Library News
Homebound Services are Running Again
Homebound Services are starting again, thanks to help from the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library.
Please call the library at 914-693-6614 to make arrangements!
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
**Rescheduled**
Please join the next Library Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday, November 30, 2022 starting at 7:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the Community Room of the Library.
Museum Passes & More!
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| The Library now offers passes the Westchester Children’s Museum, Katonah Museum of Art, and Storm King Art Center . They are free to check out and will give you free entry to the museums. Call us at 231-3056. You must be a DFPL card holder and your account must be in good standing. Passes are checked out for 1 week, overdue fees will be charged for late returns.
These passes are made possible thanks to the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library |
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Upcoming Programs
Annual Holiday Book & Craft Sale / Welcome Reception for the New Library Director Erik Carlson
Friday, December 2
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for holiday fun, local artisans, Santa Claus, and so much more!
Are you an art or craft vendor? Email dflfriends@gmail.com to reserve a table and get more information!
Friday December 2, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Come to a welcome reception for our new library director, Erik Carlson! There will be board games and light refreshments for all and a Book Sale Preview for Members of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library
Saturday, December 3, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book & craft sale all day — and at 3pm, come to Story Time with Santa! There will also be a craft for children.
Sunday, December 4, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book & craft sale all day.
The Friends are also planning our Valentine’s Book, Plant, and Jewelry Sale for Saturday, February 11. Anyone that would like to join us in the planning please contact us at DFLFriends@gmail.com!
Annual Holiday Book & Craft Sale / Story Time with Santa
Saturday, December 3
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join us for holiday fun, local artisans, Santa Claus, and so much more!
Are you an art or craft vendor? Email dflfriends@gmail.com to reserve a table and get more information!
Friday December 2, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Come to a welcome reception for our new library director, Erik Carlson! There will be board games and light refreshments for all and a Book Sale Preview for Members of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library
Saturday, December 3, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book & craft sale all day — and at 3pm, come to Story Time with Santa! There will also be a craft for children.
Sunday, December 4, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book & craft sale all day.
The Friends are also planning our Valentine’s Book, Plant, and Jewelry Sale for Saturday, February 11. Anyone that would like to join us in the planning please contact us at DFLFriends@gmail.com!
Annual Holiday Book & Craft Sale
Sunday, December 4
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join us for holiday fun, local artisans, Santa Claus, and so much more!
Are you an art or craft vendor? Email dflfriends@gmail.com to reserve a table and get more information!
Friday December 2, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Come to a welcome reception for our new library director, Erik Carlson! There will be board games and light refreshments for all and a Book Sale Preview for Members of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library
Saturday, December 3, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book & craft sale all day — and at 3pm, come to Story Time with Santa! There will also be a craft for children.
Sunday, December 4, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book & craft sale all day.
The Friends are also planning our Valentine’s Book, Plant, and Jewelry Sale for Saturday, February 11. Anyone that would like to join us in the planning please contact us at DFLFriends@gmail.com!
Baby Songs & Stories in the Community Room
Monday, December 5
10:30 am - 10:50 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.
Program will be outdoors unless there is inclement weather, in which case we will be in the Community Room.
This program will be socially-distanced. Please make sure you and everyone in your family over the age of 2 wears their masks for its entirety.
Email dobchildref@wlsmail.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the children’s room for information and to sign up.
Mary’s Yarns Crafting Group: in the Community Room
Monday, December 5
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mary’s Yarns Crafting Group will be meeting in the Library Community Room.
1st Monday of the Month: Quilting. This year the quilting group will be making the Ohio Star Pattern, with each member creating one square. When the quilt is finished, it will be raffled to benefit the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library.
3rd Monday of the Month: Crocheting. We will provide you with the supplies to create a granny square or dishcloth.
Even if we’re not working on a type of crafting you’re interested in, you are welcome to come and chat and work on your own projects! Newcomers are always welcome.
Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!
Homework Help In Person at the Library: Grades 4 – 8
Friday, December 2
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Students in Grades 4-8 can come to the Library for Homework Help from Mercy College students. No registration necessary, just drop by. ¡Habla Español!
Tuesdays 3pm – 6pm
Wednesdays 3 pm – 5 pm
Thursdays 3pm – 6pm
Fridays 3 pm – 5 pm
Annual Holiday Book & Craft Sale / Welcome Reception for the New Library Director Erik Carlson
Friday, December 2
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for holiday fun, local artisans, Santa Claus, and so much more!
Are you an art or craft vendor? Email dflfriends@gmail.com to reserve a table and get more information!
Friday December 2, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Come to a welcome reception for our new library director, Erik Carlson! There will be board games and light refreshments for all and a Book Sale Preview for Members of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library
Saturday, December 3, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book & craft sale all day — and at 3pm, come to Story Time with Santa! There will also be a craft for children.
