Children’s Programs

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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Come learn to play chess with instructor Mark Stern – 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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Ages 3 +

Use your imagination to build something special with our giant stash of LEGOS!

Fridays all month long.

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Ages 6 months – 3 years

An interactive and joyful experience for the smallest musicians.

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

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Ages 5+

Learn the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) with teen volunteer Miriam! No prior experience or knowledge is necessary.

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

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This June you can get a 3D printed of the KPop Demon Hunters character of your choice! Please specify which member of Saja Boys or Huntrix you would like.

Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours – please include your preferred color; if you don’t specify a color a staff member will choose! No cost, limit one per person.

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Adults, Teens and Children – there’s a Reading Game for you!

• Adult Summer Reading Bingo is back in 2026!  This year’s summer reading program is themed “Unearth A Story” with a focus on dinosaurs, archaeology, paleontology, and gardening – but your reading choices can go beyond the theme.  The goal is to further grow your love of reading.  Each Bingo row comes with its own prize.  All participants will be entered into a drawing for a “dino-mite” gift basket at the end of the summer.  Have questions? Email hgraff@dobbsferrylibrary.org.  Find out more info and play here.
• Teens fill out this form to participate in DFPL Teen Summer Reading 2026!  Track and log your reading to win prizes!  You can pick up one of our paper reading logs at the circulation desk of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library or request that a copy of the log be sent to your email address.  Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August!  Have questions? Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.  Find out more info and play here.
• Children – you can earn points and prizes by reading books and coming to our events. Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August!  This page will tell you everything you need to know about participating if your child is between the ages of 3 and 12. (Younger kids might want to take on the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge!) Have questions? Email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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All Ages

The DFPL/OCA storywalk® is back! Walk on the Old Aqueduct Trail between the Keeper’s House (15 Walnut Street) and Village Hall to read Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems by Francisco Alarcón until the end of June.

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Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.

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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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The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of every month.

The beginning of each meeting is open to public comments.

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Ages 3 +

Use your imagination to build something special with our giant stash of LEGOS!

Fridays all month long.

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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 – Juneteenth Windsock

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This June you can get a 3D printed of the KPop Demon Hunters character of your choice! Please specify which member of Saja Boys or Huntrix you would like.

Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours – please include your preferred color; if you don’t specify a color a staff member will choose! No cost, limit one per person.

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Adults, Teens and Children – there’s a Reading Game for you!

• Adult Summer Reading Bingo is back in 2026!  This year’s summer reading program is themed “Unearth A Story” with a focus on dinosaurs, archaeology, paleontology, and gardening – but your reading choices can go beyond the theme.  The goal is to further grow your love of reading.  Each Bingo row comes with its own prize.  All participants will be entered into a drawing for a “dino-mite” gift basket at the end of the summer.  Have questions? Email hgraff@dobbsferrylibrary.org.  Find out more info and play here.
• Teens fill out this form to participate in DFPL Teen Summer Reading 2026!  Track and log your reading to win prizes!  You can pick up one of our paper reading logs at the circulation desk of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library or request that a copy of the log be sent to your email address.  Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August!  Have questions? Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.  Find out more info and play here.
• Children – you can earn points and prizes by reading books and coming to our events. Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August!  This page will tell you everything you need to know about participating if your child is between the ages of 3 and 12. (Younger kids might want to take on the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge!) Have questions? Email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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All Ages

The DFPL/OCA storywalk® is back! Walk on the Old Aqueduct Trail between the Keeper’s House (15 Walnut Street) and Village Hall to read Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems by Francisco Alarcón until the end of June.

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Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.

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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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Ages 2 – 12

Join the Greenburgh Nature Center to help us celebrate the beginning of Unearth a Story! Meet animals whose evolution echoes the dinosaurs that our summer reading theme is all about.

Register by emailing childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, calling (914) 693-6615, or stopping by the Children’s Room to sign up.

The Summer Reading Game is June 3 – August 14.  Earn points and prizes by reading books and coming to our events. Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August! This page will tell you everything you need to know about participating if your child is between the ages of 3 and 12. (Younger kids might want to take on the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge!) Have questions? Email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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Come learn to play chess with instructor Mark Stern – 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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Ages 3 +

Use your imagination to build something special with our giant stash of LEGOS!

Fridays all month long.

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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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This June you can get a 3D printed of the KPop Demon Hunters character of your choice! Please specify which member of Saja Boys or Huntrix you would like.

Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours – please include your preferred color; if you don’t specify a color a staff member will choose! No cost, limit one per person.

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Adults, Teens and Children – there’s a Reading Game for you!

• Adult Summer Reading Bingo is back in 2026!  This year’s summer reading program is themed “Unearth A Story” with a focus on dinosaurs, archaeology, paleontology, and gardening – but your reading choices can go beyond the theme.  The goal is to further grow your love of reading.  Each Bingo row comes with its own prize.  All participants will be entered into a drawing for a “dino-mite” gift basket at the end of the summer.  Have questions? Email hgraff@dobbsferrylibrary.org.  Find out more info and play here.
• Teens fill out this form to participate in DFPL Teen Summer Reading 2026!  Track and log your reading to win prizes!  You can pick up one of our paper reading logs at the circulation desk of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library or request that a copy of the log be sent to your email address.  Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August!  Have questions? Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.  Find out more info and play here.
• Children – you can earn points and prizes by reading books and coming to our events. Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August!  This page will tell you everything you need to know about participating if your child is between the ages of 3 and 12. (Younger kids might want to take on the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge!) Have questions? Email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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All Ages

The DFPL/OCA storywalk® is back! Walk on the Old Aqueduct Trail between the Keeper’s House (15 Walnut Street) and Village Hall to read Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems by Francisco Alarcón until the end of June.

