CHRISTMAS DAY – Library Building closed
Wednesday, December 25
All Day
The Dobbs Ferry Library will close at 5pm on Tuesday December 24th and will be closed all day on Wednesday December 25th for Christmas Eve/Day!
Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours
Friday, December 27
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Visit the community room on Friday afternoons and play any of the wide selection of single and multi-player games on the library’s Switch
Just drop in or email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot. Time will be limited to 20 minutes when people are waiting.
Lego Club in the Children’s Room
Friday, December 27
3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Ages 3 +
Use your imagination to build something special with our giant stash of LEGOS!
Fridays all month long.
Board Games With the Library Director
Friday, December 27
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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.
Join The DFPL Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Sunday, December 29
All Day
Want to make a difference in your community and get volunteer credit hours? Become a member of TAG! We’ll meet monthly to discuss your ideas, work on projects to improve the library and its services, and have pizza. Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org for information.
Print of the Month: Winter Animals
Sunday, December 29
All Day
Pick your favorite cute winter keychain made using the library’s 3D printer! Options are red panda, husky, fox, wolf, otter or penguin.
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours – please indicate which keychain you want and your preferred color, if you have one.
No cost, limit one per person.
Teen Book Bundles
Sunday, December 29
All Day
Fill out a brief form and Alex, the teen librarian, will recommend titles for you! All you have to do is pick them up.
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org for more info.
Baby Songs & Stories
Monday, December 30
10:30 am - 11:00 am
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.
NEW YEAR’S EVE – Library closes at 5:00 PM
Tuesday, December 31
All Day
The Dobbs Ferry Library will close at 5pm on Tuesday December 31st and will be closed all day on Wednesday January 1st for New Year’s Eve/Day!
Noon Year’s Eve Pajama Party
Tuesday, December 31
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Ages 2-12
Ms. Gina brings back this annual tradition with storytime, crafts, and a countdown until 12 noon instead of midnight! Expect confetti, balloons, and more.
NEW YEAR’S DAY – Library Building closed
Wednesday, January 1
All Day
The Dobbs Ferry Library will close at 5pm on Tuesday December 31st and will be closed all day on Wednesday January 1st for New Year’s Eve/Day!
Hanukkah Storytime
Thursday, January 2
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Ages 3+
Join Ms. Gina for a storytime and a chance to make your own menorah to use on the last night of Hanukkah.
Virtual Program: Advanced Python
Thursday, January 2
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn Python with Techno Chix! In this 6-week advanced class students will build off of what they learned in the introductory class and increase their knowledge of the programming language Python. There will be more fun mini-projects each week that are designed to help learn while continuing to develop valuable skills. There will be a final project at the end of the course so participants can see how far they’ve come!
*Must have take the intro course to participate. Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org for more information*
Join The DFPL Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Sunday, January 5
All Day
Want to make a difference in your community and get volunteer credit hours? Become a member of TAG! We’ll meet monthly to discuss your ideas, work on projects to improve the library and its services, and have pizza. Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org for information.
Teen Book Bundles
Sunday, January 5
All Day
Fill out a brief form and Alex, the teen librarian, will recommend titles for you! All you have to do is pick them up.
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org for more info.
ESOL Classes
Wednesday, January 8
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry
- Conversation for every level
- Language lessons
- Games
For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Taught by: Lise Stone
Virtual Program: Advanced Python
Thursday, January 9
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn Python with Techno Chix! In this 6-week advanced class students will build off of what they learned in the introductory class and increase their knowledge of the programming language Python. There will be more fun mini-projects each week that are designed to help learn while continuing to develop valuable skills. There will be a final project at the end of the course so participants can see how far they’ve come!
*Must have take the intro course to participate. Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org for more information*
Join The DFPL Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Sunday, January 12
All Day
Want to make a difference in your community and get volunteer credit hours? Become a member of TAG! We’ll meet monthly to discuss your ideas, work on projects to improve the library and its services, and have pizza. Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org for information.
