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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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Meet at the Waterfront, Weather Permitting!

This month, we will be reading Northanger Abbey by Val McDermid in celebration of the 250th year of Jane Austen’s birth. Get the book at the Library!

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

“Jane Austen in the hands of queen of crime, Val McDermid. Get ready for a very different Northanger Abbey.

For Cat Morland life being home-schooled in Dorset is unendurably ordinary. To cope, she devours as many novels as possible, especially anything supernatural. But if Cat can tear her eyes away from the page, she’s in for a shock: the very stuff of her dreams is about to come true. An invite to the Edinburgh Festival from some wealthy neighbours throws her in the way of a mysterious young man, Henry Tilney; a like-minded friend, Isabella Thorpe; and her odious brother, who threatens to ruin Cat’s chances of adventure. But this heroine is not so easily deterred, especially when she’s singled out by the Tilney family to stay with them at their imposing gothic castle, Northanger Abbey. Turrets and creaking doors there may be, but in the depths of the Scottish Borders Cat is isolated from the outside world, with no phone signal and no internet. She’s all alone in an ancient abbey alive with old secrets and a family who are not quite as they seem. Is real life about to become more terrifying than the world of her imagination?”

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This month, we will be watching Mansfield Park (1999/Rated PG-13/112 min/Period Drama, Comedy, Romance) in celebration of the 250th year of Jane Austen’s birth.

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

Fanny, born into a poor family, is sent away to live with wealthy uncle Sir Thomas, his wife and their four children, where she’ll be brought up for a proper introduction to society.

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Want to make a difference in the community and get volunteer credit hours? Become a member of TAG! We’ll meet monthly to discuss your ideas and work on projects to improve the library and its services.

Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org for information and to register.

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Ages 2 – 4

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

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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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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.

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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 – Pride Llama

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Kick off the start of Summer with us on Saturday, June 21st at 8pm, with a special Juneteenth Weekend FREE Stand Up Comedy Showcase (intended for 18+) in Dobbs Ferry Public Library’s Community Room, celebrating the freedom, achievements, and culture of the African American community!  

featuring: Demetrius Woods,  Monty Mason, Ruthy Ferrera, Cooper Rego, and Headliner JJ Mattise (bio’s below)
with Host Tim Deery and live music from Nathaniel Johnston

• please email Reference@DobbsFerryLibrary.org to sign up (room seats 75) • doors open 7:00 pm with first come, first serve seating for sign-ups • doors open to public at 7:45 pm if there is still room

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further info…

DONATION$
While the event is FREE, we will gladly accept 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)
• 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 welcome to bring in outdoor food and/or drinks, as long as you clean up after yourself.

BIO’S
DEMETRIUS WOODS
Hailing from White Plains, NY, Demetrius has brought his magnetic stage presence, cultural insights, and observational humor to venues such as Broadway Comedy Club and Dixon Place.
find him on IG: @OutOfDWoods

MONTY MASON
Monty Mason offers an energetic and hilarious look at himself and the world around us.  Whether it’s his viewpoint on fatherhood or relationships, this seasoned veteran will leave you in stitches.
find him on IG: @Monty.Mason.16

RUTHY FERRERA
Ruthy is a proud bi-lingual Bla-tina (Black Latina) and award-winning comedienne, who is the life of the party, having been born in her mother’s friend’s living room and raised in The Bronx.  She has worked on The Howard Stern Show, was first comic to open the brand-new Copacabana nightclub in NYC, has featured for Joey Vega, was the 2024 “Newcomer” Winner of the renown Ladies of Laughter, and is the 2025 Winner of the Good Karma Comedy Festival.  She actively performs in and produces shows throughout the New York Tri-State and beyond at comedy clubs, festivals, casinos and more.
find her on IG: @Ruthy_Ferrera

COOPER REGO
Cooper is a NYC-based comic, who started performing while in college in 2002. For the past 23 years, he has been entertaining audiences with his observational, improvisational, and what he calls “athletic comedy”.
find him on IG: @CooperRego23

HEADLINER: JJ MATTISE
JJ is a New York-based comedian known for her laid-back delivery and sharply observational humor. Blending dry wit with expressive storytelling, she draws from real-life experiences—especially around relationships, family, and the everyday awkwardness of adulting. With a calm, confident stage presence, she has a talent for turning mundane moments into laugh-out-loud bits, using subtle expressions and perfectly timed pauses to land her punchlines.  She was featured on Tubi’s 2023 Jokerz Wild comedy series and headlined the 2022 Black Women in Comedy Festival. She also holds residencies at New York , Broadway, and West Side Comedy Clubs.
find her on IG: @JJMattise

with HOST –TIM DEERY
Our resident Performer/Producer, 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 Jeff Frumess’ upcoming feature My Shadow, Jack Wheeler’s upcoming short I Love Summer, and the starring role in Wolf Face’s Owen Is A Dracula.
find him on IG: @MummiesOnMainStreet

+ LIVE MUSIC from NATHANIEL JOHNSTON
Nathaniel has been the exuberant Musical Director behind a number of DFPL’s Stand Up Comedy Shows over the past few years.  What you may not know is that this multi-talented artist doubles as a published photographic superhero, wielding his Nikon and creating photo magic for clients world-wide.  If you need professional, event, or individual photos – give him a shout!
find him on IG: @NJohnstonPhotography

*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 for you, we recommend that you not attend, as we will not be able edit around individual preferences.

