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You've Got Mail: Pen Pal Program

01/09/2025 @ 4:00am to 03/18/2025 @ 9:00pm
Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M., Writing
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

[Registration starts Dec. 9. Please fill out the Google Form below]Gr. 2-3Embrace the art of writing letters and connect with other children! Valley Cottage Library is partnering u...

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Writing
Event Details:

[Registration starts Dec. 9. Please fill out the Google Form below]

Gr. 2-3

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Take & Make Craft

All Day
Take & Make Table - Children's Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary
Event Details:

Every Monday the Children's Room will have a new craft ready for pickup for children to do at home on their own anytime! Send a picture of your completed craft to vclkids@rcls...

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Take & Make Table - Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Every Monday the Children's Room will have a new craft ready for pickup for children to do at home on their own anytime!

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers
Toddler Storytime:

Ages 18-35 months with adult. Weekly storytime with books and beyond!  

Event Details:

Tuesdays at 10:30am.   Jan. 21 - March 11  (No program Feb. 18) 

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Ages 18-35 months with adult.

Weekly storytime with books and beyond!  

Tuesdays at 10:30am.   

Jan. 21 - March 11  (No program Feb. 18) 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on January 7. Out of district patrons can register beginning on January 14.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Yarn Therapy

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Glass Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Yarn Therapy:

If you like to knit or crochet, join our "therapy" sessions. Bring your yarn and tools. Come on in to knit, crochet, and socialize. Bring friends or meet new people. Yarn donations...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Glass Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required

If you like to knit or crochet, join our "therapy" sessions. Bring your yarn and tools. Come on in to knit, crochet, and socialize. Bring friends or meet new people. Yarn donations are greatly appreciated.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Center for Safety and Change Outreach and Information

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Gallery at Valley Cottage Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Center for Safety & Change provides critical services and support to women and all victims and survivors of gender-based violence and other crimes while working toward justice ...

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Center for Safety & Change provides critical services and support to women and all victims and survivors of gender-based violence and other crimes while working toward justice by creating social change.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

LEGO™ Challenge

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-5.Come and build with LEGO™ bricks – a different theme each time! Share your creation with the group and then LEGOs™ will be displayed temporarily in the library. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5.

Come and build with LEGO™ bricks – a different theme each time! Share your creation with the group and then LEGOs™ will be displayed temporarily in the library. 

Disclaimer(s)

Winter Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on January 7. Out of district patrons can register beginning on January 14.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Book and Pub Club

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
The Book and Pub Club:

The Book and Pub Club is a librarian-led book club that meets in local bars and restaurants to discuss books over food and drinks. For participants 21+.

Event Details:

Join us at Prohibition River, 82 Main St in Nyack at 7pm to discuss Somewhere Beyond the Sea by T.J. Klune.A magical house. A secret past. A summons that could change everythi...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

The Book and Pub Club is a librarian-led book club that meets in local bars and restaurants to discuss books over food and drinks. For participants 21+.

Join us at Prohibition River, 82 Main St in Nyack at 7pm to discuss Somewhere Beyond the Sea by T.J. Klune.

Disclaimer(s)

21+

Must be 21 or older to attend.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School" group.

Music Together

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School
Event Details:

Jan. 22, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 26, March 5, March 12.Ages 5 and under with adult.Join Ms. Co for this fun-filled program that uses songs, movement and instrument play to engage chi...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School
Program Type: Music & Movement
Required
Event Details:

Jan. 22, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 26, March 5, March 12.

Ages 5 and under with adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on January 7. Out of district patrons can register beginning on January 14.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Medicare

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Glass Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you turning 65 or turning 65 in the next year or two? Already on Medicare? Leaving your employer coverage? Learn how and when to enroll, when you can make changes and the diffe...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Glass Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lecture
Required
Event Details:

Are you turning 65 or turning 65 in the next year or two? Already on Medicare? Leaving your employer coverage? Learn how and when to enroll, when you can make changes and the different plan options available to you.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

More Than Mah Jongg

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
More Than Mah Jongg:

Gather for Mah Jongg with your own equipment or explore our expansive board game collection. No registration is required. No instruction is provided. Open to beginners and advance...

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Fun & Games

Gather for Mah Jongg with your own equipment or explore our expansive board game collection.
No registration is required. No instruction is provided. Open to beginners and advanced. All are welcome to attend.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School" group.

PreK Winter Storytime - Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School
Event Details:

Wednesdays, January 22 – March 12 at 4:30pm (no program Feb. 19).Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.Ages 3-5 years.Weekly storytimes including great books, games, songs and craf...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Wednesdays, January 22 – March 12 at 4:30pm (no program Feb. 19).

Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.

