*CANCELED* Colorful Minds Art Workshop (Registration)

*CANCELED* Colorful Minds Art Workshop (Registration)

Monday, May 19

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This event has been canceled.

 

Grades 3 – 5

A fun and interactive workshop run by high school students where children can explore emotions through art in a supportive environment.

TODAY’S TOPIC: Mindful Mural – Kids can collaborate to create a large-scale mural that visually represents emotions and, more specifically, teamwork. By working together on a unified piece, they can learn communication, cooperation, and the power of collaborative artistic expression!

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, May 20

10:30 am - 11:00 am

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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Chalk the Walk Kickoff

Chalk the Walk Kickoff

Tuesday, May 20

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

All Ages

Join our teen volunteers to kick off Dobbs Ferry Chalk the Walk, a local edition of a Westchester-wide creative initiative in support of mental health awareness. We will be decorating the plaza outside the library with chalk and handing out related resources for participants. The chalk will remain outside for everyone to use in the week following the event!

Visit westchestercountysuicideprevention.org to learn more about “Chalk the Walk Westchester” and the Westchester County Suicide Prevention Coalition.

 

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Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Wednesday, May 21

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Ages 8-18

Create a character! Fight monsters! Make your own luck! Develop your skills in this fantasy role-playing system with other kids just like you.

Each player will only attend once a week on either Wednesday or Thursday; your slot will be assigned by the library based on your availability, experience, and other factors. The club is spread across two days to accommodate as many members as possible and follows the Dobbs Ferry Schools calendar for vacations and days off. Please only sign up if you think you can attend most of the meetings.

Registration is required via this Google form. You are not registered until a librarian contacts you with confirmation and scheduling details. This program is full but you can still sign up for the waitlist.

PROGRAM FULL to be placed on the waitlist or ask a question email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, and participants aged 13-18 can email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, May 21

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.

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Chess Club (Registration)

Chess Club (Registration)

Thursday, May 22

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – 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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Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Dungeons & Dragons (Waitlist)

Thursday, May 22

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Ages 8-18

Create a character! Fight monsters! Make your own luck! Develop your skills in this fantasy role-playing system with other kids just like you.

Each player will only attend once a week on either Wednesday or Thursday; your slot will be assigned by the library based on your availability, experience, and other factors. The club is spread across two days to accommodate as many members as possible and follows the Dobbs Ferry Schools calendar for vacations and days off. Please only sign up if you think you can attend most of the meetings.

Registration is required via this Google form. You are not registered until a librarian contacts you with confirmation and scheduling details. This program is full but you can still sign up for the waitlist.

PROGRAM FULL to be placed on the waitlist or ask a question email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, and participants aged 13-18 can email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

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Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, May 23

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Visit the community room on Friday afternoons and play any of the wide selection of single and multi-player games on the library’s Switch

Just drop in or email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot. Time will be limited to 20 minutes when people are waiting.

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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, May 23

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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Print of the Month: Random Springtime Assortment

Sunday, May 25

All Day

Alex ran out of ideas for May so you can choose between any of these unrelated and sort-of springy keychains made using the library’s 3D printer! Options are happy cloud, rainbow & clouds, caterpillar, butterfly, bee, or bird.

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.

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Joy Moon Lee Open House

Joy Moon Lee Open House

Sunday, May 25

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

The Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library present the work of Joy Moon Lee.

Come to the reception on Sunday May 25 or see the show whenever we’re open from May 19 through June 21.

All are welcome!

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, May 27

10:30 am - 11:00 am

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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Toddler Tales at The Westchester Mall

Toddler Tales at The Westchester Mall

Thursday, May 29

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Ages 2-4

Ms. Gina will be guest-hosting The Westchester Mall’s new monthly Toddler Tales storytime in White Plains. She’ll be sharing garden stories, which will be followed by a related activity from retailer Hobbs London.

Hosted in PLAY on Retail Level 4.

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Chess Club (Registration)

Chess Club (Registration)

Thursday, May 29

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – 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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Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Nintendo Switch Drop in Hours

Friday, May 30

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Visit the community room on Friday afternoons and play any of the wide selection of single and multi-player games on the library’s Switch

Just drop in or email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot. Time will be limited to 20 minutes when people are waiting.

