Events

Ages 3 and up.

Pick up a kit containing a craft that you can do at home – supplies are limited!

This Week’s Craft – Black Cat Trick or Treat Bags 

Contact the Library at dobchildref@wlsmail.org or call 693-6614 to schedule a pick up time.

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This presentation of the Westchester Library System’s senior services is perfect for anyone trying to navigate their way through our complicated healthcare system for older adults. It will help those who already have Medicare, as well as people soon to be 65, planning their retirement, or assisting relatives and friends with their medical decisions.

The engaging, interactive program outlines the various parts of Medicare and lays out the costs associated with the medical and drug insurance provided by the government and private companies. Topics include:

• Original Medicare
• Medicare Advantage Plans
• Prescription drug plans (Part D)
• Medigaps (supplemental plans)
• Various cost-saving programs (MSPs, Extra Help, EPIC, etc.)

Walk-ins welcome, but Registration is requested at (914) 231-3236.

Co-sponsored by the Library and the Dobbs Ferry Senior Citizen Program.

Senior Benefits Individual Counseling (SBIC) is provided by WLS volunteers trained in Medicare and related healthcare issues. Get free, individual walk-in help at two libraries each week, or contact the SBIC helpline at sbic@wlsmail.org or (914) 231-3260. For information and other dates of this presentation, please visit https://seniors.westchesterlibraries.org/senior-benefits/.

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Ages 7 and up

Stop by the children’s room to check out our Halloween origami station, where you can teach yourself how to fold black cats, ghosts, and bats!

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Pull up a chair and join the conversation! Discover the remarkable Ernest M. Howell from Davenport, Iowa. Now 90+ years young, Ernie and his family arrived in Dobbs Ferry, New York in 1965. Ernie has been an active part of the Dobbs Ferry community ever since. Ernie’s path from Iowa wound through Harvard, NYC, Asia and California. Along the way Ernie and his beloved wife Jean honed three important “formulas”:

1. Small community projects though not flashy can reap big benefits.
2. Kids rise to the occasion when empowered to be responsible.
3. Food is a great common denominator and unifier.

For more details about Ernie’s professional life and service in The Asia Society, YMCA and more, a “must read” is Ernie’s book, “Meditations: Finding ErnieJean Howell: Our Way,” available to borrow from the Dobbs Ferry Public Library.

Please RSVP at 914 693-6614. Masks and social distancing required.

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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.

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.

Register by emailing dobchildref@wlsmail.org, calling (914) 693-6615, or stopping by the Children’s Room to sign up.

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Have you found you have extra time to be creative? Do you like writing stories or poems? Are you working on a novel and want some feedback? If you would like to look for opportunities learn about resources in the area and would like to improve your skills come join us.

Email dobref@wlsmail.org for the ZOOM link

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18 to 36 months.

Get your wiggles out with songs and stories with Ms. Gina!

Registration preferred but not required – email dobchildref@wlsmail.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.

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.

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Ages 9-12

Create a character! Fight monsters! Make your own luck! Develop your skills in this fantasy role-playing system with other kids just like you. We’ll start a new campaign every few weeks. Previous meeting attendance is recommended, but not required.

Email dobchildref@wlsmail.org with questions or interest to join.

This program will be socially-distanced – please make sure to wear your mask for its entirety.

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Ages 3-6

Join Ms. Gina for Halloween stories!

Registration preferred but not required – email dobchildref@wlsmail.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.

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.

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Ages 0-12

Do you have a costume you want to show off? Come to the Children’s Room, tell the librarian all about it, and receive a prize from our treasure chest!

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Like to draw? Stop by the Teen Space any time this month to participate in our INKTOBER celebration! We’ve got pens, paper, and a new prompt for every day of the month. Drawings created may be hung up as decoration in the Teen Space, with your permission.

No registration necessary — just come on by!

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Ages 3 and up.

Pick up a kit containing a craft that you can do at home – supplies are limited!

This Week’s Craft –Leftovers Day (Missed a craft this month? Don’t worry! Pick up one from our surplus pile!) 

Contact the Library at dobchildref@wlsmail.org or call 693-6614 to schedule a pick up time.

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Watch Frankenstein, The Comedy of Terrors, and Curse of Dracula on a library DVD or stream these films on Hoopla or Kanopy at your leisure and come together on Zoom to discuss the films. All are welcome.

Register with dobref@wlsmail.org to get the Zoom link — please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!

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Following a traditional Comedy Open Mic format, comedians new and old — who want to work on new jokes, change old jokes, or just experiment — sign up and get 5 minutes apiece to perform via our ZOOM Online Meeting Room.

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Join us in our screening room (or virtually) for our monthly Cult Classic Movie Night + our always lively discussion after – where you never know who might show up!

This month’s special Veteran’s Day Cult Classic is:

The Guest (2014/Rated R/97 min/Action, Mystery, Thriller)

A family who lost their son in combat takes a soldier into their home. He promises to help and protect them, but strange incidents follow in his wake.

• At 8pm EST (or at your leisure), screen the film using: A. a physical copy via our Westchester Library System  or B. using any of these streaming options:

• then join us for our live film discussion on Zoom (Meeting ID: 864 5262 2772, Passcode: 194594) at 9:40pm EST

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To see one of our previous film discussions, check out our interview with Makeup/Special Effects Artist Dan Frye (Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Dr. Who)

Follow us on Instagram: @CultClassicMovieNight

Questions?  Email tdeery@wlsmail.org

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Following a traditional Comedy Open Mic format, comedians new and old — who want to work on new jokes, change old jokes, or just experiment — sign up and get 5 minutes apiece to perform via our ZOOM Online Meeting Room.

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Join us in our screening room (or virtually) for our monthly Cult Classic Movie Night + our always lively discussion after – where you never know who might show up!

This month’s Cult Classic is:

They Live (1988/Rated R/93 min/Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller)

A drifter utilizes special sunglasses to see that aliens disguised as yuppies are taking over the world.

• At 8pm EST (or at your leisure), screen the film using: A. a physical copy via our Westchester Library System  or B. using any of these streaming options:

  
  

• then join us for our live film discussion on Zoom (Meeting ID: 864 5262 2772, Passcode: 194594) at 9:40pm EST

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To see one of our previous film discussions, check out our interview with Makeup/Special Effects Artist Dan Frye (Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Dr. Who)

Follow us on Instagram: @CultClassicMovieNight

Questions?  Email tdeery@wlsmail.org

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