Lego Club in the Children’s Room
Friday, September 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.
This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library
FerryCon 2026
Saturday, September 26
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
FerryCon is the library’s annual Comic Con-style flagship event for all ages that takes place one Saturday every fall (formerly spring). Since 2019, FerryCon has brought over 300 participants to the library for fun-filled events including artists alley, classes, panels, and contests that revolved around comic books, graphic novels, super heroes, and more!
This event is free but will include a suggested donation of $5 per family at the door. We’re fundraising for the library this year!
Headlining Events
We’re so excited about our line-up for you this year! The following events will be in the Community Room unless otherwise noted.
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- 11:15am: Meet & Greet with Spider-Man, followed by a spidey-sational storytime!
- 12pm: Kids’ Combat Workshop with Hudson Valley Saber Guild
- 1pm: Storybuilding: Create Your Own Characters and Tell Your Own Story with author Mina Elwell
- 2pm: Sculpt Your Avatar art workshop with MakerHive
- 3:30pm: Super Mario Galaxy (PG, 2026) showing with snacks
Other Activities
In the other parts of the library, you can:
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- Have your tarot cards read by Shannon Gilchrist at her table
- Dance the day away at our KPop Dance Party in the Teen Space
- Trade Pokémon cards with local student Leo Turk in the lounge
- Play Magic the Gathering with volunteer Ari Malul in the lounge (1pm to 3:30pm)
- Make a button or get a temporary tattoo in the Teen Space
Artist Alley
All around the library, visit the tables of local artists, businesses, and more!
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- Citizen Suzie Costumes, cosplay shop
- Mina Elwell, author of Undercover Monster
- Shannon Gilchrist, Psychic Energy Healer
- The LOFT, LGBTQ+ community center
- Antonio Mastria, artist
- John Monaco, artist and author at Modern Geek Gaming
- Harley Nox, professional cosplayer
- Project MOVER, bikeshare
- Luis Paredes, Dobbs Ferry-based horror author
- Franka Pessin, illustrator
- Gabriel Pinto, artist and illustrator
- Gene Pitts, artist at Extended Playing Cards
- Ian Rivers, artist
- Marcos Romero, comics artist
- Skullmelon Studios, artist co-op
- Star Wars cosplayers from multiple local costuming fan clubs!
- Leo Turk, student Pokémon and LEGO artist
- Snacks courtesy of a Bronx-based Moroccan bakery
Raffle
Enter our raffle to win the kids, teen, and/or adult gift basket containing prizes like a signed Marvel comic, superhero merch, and more! Proceeds go to the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library. $3 for 1 ticket or $5 for 2 tickets. Feel free to buy these ahead of time in the week leading up to the event, too.
Author Visit with Mina Elwell
Saturday, October 10
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Ages 8-12
Celebrate the new release of local author Mina Elwell’s new middle grade graphic novel, Undercover Monster! Attendees will receive a free copy of this silly, spooky mystery about a monster girl named Mia who goes undercover at human school (while supplies last). Plus, participate in a tie-in activity that combines Encyclopedia Brown and the classic game Guess Who.
This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library
Gardening & More Workshop: Healthy Soil, Healthy People & Compost Critters (Registration)
Thursday, November 12
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Grades K-2
Join Sara of Gardening & More for a hands-on exploration of soil and its properties. Learn about decomposition and the role of Compost Critters, explore Red Wiggler worms up close, and make a worm bin from reusable materials to show how these compost critters handle food scraps to make healthy soil.
Registration REQUIRED — email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.
This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library