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Adult Programs November 2022
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
In-Person Comedy Open Mic at Divino's in Hastings
Tuesday, November 8
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.

This month we are partnering up with: Divino's Speakeasy in Hastings-on-Hudson (Located at 524 Warburton Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706)

1 drink minimum for performers


Pre-registration required. Email tdeery@wlsmail.org for more info and for the Zoom link. Intended for audiences aged 18 and up. 
Virtual Program: Golden Age of Hollywood Fall Film Series: "Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks: The Grandmasters of American Comedy"
Thursday, November 17
7:00 PM


For more than seven decades, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks made America laugh—either through their remarkable solo careers or their legendary partnership. Whether together or apart, they were giants of American comedy, who basically conquered every field they entered, whether television, movies, Broadway, or records. This presentation will examine their extraordinary achievements, beginning with their work together on Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows and their creation of the 2000 Year Old Man, to their individual accomplishments as writers, directors, and performers.

Register here for the Zoom link.
In-Person Cult Classic Movie Night: "Reservoir Dogs"
Friday, November 18
8:00 - 10:00 PM


Join us in the community room 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: Reservoir Dogs (1992/Rated R/99 min/Crime, Thriller)


Register with tdeery@wlsmail.org -- please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for!

A band of criminals are assembled for a jewel heist by a kingpin who keeps them anonymous from each other. But when the job goes wrong, the group is left bloodied and panicked, wondering who among them is the rat.

Starring: Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Chris Penn, Steve Buscemi, Lawrence Tierney, and Michael Madsen
Homebound Services at the Dobbs Ferry Library

With help from the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library, we are happy to announce we are once again offering services for the Homebound!

If you are Homebound or know someone who is and would like to have books dropped off or picked up, please call the library at 914-693-6614 to make arrangements. Please be prepared to give your name, address, phone number, and any special genres or titles you request.
Author Talk in the Periodicals Room: Marc Palmieri
Thursday, November 10
7:00 PM

Listen to local authors read from their newest books.

Director, Writer, Playwright, and Mercy College professor Marc Palmieri shares his book which is part family memoir, part medical mystery involving severe epilepsy. She Danced with Lightning: My Daughter's Struggle with Epilepsy and Her Boundless Will to Live follows one girl’s battle to persevere as a competitive dancer, culminating in a terrifying decline, a courageous performance, and an eleventh hour, life-saving brain surgery.
Virtual Town and Gown Literary Discussion Group: "She Danced with Lightning"
Monday, November 14
7:00 PM


For the month of November, we will be reading “She Danced with Lightning: My Daughter's Struggle with Epilepsy and Her Boundless Will to Live" by Marc Palmieri. Get the book at the library.

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

Eleven-year-old Anna has lived all her life with severe epilepsy. Despite the ravage of thousands of violent seizures and heavy medications, she has thrived at school, athletics, and her greatest passion—dance. As she approaches her twelfth birthday, Anna’s condition takes a dire turn. Her health declines quickly and a new diagnosis is revealed, leaving the family only one excruciating choice. A parent’s memoir about the medical mysteries of epilepsy and the personal suffering of raising a child with a deadly health condition, She Danced with Lightning is told from the perspective of Anna’s dream-chasing father, who comes to learn from her a strength and courage he never imagined possible.
Author Talk in the Periodicals Room: Poets Iain Haley Pollock and B.K. Fischer
Wednesday, November 30
7:00 PM

Listen to local authors read from their newest books.

Iain Haley Pollock is the author of two poetry collections, Ghost, Like a Place (Alice James Books, 2018), which was nominated for an NAACP Image Award, and Spit Back a Boy, winner of the 2010 Cave Canem Poetry Prize.

B.K. Fischer is a writer and teacher living in Sleepy Hollow, New York. She is the author most recently of Ceive (BOA Editions, 2021), a novel in verse that retells the Noah’s Ark story on a container ship. Her previous collection, Radioapocrypha, which won the 2017 Journal/Wheeler Award from Ohio State University Press, recasts the New Testament Gospel in suburban Maryland in 1989.
Mary's Yarns Crafting Group in the Community Room
Mondays, November 7 & 21, December 5 & 19
6:00 PM


Mary’s Yarns Crafting Group will be meeting in the Library Community Room.

1st Monday of the Month: Quilting. This year the quilting group will be making the Ohio Star Pattern, with each member creating one square. When the quilt is finished, it will be raffled to benefit the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library.

3rd Monday of the Month: Crocheting. We will provide you with the supplies to create a granny square or dishcloth.

Even if we're not working on a type of crafting you're interested in, you are welcome to come and chat and work on your own projects! Newcomers are always welcome.


P
lease email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!
Recurring and Upcoming Events
 
Clothing Drive
Monday, October 31 through Monday, November 14

Donate lightly used clean (or new) winter clothes for children to the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota. There will be a drop box at the library. They are looking for jackets, pants, sweatshirts, sweatpants, shirts, hats, gloves, socks (unopened package only), and underwear (unopened package only).
Questions? Email odruehl@gmail.com.


Virtual Creative Writing Workshop
Tuesday, November 1 & Monday, November 14, 3:00 - 4:30 PM

Join students, alumni, and anyone else who loves to write as they share excerpts from creative writing projects and give feedback to each other.
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!