Ages 3-5 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on January 7. Out of district patrons can register beginning on January 14.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School" group.

PreK Winter Storytime - Thursdays

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School
Event Details:

Thursdays, January 23 – March 13 at 10:30am (no program Feb. 20).Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.Ages 3-5 years.Weekly storytimes including great books, games, songs and craf...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Thursdays, January 23 – March 13 at 10:30am (no program Feb. 20).

Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.

Ages 3-5 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on January 7. Out of district patrons can register beginning on January 14.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Author Talk Series: Notes on Modern Irrationality with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. In a delic...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual
Event Details:

Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult(ish) Board Game Night

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come play a game from our Board Game Collection or bring a favorite game of your own. Bring friends and make more!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Required
Event Details:

Come play a game from our Board Game Collection or bring a favorite game of your own. Bring friends and make more!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Winter Babies

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers
Event Details:

Fridays at 10:30am:  Jan. 24 - March 14  (No program Feb. 21). Ages 2 months - 17 months with adult.Weekly movement, rhymes & music. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Fridays at 10:30am:  Jan. 24 - March 14  (No program Feb. 21). 

Ages 2 months - 17 months with adult.

Weekly movement, rhymes & music. 

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on January 7. Out of district patrons can register beginning on January 14.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Take & Make Craft

All Day
Take & Make Table - Children's Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary
Event Details:

Every Monday the Children's Room will have a new craft ready for pickup for children to do at home on their own anytime! Send a picture of your completed craft to vclkids@rcls...

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Take & Make Table - Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Every Monday the Children's Room will have a new craft ready for pickup for children to do at home on their own anytime!

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Open Playtime

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Event Details:

Mondays from 10am-1pm.Jan. 6 - March 17.Ages 5 and under. Playtime in the Storytime Room is a great way to meet other local families while you enjoy books, games, toys and puz...

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Mondays from 10am-1pm.

Jan. 6 - March 17.

Ages 5 and under. 

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Monday Movie Matinee: The Great Gatsby

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Monday Movie Matinee:

Drop in on scheduled Mondays to watch a movie on our big screen.

Event Details:

The Great Gatsby2013 | PG-13 | 2h 23mA writer and wall street trader, Nick Carraway, finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his mysterious millionaire neighbor, Jay Gatsb...

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Drop in on scheduled Mondays to watch a movie on our big screen.

The Great Gatsby

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Scratch with Coding4Kids

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M., Technology Class
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Mondays, Jan. 27, Feb. 3 and Feb. 10 at 4:30pm  (3 week series)*.Grades 2-5.Join us for 3 weeks of fun coding classes, where children will create their own games using th...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M., Technology Class
Required
Event Details:

Mondays, Jan. 27, Feb. 3 and Feb. 10 at 4:30pm  (3 week series)*.

Grades 2-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Winter Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on January 7. Out of district patrons can register beginning on January 14.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers
Toddler Storytime:

Ages 18-35 months with adult. Weekly storytime with books and beyond!  

Event Details:

Tuesdays at 10:30am.   Jan. 21 - March 11  (No program Feb. 18) 

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Ages 18-35 months with adult.

Weekly storytime with books and beyond!  

Tuesdays at 10:30am.   

Jan. 21 - March 11  (No program Feb. 18) 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on January 7. Out of district patrons can register beginning on January 14.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Yarn Therapy

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Glass Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Yarn Therapy:

If you like to knit or crochet, join our "therapy" sessions. Bring your yarn and tools. Come on in to knit, crochet, and socialize. Bring friends or meet new people. Yarn donations...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Glass Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required

If you like to knit or crochet, join our "therapy" sessions. Bring your yarn and tools. Come on in to knit, crochet, and socialize. Bring friends or meet new people. Yarn donations are greatly appreciated.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Author Talk Series: An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent: A Conversation with Seth Fishman

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process with S...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual
Event Details:

You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next?

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School" group.

Music Together

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School
Event Details:

Jan. 22, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 26, March 5, March 12.Ages 5 and under with adult.Join Ms. Co for this fun-filled program that uses songs, movement and instrument play to engage chi...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School
Program Type: Music & Movement
Required
Event Details:

Jan. 22, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 26, March 5, March 12.

Ages 5 and under with adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on January 7. Out of district patrons can register beginning on January 14.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

More Than Mah Jongg

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
More Than Mah Jongg:

Gather for Mah Jongg with your own equipment or explore our expansive board game collection. No registration is required. No instruction is provided. Open to beginners and advance...

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Fun & Games

Gather for Mah Jongg with your own equipment or explore our expansive board game collection.
No registration is required. No instruction is provided. Open to beginners and advanced. All are welcome to attend.