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Picture Book Storytime

Picture Book Worms

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-3.      Books will be available at the Children’s Room Desk one month prior to the program. Ohana Means Family, by Ilima Loomis, illustrated by Kenard...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Required
Event Details:

Grades K-3.     

Books will be available at the Children’s Room Desk one month prior to the program.

Disclaimer(s)

Fall Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13.

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Balloons Over Broadway

Homeschool Hangout

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Gr. K-5.Join us to read Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade. We’ll map out a parade route and make our own mini floats.

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Event Details:

Gr. K-5.

Join us to read Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade. We’ll map out a parade route and make our own mini floats.

Disclaimer(s)

Fall Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13.

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

We get messy

We will get a bit messy so please wear old clothes or bring a smock.

take away crafts

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, Family
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, Family
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.

Teddy Bear Storytime

Fun Family Storytime

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Ages 2 and up with adult(s). PJs are optional! Bring your favorite snuggly friend and the whole family for this fun storytime.

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

Ages 2 and up with adult(s).

Disclaimer(s)

Fall Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13.

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.

Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Valley Cottage Library

The library is closing early for Thanksgiving Eve. Have a happy holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Description:

The library is closing early for Thanksgiving Eve. Have a happy holiday!

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Valley Cottage Library

The library is closed for Thanksgiving. Have a happy holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Description:

The library is closed for Thanksgiving. Have a happy holiday!

Girl Cutting

Fine Motor Fun

All Day
Children's Craft Table 2 at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Ages 5 and up. Color, write, cut and glue!  Children can have fun while developing fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and mathematical basics.  Each month the ...

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Children's Craft Table 2
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Ages 5 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Scavenger Hunt

Monthly Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Scavenger Hunt Table - Children's Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Monthly Scavenger Hunt:

Win a prize each month for finding the shape of the month hidden around the Children’s Room! Ages 12 & under.  No registration.  

Event Details:

This month's shape is a shooting star!

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Scavenger Hunt Table - Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Win a prize each month for finding the shape of the month hidden around the Children’s Room!

Ages 12 & under.  No registration.

 

Shooting Star

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

take away crafts

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, Family
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, Family
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.

Kids Yoga

Kids' Yoga with Tatyana for ages 6-9

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Mondays, Nov. 18, Dec. 2 & Dec. 9.   5:15pm: ages 6-9 years.Join Tatyana for a yoga class that is specifically designed to help children stay active and simultan...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Music & Movement
Required
Event Details:

Mondays, Nov. 18, Dec. 2 & Dec. 9.   

5:15pm: ages 6-9 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Fall Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Rock painting

Fall Rock Painting

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 1-4. Step into nature with Fall rock painting! Let’s use our painting skills to paint rocks with a Fall theme.  

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

Grades 1-4.

Step into nature with Fall rock painting! Let’s use our painting skills to paint rocks with a Fall theme.  

Disclaimer(s)

Fall Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13.

We get messy

We will get a bit messy so please wear old clothes or bring a smock.

take away crafts

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, Family
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, Family
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.

Kids Yoga

Kids' Yoga with Tatyana for ages 6-9

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Mondays, Nov. 18, Dec. 2 & Dec. 9.   5:15pm: ages 6-9 years.Join Tatyana for a yoga class that is specifically designed to help children stay active and simultan...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Music & Movement
Required
Event Details:

Mondays, Nov. 18, Dec. 2 & Dec. 9.   

5:15pm: ages 6-9 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Fall Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Gingerbread Placemat

Food-Free Festive Decorations

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

[Registration starts Dec. 1 for this program only. Please register for only one Gingerbread program.]Ages 2-10 with adult(s). Decorate a colorful, food-free gingerbread house ...

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

[Registration starts Dec. 1 for this program only. Please register for only one Gingerbread program.]

Ages 2-10 with adult(s). 

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.

Gingerbread House

Make a Gingerbread House - Thursday

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

[Registration starts Dec. 1 for this program only. Please register for only one Gingerbread program.]Ages 3-10 with adult(s). Decorate a colorful, edible gingerbread work of a...

Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Required
Event Details:

[Registration starts Dec. 1 for this program only. Please register for only one Gingerbread program.]

Ages 3-10 with adult(s). 

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.

We get messy

We will get a bit messy so please wear old clothes or bring a smock.

Gingerbread House

Make a Gingerbread House - Saturday

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

[Registration starts Dec. 1 for this program only. Please register for only one Gingerbread program.]Ages 3-10 with adult(s). Decorate a colorful, edible gingerbread work of a...

Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Required
Event Details:

[Registration starts Dec. 1 for this program only. Please register for only one Gingerbread program.]

Ages 3-10 with adult(s). 

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.

We get messy

We will get a bit messy so please wear old clothes or bring a smock.

take away crafts

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, Family
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, Family
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.

Lego

LEGO™ Challenge

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-5.Come and build with LEGO™ bricks! 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: S.T.E.A.M.
Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5.

Come and build with LEGO™ bricks! Share your creation with the group and then LEGOs™ will be displayed temporarily in the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Fall Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13.

take away crafts

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, Family
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, Family
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.

Christmas Eve

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Valley Cottage Library

The library is closing early for Christmas Eve. Have a happy holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Description:

The library is closing early for Christmas Eve. Have a happy holiday!

Christmas Day

All Day
Valley Cottage Library

The library is closed for Christmas Day. Have a happy holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Description:

The library is closed for Christmas Day. Have a happy holiday!

take away crafts

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, Family
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, Family
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.

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Valley Cottage Library

The library is closing early for New Year's Eve. Have a happy holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Description:

The library is closing early for New Year's Eve. Have a happy holiday!

New Year's Day

All Day
Valley Cottage Library

The library is closed for New Year's Day. Have a happy holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Description:

The library is closed for New Year's Day. Have a happy holiday!