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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, May 30

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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Board Games With the Library Director

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.

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Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Unicorn Finger Puppet Crafts - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Unicorn Finger Puppet Crafts – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, May 31

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 – Unicorn Finger Puppet Crafts

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Print of the Month: Sweet Treats

Sunday, June 1

All Day

Summer is finally almost here and that calls for a sweet treat!  You can choose between a piece of candy, a lollipop, donut, cupcake, ice cream cone or popsicle.

Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours.  Please include which keychain you want and your preferred color.

All ages – no cost – limit one per person

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, June 3

10:30 am - 11:00 am

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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Meet the Raptors

Meet the Raptors

Wednesday, June 4

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Ages 6 and Up

Teatown Reservation visits the Dobbs Ferry Library with a live presentation of 4-5 birds of prey!

Registration recommended but not required – email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.

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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, June 6

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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Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Pride Flag - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Pride Flag – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, June 7

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 – Pride Flag

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Print of the Month: Sweet Treats

Sunday, June 8

All Day

Summer is finally almost here and that calls for a sweet treat!  You can choose between a piece of candy, a lollipop, donut, cupcake, ice cream cone or popsicle.

Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours.  Please include which keychain you want and your preferred color.

All ages – no cost – limit one per person

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, June 10

10:30 am - 11:00 am

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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Pregnancy & Post-Partum Support Group

Pregnancy & Post-Partum Support Group

Wednesday, June 11

6:15 pm - 7:15 pm

Join Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Shelby Alexa-Dizard in this new monthly support group! Topics discussed will include pregnancy (nutrition, common discomforts, latest research), birth (comfort methods, what to expect), and postpartum care (incorporating nutrition and your community to help your family thrive).

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Chess Club (Registration)

Chess Club (Registration)

Thursday, June 12

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – 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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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, June 13

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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Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Frog and Toad Paper Dolls - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Frog and Toad Paper Dolls – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, June 14

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 – Frog and Toad Paper Dolls

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Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)

Saturday, June 14

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

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Print of the Month: Sweet Treats

Sunday, June 15

All Day

Summer is finally almost here and that calls for a sweet treat!  You can choose between a piece of candy, a lollipop, donut, cupcake, ice cream cone or popsicle.

Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours.  Please include which keychain you want and your preferred color.

All ages – no cost – limit one per person

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Dental Storytime with Joanne Roos

Dental Storytime with Joanne Roos

Tuesday, June 17

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Ages 6 months – 4 years

Join us for a special toddler storytime all about taking care of your teeth with Joanne Roos of Main Street Pediatric Dentistry in Scarsdale.

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Color our World: DFPL Summer Reading Kickoff (Registration)

Color our World: DFPL Summer Reading Kickoff (Registration)

Wednesday, June 18

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

All ages welcome.

Contribute to a community mural and make art that will hang in the library’s Community Room art gallery all summer long!

Participants will also be invited to sign up for Summer Reading.

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

 

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, June 18

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.

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Storytime at the Keeper's House

Storytime at the Keeper’s House

Friday, June 20

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Ages 2 – 4

Join Ms. Gina for a special nature-themed storytime and craft activity at the Keeper’s House on the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail!

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Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Lego Club in the Children’s Room

Friday, June 20

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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Board Games With the Library Director

Board Games With the Library Director

Friday, June 20

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.

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Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Pride Llama - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Pride Llama – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, June 21

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 – Pride Llama

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Print of the Month: Sweet Treats

Sunday, June 22

All Day

Summer is finally almost here and that calls for a sweet treat!  You can choose between a piece of candy, a lollipop, donut, cupcake, ice cream cone or popsicle.

Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours.  Please include which keychain you want and your preferred color.

All ages – no cost – limit one per person

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Drop-In Craft Station

Drop-In Craft Station

Monday, June 23

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

All Ages

Looking for something to do as school ends? Swing by to make a craft in the chlidren’s room from some of our many materials!

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