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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
Take and Make Crafts:

Every Monday the Children's Room will have a new craft ready for pickup for children to do at home on their own anytime! No registration. Crafts available during library hour

Event Details:

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!

No registration.

Crafts available during library hours, while supplies last.

...

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Open playtime

Open Playtime

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School
Open Playtime:

It’s playtime in the Storytime Room, no matter what the weather brings! A great chance to meet other local families while you enjoy books, games, toys and puzzles with your little

Event Details:

Ages 5 and under.  

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

It’s playtime in the Storytime Room, no matter what the weather brings! A great chance to meet other local families while you enjoy books, games, toys and puzzles with your little one(s).

Ages 5 and under.   ...

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.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Matty Roxx

Matty Roxx Music

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Event Details:

Mondays, April 29, May 6 & May 13 at 4:30pm. Ages 5 and under. Join Matty Roxx (aka Matty Kapatty) and his guitar for age appropriate singing, movement, giggles and wiggl

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Program Type: Music & Movement
Registration Required
Event Details:
Mondays, April 29, May 6 & May 13 at 4:30pm. Ages 5 and under. Join Matty Roxx (aka Matty Kapatty) and his guitar for age appropriate singing, movement, giggles and wiggles. Sing classic kids' songs and learn new modern ones. Awaken th...

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.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.

toddlers

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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!  

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

Ages 18-35 months with adult.

Weekly storytime with books and beyond!  

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.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.

Fine Motor Fun

Fine Motor Fun

All Day
Children's Craft Table 1 at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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 1
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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 Children's Room will have new packets ready for pickup that include sc...

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 stegosaurus!

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 a stegosaurus! ...

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Card Craft

Caring Cards & Crafts for Memorial Day

All Day 5/1 - 5/19
Children's Craft Table 2 at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

May 1-19. All ages. Drop in the Children’s Room anytime to make a card for a local senior citizen honoring service men and women on Memorial Day! Decorate and write a note on

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Children's Craft Table 2
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
May 1-19. All ages. Drop in the Children’s Room anytime to make a card for a local senior citizen honoring service men and women on Memorial Day! Decorate and write a note on your card, then we’ll give them to Meals on Wheels to deliver them to...

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Guessing Jar

Guessing Jar: Ages 5-11

All Day 5/1 - 5/30
Children's Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Can you guess the number of items in the jar? Come to the Children's Room and fill out a slip with your contact info as well as your guess! Winners will win a prize and will be ann

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:
Can you guess the number of items in the jar? Come to the Children's Room and fill out a slip with your contact info as well as your guess! Winners will win a prize and will be announced at the end of the month.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Storytime

PreK Spring Storytime on Wednesdays

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School
Event Details:

Wednesdays at 4:30pm. April 10 – May 15.   (Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays and register for only one weekly storytime.) Weekly storytimes for ages 3 – 5.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Wednesdays at 4:30pm. April 10 – May 15.   (Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays and register for only one weekly storytime.) Weekly storytimes for ages 3 – 5. Great books, games, songs and crafts! Parents & siblings welcom...

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.

Storytime

PreK Spring Storytime on Thursdays

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School
Event Details:

Thursdays at 10:30am. April 11 – May 16. (Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays and register for only one weekly storytime.) Weekly storytimes for ages 3 – 5. Great boo

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Thursdays at 10:30am. April 11 – May 16. (Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays and register for only one weekly storytime.) Weekly storytimes for ages 3 – 5. Great books, games, songs and crafts! Parents & siblings welcome!  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.

Picture Book Storytime

Fun Fiction Book Club

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Book Club for Grades 2-4. Books will be available at the Children’s Room Desk one month prior to the program. Dragon Masters: Rise of the Earth Dragon by Tracey West. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:
Book Club for Grades 2-4. Books will be available at the Children’s Room Desk one month prior to the program. Dragon Masters: Rise of the Earth Dragon by Tracey West.  We will discuss the magical world of dragons and afterwards we will ...

Disclaimer(s)

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.

Babies playing

Spring Baby Time

Friday, May 3, 2024 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.  April 12 – May 17. Ages 2 months - 17 months with adult. Weekly movement, rhymes & music.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Fridays at 10:30am.  April 12 – May 17. Ages 2 months - 17 months with adult. Weekly movement, rhymes & music. ...

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.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.

