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Paper Snowmen dressed as pirate, firefighter, etc.

Snowman in Disguise

All Day 1/2 - 1/18
Children's Craft Table 2 at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

January.

Ages 3 and up.

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

January.

Ages 3 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Heart

Winter Crafts at the Library: Peace Hearts

All Day 1/11 - 1/18
Children's Craft Table 1 at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

Ages 3 and up with adult(s).

Jan. 11-18 – Decorate a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day peace heart to hang at home.

Drop in all day – no registration.

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Children's Craft Table 1
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 3 and up with adult(s).

Jan. 11-18 – Decorate a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day peace heart to hang at home.

Drop in all day – no registration.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Yarn Hedgehog

Take and Make Crafts

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

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

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.

Magna-Tiles

The Tiny Engineers Club

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary

Ages 3-7 years.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-7 years.

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.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Valley Cottage Library
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Peace Sign

Take and Make Crafts

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

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

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.

Paper Snowmen dressed as pirate, firefighter, etc.

Snowman in Disguise

All Day 1/20 - 1/31
Children's Craft Table 2 at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

January.

Ages 3 and up.

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

January.

Ages 3 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Reverse Coloring Picture

Reverse Coloring

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Grades 3-5.

Try out a new way to promote mindfulness - reverse coloring.  We'll provide the finished coloring; you relaxingly create your own masterpiece by adding outlines and details.

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

Grades 3-5.

Try out a new way to promote mindfulness - reverse coloring.  We'll provide the finished coloring; you relaxingly create your own masterpiece by adding outlines and details.

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.

Winter scene dots

Take and Make Crafts

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

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

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.

Winter village paper craft

Winter Village Craft

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Gr. K-3. 

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

Gr. K-3. 

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.

Picture Book Storytime

Poetry Picture Book Worms: Book Club

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Grades K-3.     

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

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

Grades K-3.     

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

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Winter Registration Dates

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

Homeschool Meet and Greet picture

Homeschool Hangout

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Playtime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

All ages.

Come for a social hour to meet other homeschooling families and share ideas and resources. There will be games and art activities for the children to do as they socialize. 

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

All ages.

Come for a social hour to meet other homeschooling families and share ideas and resources. There will be games and art activities for the children to do as they socialize. 

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.

Winter Registration Dates

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

Valentine Love Bugs

Valentine Love Bugs

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Children's Craft Table 1 at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

Ages 3 and up.

Drop in to cut, color and glue together an adorable Love Bug for Valentine’s Day!

No registration.

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Children's Craft Table 1
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 3 and up.

Drop in to cut, color and glue together an adorable Love Bug for Valentine’s Day!

No registration.

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.  

 

This month's shape is an Olympic skier.

 

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.

 

 

This month's shape is an Olympic skier.

 

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Groundhog

Take and Make Crafts

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

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

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.

Smoot, a rebellious shadow, runs.

It's Groundhog Day!

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Grades 1-5.

In honor of Groundhog Day, Let's read Smoot: a Rebellious Shadow by Michelle Cuevas. Then we'll talk about shadows and draw life-size silhouettes of each other.

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

Grades 1-5.

In honor of Groundhog Day, Let's read Smoot: a Rebellious Shadow by Michelle Cuevas. Then we'll talk about shadows and draw life-size silhouettes of each other.

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Winter Registration Dates

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

Picture Book Storytime

Graphic Novel Nation: Book Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Fun & Games, Art
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Grades 3-6.     

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

Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Book Club, Fun & Games, Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-6.     

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

Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke. 

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Winter Registration Dates

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

Valentine

Winter Crafts at the Library: Valentines

All Day 2/7 - 2/14
Children's Craft Table 1 at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

Ages 3 and up with adult(s).

Feb. 7-14 – Create a Valentine for the one you love.

Drop in all day – no registration.

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Children's Craft Table 1
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 3 and up with adult(s).

Feb. 7-14 – Create a Valentine for the one you love.

Drop in all day – no registration.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Girl and woman smiling over science experiment

Take Your Child to the Library Day with Science Heroes and the Adventure of the Missing Color!

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

All ages. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages. 

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.

Winter Registration Dates

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

Skiers

Take and Make Crafts

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

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

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.

Kaya

Read to Kaya the Dog at 5:30pm

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Monday, February 9 from 5:30-5:45pm.   

Grades 2-5.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monday, February 9 from 5:30-5:45pm.   

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.

Kaya the dog

Read to Kaya the Dog at 5:45pm

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Monday, February 9 from 5:45 - 6pm.   

Grades 2-5.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monday, February 9 from 5:45 - 6pm.   

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.

Kaya the dog

Read to Kaya the Dog at 6pm

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:15pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Monday, February 9 from 6 - 6:15pm.   

Grades 2-5.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monday, February 9 from 6 - 6:15pm.   

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.

Kaya the dog

Read to Kaya the Dog at 6:15pm

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:15pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Monday, February 9 from 6:15 - 6:30pm.   

Grades 2-5.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monday, February 9 from 6:15 - 6:30pm.   

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.