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Summer Board of Trustees Meeting
There will be a meeting of the library’s Board of Trustees Monday, July 13 at 6:00 pm in the conference room.
Summer Reading 2026!
Adults, Teens and Children – there’s a Summer Reading Game for you!
- Adult Summer Reading Bingo is back in 2026! This year’s summer reading program is themed “Unearth A Story” with a focus on dinosaurs, archaeology, paleontology, and gardening – but your reading choices can go beyond the theme. The goal is to further grow your love of reading. Each Bingo row comes with its own prize. All participants will be entered into a drawing for a “dino-mite” gift basket at the end of the summer. Have questions? Email hgraff@dobbsferrylibrary.org. Find out more info and play here.
- Teens fill out this form to participate in DFPL Teen Summer Reading 2026! Track and log your reading to win prizes! You can pick up one of our paper reading logs at the circulation desk of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library or request that a copy of the log be sent to your email address. Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August! Have questions? Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org. Find out more info and play here.
- Children – you can earn points and prizes by reading books and coming to our events. Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August! This page will tell you everything you need to know about participating if your child is between the ages of 3 and 12. (Younger kids might want to take on the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge!) Have questions? Email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.
Upcoming Programs
Comedy Open Mic (LIVE AT DIVINO’S)
Tuesday, July 14
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 hosted by our resident Performer/Producer Tim Deery!
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 (18 MAX): HERE
(We will be going in the order of the list, so please sign up accordingly. List will go live one week prior.)
*1 DRINK MINIMUM FOR PERFORMERS • INTENDED FOR AUDIENCE 18+
Virtual Program: Spies in Disguise (Registration)
Wednesday, July 15
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
From the birth of our nation, women have served alongside men, helping to create the United States of America during the American Revolution. Follow the journey of American women in a variety of roles from early camp followers, to spies for the Army, to disguising themselves as men to fight. Our host from the United States Army Women’s Museum will lead us through our early beginnings as a nation by examining photographs and artifacts to discover women’s contributions throughout our military history!
Registration is REQUIRED. Register here.
Reader’s Circle at the Waterfront: “Summer’s Lease” by John Mortimer (Registration)
Thursday, July 16
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Waterfront Park
This month, we will be reading “Summer’s Lease” by John Mortimer. Get the book at the library!
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.org — please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!
A woman takes her husband and children to the Italian home of another English family accompanied by her eccentric father. A sense of foreboding hangs over the holiday from the start as the house, as well as its absentee owners, exert their presence.
Movie Showing: “1776”
Saturday, July 18
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
“1776” is a delightful musical celebration of the founding of The United States of America. The story centers around the familiar historical characters as they organize a movement for independence from Mother England. All events lead up to that most significant date, July 4, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed.
This is an adaptation of the Broadway Tony-winning musical based on the 1972 Tony award-winning musical play “1776”.
Starring William Daniels, Ken Howard, Howard Da Silva, Blythe Danner
directed by Peter H. Hunt; 1972. PG. Run time 166 min.
Movie Showing: “1776”
Saturday, July 18
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
“1776” is a delightful musical celebration of the founding of The United States of America. The story centers around the familiar historical characters as they organize a movement for independence from Mother England. All events lead up to that most significant date, July 4, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed.
This is an adaptation of the Broadway Tony-winning musical based on the 1972 Tony award-winning musical play “1776”.
Starring William Daniels, Ken Howard, Howard Da Silva, Blythe Danner
directed by Peter H. Hunt; 1972. PG. Run time 166 min.
Print of the Month: Boost Clicker
Sunday, July 19
All Day
This July you can get a 3D printed clicker of your favorite Mario Game Booster!
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours – please include your preferred color; if you don’t specify a color a staff member will choose! No cost, limit one per person.
Summer Reading Games at the Library – June 3 to August 14
Sunday, July 19
All Day
Adults, Teens and Children – there’s a Reading Game for you!
- Adult Summer Reading Bingo is back in 2026! This year’s summer reading program is themed “Unearth A Story” with a focus on dinosaurs, archaeology, paleontology, and gardening – but your reading choices can go beyond the theme. The goal is to further grow your love of reading. Each Bingo row comes with its own prize. All participants will be entered into a drawing for a “dino-mite” gift basket at the end of the summer. Have questions? Email hgraff@dobbsferrylibrary.org. Find out more info and play here.
- Teens fill out this form to participate in DFPL Teen Summer Reading 2026! Track and log your reading to win prizes! You can pick up one of our paper reading logs at the circulation desk of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library or request that a copy of the log be sent to your email address. Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August! Have questions? Email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org. Find out more info and play here.
- Children – you can earn points and prizes by reading books and coming to our events. Everyone who participates will get a ticket to our outdoor ice cream party in August! This page will tell you everything you need to know about participating if your child is between the ages of 3 and 12. (Younger kids might want to take on the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge!) Have questions? Email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.
Bam! Crack! Dot! — It’s Mah Jongg Time!
Thursday,
12:00 am
Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.
Bam! Crack! Dot! — It’s Mah Jongg Time!
Monday, July 20
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Want to add a little excitement to your Monday? Join us for Drop-In Mah Jongg at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library every Monday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
It’s the perfect way to sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and share plenty of laughs. No experience? No problem! Players of all levels are welcome.
Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime
Tuesday, July 14
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.
D&D Dungeon Master Academy (Registration)
Tuesday, July 14
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
July 14-16
Ages 8-18
Learn to run your own D&D game with our expert volunteer, Alex Peck! You must be able to attend all three sessions.
Dungeon Master Academy is a three-day workshop for kids and teens that teaches you how to be a game master for Dungeons and Dragons (and similar games).
You’ll learn:
- a simple framework for running the game
- how to become a better improviser and roleplayer
- ways to persuade your friends to join your campaign
- and more!
Registration REQUIRED — email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
D&D Dungeon Master Academy (Registration)
Wednesday, July 15
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
July 14-16
Ages 8-18
Learn to run your own D&D game with our expert volunteer, Alex Peck! You must be able to attend all three sessions.
Dungeon Master Academy is a three-day workshop for kids and teens that teaches you how to be a game master for Dungeons and Dragons (and similar games).
You’ll learn:
- a simple framework for running the game
- how to become a better improviser and roleplayer
- ways to persuade your friends to join your campaign
- and more!
Registration REQUIRED — email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
Spin Art at the Keeper’s House (Registration)
Thursday, July 16
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Ages 3+
15 Walnut Street
Take a field trip to the Keeper’s House at 15 Walnut Street to make art with spinning, splattering paint!
Registration REQUIRED — email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
D&D Dungeon Master Academy (Registration)
Thursday, July 16
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
July 14-16
Ages 8-18
Learn to run your own D&D game with our expert volunteer, Alex Peck! You must be able to attend all three sessions.
Dungeon Master Academy is a three-day workshop for kids and teens that teaches you how to be a game master for Dungeons and Dragons (and similar games).
You’ll learn:
- a simple framework for running the game
- how to become a better improviser and roleplayer
- ways to persuade your friends to join your campaign
- and more!
Registration REQUIRED — email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
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