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LIBRARY CLOSINGS THIS MONTH:
The Library will close at 5pm on Wednesday November 23rd and will be closed all day on Thursday November 24th for Thanksgiving
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Improv & Workshop with River's Edge Theater Company in the Community Room
Tuesdays, November 1-29
4:00 - 4:45 PM
Ages 6-10
Each class will be packed with short improv games that get actors to think quickly on their feet and have fun while doing it. Students will learn to trust their instincts, make bold choices, and tackle stage fright. Taught by Kati Kopajtic.
Registration REQUIRED -- email dobchildref@wlsmail.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
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NEA Big Read: Dream Big with Areli Storytime in the Library Plaza
Saturday, November 12
11:00 AM
Ages 4 and Up
Dobbs Ferry Children's Librarian Ms. Gina will be leading a bilingual storytime of Areli is a Dreamer by Areli Morales in partnership with local mom and educator Danielle Bello, who will be reading the story in Spanish. The story will be followed by an arts and crafts activity where we reflect on our own identities and family stories.
Registration recommended but not required – email dobchildref@wlsmail.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded Mercy College with a "Big Read" grant this year. This program is sponsored by Mercy College and the NEA.
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Tween Book Club in the Community Room
Friday, November 18
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Ages 8-12
Join the brand new Tween Book Club! We read a new book every month, then meet on the third Friday to discuss our thoughts and do a trivia battle against each other! In September, we will be reading Sisters of the Neversea by Cynthia Leititch Smith.
Place a hold so it's ready to pick up when you come in!
Registration is REQUIRED so that we can make sure to acquire copies for our participants through WLS – please email dobchildref@wlsmail.org, call (914) 693-6615 or stop by the Children’s Room to register.
Lily and Wendy have been best friends since they became stepsisters. But with their feuding parents planning to spend the summer apart, what will become of their family and their friendship? Little do they know that a mysterious boy has been watching them from the oak tree outside their window. A boy who intends to take them away from home for good, to an island of wild animals, Merfolk, Fairies, and kidnapped children.
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Halloween Party in the Community Room
Monday, October 31
4:00 - 5:00 PM
All Ages
Come to the library for prizes, pumpkin-decorating, and most importantly a chance to meet real characters from Star Wars!
Registration recommended but not required – email dobchildref@wlsmail.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
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Virtual Cooking Class with Big Flavors in a Tiny Kitchen
Friday, November 4
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Ages 4 and Up
Join Chef Ashley to make breakfast for dinner with challah French toast and macerated strawberries! You will receive the recipe ahead of time so you know what to shop for. On the day of the program, hop onto Zoom from your kitchen to learn how to turn the ingredients into a delicious dish.
Registration REQUIRED -- email dobchildref@wlsmail.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
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Paws for Reading with Buddy on the Library Terrace
Saturday, November 5
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Ages 4 and Up
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 dobchildref@wlsmail.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
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LEGO Club in the Community Room
Monday, November 14
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Ages 4-7
LEGO club is back! Use your imagination to build a minifigure adventure and then see it displayed all month long in the children's room.
Registration recommended but not required – email dobchildref@wlsmail.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
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Homework Help
Tuesdays, 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Fridays, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Grades 4-8
The Dobbs Ferry Public Library is offering in-person homework help sessions. Stop by the library and get help in both English and Spanish!
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Recurring and Upcoming Events
Baby Songs and Stories in the Community Room
Mondays, 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 recommended but not required – email dobchildref@wlsmail.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
Toddler Stretch & Sing Storytime in the Community Room
Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Ages 18-36 Months
Get your wiggles out with songs and stories with Ms. Gina! Registration recommended but not required – email dobchildref@wlsmail.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
Dungeons and Dragons Club in the Community Room
Wednesdays, 4:15 - 5:45 PM (except November 23)
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.
Registration is currently closed, but you may email dobchildref@wlsmail.org for more information.
Preschool Storytime in the Children's Room
Thursdays, 4:00 - 4:20 PM (except November 24)
Ages 3-6
Join Ms. Gina for seasonal storytimes! Registration recommended but not required – email dobchildref@wlsmail.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
Chess Club in the Community Room
Thursdays, November 3 & 17, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Come learn to play chess with Bradley Wank, Esq. Register with dobref@wlsmail.org -- please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!
Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids
Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ages 3 and Up
Pick up a kit containing a craft that you can do at home. Supplies are limited! Call the library at (914) 693-6614 to reserve your kit for pick up.
November 5: Toilet Roll Scarecrows
November 12: Recycled CD Turkey
November 19: Fall Leaf Finger Puppets
November 26: Leftovers Day (Missed a craft this month? Don't worry! Pick up one from our surplus pile!)
Stuffed Animal Field Trips
Ages 3 and Up
The library's stuffed animals want to go on field trips! Check one out, bring them home, and add to their personal scrapbooks by writing about and taking pictures of the fun things you do together. When you're at the library, you can visit the animals who have made it back to home base and see what they've been up to. Stuffed animals may be periodically rotated out based on condition.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Ages 0-5
Our newest early literacy initiative is the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge. Open to any child who hasn't started kindergarten yet (even newborns)! This year-round, ongoing program asks families who register to keep a log of the books they've read with their children. For every 250 books you log, you can earn cool prizes. The library will provide all the materials that you need to get started! Interested in signing up? Email dobchildref@wlsmail.org or call (914) 693-6615 to register!
Registration required for library programs, please call 914-693-6614. For more information on our programs, check out our website!
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