Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, May 30

3:00 pm - 4:45 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.

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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, May 30

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.

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Board Games With the Library Director

Board Games With the Library Director

Friday, May 30

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.

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Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Unicorn Finger Puppet Crafts - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Unicorn Finger Puppet Crafts – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, May 31

All Day

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 – Unicorn Finger Puppet Crafts

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Free Screening - Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s

Free Screening – Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s

Saturday, May 31

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Dobbs Ferry Public Library and Indie Lens Pop-Up present a 60 minute screening of “Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s” – Three revealing stories about how family dynamics change when a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease.

Free pizza and soft drinks will be served.

PBS Premiere: Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10/9c

PBS Free Streaming Window: The Matter of Mind series will stream for free on pbs.org, the PBS App, and YouTube:

Matter of Mind: My Parkinson’s | April 11 – June 9, 2025
Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s | May 5 – June 3, 2025
Matter of Mind: My ALS | May 15 – Jul 15, 2025

Note: All three episodes of the Matter of Mind series will be available to stream between May 15 to June 3, 2025.

PBS Passport Window: Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s | May 5, 2025 – May 4, 2028

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Print of the Month: Sweet Treats

Sunday, June 1

All Day

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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Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, June 2

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.

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Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, June 2

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

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Diplomacy Decoded: Interpersonal Diplomacy Workshop for High School Students via ZOOM (Registration)

Diplomacy Decoded: Interpersonal Diplomacy Workshop for High School Students via ZOOM (Registration)

Monday, June 2

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Learn diplomacy skills to prepare for applying for internships, jobs, and networking opportunities.

Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org or diplomacydecoded@gmail.com to register

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, June 3

10:30 am - 11:00 am

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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Westchester Breathes (Registration)

Westchester Breathes (Registration)

Tuesday, June 3

11:30 am - 12:15 pm

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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Yoga - Breathe with Tulsi (Registration)

Yoga – Breathe with Tulsi (Registration)

Tuesday, June 3

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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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Comedy Open Mic (ON ZOOM)

Comedy Open Mic (ON ZOOM)

Tuesday, June 3

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Following a traditional Comedy Open Mic format, comedians new and old — who want to work on new jokes, change old ones, or just experiment — sign up and get 5 minutes apiece to perform via our Zoom meeting room.  Started during the COVID pandemic as a means of comedy self-preservation, these monthly Zoom mics still remain fun in 2025, are welcoming to performers the world over (we’ve had many different countries and numerous continents represented), and all performers who attend get a copy of the footage after via unlisted YouTube link.  Plus, coming to work on your act at our monthly Mic’s might very well lead to a spot on one of our well-received live Stand Up Comedy Showcases, which we hold 3-4x/year in our DFPL Community Room (sits 75)!

INTENDED FOR AUDIENCE 18+

Pre-registration REQUIRED for first timers —> Email tdeery@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

Show reminder with Zoom link will be sent out the morning of each month’s mic to everyone already on the performer & audience list.

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For more info about our comedy open mics and showcases, check out our Comedy on the Hudson page.

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Meet the Raptors

Meet the Raptors

Wednesday, June 4

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Ages 6 and Up

Teatown Reservation visits the Dobbs Ferry Library with a live presentation of 4-5 birds of prey!

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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Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, June 6

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

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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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, June 6

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.

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Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Pride Flag - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Pride Flag – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, June 7

All Day

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 Flag

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Print of the Month: Sweet Treats

Sunday, June 8

All Day

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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Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, June 9

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.

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Blood Drive - New York Blood Center (Registration)

Blood Drive – New York Blood Center (Registration)

Monday, June 9

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Blood donors are urgently needed! Save a life; donate today.

Go here to schedule an appointment.

Every donation is a home run! Swing by to donate and you’ll be entered to win five tickets to the 2025 MLB subway series on July 6 at Citifield.

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, June 10

10:30 am - 11:00 am

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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Westchester Breathes (Registration)

Westchester Breathes (Registration)

Tuesday, June 10

11:30 am - 12:15 pm

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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Yoga - Breathe with Tulsi (Registration)

Yoga – Breathe with Tulsi (Registration)

Tuesday, June 10

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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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Comedy Open Mic (LIVE AT DIVINO'S)

Comedy Open Mic (LIVE AT DIVINO’S)

Tuesday, June 10

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us at our comedy satellite location, DIVINO’S SPEAKEASY IN HASTINGS-ON-HUSON – located 524 Warburton Avenue Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706, on the second Tuesday of every month at 8pm, with our host, DFPL’s Tim Deery, for our LIVE monthly Comedy Open Mic!

Following a traditional format, comedians new and old — who want to work on new jokes, change old ones, or just experiment — sign up and get 5 minutes apiece to perform.  Coming to work on your act at our monthly Mic’s might very well lead to a spot on one of our well-received Stand Up Comedy Showcases, which we hold 3-4x/year in our DFPL Community Room (sits 75)!

SIGN UP STARTS AT 7:30PM IN PERSON

*1 DRINK MINIMUM FOR PERFORMERS

INTENDED FOR AUDIENCE 18+ 

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For more info about our comedy open mics and showcases, check out our Comedy on the Hudson page.

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Pregnancy & Post-Partum Support Group

Pregnancy & Post-Partum Support Group

Wednesday, June 11

6:15 pm - 7:15 pm

Join Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Shelby Alexa-Dizard in this new monthly support group! Topics discussed will include pregnancy (nutrition, common discomforts, latest research), birth (comfort methods, what to expect), and postpartum care (incorporating nutrition and your community to help your family thrive).