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

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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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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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Summer is finally almost here and that calls for a sweet treat!  You can choose between a piece of candy, a lollipop, donut, cupcake, ice cream cone or popsicle.

Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours.  Please include which keychain you want and your preferred color.

All ages – no cost – limit one per person

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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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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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All Ages

Looking for something to do as school ends? Swing by to make a craft in the children’s room and teen space from some of our many materials!

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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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Increase your resilience, lower your stress. Participate in a program of gentle movement, breathing, and relaxation exercises to reduce the experience of stress and have a positive impact on health and well-being.

Get ready for the next moment from a place of calm and clarity.

Call the library at (914) 693-6614 to register!

Learn more here!

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All Ages

Looking for something to do as school ends? Swing by to make a craft in the children’s room and teen space from some of our many materials!

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June 3, 10 & 17: Join Tulsi for a gentle and grounding yoga series designed to move your body, calm your mind, and connect you with your breath. No experience required – all levels are welcome!

June 24: Tulsi will be joined by Marisa Lowenstein who will give a talk about Vedic Meditation.

Registration required; go here to register or learn more!

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All Ages

Looking for something to do as school ends? Swing by to make a craft in the children’s room and teen space from some of our many materials!

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Discover a community that understands your journey with diabetes, offering support and guidance when you need it the most. Experience the strength of being a part of a network that celebrates resilience and provides resources to help you navigate your own health journey and help those you know.  This program will offer support for Diabetes Management topics: Healthy Coping & Eating, Being Active, Taking Medications, Monitoring, Reducing Risks and Problem Solving.

These meetings are open to all community members, including Dobbs Ferry seniors, and will be held on the last Wednesday of the month.

Monthly Themes will be:

• June 25: Nutrition
• July 30: Medication
• August 27: Being Prepared
• September 24: Technology & Monitoring
• October 29: Advocacy
• November 26: Self-Care
• December 26: Holiday Cooking

A co-operative program between the Dobbs Ferry Public Library and Diabetes Sisters.

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This month we’re reading Seven Days in June by Tia Williams.

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

To register, email sbock@dobbsferrylibrary.org!

Brooklynite Eva Mercy is a single mom and bestselling erotica writer, who is feeling pressed from all sides. Shane Hall is a reclusive, enigmatic, award-winning literary author who, to everyone’s surprise, shows up in New York.

When Shane and Eva meet unexpectedly at a literary event, sparks fly, raising not only their past buried traumas, but the eyebrows of New York’s Black literati. What no one knows is that twenty years earlier, teenage Eva and Shane spent one crazy, torrid week madly in love. They may be pretending that everything is fine now, but they can’t deny their chemistry – or the fact that they’ve been secretly writing to each other in their books ever since.

Over the next seven days in the middle of a steamy Brooklyn summer, Eva and Shane reconnect, but Eva’s not sure how she can trust the man who broke her heart, and she needs to get him out of New York so that her life can return to normal. But before Shane disappears again, there are a few questions she needs answered…

With its keen observations of Black life and the condition of modern motherhood, as well as the consequences of motherless-ness, Seven Days in June is by turns humorous, warm and deeply sensual.

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All Ages

Looking for something to do as school ends? Swing by to make a craft in the children’s room and teen space from some of our many materials!

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Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – 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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All Ages

Looking for something to do as school ends? Swing by to make a craft in the children’s room and teen space from some of our many materials!

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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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Action! Comedy! Thriller! Fantasy! Anything goes in our Grab Bag movie series!

Juneteenth Special: Harriet

The incredible true story of one of America’s greatest heroes, Harriet Tubman. From her escape from slavery to the dangerous missions she led, setting free hundreds of slaves through the Underground Railroad.

2019 / 125 min / Rated PG-13

Recommended for Audiences 16+

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March on Main Street at 1:30 PM
Rally at Waterfront Park at 2:00 PM

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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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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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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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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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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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Increase your resilience, lower your stress. Participate in a program of gentle movement, breathing, and relaxation exercises to reduce the experience of stress and have a positive impact on health and well-being.

Get ready for the next moment from a place of calm and clarity.

Call the library at (914) 693-6614 to register!

Learn more here!

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All Ages

Bring in a stuffed animal for a super-special storytime and art project. Then, leave them at the library for an overnight adventure! You’ll get a scrapbook of photos when you pick up your stuffie in the morning.

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

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Ages 2-4

Join us for an assortment of art-themed storytimes and projects!

• 7/3: Sensory Art
• 7/31: Yarn “Painting”
• 8/14: Tissue Box Monsters

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The library will be closed on Friday, July 4 for Independence Day!

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