Arts & Crafts for Toddlers & Preschoolers: Sensory Art

Arts & Crafts for Toddlers & Preschoolers: Sensory Art

Thursday, July 3

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Ages 2-4

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

  • 7/3: Sensory Art
  • 7/31: Yarn “Painting”
  • 8/14: Tissue Box Monsters

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Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Paper Plate Pool Craft - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Paper Plate Pool Craft – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, July 5

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 – Paper Plate Pool Craft

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Children's 2025 Summer Reading Game

Children’s 2025 Summer Reading Game

Sunday, July 6

All Day

Summer Reading is June 18 through August 15!

This year’s theme is Color Our World!

Every year, the Dobbs Ferry Library joins libraries around the world encouraging kids to read during their school break. Kids ages 3 to 12 are eligible for our children’s summer reading game. Kids below the age of 3 are encouraged to sign up for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge.

How to Sign Up
Visit the Children’s Room (or the front desk, if the librarian isn’t there) to sign up for the Summer Reading Game. Receive a folder with everything you need to get started: reading logs, stickers, booklists, bookmarks, and more!

I have a question and/or I need help! Who should I contact?
Stop by the children’s room Monday-Friday to speak to Ms. Gina, call (914) 693-6615, or email her at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

For more info and a full list of programs, check out our website here!

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, July 8

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

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

Saturday, July 12

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 – Flamingos

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Children's 2025 Summer Reading Game

Children’s 2025 Summer Reading Game

Sunday, July 13

All Day

Summer Reading is June 18 through August 15!

This year’s theme is Color Our World!

Every year, the Dobbs Ferry Library joins libraries around the world encouraging kids to read during their school break. Kids ages 3 to 12 are eligible for our children’s summer reading game. Kids below the age of 3 are encouraged to sign up for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge.

How to Sign Up
Visit the Children’s Room (or the front desk, if the librarian isn’t there) to sign up for the Summer Reading Game. Receive a folder with everything you need to get started: reading logs, stickers, booklists, bookmarks, and more!

I have a question and/or I need help! Who should I contact?
Stop by the children’s room Monday-Friday to speak to Ms. Gina, call (914) 693-6615, or email her at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

For more info and a full list of programs, check out our website here!

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, July 15

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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Spin Art at the Keeper’s House (Registration)

Spin Art at the Keeper’s House (Registration)

Thursday, July 17

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Ages 3+

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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Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Popsicle Stick Lemonade Stands - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Popsicle Stick Lemonade Stands – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, July 19

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 – Popsicle Stick Lemonade Stands

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Children's 2025 Summer Reading Game

Children’s 2025 Summer Reading Game

Sunday, July 20

All Day

Summer Reading is June 18 through August 15!

This year’s theme is Color Our World!

Every year, the Dobbs Ferry Library joins libraries around the world encouraging kids to read during their school break. Kids ages 3 to 12 are eligible for our children’s summer reading game. Kids below the age of 3 are encouraged to sign up for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge.

How to Sign Up
Visit the Children’s Room (or the front desk, if the librarian isn’t there) to sign up for the Summer Reading Game. Receive a folder with everything you need to get started: reading logs, stickers, booklists, bookmarks, and more!

I have a question and/or I need help! Who should I contact?
Stop by the children’s room Monday-Friday to speak to Ms. Gina, call (914) 693-6615, or email her at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

For more info and a full list of programs, check out our website here!

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, July 22

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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Eating the Rainbow with Gardening & More (Registration)

Eating the Rainbow with Gardening & More (Registration)

Tuesday, July 22

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ages 3+

Use everyday food items from your garden (or the grocery store) to create masterpieces with our local expert Sara Sellitti from organization Gardening & 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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Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Paper Bag Mermaids - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Paper Bag Mermaids – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, July 26

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 – Paper Bag Mermaids

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Children's 2025 Summer Reading Game

Children’s 2025 Summer Reading Game

Sunday, July 27

All Day

Summer Reading is June 18 through August 15!