Teen Book Bundles
Sunday, January 12
All Day
Fill out a brief form and Alex, the teen librarian, will recommend titles for you! All you have to do is pick them up.
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org for more info.
ESOL Classes
Wednesday, January 15
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry
- Conversation for every level
- Language lessons
- Games
For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Taught by: Lise Stone
Virtual Program: Advanced Python
Thursday, January 16
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn Python with Techno Chix! In this 6-week advanced class students will build off of what they learned in the introductory class and increase their knowledge of the programming language Python. There will be more fun mini-projects each week that are designed to help learn while continuing to develop valuable skills. There will be a final project at the end of the course so participants can see how far they’ve come!
*Must have take the intro course to participate. Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org for more information*
Join The DFPL Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Sunday, January 19
All Day
Want to make a difference in your community and get volunteer credit hours? Become a member of TAG! We’ll meet monthly to discuss your ideas, work on projects to improve the library and its services, and have pizza. Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org for information.
Teen Book Bundles
Sunday, January 19
All Day
Fill out a brief form and Alex, the teen librarian, will recommend titles for you! All you have to do is pick them up.
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org for more info.
ESOL Classes
Wednesday, January 22
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry
- Conversation for every level
- Language lessons
- Games
For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Taught by: Lise Stone
Romance Book Club: “All Rhodes Lead Here”
Wednesday, January 22
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This month we’re reading All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata.
Copies of this book will be available for pick up at the circulation desk.
To register, email sbock@dobbsferrylibrary.org!
Losing people you love is hard. Aurora De La Torre knows moving back to a place that was once home isn’t going to be easy. Starting your whole life over probably isn’t supposed to be. But a small town in the mountains might be the perfect remedy for a broken heart. Checking out her landlord across the driveway just might cure it too.
Join The DFPL Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Sunday, January 26
All Day
Want to make a difference in your community and get volunteer credit hours? Become a member of TAG! We’ll meet monthly to discuss your ideas, work on projects to improve the library and its services, and have pizza. Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org for information.
Teen Book Bundles
Sunday, January 26
All Day
Fill out a brief form and Alex, the teen librarian, will recommend titles for you! All you have to do is pick them up.
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org for more info.
ESOL Classes
Wednesday, January 29
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry
- Conversation for every level
- Language lessons
- Games
For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Taught by: Lise Stone
ESOL Classes
Wednesday, February 5
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry
- Conversation for every level
- Language lessons
- Games
For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Taught by: Lise Stone
ESOL Classes
Wednesday, February 12
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry
- Conversation for every level
- Language lessons
- Games
For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Taught by: Lise Stone
ESOL Classes
Wednesday, February 19
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry
- Conversation for every level
- Language lessons
- Games
For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Taught by: Lise Stone
ESOL Classes
Wednesday, February 26
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry
- Conversation for every level
- Language lessons
- Games
For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Taught by: Lise Stone
ESOL Classes
Wednesday, March 5
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry
- Conversation for every level
- Language lessons
- Games
For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Taught by: Lise Stone
ESOL Classes
Wednesday, March 12
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry
- Conversation for every level
- Language lessons
- Games
For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Taught by: Lise Stone
ESOL Classes
Wednesday, March 19
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry
- Conversation for every level
- Language lessons
- Games
For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Taught by: Lise Stone
ESOL Classes
Wednesday, March 26
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry
- Conversation for every level
- Language lessons
- Games
For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Taught by: Lise Stone
ESOL Classes
Wednesday, April 2
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry
- Conversation for every level
- Language lessons
- Games
For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Taught by: Lise Stone
ESOL Classes
Tuesday, April 8
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry
- Conversation for every level
- Language lessons
- Games
For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Taught by: Lise Stone
ESOL Classes
Wednesday, April 16
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry
- Conversation for every level
- Language lessons
- Games
For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Taught by: Lise Stone
ESOL Classes
Wednesday, April 30
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
English Conversation Class in Dobbs Ferry
- Conversation for every level
- Language lessons
- Games
For adult learners of all ages with at least basic English.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Taught by: Lise Stone