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Adults, Teens and Children – there’s a Reading Game for you!

• Adult Summer Reading Bingo is back in 2026!  This year’s summer reading program is themed “Unearth A Story” with a focus on dinosaurs, archaeology, paleontology, and gardening – but your reading choices can go beyond the theme.  The goal is to further grow your love of reading.  Each Bingo row comes with its own prize.  All participants will be entered into a drawing for a “dino-mite” gift basket at the end of the summer.  Have questions? Email hgraff@dobbsferrylibrary.org.  Find out more info and play here.
• Teens fill out this form to participate in DFPL Teen Summer Reading 2026!  Track and log your reading to win prizes!  You can pick up one of our paper reading logs at the circulation desk of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library or request that a copy of the log be sent to your email address.  Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August!  Have questions? Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.  Find out more info and play here.
• Children – you can earn points and prizes by reading books and coming to our events. Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August!  This page will tell you everything you need to know about participating if your child is between the ages of 3 and 12. (Younger kids might want to take on the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge!) Have questions? Email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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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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July 14-16
Ages 8-18

Learn to run your own D&D game with our expert volunteer, Alex Peck! You must be able to attend all three sessions.

Dungeon Master Academy is a three-day workshop for kids and teens that teaches you how to be a game master for Dungeons and Dragons (and similar games).

You’ll learn:

• a simple framework for running the game
• how to become a better improviser and roleplayer
• ways to persuade your friends to join your campaign
• 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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July 14-16
Ages 8-18

Learn to run your own D&D game with our expert volunteer, Alex Peck! You must be able to attend all three sessions.

Dungeon Master Academy is a three-day workshop for kids and teens that teaches you how to be a game master for Dungeons and Dragons (and similar games).

You’ll learn:

• a simple framework for running the game
• how to become a better improviser and roleplayer
• ways to persuade your friends to join your campaign
• 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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Ages 3+
15 Walnut Street

Take a field trip to the Keeper’s House at 15 Walnut Street to make art with spinning, splattering paint!

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

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July 14-16
Ages 8-18

Learn to run your own D&D game with our expert volunteer, Alex Peck! You must be able to attend all three sessions.

Dungeon Master Academy is a three-day workshop for kids and teens that teaches you how to be a game master for Dungeons and Dragons (and similar games).

You’ll learn:

• a simple framework for running the game
• how to become a better improviser and roleplayer
• ways to persuade your friends to join your campaign
• 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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Ages 4-12

Join Wally and his handler Jessica Greene to practice your reading! Each child can sign up for a private 10-minute slot.

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

Reading Education Assistance Dogs® (R.E.A.D.®) is a registered program of Intermountain Therapy Animals, Salt Lake City, Utah. All rights reserved.  R.E.A.D. is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s literacy and social skills through the assistance of trained, licensed and insured therapy dog teams as literacy mentors.

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Stop by the Dobbs Ferry Library for a dinosaur-themed movie marathon! Come to any or all of the movies.

1:00 pm — For Kids: The Land Before Time, rated G, 69 minutes

3:00 pm — Grab Bag Movie: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, rated PG, 94 minutes

5:00 pm — Documentary: Dinosaur 13, rated PG, 95 minutes

7:00 pm — Cult Classic Movie: The Valley of Gwangi, age 18+, 95 minutes

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Adults, Teens and Children – there’s a Reading Game for you!

• Adult Summer Reading Bingo is back in 2026!  This year’s summer reading program is themed “Unearth A Story” with a focus on dinosaurs, archaeology, paleontology, and gardening – but your reading choices can go beyond the theme.  The goal is to further grow your love of reading.  Each Bingo row comes with its own prize.  All participants will be entered into a drawing for a “dino-mite” gift basket at the end of the summer.  Have questions? Email hgraff@dobbsferrylibrary.org.  Find out more info and play here.
• Teens fill out this form to participate in DFPL Teen Summer Reading 2026!  Track and log your reading to win prizes!  You can pick up one of our paper reading logs at the circulation desk of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library or request that a copy of the log be sent to your email address.  Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August!  Have questions? Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.  Find out more info and play here.
• Children – you can earn points and prizes by reading books and coming to our events. Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August!  This page will tell you everything you need to know about participating if your child is between the ages of 3 and 12. (Younger kids might want to take on the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge!) Have questions? Email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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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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Ages 12-18

Stop by the Teen Space for this fun craft!

Interested in signing up? Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to register!