Backyard Bug Book

Homeschool Hangout for Ages 3-5 Years

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School
Event Details:

Ages 3-5. Join us to explore the world of bugs by reading The Backyard Bug Book for Kids by Lauren Davidson, then create a fun bug craft or two. This is a great chance

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 3-5. Join us to explore the world of bugs by reading The Backyard Bug Book for Kids by Lauren Davidson, then create a fun bug craft or two. This is a great chance to meet some homeschooling friends! ...

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.

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
Take and Make Crafts:

Every Monday the Children's Room will have a new craft ready for pickup for children to do at home on their own anytime! No registration. Crafts available during library hour

Event Details:

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!

No registration.

Crafts available during library hours, while supplies last.

...

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Open playtime

Open Playtime

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School
Open Playtime:

It’s playtime in the Storytime Room, no matter what the weather brings! A great chance to meet other local families while you enjoy books, games, toys and puzzles with your little

Event Details:

Ages 5 and under.  

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

It’s playtime in the Storytime Room, no matter what the weather brings! A great chance to meet other local families while you enjoy books, games, toys and puzzles with your little one(s).

Ages 5 and under.   ...

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.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

STEAM

Marble Roller Coaster

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 3-5.  With recycled materials, we are going to put our engineering skills to the test and build a roller coaster! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades 3-5.  With recycled materials, we are going to put our engineering skills to the test and build a roller coaster!  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.

Matty Roxx

Matty Roxx Music

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Event Details:

Mondays, April 29, May 6 & May 13 at 4:30pm. Ages 5 and under. Join Matty Roxx (aka Matty Kapatty) and his guitar for age appropriate singing, movement, giggles and wiggl

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Program Type: Music & Movement
Registration Required
Event Details:
Mondays, April 29, May 6 & May 13 at 4:30pm. Ages 5 and under. Join Matty Roxx (aka Matty Kapatty) and his guitar for age appropriate singing, movement, giggles and wiggles. Sing classic kids' songs and learn new modern ones. Awaken th...

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.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.

toddlers

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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!  

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

Ages 18-35 months with adult.

Weekly storytime with books and beyond!  

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.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.

girl scouts

Girl Scouts Information Table

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Gallery at Valley Cottage Library
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

Come in and get some information on how to get involved in the Girl Scouts!

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Event Details:
Come in and get some information on how to get involved in the Girl Scouts! ...
Storytime

PreK Spring Storytime on Wednesdays

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School
Event Details:

Wednesdays at 4:30pm. April 10 – May 15.   (Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays and register for only one weekly storytime.) Weekly storytimes for ages 3 – 5.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Wednesdays at 4:30pm. April 10 – May 15.   (Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays and register for only one weekly storytime.) Weekly storytimes for ages 3 – 5. Great books, games, songs and crafts! Parents & siblings welcom...

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.

Storytime

PreK Spring Storytime on Thursdays

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School
Event Details:

Thursdays at 10:30am. April 11 – May 16. (Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays and register for only one weekly storytime.) Weekly storytimes for ages 3 – 5. Great boo

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Thursdays at 10:30am. April 11 – May 16. (Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays and register for only one weekly storytime.) Weekly storytimes for ages 3 – 5. Great books, games, songs and crafts! Parents & siblings welcome!  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.

Picture Book Storytime

Picture Book Worms

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Book Club for Grades K-3. Books will be available at the Children’s Room Desk one month prior to the program. Bracelets for Bina’s Brothers by Rajani LaRocca and illustrated

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:
Book Club for Grades K-3. Books will be available at the Children’s Room Desk one month prior to the program. Bracelets for Bina’s Brothers by Rajani LaRocca and illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat. Let’s celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islan...

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.

Babies playing

Spring Baby Time

Friday, May 10, 2024 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.  April 12 – May 17. Ages 2 months - 17 months with adult. Weekly movement, rhymes & music.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Fridays at 10:30am.  April 12 – May 17. Ages 2 months - 17 months with adult. Weekly movement, rhymes & music. ...

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.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.

Honeybee Book

Homeschool Hangout for Ages 6-10 Years

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Friday, May 10 at 1pm Ages 6-10 Join us to explore the world of bees by reading the beautiful award-winning book, Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera by Canda

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Friday, May 10 at 1pm Ages 6-10 Join us to explore the world of bees by reading the beautiful award-winning book, Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera by Candace Fleming, then create a fun bug craft or two. This is a great chance...

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.