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LIBRARY CLOSINGS THIS MONTH:
The Library will be closed on:
- Monday February 20th for Presidents' Day
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Valentine's Day Party in the Community Room
Tuesday, February 14
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Ages 2-6
Join Ms. Gina for Valentine’s Day stories and card-making! Please wear a mask.
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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BC Robbins Art Opening in the Community Room
Saturday, February 18
2:00 - 4:30 PM
All Ages
BC Robbins new artworks are on view for the month of February in the Dobbs Ferry Public Library Community Room Gallery.
Open during library hours.
“My new work on display focuses on the continuation of a creative process I call Brush Stroke Meditations. I work toward creating an image that will move my senses and pique my curiosity upon viewing.”
Bruce Christopher Robbins is an artist and teacher who works in whatever medium feels best suited for the project being explored. He has an art studio in Dobbs Ferry, NY, and is also an art teacher at The Masters School for the past thirty-one years. Find out more at his website.
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Board Games with the Director in the Community Room
Fridays, February 24 & March 31
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Teens & Adults
Come to Game Night at the Library!
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3D Print Workshop
Sunday, February 26
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Ages 6-12
Come to our library and learn how to create and print designs on our 3D printer! Laptops are required.
To register email dobref@wlsmail.org.
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Tween Book Club in the Community Room
Friday, February 17
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! This month, we will be reading Betty Before X by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renee Watson.
Place a hold so it's ready to pick up when you come in! Registration is REQUIRED – please email dobchildref@wlsmail.org, call (914) 693-6615 or stop by the Children’s Room to register.
Raised by her aunt until she is six, Betty, who will later marry Malcolm X, joins her mother and stepfamily in 1940s Detroit, where she learns about the civil rights movement.
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Vacation at the Movies in the Community Room
Webnesday, February 22
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Ages 4 and Up
We will be showing Paddington 2 – Rated PG
Registration recommended but not required – email dobchildref@wlsmail.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
While searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy’s hundredth birthday, Paddington sees a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber’s antique shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. But when the book is stolen, it’s up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief.
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Stand Up Comedy Showcase in the Community Room
Saturday, March 4
8:00 - 9:30 PM
Ages 18+
Come join us for our 9th FREE Stand Up Comedy Showcase (intended for 18+) in Dobbs Ferry Public Library’s Community Room (seats up to 75 people)!
Sign-up required • email dobref@wlsmail.org to sign up (max 2 people/sign up) • doors open 7:30pm – first come, first serve seating • show starts 8pm EST
Featuring comedians: Sean Conran, Jessie Murphy, Tim Deery, Andrew Steiner, Alex Kollar, and Murf!
Want more info? Go here!
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Recurring and Upcoming Events
Virtual Manhattanville Writers Circle
Mondays, February 13 & 27, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Adults
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!
LEGO Club in the Community Room
Mondays, February 13 & March 13, 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.
Mary's Yarns Crafting Group in the Community Room
Mondays, February 13, March 6, & March 20, 6:00 PM
Adults
Mary’s Yarns Crafting Group will be meeting in the Library Community Room.
February 13 & March 20: Crocheting. We will provide you with the supplies to create a granny square or dishcloth.
March 6: 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.
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. Please email dflfriends@gmail.com if you have questions or would like to join!
Virtual Program: Navigating College Admissions Successfully
Wednesdays, February 15 & March 15
7:00 PM (come to one session)
Adults & Teens
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: February 15 / March 15
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper from Stand Out For College, LLC
Chess Club in the Community Room
Thursdays, February 16 & 23 & March 23 & 30, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
All Ages
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!
In-Person Comedy Open Mic (Live at Divino's)
Tuesdays, February 21 & March 14, 8:00 PM
Ages 18+
Come get your comedy Side Hustle on at DIVINO’S SPEAKEASY IN HASTINGS-ON-HUSON – located 524 Warburton Avenue Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706 on the second Tuesday of every month at 8pm, with hosts in residency DFPL’s Tim Deery and Jessie Murphy!