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Ages 2-4

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

• 7/9: Cave Painting
• 7/23: Pasta Paleontology
• 8/6: Toilet Paper Roll Dinosaurs

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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 – Paper Bag Dinosaur Puppet

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Adults, Teens and Children – there’s a Reading Game for you!

• Adult Summer Reading Bingo is back in 2026!  This year’s summer reading program is themed “Unearth A Story” with a focus on dinosaurs, archaeology, paleontology, and gardening – but your reading choices can go beyond the theme.  The goal is to further grow your love of reading.  Each Bingo row comes with its own prize.  All participants will be entered into a drawing for a “dino-mite” gift basket at the end of the summer.  Have questions? Email hgraff@dobbsferrylibrary.org.  Find out more info and play here.
• Teens fill out this form to participate in DFPL Teen Summer Reading 2026!  Track and log your reading to win prizes!  You can pick up one of our paper reading logs at the circulation desk of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library or request that a copy of the log be sent to your email address.  Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August!  Have questions? Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.  Find out more info and play here.
• Children – you can earn points and prizes by reading books and coming to our events. Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August!  This page will tell you everything you need to know about participating if your child is between the ages of 3 and 12. (Younger kids might want to take on the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge!) Have questions? Email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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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 2-4
15 Walnut Street

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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Join us for a special Adult Summer Reading edition of Board Games with the Director! We will be playing Wingspan and Wyrmspan. Come to play and make new friends.

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Adults, Teens and Children – there’s a Reading Game for you!

• Adult Summer Reading Bingo is back in 2026!  This year’s summer reading program is themed “Unearth A Story” with a focus on dinosaurs, archaeology, paleontology, and gardening – but your reading choices can go beyond the theme.  The goal is to further grow your love of reading.  Each Bingo row comes with its own prize.  All participants will be entered into a drawing for a “dino-mite” gift basket at the end of the summer.  Have questions? Email hgraff@dobbsferrylibrary.org.  Find out more info and play here.
• Teens fill out this form to participate in DFPL Teen Summer Reading 2026!  Track and log your reading to win prizes!  You can pick up one of our paper reading logs at the circulation desk of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library or request that a copy of the log be sent to your email address.  Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August!  Have questions? Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.  Find out more info and play here.
• Children – you can earn points and prizes by reading books and coming to our events. Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August!  This page will tell you everything you need to know about participating if your child is between the ages of 3 and 12. (Younger kids might want to take on the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge!) Have questions? Email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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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!

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 & Tweens

Form teams and play dodgeball at the library! The winning team gets to pick a prize from the Summer Reading prize bag.

Interested in signing up? Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to register!

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Ages 2-4

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

• 7/9: Cave Painting
• 7/23: Pasta Paleontology
• 8/6: Toilet Paper Roll Dinosaurs

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Ages 3+
15 Walnut Street

Race, play outdoor games, and more on the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail at 15 Walnut Street!

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

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Adults, Teens and Children – there’s a Reading Game for you!

• Adult Summer Reading Bingo is back in 2026!  This year’s summer reading program is themed “Unearth A Story” with a focus on dinosaurs, archaeology, paleontology, and gardening – but your reading choices can go beyond the theme.  The goal is to further grow your love of reading.  Each Bingo row comes with its own prize.  All participants will be entered into a drawing for a “dino-mite” gift basket at the end of the summer.  Have questions? Email hgraff@dobbsferrylibrary.org.  Find out more info and play here.
• Teens fill out this form to participate in DFPL Teen Summer Reading 2026!  Track and log your reading to win prizes!  You can pick up one of our paper reading logs at the circulation desk of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library or request that a copy of the log be sent to your email address.  Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August!  Have questions? Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.  Find out more info and play here.
• Children – you can earn points and prizes by reading books and coming to our events. Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August!  This page will tell you everything you need to know about participating if your child is between the ages of 3 and 12. (Younger kids might want to take on the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge!) Have questions? Email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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Ages 7-14

Explore a Greek mythology-themed Minecraft world! Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt to discover the altars dedicated to the legendary pantheon of Greek gods. Navigate through the treacherous three layers of the Underworld, battling mythical creatures. Unleash your creativity by constructing grand shrines, coliseums, and classic Greek-themed buildings. — Presented by Arrayscape Gaming. **Please bring your own device. If you cannot, let the library known when you’re signing up.**

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

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Children & Teens

Build a custom sundae and sit down to watch Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009, PG) to celebrate the end of Summer Reading!

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