Summer Reading Finale Party
Friday, August 14
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Children & Teens
Enjoy a screening of Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009, PG) with some shaved ice from our neighbors at Paradice!
Anyone who’s participated in summer reading this year is welcome to join.
This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library
Lego Club in the Children’s Room
Friday, August 14
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
Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Toilet Paper Roll Dinosaurs – Limited Supply / First-come First-served
Saturday, August 15
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 – Toilet Paper Roll Dinosaurs
This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library
Bam! Crack! Dot! — It’s Mah Jongg Time!
Monday, August 17
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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.
This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library
Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime
Tuesday, August 18
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.
This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library
Lego Club in the Children’s Room
Friday, August 21
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
Bam! Crack! Dot! — It’s Mah Jongg Time!
Monday, August 24
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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.
This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library
Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime
Tuesday, August 25
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.
This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library
Storytime at the Keeper’s House
Friday, August 28
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Ages 2-4
15 Walnut Street
Join Ms. Gina for a special nature-themed storytime and craft activity at the Keeper’s House on the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail!
This program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library
Lego Club in the Children’s Room
Friday, August 28
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
Bam! Crack! Dot! — It’s Mah Jongg Time!
Monday, August 31
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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.
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 $10 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!
- 1pm: Storybuilding: Create Your Own Characters and Tell Your Own Story with author Mina Elwell
- 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
- Trade Pokémon cards with local student Leo Turk
- Play Magic the Gathering with volunteer Ari Malul
- Make a button or get a temporary tattoo in the Teen Space
- Make a zine with MakerHive
Artist Alley
All around the library, visit the tables of local artists, businesses, and more!
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- Shannon Gilchrist, Psychic Energy Healer
- The LOFT, LGBTQ+ community center
- John Monaco, artist and author at Modern Geek Gaming
- Paige Monte, art teacher, animator, and storyboard illustrator
- Harley Nox, professional cosplayer and judge for our cosplay contest (which you can sign up for at her table!)
- Franka Pessin, illustrator
- Gabriel Pinto, artist and illustrator
- Gene Pitts, artist at Extended Playing Cards
- Star Wars cosplayers from multiple local costuming fan clubs!
- …and more to be announced!
Raffle
Enter our raffle to win the kids, teen, and/or adult gift basket containing prizes like a signed Marvel comics, 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.