Preschool Programs

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! 

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.

• • 11am: Design Your Own Cosplay with Harley Nox (Tweens and Teens)
  • 12pm: Cosplay Contest for Humans and Pets (All Ages)
  • 1pm: In Conversation with James Howe (All Ages)
  • 2pm: Special Training Session with Hoth Temple (ages 5-12)
  • 3pm: How We Make Comics – And You Can Too with Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey (All Ages)
  • 8pm: FerryCom Stand-Up Comedy Showcase (Ages 18+)

Other Activities
In the other parts of the library, you can:

• • Play Magic the Gathering (big table near the circulation desk, 12-3pm)
  • Participate in a costumed figure drawing session (second floor, 1:30-3pm)
  • Learn to play Mythworks TTRPGs with designer Graham Gentz (all ages)
  • Accomplish the Superhero Scavenger Hunt (a special edition of our monthly hunt!)
  • Vote for your favorite local superhero at the Rivertowns Dispatch table
  • Meet Star Wars characters from Rebel Legion (Echo Base) (all ages)
  • Gaze into your own soul with a psychic energy healer (adults)
  • Jump into our KPop Dance Party and enter the mystery bag giveaway (teen area upstairs)
  • Purchase a tasty frozen snack from our local Mr. Softee truck (plaza)
  • Create art as part of Chalk the Walk (all ages, plaza)
  • Grab a temporary tattoo and other giveaways at tables throughout the library
  • Take a snapshot in the Superhero Photo Booth
  • Color and build with LEGOs in the Children’s Room
  • Visit our authors, artists, and more at Artists’ Alley all over the library!
  • Pause the FerryCon chaos by visiting our sensory break area on the library terrace

Artist Alley
All around the library, visit the tables of local artists, businesses, and more!

• • Ryan Dunlavey, artist and illustrator
  • Graham Gentz, game designer and comic creator
  • Shannon Gilchrist, Psychic Energy Healer
  • The LOFT, LGBTQ+ community center
  • James McLeod, an entrepeneur, author, and motivational speaker also known as That Vitiligo Guy
  • John Monaco, artist and author at Modern Geek Gaming
  • Paige Monte, art teacher, animator, and storyboard illustrator
  • David Neilsen, horror author and professional storyteller
  • 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
  • Picture Book NY, local bookstore
  • Gene Pitts, artist at Extended Playing Cards
  • The Rivertowns Dispatch, Dobbs Ferry’s local newspaper
  • Jamie L. Rotante, Senior Director at Archie Comic Publications, Inc.
  • David Sherrin, picture book author
  • Star Wars cosplayers from multiple local costuming fan clubs!
  • Fred Van Lente, comics writer at large

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.