»

Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.

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Ages 5+

Join us for fun hands-on astronomy activities, fossil creating, and interactive learning for children ages 5 and up!

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

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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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Children (All Ages)

Bring in a stuffed animal for a super-special storytime and art project. Then, leave them at the library for an overnight adventure! You’ll get a scrapbook of photos when you pick up your stuffie in the morning.

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

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Adults, Teens and Children – there’s a Reading Game for you!

• Adult Summer Reading Bingo is back in 2026!  This year’s summer reading program is themed “Unearth A Story” with a focus on dinosaurs, archaeology, paleontology, and gardening – but your reading choices can go beyond the theme.  The goal is to further grow your love of reading.  Each Bingo row comes with its own prize.  All participants will be entered into a drawing for a “dino-mite” gift basket at the end of the summer.  Have questions? Email hgraff@dobbsferrylibrary.org.  Find out more info and play here.
• Teens fill out this form to participate in DFPL Teen Summer Reading 2026!  Track and log your reading to win prizes!  You can pick up one of our paper reading logs at the circulation desk of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library or request that a copy of the log be sent to your email address.  Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August!  Have questions? Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.  Find out more info and play here.
• Children – you can earn points and prizes by reading books and coming to our events. Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August!  This page will tell you everything you need to know about participating if your child is between the ages of 3 and 12. (Younger kids might want to take on the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge!) Have questions? Email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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Ages 6-12

Join our new Pokemon club to learn how to play the trading card game, do crafts, and share in your love of Pokemon!

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

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Ages 10-18

Join Ms. Gina and Ms. Alex in making an ode to primordial ooze — slime! This program is part of our Summer Reading theme, Unearth a Story.

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

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Ages 2-4

Join us for an assortment of art-themed storytimes and projects!

• 7/9: Cave Painting
• 7/23: Pasta Paleontology
• 8/6: Toilet Paper Roll Dinosaurs

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Adults, Teens and Children – there’s a Reading Game for you!

• Adult Summer Reading Bingo is back in 2026!  This year’s summer reading program is themed “Unearth A Story” with a focus on dinosaurs, archaeology, paleontology, and gardening – but your reading choices can go beyond the theme.  The goal is to further grow your love of reading.  Each Bingo row comes with its own prize.  All participants will be entered into a drawing for a “dino-mite” gift basket at the end of the summer.  Have questions? Email hgraff@dobbsferrylibrary.org.  Find out more info and play here.
• Teens fill out this form to participate in DFPL Teen Summer Reading 2026!  Track and log your reading to win prizes!  You can pick up one of our paper reading logs at the circulation desk of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library or request that a copy of the log be sent to your email address.  Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August!  Have questions? Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.  Find out more info and play here.
• Children – you can earn points and prizes by reading books and coming to our events. Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August!  This page will tell you everything you need to know about participating if your child is between the ages of 3 and 12. (Younger kids might want to take on the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge!) Have questions? Email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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July 14-16
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.

Dungeon Master Academy is a three-day workshop for kids and teens that teaches you how to be a game master for Dungeons and 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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July 14-16
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.

Dungeon Master Academy is a three-day workshop for kids and teens that teaches you how to be a game master for Dungeons and 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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Ages 3+
15 Walnut Street

Take a field trip to the Keeper’s House at 15 Walnut Street to make art with spinning, splattering paint!

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

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July 14-16
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.

Dungeon Master Academy is a three-day workshop for kids and teens that teaches you how to be a game master for Dungeons and 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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Stop by the Dobbs Ferry Library for a dinosaur-themed movie marathon! Come to any or all of the movies.

1:00 pm — For Kids: The Land Before Time, rated G, 69 minutes

3:00 pm — Grab Bag Movie: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, rated PG, 94 minutes

5:00 pm — Documentary: Dinosaur 13, rated PG, 95 minutes

7:00 pm — Cult Classic Movie: The Valley of Gwangi, age 18+, 95 minutes

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Adults, Teens and Children – there’s a Reading Game for you!

• Adult Summer Reading Bingo is back in 2026!  This year’s summer reading program is themed “Unearth A Story” with a focus on dinosaurs, archaeology, paleontology, and gardening – but your reading choices can go beyond the theme.  The goal is to further grow your love of reading.  Each Bingo row comes with its own prize.  All participants will be entered into a drawing for a “dino-mite” gift basket at the end of the summer.  Have questions? Email hgraff@dobbsferrylibrary.org.  Find out more info and play here.
• Teens fill out this form to participate in DFPL Teen Summer Reading 2026!  Track and log your reading to win prizes!  You can pick up one of our paper reading logs at the circulation desk of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library or request that a copy of the log be sent to your email address.  Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August!  Have questions? Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.  Find out more info and play here.
• Children – you can earn points and prizes by reading books and coming to our events. Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August!  This page will tell you everything you need to know about participating if your child is between the ages of 3 and 12. (Younger kids might want to take on the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge!) Have questions? Email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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