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Our Garden Is Growing
We have lettuce, arugula, mint, parsley and basil.
Three types of tomatoes are growing and peas will be ready soon too.
Come by and pick what you need.
Sign Up For Summer Reading!
Kids, teens, and adults are invited to sign up for our summer reading challenge! Keep track of your reading progress and earn prizes between Wednesday, June 18th, and Friday, August 15th. Sign up for the kids’ challenge in the Children’s Room, the teen challenge using this linked form, and the adult challenge at the front desk.
Rokus Are Here!
The Library now has 6 Roku Express kits that you can checkout.
Each Roku Express has streaming services on them:
Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, Max and BritBox.
You can checkout the device for up to 2 weeks, overdue fees apply.
Call the circulation desk to reserve yours today 914-693-6614
Summer Hours Starting June 1
Starting on Sunday, June 1, the Library will change to Summer Hours!
Saturdays – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sundays – Closed
Upcoming Programs
Writer’s Circle via ZOOM (Registration)
Tuesday, August 12
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The Writer’s Circle is free and open to the public and offers drop-in generative sessions with timed writing, speed writing, prompts and feedback.
Bring your current projects or start some new stories.
Register for the ZOOM link at reference@dobbsferrylibrary.org or with Sara Bramble at sbramble@dobbsferrylibrary.org.
Comedy Open Mic (LIVE AT DIVINO’S)
Tuesday, August 12
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us at our satellite comedy location, DIVINO’S SPEAKEASY IN HASTINGS-ON-HUSON – located 524 Warburton Avenue Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706, on the second Tuesday of every month at 8pm for our LIVE monthly Comedy Open Mic!
Following a traditional format, comedians new and old — who want to work on new jokes, change old ones, or just experiment — sign up and get 5 min. apiece to perform. Coming to work on your act at our monthly Mic’s could lead to a featured 5-10 min. spot on one of our Showcases, which we hold 3-4x/year in our DFPL Community Room (sits 75).
SIGN UP STARTS AT 7:30PM IN PERSON
*1 DRINK MINIMUM FOR PERFORMERS
INTENDED FOR AUDIENCE 18+
Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room
Sunday, August 17
All Day
Thirty two kids of all ages created this mural in collaboration with Scribble Art Workshop to mark the beginning of the Summer Reading Challenge. Use the tools on the table to add your piece.
Rules:
- Be cool, not offensive
- Be respectful to other’s art
- Be clean!
Baby Songs & Stories
Monday, August 18
10:30 am - 11:00 am
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.
Mary’s Yarns Freestyle Crafting
Monday, August 18
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other crafts, this welcoming group is the perfect place to bring your current project, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting.
Also, this group is willing to help!
Bring your supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation at the Dobbs Ferry Library!
Newcomers are always welcome. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!
Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room
Sunday, August 17
All Day
Thirty two kids of all ages created this mural in collaboration with Scribble Art Workshop to mark the beginning of the Summer Reading Challenge. Use the tools on the table to add your piece.
Rules:
- Be cool, not offensive
- Be respectful to other’s art
- Be clean!
Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room
Sunday, August 24
All Day
Thirty two kids of all ages created this mural in collaboration with Scribble Art Workshop to mark the beginning of the Summer Reading Challenge. Use the tools on the table to add your piece.
Rules:
- Be cool, not offensive
- Be respectful to other’s art
- Be clean!
Board Games With the Library Director
Friday, August 29
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Game Night at the Library!
Join the Library’s Director, Erik Carlson, for an evening of tabletop games.
Play new games and make new friends.
Everyone is welcome to bring their own games, food and beverages.
Paws for Reading with Buddy (Registration)
Saturday, September 13
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
All Ages welcome.
Children read one-on-one with Buddy, a specially trained Reading Education Assistance Dog (R.E.A.D.) and his handler, Dobbs Ferry resident Marty Kanengiser. Children will select a book to read to Buddy before the program begins, and they will spend 10-15 minutes reading aloud. They are also welcome to ask questions about Buddy, a 12-year-old rescued black lab who loves children, other dogs, and reading.
Registration REQUIRED — email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, September 17
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.
Arts & Crafts for Toddlers & Preschoolers: Tissue Box Monsters
Thursday, August 14
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Ages 2-4
Join us for an assortment of art-themed storytimes and projects!
- 7/3: Sensory Art
- 7/31: Yarn “Painting”
- 8/14: Tissue Box Monsters
Summer Reading Finale Party
Friday, August 15
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
All Ages
Design a new cover for your favorite book after building a custom dessert at our sundae bar! Anyone who’s participated in summer reading this year is welcome to join.
Lego Club in the Children’s Room
Friday, August 15
3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Ages 3 +
Use your imagination to build something special with our giant stash of LEGOS!
Fridays all month long.
Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Paper Plate Lighthouses – Limited Supply / First-come First-served
Saturday, August 16
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 Plate Lighthouses
Add to our Community Mural in the Community Room
Sunday, August 17
All Day
Thirty two kids of all ages created this mural in collaboration with Scribble Art Workshop to mark the beginning of the Summer Reading Challenge. Use the tools on the table to add your piece.
Rules:
- Be cool, not offensive
- Be respectful to other’s art
- Be clean!
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