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. 1 drink minimum for performers
Email tdeery@wlsmail.org for more info. Intended for audiences aged 18 and up.
Virtual Program: Managing Your Career in Changing Times
Tuesdays Beginning February 28, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Adults
Career Strategies for Individuals to:
- Build self-awareness to clarify your career direction
- Explore career alternatives
- Learn about the latest job search trends, including resumes, interviewing and LinkedIn
Facilitated by a Professional Career Coach, this 6 week seminar meets virtually once a week for 90 minutes. A virtual orientation with the Career Coach is required prior to the seminar. The program concludes with an individual career coaching session. Registration required; register here.
Paws for Reading with Buddy in the Periodicals Room
Saturday, March 4, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
All Ages
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.
Virtual Comedy Open Mic
Tuesday, March 7, 8:00 PM
Ages 18+
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.
Financial Planning Workshops in the Community Room (Simulcast on Zoom)
Fridays, March 10-24, 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Adults
Join us for a series of workshops with James Dieguez, from Michael Mazzilli & Associates of Ameriprise Financial. If you can't make it in person, please email dobref@wlsmail.org for the Zoom information.
March 10: Small Business Planning
March 17: Estate and Legacy Planning
March 24: Financial Workshop
Spanish Storytime with Paloma / Cuentos en Español con Paloma
Fridays, March 10 & 24, 4:00 PM
Ages 2 and Up
Join Señorita Paloma to sing nursery rhymes and learn new words in Spanish! Open to Spanish speakers both native and new.
Registration recommended but not required – email dobchildref@wlsmail.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
Cult Classic Movie Night in the Community Room: "Office Space"
Friday, March 10, 8:00 - 10:30 PM
Adults
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: Office Space (1999/Rated R/90 min/Comedy)
A stressed-out computer programmer recruits two coworkers to rebel against their greedy boss and the demeaning corporate culture of their desk jobs.
Stay after the movie for our always lively Film Discussion where we will discuss trivia and have fun prizes!
Virtual Program: Importance of the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection in Times of Stress and Anxiety
Monday, March 13, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Adults
Mind-Body-Spirit techniques such as mindfulness and meditation can improve mental
wellness. Many studies have shown that these techniques can have physical and mental health
benefits, including less stress and anxiety, reduced depressive symptoms, better sleep,
reduced pain, improved brain function, better-coping skills, and increased resilience.
Dr. Scalora will discuss Mind-Body-Spirit techniques that enhance the connection between your
mind, emotions, body, and spirit to boost resilience to deal with daily stress more effectively to
increase inner peace, well-being, and happiness.
Please email dobref@wlsmail.org for the Zoom information.
*NEW DATE* Virtual Town and Gown Literary Discussion Group: "Infinite Country"
Wednesday, March 15, 7:00 PM
Adults
For the month of March, we will be reading “Infinite Country" by Patricia Engel. Get the book on Overdrive or from 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!
How this family came to occupy two different countries, two different worlds, comes into focus like twists of a kaleidoscope. We witness the decisions and indecisions that lead to Mauro’s deportation and the family’s splintering—the costs they’ve all been living with ever since.
Virtual Program: The History of Democracy
Thursday, March 16, 7:00 PM
Adults
Democracy is a way of governing that depends on the will of the people. Join historian Martin H. Levinson in discussing how democracy has evolved over the centuries and what can be done to preserve it today where it’s endangered.
Please email dobref@wlsmail.org for the Zoom information.
Preschool Storytime in the Children's Room
Thursdays, 4:00 - 4:20 PM
Ages 3-6
Join Ms. Gina for seasonal storytimes!
February: Black History Month
March: Women's History Month
Registration recommended but not required – email dobchildref@wlsmail.org, call (914) 693-6615, or stop by the Children’s Room to sign up.
Homework Help
Mondays/Wednesdays 4:00 - 7:45 PM
Grades 2-8
The Dobbs Ferry Public Library is offering in-person homework help sessions. Stop by the library and get help!
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!
Registration required for library programs; please call 914-693-6614. For more information on our programs, check out our website!
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