Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, January 15
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of every month.
The beginning of each meeting is open to public comments.
Jean Capuano Art Reception
Sunday, January 19
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Come to a reception featuring watercolors by Jean Capuano, presented by the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library. All are welcome!
The exhibition will be open January 19th through February 21st.
Print of the Month: Stars & Planets
Sunday, January 19
2:30 pm - 11:45 pm
Stars & Planets keychain: choose from Moon & Earth, Sun & Moon, Shooting Star, Star, Planet, Moon, or Meteorite
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.
Advanced Screening – Free for All: The Public Library
Saturday, January 25
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
All Ages
Come to this special screening of the upcoming PBS Documentary: Free for All: The Public Library (60 min)
The story of the revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen – meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.
The film will premiere on PBS on Monday April 29, 2025 / PBS Free Streaming Window (pbs.org, PBS App, and YouTube) April 29, 2025 – July 27, 2025 / PBS Passport Window April 29, 2025 – April 28, 2028
Free pizza and soft drinks will be served.
Print of the Month: Stars & Planets
Sunday, January 26
2:30 pm - 11:45 pm
Stars & Planets keychain: choose from Moon & Earth, Sun & Moon, Shooting Star, Star, Planet, Moon, or Meteorite
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.
Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, January 30
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Board Games With the Library Director
Friday, January 31
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.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 1
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
All Ages
Celebrate the year of the snake with the Dobbs Ferry Library! Enjoy performances by local organizations, tasty treats like rice cakes and ramen, the Korean game of Yutnori, a scavenger hunt, and more!
Print of the Month: Valentine Animals
Sunday, February 2
All Day
Happy Valentine’s Day! Celebrate with an animal keychain made using the library’s 3D Printer! Options are panda, bunny, bear, koala, cat, or dog.
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.
Valentine’s Pop Up
Saturday, February 8
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Rain Date: Sunday, February 9
Let a little love come your way.
There will be:
- Books
- Homemade baked goods
- Vintage baubles
- Plants
- & kids activities.
For further information or to sign up to donate baked goods or to volunteer, call 914-693-6614 or email dflfriends@gmail.com!
All sales will benefit the Library programs.
Print of the Month: Valentine Animals
Sunday, February 9
All Day
Happy Valentine’s Day! Celebrate with an animal keychain made using the library’s 3D Printer! Options are panda, bunny, bear, koala, cat, or dog.
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.
The Night Sky
Monday, February 10
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
An evening of astronomy: learn about the cosmos and live sky viewing.
Presented by Westchester Amateur Astronomers.
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org for more info.
Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, February 13
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Print of the Month: Valentine Animals
Sunday, February 16
All Day
Happy Valentine’s Day! Celebrate with an animal keychain made using the library’s 3D Printer! Options are panda, bunny, bear, koala, cat, or dog.
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.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, February 19
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of every month.
The beginning of each meeting is open to public comments.
Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)
Saturday, February 22
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 REQUIRED — email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.
Print of the Month: Valentine Animals
Sunday, February 23
All Day
Happy Valentine’s Day! Celebrate with an animal keychain made using the library’s 3D Printer! Options are panda, bunny, bear, koala, cat, or dog.
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.
Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, February 27
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Board Games With the Library Director
Friday, February 28
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.
Board Games With the Library Director
Friday, March 28
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.
Board Games With the Library Director
Friday, April 25
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.
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.