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English Conversation Boost Course

English Conversation Boost Course

Wednesday, June 11

6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Gain confidence!
Build vocabulary!
Meet other learners!
Sign up now for a special three-week evening course for English for Speakers of Other Languages. The class is FREE and is for ages 15 and older who have at least elementary English. If you are not sure of your level, please contact the instructor, Lise Stone, or take a brief online level test such as this one. (Hint: If you can understand this description, the course should work for you!)
Lessons are aimed at improving your ability to understand other people — and for them to understand you. Also included: practice with everyday conversations, such as:
  • getting or giving directions
  • setting up appointments, and
  • resolving everyday problems
Classes include games and casual conversation to make learning more enjoyable. Participants should plan to attend all three classes.
Use this form to register!

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Virtual Town and Gown Literary Discussion Group: "The Familiars"

Virtual Town and Gown Literary Discussion Group: “The Familiars”

Wednesday, June 11

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

This month, we will be reading The Familiars by Stacey Halls. 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!

To save her child, she will trust a stranger.  To protect her secret, she must risk her life.

1612 Pendle Hill, England.  Young Fleetwood Shuttleworth is with child again. As the mistress of Gawthorpe Hall, she is anxious to provide her husband with an heir. But none of her previous pregnancies have come to term. Then she discovers a hidden letter from her physician that warns her husband that she will not survive another pregnancy.

Distraught over the frightening revelation, Fleetwood wanders the woods of Pendle Hill, where she comes across a young local woman named Alice Gray who is gathering herbs. A midwife, Alice promises Fleetwood she can help her deliver a healthy baby. But soon Alice is drawn into the frenzied accusations of witchcraft sweeping the countryside. Even the woodland creatures, the “familiars,” are suspected of practicing the dark arts. Can Fleetwood trust that Alice is really who she says she is?

As the two women’s lives become intertwined, Fleetwood must risk everything to prove Alice’s innocence in order to save her own unborn child. The hunt for witches reaches fever pitch. Time is running out. The trials are about to begin. Both their lives are at stake. Only they know the truth. Only they can save each other.

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the real Pendle Witch Trials of 1612, this rich and compelling novel draws its characters from historical figures as it explores the lives and rights of seventeenth-century women, ultimately raising the question of whether witch-hunting is really just women-hunting.

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Chess Club (Registration)

Chess Club (Registration)

Thursday, June 12

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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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Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, June 13

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

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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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, June 13

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.

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Cult Classic Movie Night: "Wet Hot American Summer" at Climbing Wolf

Cult Classic Movie Night: “Wet Hot American Summer” at Climbing Wolf

Friday, June 13

8:00 pm - 9:45 pm

Join us on Friday, June 13th at 8pm to see what camp was like before Jason Voorhees showed up and kick off the Summer right over some quality adult beverages with our friends at Climbing Wolf Craft Beer Bar, where we’ll be screening the cult classic Wet Hot American Summer (2001/Rated R/97 min/Parody, Raunchy Comedy, Satire, Slapstick, Romance)!

Climbing Wolf is located at 78 Main Street Dobbs Ferry NY, 10522 –  just north of the library – at the corner of Chestnut & Main.

summary: Set on the last day of camp, in the hot summer of 1981, a group of counselors try to complete their unfinished business before the day ends.

featuring an all-star ensemble cast: Janeane Garofalo, David Hyde Pierce, Michael Showalter, Paul Rudd, Christopher Meloni, Molly Shannon, Michael Ian Black, Amy Poehler, Bradley Cooper and more!

Stay after for our always lively Film Discussion, where we’ll share trivia and have fun prizes!

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To see one of our previous CCMN film discussions, check out our interview with Makeup/Special Effects Artist Dan Frye (Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Dr. Who)

Follow us on Instagram: @CultClassicMovieNight

Questions?  Email TDeery@DobbsFerryLibrary.org

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Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Frog and Toad Paper Dolls - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Frog and Toad Paper Dolls – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, June 14

All Day

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 – Frog and Toad Paper Dolls

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Meet the Author: Ed Friedman

Meet the Author: Ed Friedman

Saturday, June 14

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Local writers share readings and sign copies of their newest books.

This week: Ed Friedman, author of I Will Not Be Ignored

Visit Ed online!

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Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Saturday, June 14

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

All Ages welcome.

Children read one-on-one with Buddy, a specially trained Reading Education Assistance Dog (R.E.A.D.) and his handler, Dobbs Ferry resident Marty Kanengiser. Children will select a book to read to Buddy before the program begins, and they will spend 10-15 minutes reading aloud. They are also welcome to ask questions about Buddy, a 12-year-old rescued black lab who loves children, other dogs, and reading.

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

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Print of the Month: Sweet Treats

Sunday, June 15

All Day

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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Baby Songs & Stories

Baby Songs & Stories

Monday, June 16

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.

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Mary's Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting

Monday, June 16

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.

Also, this group is willing to help!

Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!

Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

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Dental Storytime with Joanne Roos

Dental Storytime with Joanne Roos

Tuesday, June 17

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Ages 6 months – 4 years

Join us for a special toddler storytime all about taking care of your teeth with Joanne Roos of Main Street Pediatric Dentistry in Scarsdale.

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Westchester Breathes (Registration)

Westchester Breathes (Registration)

Tuesday, June 17

11:30 am - 12:15 pm

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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Yoga - Breathe with Tulsi (Registration)

Yoga – Breathe with Tulsi (Registration)

Tuesday, June 17

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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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