Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Paper Plate Pool Craft – Limited Supply / First-come First-served
Saturday, July 5
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 – Paper Plate Pool Craft
Children’s 2025 Summer Reading Game
Sunday, July 6
All Day
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!
D&D Dungeon Master Academy (Registration)
Tuesday, July 8
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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 (July 8-10).
Dungeon Master Academy is a three day workshop for kids and teens that teaches you how to be a game master for Dungeons & 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.
D&D Dungeon Master Academy (Registration)
Wednesday, July 9
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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 (July 8-10).
Dungeon Master Academy is a three day workshop for kids and teens that teaches you how to be a game master for Dungeons & 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.
D&D Dungeon Master Academy (Registration)
Thursday, July 10
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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 (July 8-10).
Dungeon Master Academy is a three day workshop for kids and teens that teaches you how to be a game master for Dungeons & 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.
Lego Club in the Children’s Room
Friday, July 11
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.
Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Flamingos – Limited Supply / First-come First-served
Saturday, July 12
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 – Flamingos
Children’s 2025 Summer Reading Game
Sunday, July 13
All Day
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!
Zine Workshop (Registration)
Monday, July 14
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Calling all artists and illustrators ages 8-12!
Join volunteer Marta to fashion your own zines on a topic of your choice!
Registration REQUIRED — email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.
Lego Club in the Children’s Room
Friday, July 18
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.
Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Popsicle Stick Lemonade Stands – Limited Supply / First-come First-served
Saturday, July 19
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 – Popsicle Stick Lemonade Stands
Children’s 2025 Summer Reading Game
Sunday, July 20
All Day
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!
Lego Club in the Children’s Room
Friday, July 25
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.
Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Paper Bag Mermaids – Limited Supply / First-come First-served
Saturday, July 26
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 – Paper Bag Mermaids
Children’s 2025 Summer Reading Game
Sunday, July 27
All Day
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!
Learn to Draw a Comic with Becky Pitts (Registration)
Tuesday, July 29
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ages 6-10
Put your graphic novel skills to the test with local author Becky Pitts!
Registration REQUIRED — email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.
Lego Club in the Children’s Room
Friday, August 1
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.
Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Rainbow Parrots – Limited Supply / First-come First-served
Saturday, August 2
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 – Rainbow Parrots
Children’s 2025 Summer Reading Game
Sunday, August 3
All Day
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!
Draw Manga with Paige Monte (Registration)
Wednesday, August 6
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Ages 10-18
Love manga or anime? Learn to make art inspired by it with local art teacher Paige Monte, a FerryCon favorite!
Registration REQUIRED — email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.
Lego Club in the Children’s Room
Friday, August 8
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.
Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Bicycles – Limited Supply / First-come First-served
Saturday, August 9
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 – Bicycles
Children’s 2025 Summer Reading Game
Sunday, August 10
All Day
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!
Summer Reading Finale Party
Friday, August 15
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
All Ages
Design a new cover for your favorite book after building a custom dessert at our sundae bar! Anyone who’s participated in summer reading this year is welcome to join.
Lego Club in the Children’s Room
Friday, August 15
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.
Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Paper Plate Lighthouses – Limited Supply / First-come First-served
Saturday, August 16
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 – Paper Plate Lighthouses
Lego Club in the Children’s Room
Friday, August 22
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.
Lego Club in the Children’s Room
Friday, August 29
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.