Preschool Programs

For parents and caregivers of babies up to 24 months.

Join children’s librarian Gina to learn songs, fingerplays, and more that you can do with your baby.  Each meeting will leave time for open discussion and connection with other parents/caregivers.

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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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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Ages 3 +

Use your imagination to build something special with our giant stash of LEGOS!

Fridays all month long.

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School BusesAges 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 Bookworm Pencil Holders

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For parents and caregivers of babies up to 24 months.

Join children’s librarian Gina to learn songs, fingerplays, and more that you can do with your baby.  Each meeting will leave time for open discussion and connection with other parents/caregivers.

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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Ages 6 Months to 4 Years

Join dental hygienist Joanna Roos of Scarsdale Pediatric Dentistry to learn how to take care of your teeth, whether you’re new to having them or have a couple years under your belt. Every child attending will receive a goody bag with toothbrush, toothpaste, and more!

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Ages 3 +

Use your imagination to build something special with our giant stash of LEGOS!

Fridays all month long.

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FerryCon is the library’s all day, yearly 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!

Interested in participating as an artist, performer, or vendor? Learn more here.

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: Storytime with Spiderman (Ages 2-6)
  • 12pm:  Design in Animation: What It Is and How It’s Done with Gabriel Pinto (All Ages, best for Teens and Adults)
  • 1pm: Story Writing Skills with Bad Kitty (and Nick Bruel) (Families)
  • 2pm: Padawan Training with Empire Saber Guild  (Ages 5-12)
  • 3pm: How to Draw Anime with Paige Monte (ages 10-18)
  • 4pm: Splatter Talk: Horror Writing with Dobbs Ferry’s Luis Paredes and Archie Comics’ Jamie L. Rotante (Teens and Adults)
  • 4pm: Cosplay Contest with judge Harley Nox (library plaza)

Other Activities and Guests
In the other parts of the library, you can check out:

• • 12-3pm: Magic the Gathering Table (big table near the circulation desk)
  • 12:30-3:30pm: Play the tabletop roleplaying game Avatar Legends with New Kawaii! (sign up at their table beforehand, ages 10-18)
  • All Day: Visit our authors, artists, and more at Artists’ Alley all over the library!
  • All Day: Jump into our KPop Video Party (teen area upstairs)
  • All Day: Contribute to the Community Coloring Page (all ages, location TBD)
  • All Day: Chalk the Walk (all ages, plaza)
  • All Day: Take a snapshot in the Superhero Photo Booth (location TBD)
  • Details TBD: Learn your future from our Palm Reader, Leslie Lambertson, and our Tarot Card Reader Shelley Standish (adults)
  • Details TBD: Meet Star Wars characters from Rebel Legion (Echo Base) (all ages)

Raffle
Enter our raffle to win one of two gift baskets containing prizes like a signed Bad Kitty book, a Pokemon planter, a horror novel, and more! Proceeds go to the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library.

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For parents and caregivers of babies up to 24 months.

Join children’s librarian Gina to learn songs, fingerplays, and more that you can do with your baby.  Each meeting will leave time for open discussion and connection with other parents/caregivers.

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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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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Our next book will be announced soon, but save the date for the Kickoff at the Keeper’s House

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Ages 3 +

Use your imagination to build something special with our giant stash of LEGOS!

Fridays all month long.

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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 – Library Card Holders

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For parents and caregivers of babies up to 24 months.

Join children’s librarian Gina to learn songs, fingerplays, and more that you can do with your baby.  Each meeting will leave time for open discussion and connection with other parents/caregivers.

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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