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- Saturday May 25, Sunday May 26, and Monday May 27 for Memorial Day Weekend
NEW SUNDAY HOURS IN MAY:We’re still open! We have extended Sunday hours through the end of May!
Ukulele 101
Thursdays, May 9-23
6:00 PMThis 3-week class for teens and adults led by Elyse Schreiber will cover basic ukulele skills, including strumming, chords, and finger picking. You should be able to attend all 3 sessions. A limited number of ukuleles are available to borrow with a valid Westchester library card!We’ll meet on Thursday May 9th, 16th, and 23rd at 6 pm in the Community Room at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library.
Class registration is required – fill out and submit this form OR send us an email to sign up. Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org or reference@dobbsferrylibrary.org if you have any questions!
Teen Yoga
Tuesdays, May 21 – June 18
4:30 – 5:00 PM
Teens & TweensJoin professional instructor Pooja Mehta for this free 30 minute yoga and mindfulness class for teens & tweens.
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to sign up!
Manga Book Club: “Spy x Family Volume 1”
Tuesday, May 28
5:00 PMJoin our Teen Manga Book Club! Each month we’ll read a different manga and discuss it over snacks! First up: Spy x Family Volume 1. Join the club and vote to decide our next read.
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to sign up and to request a copy of the book! Get the book here.
Print of the Month: Ladybug Get your own adorable ladybug made using the library’s 3D printer!
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to request yours. Available the entire month of May. No cost, limit one per person.
Virtual Program: Battle of the Books Interest Meeting
Thursday, May 30
7:30 – 8:00 PM
Grades 3-11Battle of the Books is an the annual book trivia tournament run by the Westchester Library System. Every library has its own teams and we’re looking for kids in grades 3-11 to represent Dobbs Ferry!
If you’re interested in joining and able to dedicate all of Saturday, October 26th, to the tournament, please email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org or childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to get the Zoom link! We will be discussing the tournament format, the books everyone will be reading, permission slips, and more.
Want more info? Check out our website!
Grab Bag Movie Memorial Day Special: “Windtalkers”
Friday, May 3
7:00 – 9:15 PMAction! Comedy! Thriller! Fantasy! Anything goes in our Grab Bag movie series!
This month’s feature is: Windtalkers (2002/134 minutes/Rated R for Violence)
During World War II, US Marine Joe Enders is assigned to be a bodyguard for Private Ben Yahzee, a Navajo codetalker. But when their squad enters combat, Enders must make a choice – protect his charge or the military’s unbreakable code. Inspired by the real Native American codetalkers.
Did You Find the Little Lending Library? This miniature by May Burnett is hidden somewhere in the Library and contains tiny books that you can take home on a take one/leave one system. Once you find it, come back to the front desk and ask for the Book Making Box!
Mondays, May 6 & 20, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq.
Register with reference@dobbsferrylibrary.org — please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!Paws for Reading with Buddy
Saturday, May 11, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Children read one-on-one with Buddy, a specially trained Reading Education Assistance Dog (R.E.A.D.) and his handler, Dobbs Ferry resident Marty Kanengiser. Children will select a book to read to Buddy before the program begins, and they will spend 10-15 minutes reading aloud. They are also welcome to ask questions about Buddy, a 12-year-old rescued black lab who loves children, other dogs, and reading.
Registration REQUIRED — email childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.Board Games with the Director
Friday, May 24, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
It’s Game Night at the Library! Come and play new games with your friends or make friends new here. You can bring your own games to enjoy. Bring your own beverages and snacks.Improv Showcase
Saturday, June 8, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Featuring players from Improv Innovations’ Inter-generational Troupe. Audience Participation encouraged. Directed by Ellen Flaks. Theater Games, Improv Sketches — Bake Sale and Reception to Follow!
2:45 PM Doors Open
3:00 PM Performance Begins
4:30 PM RefreshmentsNintendo Switch Drop in Hours
Fridays, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Visit the community room on Friday afternoons and play any of the wide selection of single and multi-player games on the library’s Switch! Just drop in or email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org to reserve your time slot. Time will be limited to 20 minutes when people are waiting.Homeschool Program Survey
The Dobbs Ferry Public Library wants to offer more programming specifically for the homeschooled students in our community. Is there a program you wish we offered? Is there a particular day or time that works best for your schedule? Please fill out thisform to let us know!If you have any questions or comments, you can email Alex, the Teen Librarian (she/her), at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org or call 914-231-3058. Thank you!Teen Book Bundles!
Fill out a brief form and Alex, the teen librarian, will recommend titles for you! All you have to do is pick them up.
Email teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org for more info.Join the Teen Advisory Group!
Want to make a difference in your community and get volunteer credit hours? Apply to become a member of TAG at DFPL! We’ll meet monthly to discuss your ideas, work on projects to improve the library and its services, and have pizza. Sign up here!Dungeons & Dragons (Program Full — Waitlist Only)
Wednesdays or Thursdays, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Ages 8-18
Create a character! Fight monsters! Make your own luck! Develop your skills in this fantasy role-playing system with other kids just like you.
Each player will only attend once a week on either Wednesday or Thursday; your slot will be assigned by the library based on your availability, experience, and other factors. The club is spread across two days to accommodate as many members as possible and follows the Dobbs Ferry Schools calendar for vacations and days off. Please only sign up if you think you can attend most of the meetings.
Registration is required via this Google form. You are not registered until a librarian contacts you with confirmation and scheduling details. This program is full, but you can still sign up for the waitlist.
Questions? Participants aged 8-12 can email children’s librarian Gina at childrens@dobbsferrylibrary.org, and participants aged 13-18 can email teen librarian Alex at teens@dobbsferrylibrary.org.
Registration required for library programs; please call 914-693-6614. For more information on our programs, check out our website!
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