Virtual Program: Essential Medicare Planning – Open Enrollment and More
Wednesday, November 2, 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Medicare Open Enrollment for 2023 plans occurs now through December 7th, so it’s a good time to look at your Medicare coverage. During this webinar, Mark Brownstein of Emerald Medicare will present Five “Myths and Realities” related to Medicare Open Enrollment. Adria Gross of Medwise Insurance Advocacy will then discuss some key considerations once you enroll, such as pre-authorization, the “no surprises” law, transfer from rehab/nursing to your home, and the role of an ombudsman/advocate
Register here!


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!

Virtual Program: Westchester Breathes
Fridays, 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Participate in a program of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce the experience of stress and anxiety. Come to this program to learn simple, proven exercises that can have a positive impact on your health and well-being. Get ready for the next moment from a place of calm and clarity!
Register here!


Virtual Program: Understanding the Basics of Retirement Plans and IRA Distribution Rules
Wednesday, November 16, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This session will discuss the basics of Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), 401(k)s and other Retirement Plans. We will review early withdrawal penalties, required minimum distribution rules and strategies to help make your hard-earned dollars last throughout your retirement years.
Speaker: Daniel F. Ahearn, APMA® Vice President, Pell Wealth Partners
Register here!


Virtual Program: Navigating College Admissions Successfully
Wednesday, November 16, 7:00 PM

We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families understand how COVID has changed the college admissions landscape and how it affects Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen.
We will discuss current college admissions trends, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit for your child, a timeline, and other action steps that can be taken to make this school year productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process.
We’ll examine the holistic admissions review process, what admissions officers consider important when they review applicants, and how students can position themselves to develop a compelling narrative to increase their chances for admission.
This program is recommended for parents and their high school teens.
Register: November 16
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC


Virtual Program: Understanding the Westchester Courts: What to Do When Someone Dies or Becomes Incapacitated
Wednesday, November 16, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

When faced with a death or someone who can no longer take care of themselves, the process can at first seem overwhelming. There are papers to file and terms to understand, like probate, surrogate, guardianship, and fiduciary.
As a Westchester County court official with deep experience in both probate and guardianship, Mr. Joseph Accetta, Esq. will explain how the court system is here to help you during this difficult time.
Register here!


In-Person Construction Job Fair
Friday, December 2, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

LRC Construction Invites you to a Career Fair at 148 Hamilton Ave, White Plains NY 10601 -- In the Auditorium at St. John the Evangelist church, two blocks from the White Plains train station. Look for red door entrance and balloons. Lunch will be served. Public parking spots are available on all surrounding streets and the Galleria Mall. No parking is permitted in the auditorium parking lot.
Register here!


Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Comedy Open Mic
Tuesday, December 6, 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
Pre-registration required. Email tdeery@wlsmail.org for more info and for the Zoom link. Intended for audiences aged 18 and up.


Virtual Program: Christmas Spoken Word Reading with Alan Sklar
Wednesday, December 7, 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Join award winning voice-over artist Alan Sklar as helps you get into the Christmas spirit with a reading of "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry; and "A Child's Christmas in Wales," by Dylan Thomas.
Register with dobref@wlsmail.org to get the Zoom link -- please indicate the title and date of the program you are registering for! This event will be co-sponsored by Harrison Public Library, Tuckahoe Public Library, Pelham Public Library, and Dobbs Ferry Public Library.


Author Talk in the Periodicals Room: Jonathan Vatner
Saturday, December 17, 2:30 PM

Listen to local authors read from their newest books. Jonathan Vatner is the author of The Bridesmaids Union (St. Martin's Press, 2022) and Carnegie Hill (Thomas Dunne Books, 2019). His fiction has earned praise from PeopleTown & CountryThe New York Post, and the Los Angeles Review of Books.

Virtual Program: Golden Age of Hollywood Fall Film Series: “America's Favorite Holiday Movie: A Look Inside It's a Wonderful Life
Thursday, December 22, 7:00 PM

Voted the most inspirational movie ever made by the American Film Institute, Frank Capra’s "It’s a Wonderful Life" has been a beloved Christmas classic for many generations. The snowbound streets of Bedford Falls, the desperate travails of George Bailey, and the discovery of Zuzu’s petals have become traditional signatures of the holiday season. Yet when the film was released in 1946, it was a box-office flop, won no Academy Awards, and was largely forgotten—until it was rediscovered through endless airings on local TV stations beginning in the 1970s and on annual Christmas eve broadcasts on NBC starting in 1992. This talk will examine the fascinating story of It’s a Wonderful Life, looking at the challenges of how it was made, its surprisingly dark portrait of small-town life, and how it became the ultimate portrayal of holiday goodwill and cheer. 
Register here for the Zoom link.

Wanted: Dungeon Masters
We need volunteers (teens are welcome) to create/run D&D campaigns (held indoors) with small groups of middle schoolers once a week. Email dobchildref@wlsmail.org if you're interested!

Volunteer with the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library
The Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library are looking for a few people that would be interested in volunteering and joining us!
We would like to resume our delivery of books to residents that are unable to get to the library. This program has been disrupted the last few years due to covid, but there are residents that are hopeful we can begin delivering again. As always, we can use a few hardy souls willing to help us sort books for our upcoming used book sales and to help stock the book sale shelves in the library.
We are always looking for people that would be interested in joining our board and may have ideas for new events. Please consider joining us, you can contact us at dflfriends@gmail.com.

Registration required for library programs; please call 914-693-6614.  For more information on our programs, check out our website!
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