Teen Summer Reading Challenge

Teen Summer Reading Challenge

Sunday, July 6

All Day

Summer Reading is June 18 through August 15!

This year’s theme is Color Our World!

Sign up using this Google Form.

This year you can log your reading using a paper log (contact Alex to request a copy) or you can join the Dobbs Ferry Teen Summer Reading book club on The StoryGraph and see what your friends are reading!

Have questions? Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

For a full list of events, check out our website here!

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D&D Dungeon Master Academy (Registration)

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

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D&D Dungeon Master Academy (Registration)

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

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D&D Dungeon Master Academy (Registration)

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.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, July 11

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, 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.

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Grab Bag Movie Night - Jaws

Grab Bag Movie Night – Jaws

Friday, July 11

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Action! Comedy! Thriller! Fantasy! Anything goes in our Grab Bag movie series!

This month’s feature: The original summer blockbuster – Jaws

Just when you thought it was safe to come back to the library! A rogue great white shark terrorizes the waters of a New England coastal town. Directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the novel by Peter Benchley.

1975 / 124 min / Rated PG – recommended for audiences 16+

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Teen Summer Reading Challenge

Teen Summer Reading Challenge

Sunday, July 13

All Day

Summer Reading is June 18 through August 15!

This year’s theme is Color Our World!

Sign up using this Google Form.

This year you can log your reading using a paper log (contact Alex to request a copy) or you can join the Dobbs Ferry Teen Summer Reading book club on The StoryGraph and see what your friends are reading!

Have questions? Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

For a full list of events, check out our website here!

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Zine Workshop (Registration)

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.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, July 18

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, 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.

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Teen Summer Reading Challenge

Teen Summer Reading Challenge

Sunday, July 20

All Day

Summer Reading is June 18 through August 15!

This year’s theme is Color Our World!

Sign up using this Google Form.

This year you can log your reading using a paper log (contact Alex to request a copy) or you can join the Dobbs Ferry Teen Summer Reading book club on The StoryGraph and see what your friends are reading!

Have questions? Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

For a full list of events, check out our website here!

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Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, July 25

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, 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.

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Teen Summer Reading Challenge

Teen Summer Reading Challenge

Sunday, July 27

All Day

Summer Reading is June 18 through August 15!

This year’s theme is Color Our World!

Sign up using this Google Form.

This year you can log your reading using a paper log (contact Alex to request a copy) or you can join the Dobbs Ferry Teen Summer Reading book club on The StoryGraph and see what your friends are reading!

Have questions? Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

For a full list of events, check out our website here!

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Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, August 1

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, 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.

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Teen Summer Reading Challenge

Teen Summer Reading Challenge

Sunday, August 3

All Day

Summer Reading is June 18 through August 15!

This year’s theme is Color Our World!

Sign up using this Google Form.

This year you can log your reading using a paper log (contact Alex to request a copy) or you can join the Dobbs Ferry Teen Summer Reading book club on The StoryGraph and see what your friends are reading!

Have questions? Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

For a full list of events, check out our website here!

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Draw Manga with Paige Monte (Registration)

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.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, August 8

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, 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.

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Teen Summer Reading Challenge

Teen Summer Reading Challenge

Sunday, August 10

All Day

Summer Reading is June 18 through August 15!

This year’s theme is Color Our World!

Sign up using this Google Form.

This year you can log your reading using a paper log (contact Alex to request a copy) or you can join the Dobbs Ferry Teen Summer Reading book club on The StoryGraph and see what your friends are reading!

Have questions? Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

For a full list of events, check out our website here!

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Summer Reading Finale Party

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.

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Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, August 15

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, 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.

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Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, August 22

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, 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.

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Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, August 29

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, 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.

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FerryCon 2025

FerryCon 2025

Saturday, September 20

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Dobbs Ferry Public Library’s FerryCon is back on Saturday, September 20th from 10am-3pm! Want to know what’s happening? Check out our website!
 
We are currently looking for talented cosplayers and comic book/graphic novel/superhero artists, authors, and companies to take part!
 
Interested in participating? Please email gelbert@dobbsferrylibrary.org with:
1. Up-to-date short bio
2. Up-to-date headshot/logo
3. Website/link/social media
4. Your desired time slot
 
Artist Alley will run from 10am-3pm, with set-up beginning at 9am. We have approximately 12 guaranteed large tables and 4 small ones and those will be first come, first serve for whoever signs up first. You’re welcome to use the whole time slot, but please specify if you can’t! There is no table fee, but donations to the Dobbs Ferry Library Friends FerryCon raffle are strongly encouraged in the form of an item with a suggested value of $15 or more.
 
We will also have programs sprinkled throughout the day. If you are interested in doing a panel, for example, or have a unique idea for a program, we’re open to trying some new things out! Subsequently, if you know of any other talented folks that would like to take part, feel free to pass along the info.

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