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Early Literacy Adventure: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Pre-School
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 years. Parents and children will go on a station-based, fun-filled bear hunt, aimed at nurturing your child’s early literacy skills.

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

Ages 2-5 years.

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.

Summer Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 3. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 10.

Girl

Olympic Game Fun

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Entering Grades K-3.  Make, play and take away silly games from everyday objects. Go for the Gold as teams prepare for the Paris Olympics this month!

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

Entering Grades K-3. 

Make, play and take away silly games from everyday objects. Go for the Gold as teams prepare for the Paris Olympics this month!

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Summer Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 3. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 10.

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.

Scuba

Open playtime

Open Playtime

Monday, July 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.

play-doh

Play-Doh™ Math Club

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 years. Let’s have fun using Play-Doh™ to make some favorite Summer things, then we’ll share them with the group. We’ll also use Play-Doh™ to make patterns and pieces to...

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

Ages 3-5 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Summer Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 3. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 10.

We get messy

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

Breakdancers

Adventures in Breaking

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Entering Grades 3-6. Did you know that breaking, aka breakdancing, will be an Olympic sport for the first time at the Summer 2024 Olympic Games? You be the judge: We’ll watch an...

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

Entering Grades 3-6.

Disclaimer(s)

Summer Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 3. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 10.

toddlers

Toddler Trails & Tales

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers
Event Details:

Tuesdays at 10:30am. June 25 – August 6   (no program July 16). Ages 18-35 months with adult. Weekly storytime with books and beyond!

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

Tuesdays at 10:30am.

June 25 – August 6   (no program July 16).

Ages 18-35 months with adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Summer Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 3. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 10.

Hula Hoops

Hula Hooping Fun

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Entering Grades 1-6. Come have a blast hula hooping! We'll learn tricks, play games, build strength, coordination and balance. Hoops will be provided.

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

Entering Grades 1-6.

Come have a blast hula hooping! We'll learn tricks, play games, build strength, coordination and balance.

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Summer Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 3. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 10.

Boy

Spanish Together

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School
Event Details:

Wednesdays, July 17, 24, 31 at 11am. Ages 3-5 years with adult. Join ‘Señora Joyce’ for fun and family-friendly programs, utilizing an interactive approach to teach conv...

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

Wednesdays, July 17, 24, 31 at 11am.

Ages 3-5 years with adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Summer Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 3. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 10.

Dan Santat

Author Talk Series: Graphic Novels are Life! Telling Your Own Story in a Graphic Novel with Dan Santat

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Virtual
Age Group:
Elementary, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His ...

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

Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels.

Storytime

PreK Pirates - Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 31, 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. June 26 – August 14 (no program July 3, July 10). (Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays and register for only one weekly storytime.) Weekly storytim...

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

Wednesdays at 4:30pm.

June 26 – August 14 (no program July 3, July 10).

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Summer Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 3. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 10.

Family Bingo

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Ages 5 and up with adult(s). Bring your family to a night of BINGO and win some prizes!    

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

Ages 5 and up 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.

Summer Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 3. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 10.

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 sailboat!

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.

 

Sailboat

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Storytime

PreK Pirates - Thursdays

Thursday, August 1, 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. June 27 – August 8 (no program July 4). (Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays and register for only one weekly storytime.) Weekly storytimes for age...

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

Thursdays at 10:30am.

June 27 – August 8 (no program July 4).

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Summer Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 3. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 10.

Babies playing

Bouncing Babies

Friday, August 2, 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.  June 21-August 16   (no program June 28, July 5, July 19). Ages 2 months -17 months with adult.  Weekly movement, rhymes & mus...

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

Fridays at 10:30am. 

June 21-August 16   (no program June 28, July 5, July 19).

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Summer Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 3. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 10.

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.

Safari

Open playtime

Open Playtime

Monday, August 5, 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.

book cover

Frog Olympics

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 years. We’ll read The Frog Olympics by Brian Moses and Amy Husband, play some Olympic games, and do a craft.

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

Ages 3-5 years.

We’ll read The Frog Olympics by Brian Moses and Amy Husband, play some Olympic games, and do a craft.

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Summer Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 3. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 10.

Teddy Bear Storytime

Fun Family Adventure Tales

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Event Details:

Ages 2 and up with adult(s). Wear your PJs and bring your favorite snuggly friend for this fun Family Storytime.

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

Ages 2 and up with adult(s).

Wear your PJs and bring your favorite snuggly friend for this fun Family Storytime.

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.

Summer Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 3. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 10.

toddlers

Toddler Trails & Tales

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers
Event Details:

Tuesdays at 10:30am. June 25 – August 6   (no program July 16). Ages 18-35 months with adult. Weekly storytime with books and beyond!

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

Tuesdays at 10:30am.

June 25 – August 6   (no program July 16).

Ages 18-35 months with adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Summer Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 3. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 10.

Monster Hunt

Monster Hunt

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Entering Grades 2 - 7. Junior Monster Hunters will follow mysterious trails, uncover hidden clues, solve baffling riddles, decode secret messages, and overcome obstacles as they...

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:

Entering Grades 2 - 7.

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Summer Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 3. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 10.

Storytime

PreK Pirates - Wednesdays

Wednesday, August 7, 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. June 26 – August 14 (no program July 3, July 10). (Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays and register for only one weekly storytime.) Weekly storytim...

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

Wednesdays at 4:30pm.

June 26 – August 14 (no program July 3, July 10).

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Summer Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 3. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 10.

Storytime

PreK Pirates - Thursdays

Thursday, August 8, 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. June 27 – August 8 (no program July 4). (Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays and register for only one weekly storytime.) Weekly storytimes for age...

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

Thursdays at 10:30am.

June 27 – August 8 (no program July 4).

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Summer Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 3. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 10.

Babies playing

Bouncing Babies

Friday, August 9, 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.  June 21-August 16   (no program June 28, July 5, July 19). Ages 2 months -17 months with adult.  Weekly movement, rhymes & mus...

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

Fridays at 10:30am. 

June 21-August 16   (no program June 28, July 5, July 19).

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Summer Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 3. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 10.