Teen/Tween Slime Party (Registration)
Wednesday, July 8
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ages 10-18
Join Ms. Gina and Ms. Alex in making an ode to primordial ooze — slime! This program is part of our Summer Reading theme, Unearth a Story.
Registration REQUIRED — email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
Teen Paint Party (Registration)
Friday, July 10
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join Venus from Paint with Venus for this teens-only program to make your own adorable swimming cat!
Limited space – email Teen Librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org 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.
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.
Plant Needle Felting (Registration)
Wednesday, July 22
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ages 12-18
Stop by the Teen Space for this fun craft!
Interested in signing up? Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to register!
Dino Dodgeball (Registration)
Wednesday, August 5
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Teens & Tweens
Form teams and play dodgeball at the library! The winning team gets to pick a prize from the Summer Reading prize bag.
Interested in signing up? Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to register!
Greek Mythology Minecraft (Registration)
Monday, August 10
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Ages 7-14
Explore a Greek mythology-themed Minecraft world! Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt to discover the altars dedicated to the legendary pantheon of Greek gods. Navigate through the treacherous three layers of the Underworld, battling mythical creatures. Unleash your creativity by constructing grand shrines, coliseums, and classic Greek-themed buildings. — Presented by Arrayscape Gaming. **Please bring your own device. If you cannot, let the library known when you’re signing up.**
Registration REQUIRED — email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
Summer Reading Finale Party
Friday, August 14
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Children & Teens
Build a custom sundae and sit down to watch Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009, PG) to celebrate the end of Summer Reading!
FerryCon 2026
Saturday, September 26
11:00 am - 9:30 pm
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!
This event is free but will include a suggested donation of $10 per family at the door. We’re fundraising for the library this year!
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.
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- Check back soon for a full listing of our headlining events!
Other Activities
In the other parts of the library, you can:
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- Check back soon for a full listing of our activities!
Artist Alley
All around the library, visit the tables of local artists, businesses, and more!
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- 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!)
- Franka Pessin, illustrator
- Gabriel Pinto, artist and illustrator
- Gene Pitts, artist at Extended Playing Cards
- Star Wars cosplayers from multiple local costuming fan clubs!
- …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.