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Book donations are not be accepted at this time
We are not able to accept donations of books, CDs or DVDs at this time.
New Online Resources
We’ve got some new online resources for you!
Or check out the rest of our online resources here!
Purging Expired Library Accounts
Westchester Library System is purging expired library accounts.
If you have received an email saying that your Library account will be purged please come to the Library with proof that you live in Dobbs Ferry and we will renew your account. If you cannot come in please call us at 914-693-6614
Tax Forms Are Here!
State and Federal forms are here!
If you need other forms from the IRS, the librarian can help you print them.
Upcoming Programs
Virtual Writers Circle
Tuesday, March 19
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Are you interested in creative writing? Do you want to meet other writers and get inspired? Bring a poem, short story, or excerpt from your novel to share with the group. Get feedback and support each other.
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.org to get the Zoom link — please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!
Hybrid Virtual and In-Person Town and Gown Literary Discussion Group: Short Fiction and Poems Inspired by “The 1619 Project”
Wednesday, March 20
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
This month, we will have a live reading of short fiction and poems inspired by “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story”. Get the book at the Library!
Readings include:
- His Excellency General Washington by Phillis Wheatley
- On Being Brought from Africa to America by Phillis Wheatley
- The Weary Blues by Langston Hughes
- Harlem by Langston Hughes
- Heart to Heart by Rita Dov
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.org to get the Zoom link — please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, March 20
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of every month.
The beginning of each meeting is open to public comments.
**CANCELED** Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, March 21
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This event has been canceled. Please look for more events in April!
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Grab Bag Movie Night: Elektra
Friday, March 22
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Action! Comedy! Thriller! Fantasy! Anything goes in our Grab Bag movie series! This month’s feature:
Elektra
Women’s History Month special
Elektra Natchios – trained to be a master martial artist and assassin. But will her skills be enough to protect an innocent girl who has been targeted by a team of super powered killers? Starring Jennifer Garner.
2005 – 96 min – Rated PG-13
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, March 20
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of every month.
The beginning of each meeting is open to public comments.
**CANCELED** Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, March 21
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This event has been canceled. Please look for more events in April!
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Celebration of LGBTQ+ History with the Westchester LGBTQ+ History Project
Tuesday, March 26
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join Allee Manning, founder of the Westchester LGBTQ+ History Project, for this special two-part program. In part one, explore historical LGBTQ+ iconography for inspiration and then design and make your own buttons. In part two, Allee will share her research on Westchester’s LGBTQ+ history and lead attendees in a fun and engaging game of trivia. Come to one or both parts! Everyone who attends either part will get free pizza.
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to sign up.
Build a Solar Eclipse Viewer
Thursday, March 28
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All Ages
Build a Solar Eclipse Viewer. In anticipation of the upcoming solar eclipse (that you can come see here at the library on Monday, April 8th), build a pinhole viewer out of recycled materials so you can experience the stunning change in the sky safely.
Board Games with the Director
Friday, March 29
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
It’s Game Night at the Library!
Come and play new games with your friends or make friends new here. You can bring your own games to enjoy. Bring your own beverages and snacks.
Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime
Tuesday, March 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.
Dungeons & Dragons Club (Ages 8 – 18) *PROGRAM FULL* Waitlist only
Wednesday, March 20
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages 8 – 18
Programs full – waitlist only
Registration is required via this Google form: https://forms.gle/UdDW3BzGVV9Wm6V19. You are not registered until a librarian contacts you with confirmation and scheduling details.
Questions? Participants aged 8-12 can email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, and participants aged 13-18 can email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, March 20
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of every month.
The beginning of each meeting is open to public comments.
**CANCELED** Chess Club (Registration)
Thursday, March 21
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This event has been canceled. Please look for more events in April!
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. – All Ages welcome!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Dungeons & Dragons Club (Ages 8 – 18) *PROGRAM FULL* Waitlist only
Thursday, March 21
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages 8 – 18
Programs full – waitlist only
Registration is required via this Google form: https://forms.gle/UdDW3BzGVV9Wm6V19. You are not registered until a librarian contacts you with confirmation and scheduling details.
Questions? Participants aged 8-12 can email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, and participants aged 13-18 can email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.