Dobbs Ferry Public Library

Children's Programs

Summer Reading Game

June 27th - August 22nd, 2008

"Catch the Reading Bug"

Catch the Reading Bug Poster

This Summer at the

Dobbs Ferry Public Library

Go on vacation through the Children's Room with the Reading Bugs!Sign up beginning June 27th.

Read, put stickers on the path, answer questions, and earn prizes.

READ-TO-ME GAME

Children who cannot read yet, play the game when others read to them.

END OF SUMMER CELEBRATION

Friday August 22nd, 2008

1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

All children who participate in any of our Summer Programs are welcome for fun and Ice Cream Sundaes.

The Summer Reading Programs for children are made possible through funds provided by the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library.

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Book Buddies @ the Library

A Drop-in Read-Aloud Program

Tuesdays from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Thursdays from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Have your kids enjoy listening to stories read-aloud by local teens.

No reservations needed, ages 3 and up.

Sponsored by the Dobbs Ferry Public Library along with

the Westchester Library System's Library Ambassador Program.

All are welcome!

For further information contact:

Dobbs Ferry Public Library 914-693-6614 dobref@wlsmail.org

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Bugs at the Movies!

Monday June 30th, 2008

4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Catch the Reading Bug Poster

"Bee Movie"

Animated PG

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Monday July 14th, 2008

4:00 - 5:40 p.m.

Catch the Reading Bug Poster

"Charlotte's Web"

Live Action and CGI G

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Monday July 28th, 2008

4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Catch the Reading Bug Poster

"The Ant Bully"

Animated PG

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Monday August 11th, 2008

4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Catch the Reading Bug Poster

"James and the Giant Peach"

Animated and Live-action PG

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Monday August 25th, 2008

4:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Catch the Reading Bug Poster

"Cricket in Times Square"

Animated G

Seating is limited. Doors open at 2:15p.m.

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Special Events

Must register at the Main Desk! Space is Limited!

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WILLY WONKA BINGO

Wednesday July 16th, 2008

Children ages 7 and up

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

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PUPPET SHOW

Saturday August 16th, 2008

Ages 4 and up / 11:00 a.m.

"Tortoise and the Hare"

Presented by Bob Nathanson's Puppets-to-go

Aesop fable about the great race between a loveable Tortoise and an arrogant Hare.

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Pre-school programs

2008 Pre-School Programs

Story Time

Ages 3 - 5

Every Wednesday

1:30 - 2:15 p.m.

July 2nd, through August 27th.

Stories and Craft.

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Toddler Time

Age 2

Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.

July 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st.

August 14th & 21st.

(Stories, Rhymes, and songs for caregiver and child)

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Nursery Rhyme Time

Ages 1 & 2

Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.

July 3rd.

August 7th

(Rhymes and songs for caregiver and child)

In the event of inclement weather call the library at 693-6614

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