the past. Seven years ago, to be exact. And she, quite literally, lives seven years in his future.

Her aunt always said the apartment was a pinch in time, a place where moments blended together like watercolors. And Clementine knows that if she lets her heart fall, she’ll be doomed.

After all, love is never a matter of time—but a matter of timing.

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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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Movie Showing: Thursday, March 12, 1:30 PM
Book Discussion: Thursday, March 19, 2:00 – 3:30 PM

This month, we will be reading Rebecca by Daphnew Du Maurier. Come to a movie showing, get the book at the Library, and join us for a discussion comparing the two!

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

The unassuming young heroine of Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca finds her life changed overnight when she meets Maxim de Winter, a handsome and wealthy widower whose sudden proposal of marriage takes her by surprise. Rescuing her from an overbearing employer, de Winter whisks her off to Manderley, his isolated estate on the windswept Cornish coast—but there things take a chilling turn. Max seems haunted by the memory of his glamorous first wife, Rebecca, whose legacy is lovingly tended by the sinister housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers. As the second Mrs. de Winter finds herself increasingly burdened by the shadow of her mysterious predecessor, she becomes determined to uncover the dark secrets that threaten her happiness, no matter the cost.

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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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Ages 3+

Join the library and Peace Play for an outer-space-themed afternoon filled with fun and festive activities like henna art, arts & crafts, and more to celebrate Eid!

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

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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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Ages 3 +

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

Fridays all month long.

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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 – First Day of Spring Hummingbirds

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Teens only

Drop in at the library any time Saturday and get creative with old CDs and paint! All materials provided. Hang your masterpiece(s) up in he Teen Space or bring it home!

Want more info? Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org!

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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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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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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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