Sunday, December 4, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book & craft sale all day.
The Friends are also planning our Valentine’s Book, Plant, and Jewelry Sale for Saturday, February 11. Anyone that would like to join us in the planning please contact us at DFLFriends@gmail.com!
Annual Holiday Book & Craft Sale / Story Time with Santa
Saturday, December 3
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join us for holiday fun, local artisans, Santa Claus, and so much more!
Are you an art or craft vendor? Email dflfriends@gmail.com to reserve a table and get more information!
Friday December 2, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Come to a welcome reception for our new library director, Erik Carlson! There will be board games and light refreshments for all and a Book Sale Preview for Members of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library
Saturday, December 3, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book & craft sale all day — and at 3pm, come to Story Time with Santa! There will also be a craft for children.
Sunday, December 4, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book & craft sale all day.
The Friends are also planning our Valentine’s Book, Plant, and Jewelry Sale for Saturday, February 11. Anyone that would like to join us in the planning please contact us at DFLFriends@gmail.com!
Paws for Reading with Buddy in the Periodicals Room (Registration)
Saturday, December 3
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Ages 4+
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.
Register with dobchildref@wlsmail.org — please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!
Annual Holiday Book & Craft Sale
Sunday, December 4
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join us for holiday fun, local artisans, Santa Claus, and so much more!
Are you an art or craft vendor? Email dflfriends@gmail.com to reserve a table and get more information!
Friday December 2, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Come to a welcome reception for our new library director, Erik Carlson! There will be board games and light refreshments for all and a Book Sale Preview for Members of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library
Saturday, December 3, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book & craft sale all day — and at 3pm, come to Story Time with Santa! There will also be a craft for children.
Sunday, December 4, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book & craft sale all day.
The Friends are also planning our Valentine’s Book, Plant, and Jewelry Sale for Saturday, February 11. Anyone that would like to join us in the planning please contact us at DFLFriends@gmail.com!
Annual Holiday Book & Craft Sale / Welcome Reception for the New Library Director Erik Carlson
Friday, December 2
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for holiday fun, local artisans, Santa Claus, and so much more!
Are you an art or craft vendor? Email dflfriends@gmail.com to reserve a table and get more information!
Friday December 2, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Come to a welcome reception for our new library director, Erik Carlson! There will be board games and light refreshments for all and a Book Sale Preview for Members of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library
Saturday, December 3, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book & craft sale all day — and at 3pm, come to Story Time with Santa! There will also be a craft for children.
Sunday, December 4, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book & craft sale all day.
The Friends are also planning our Valentine’s Book, Plant, and Jewelry Sale for Saturday, February 11. Anyone that would like to join us in the planning please contact us at DFLFriends@gmail.com!
Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids: Popsicle Stick Hibernating Bear – Limited Supply / Contact the Library to schedule a pick up
Saturday, December 3
All Day
Ages 3 and up.
Pick up a kit containing a craft that you can do at home – supplies are limited!
This Week’s Craft – Popsicle Stick Hibernating Bear
Call 693-6614 to schedule a pick up time.
Annual Holiday Book & Craft Sale / Story Time with Santa
Saturday, December 3
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join us for holiday fun, local artisans, Santa Claus, and so much more!
Are you an art or craft vendor? Email dflfriends@gmail.com to reserve a table and get more information!
Friday December 2, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Come to a welcome reception for our new library director, Erik Carlson! There will be board games and light refreshments for all and a Book Sale Preview for Members of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library
Saturday, December 3, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book & craft sale all day — and at 3pm, come to Story Time with Santa! There will also be a craft for children.
Sunday, December 4, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book & craft sale all day.
The Friends are also planning our Valentine’s Book, Plant, and Jewelry Sale for Saturday, February 11. Anyone that would like to join us in the planning please contact us at DFLFriends@gmail.com!
Paws for Reading with Buddy in the Periodicals Room (Registration)
Saturday, December 3
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Ages 4+
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.
Register with dobchildref@wlsmail.org — please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!
Annual Holiday Book & Craft Sale
Sunday, December 4
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join us for holiday fun, local artisans, Santa Claus, and so much more!
Are you an art or craft vendor? Email dflfriends@gmail.com to reserve a table and get more information!
Friday December 2, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Come to a welcome reception for our new library director, Erik Carlson! There will be board games and light refreshments for all and a Book Sale Preview for Members of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library
Saturday, December 3, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book & craft sale all day — and at 3pm, come to Story Time with Santa! There will also be a craft for children.
Sunday, December 4, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book & craft sale all day.
The Friends are also planning our Valentine’s Book, Plant, and Jewelry Sale for Saturday, February 11. Anyone that would like to join us in the planning please contact us at DFLFriends@gmail.com!