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Dobbs Ferry Library 2022 February Programs (Adults)

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January 28, 2022

Adult Programs February 2022

LIBRARY CLOSINGS THIS MONTH:
The Library will be closed on Monday February 21 for Presidents’ Day.

Virtual Launch Party: Jeff Bens & Tyler Wetherall
Monday, February 28
7:00 PM

Come to a Virtual Launch Party with two Authors: Jeff Bens’ “Mighty Oak” is now out in paperback; and Tyler Wetherall’s “No Way Home: A Memoir of Life on the Run” is now out in hardcover!

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

Cornelius Vanderbilt: The First Tycoon
Wednesday, February 9
7:00 PM

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Come to a virtual lecture on Cornelius Vanderbilt!

Cornelius Vanderbilt began operating his own ferry in NY Harbor at the age of 16. He would work from dawn until dark. His tiny business would grow into a massive steamship company, and Vanderbilt would undercut his competitors by pricing his services so low that he would drive them out of business. Eventually he built a railroad empire from New York to Chicago and the First Grand Central Station at 42nd St.

Lecturer Rick Feingold teaches American Business History at Bergen Community College.

Cosponsored with the following libraries: Chappaqua, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings, Lewisboro, New Rochelle, Ruth Keeler and Tuckahoe.

Town and Gown Literary Discussion Group: “Sula”
Thursday, February 24
7:00 PM

For the month of February, we will be reading “Sula” by Toni Morrison.

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

Two girls who grow up to become women. Two friends who become something worse than enemies. This brilliantly imagined novel brings us the story of Nel Wright and Sula Peace, who meet as children in the small town of Medallion, Ohio.

Colonel Brown Brown Bag Book Group: Book TBA
Thursday, February 17
1:00 PM

For the month of February, we will be reading a book, title to be announced!

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

Cult Classic Movie Night:
“The Brother From Another Planet”
Thursday, February 17
8:00 PM

Join us on Zoom 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: The Brother From Another Planet (1984/Rated R/108 min/Comedy, Sci-Fi)

For those joining virtually:
– At 8pm EST (or at your leisure), screen the film on Hoopla
– Then join us for our live film discussion on Zoom at 9:50pm EST (Meeting ID: 880 3125 6216, Passcode: 779966)

A mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem.

Mary’s Yarns Quilting Group
Monday, February 7
6:00 – 7:00 PM

The quilting, as well as the knitting and crocheting groups, of Mary’s Yarns will be meeting from 6:00pm-7:00pm on the first and third Monday of every month via Zoom until further notice. In February the third Monday falls on Presidents’ Day, so the meeting will rescheduled.

Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax preparation in different ways – in-person, low-contact, or contact-free – depending on what service is available in your area. To find in-person locations, please check out their website! Reservations are generally required due to Covid-19.

The Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library will not be holding our Valentine Plant and
Bake Sale due to the continued concerns around Covid-19.

However, the Friends will be holding a Book and Craft Sale on Sunday, April 24
from 10am-5pm. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer!

Recurring Programs

Virtual Comedy Open Mic
Tuesdays, February 1 & March 1, 8:00 PM
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 Online Meeting Room.
Email tdeery@wlsmail.org for more info and for the Zoom link. Intended for audiences aged 18 and up. Personal webcam and microphone and pre-registration are required.

Creative Writing Workshop
Monday February 7 & Tuesday February 22, 3:00 – 4:30 PM
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.
This online event is free and open to the public. Register with dobref@wlsmail.org to get the Zoom link — please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!

New Caregivers’ Circle on Zoom
Mondays, February 7, 14, & 28, 10:30 – 11:00 AM
Parents/Caregivers of Babies Under 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 and caregivers. Registration required – email dobchildref@wlsmail.org for the Zoom link.