This year’s theme is Color Our World!

Every year, the Dobbs Ferry Library joins libraries around the world encouraging kids to read during their school break. Kids ages 3 to 12 are eligible for our children’s summer reading game. Kids below the age of 3 are encouraged to sign up for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge.

How to Sign Up
Visit the Children’s Room (or the front desk, if the librarian isn’t there) to sign up for the Summer Reading Game. Receive a folder with everything you need to get started: reading logs, stickers, booklists, bookmarks, and more!

I have a question and/or I need help! Who should I contact?
Stop by the children’s room Monday-Friday to speak to Ms. Gina, call (914) 693-6615, or email her at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

For more info and a full list of programs, check out our website here!

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, July 29

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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Arts & Crafts for Toddlers & Preschoolers: Yarn "Painting"

Arts & Crafts for Toddlers & Preschoolers: Yarn “Painting”

Thursday, July 31

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Ages 2-4

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

  • 7/3: Sensory Art
  • 7/31: Yarn “Painting”
  • 8/14: Tissue Box Monsters

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Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Rainbow Parrots - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

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

Saturday, August 2

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 – Rainbow Parrots

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Children's 2025 Summer Reading Game

Children’s 2025 Summer Reading Game

Sunday, August 3

All Day

Summer Reading is June 18 through August 15!

This year’s theme is Color Our World!

Every year, the Dobbs Ferry Library joins libraries around the world encouraging kids to read during their school break. Kids ages 3 to 12 are eligible for our children’s summer reading game. Kids below the age of 3 are encouraged to sign up for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge.

How to Sign Up
Visit the Children’s Room (or the front desk, if the librarian isn’t there) to sign up for the Summer Reading Game. Receive a folder with everything you need to get started: reading logs, stickers, booklists, bookmarks, and more!

I have a question and/or I need help! Who should I contact?
Stop by the children’s room Monday-Friday to speak to Ms. Gina, call (914) 693-6615, or email her at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

For more info and a full list of programs, check out our website here!

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, August 5

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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Field Day at the Keeper’s House (Registration)

Field Day at the Keeper’s House (Registration)

Thursday, August 7

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Ages 3+

Race, play outdoor games, and more on the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail at 15 Walnut Street!

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

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

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

Saturday, August 9

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 – Bicycles

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Children's 2025 Summer Reading Game

Children’s 2025 Summer Reading Game

Sunday, August 10

All Day

Summer Reading is June 18 through August 15!

This year’s theme is Color Our World!

Every year, the Dobbs Ferry Library joins libraries around the world encouraging kids to read during their school break. Kids ages 3 to 12 are eligible for our children’s summer reading game. Kids below the age of 3 are encouraged to sign up for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge.

How to Sign Up
Visit the Children’s Room (or the front desk, if the librarian isn’t there) to sign up for the Summer Reading Game. Receive a folder with everything you need to get started: reading logs, stickers, booklists, bookmarks, and more!

I have a question and/or I need help! Who should I contact?
Stop by the children’s room Monday-Friday to speak to Ms. Gina, call (914) 693-6615, or email her at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.

For more info and a full list of programs, check out our website here!

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, August 12

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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Arts & Crafts for Toddlers & Preschoolers: Tissue Box Monsters

Arts & Crafts for Toddlers & Preschoolers: Tissue Box Monsters

Thursday, August 14

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Ages 2-4

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

  • 7/3: Sensory Art
  • 7/31: Yarn “Painting”
  • 8/14: Tissue Box Monsters

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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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Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Paper Plate Lighthouses - Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Paper Plate Lighthouses – Limited Supply / First-come First-served

Saturday, August 16

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 – Paper Plate Lighthouses

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Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, August 19

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 Stretch & Sing Storytime

Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime

Tuesday, August 26

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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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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