Tween/Teen Programs

FerryCon is the library’s annual Comic Con-style flagship event for all ages that takes place one Saturday every fall (formerly spring). Since 2019, FerryCon has brought over 300 participants to the library for fun-filled events including artists alley, classes, panels, and contests that revolved around comic books, graphic novels, super heroes, and more! 

Headlining Events
We’re so excited about our line-up for you this year! The following events will be in the Community Room unless otherwise noted.

• • 11:15am: Meet & Greet with Spider-Man, followed by a spidey-sational storytime!
  • 12pm: Kids’ Combat Workshop with Hudson Valley Saber Guild
  • 1pm: Storybuilding: Create Your Own Characters and Tell Your Own Story with author Mina Elwell
  • 2pm: Sculpt Your Avatar art workshop with MakerHive
  • 3:30pm: Super Mario Galaxy (PG, 2026) showing with snacks

Other Activities
In the other parts of the library, you can:

• • Have your tarot cards read by Shannon Gilchrist
  • Trade Pokémon cards with local student Leo Turk
  • Play Magic the Gathering with volunteer Ari Malul
  • Make a button or get a temporary tattoo in the Teen Space

Artist Alley
All around the library, visit the tables of local artists, businesses, and more!

• • Citizen Suzie Costumes, cosplay shop
  • Mina Elwell, author of Undercover Monster
  • Shannon Gilchrist, Psychic Energy Healer
  • The LOFT, LGBTQ+ community center
  • John Monaco, artist and author at Modern Geek Gaming
  • Paige Monte, art teacher, animator, and storyboard illustrator
  • Harley Nox, professional cosplayer and judge for our cosplay contest (which you can sign up for at her table!)
  • Luis Paredes, Dobbs Ferry-based horror author
  • Franka Pessin, illustrator
  • Gabriel Pinto, artist and illustrator
  • Gene Pitts, artist at Extended Playing Cards
  • Marcos Romero, comics artist
  • Skullmelon Studios, student artists
  • Star Wars cosplayers from multiple local costuming fan clubs!
  • Leo Turk, student Pokémon and LEGO artist
  • Snacks courtesy of a Bronx-based Moroccan bakery
  • …and more to be announced!

Raffle
Enter our raffle to win the kids, teen, and/or adult gift basket containing prizes like a signed Marvel comics, superhero merch, and more! Proceeds go to the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library. $3 for 1 ticket or $5 for 2 tickets. Feel free to buy these ahead of time in the week leading up to the event, too.