Gnomes and Ungnomes: Poems of Hidden Creatures with author Karen Gardner
Monday, April 28
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ages 3-7
Author Karen Gardner will read a selection of the poems from The Writers’ Loft’s anthology Gnomes and Ungnomes: Poems of Hidden Creatures (2023), including her haiku “Centaur of Attention.” She’ll also encourage children to help find the hidden gnomes within the book. If those in attendance are feeling brave, she may venture with them into the “scary section” of the book. She also will have fun activities, including word searches for various levels and the opportunity to draw one’s favorite mythological creature.
Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime
Tuesday, April 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.
Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Paper Bag Darth Vader Puppets – Limited Supply / First-come First-served
Saturday, May 3
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 Darth Vader Puppets
Drop-In Star Wars Build a Droid Craft
Saturday, May 3
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Stop by the Children’s Room to design your own droid for Star Wars Day using a provided printable and decorations.
Toddler Yoga (Registration)
Tuesday, May 6
10:30 am - 11:00 am
First Tuesday of the Month / January to June / Ages 18-36 Months
Help your toddler find their breath and follow along as they flow through this little-kid-friendly practice with Pooja Mehta. The interactive yoga adventure will be having them move in a way that feels good and allows them to use their imagination as they stretch their body and calm their mind!
This class will be taught by Pooja Mehta.
Email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.
Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Paper Flower Bouquets – Limited Supply / First-come First-served
Saturday, May 10
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 Flower Bouquets
Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime
Tuesday, May 13
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.
Chalk the Walk Kickoff
Tuesday, May 13
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
All Ages
Join in this creative, community-driven season of action to raise awareness and spark conversations about mental health, wellness and suicide prevention and share messages of hope and resilience!
Presented by the Westchester County Suicide Prevention Coalition.
Storytime at the Keeper’s House
Friday, May 16
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!
Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Popsicle Stick Kites – Limited Supply / First-come First-served
Saturday, May 17
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 Kites
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.
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.
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 bathtime stories, which will be followed by a related activity from retailer LUSH.
Hosted in PLAY on Retail Level 4.
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
Toddler Yoga (Registration)
Tuesday, June 3
10:30 am - 11:00 am
First Tuesday of the Month / January to June / Ages 18-36 Months
Help your toddler find their breath and follow along as they flow through this little-kid-friendly practice with Pooja Mehta. The interactive yoga adventure will be having them move in a way that feels good and allows them to use their imagination as they stretch their body and calm their mind!
This class will be taught by Pooja Mehta.
Email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.