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Wizard of Oz

Let’s Be Dramatic: The Wizard of Oz

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Entering Grades 3-6.  Come to the library and try your hand at acting in this play based on the children’s book! We’ll choose parts and simple costumes, and read the play t...

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

Entering Grades 3-6. 

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.

Babies playing

Bouncing Babies

Friday, July 12, 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.

Lantern

Paper Chain

Kindness Crafts

All Day 7/15 - 8/15
Children's Craft Table 1 at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Ages 3 and up with adult(s). There is a NEW children's room at the Rockland County Department of Social Services building and they need help decorating their walls! Drop in the ...

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).

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Open playtime

Open Playtime

Monday, July 15, 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.

Mr. Kurt

Music with Mr. Kurt!

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Concert, Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

For all ages. Join ‘Mr. Kurt’ Gallagher in making music with his guitar and other fun instruments; moving, stomping and singing some silly tunes.

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

For 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.

Summer Registration Dates

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

max brallier

Author Talk Series: Surviving the Summer with The Last Kids on Earth and Max Brallier

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Virtual
Age Group:
Elementary, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the...

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

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the animated series on Netflix.

Passport

Passport to Adventure

Tuesday, July 16, 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:

Entering Grades 1-4. We’ll create our own passport, then we’ll look through books to choose places we want to visit. We’ll create fun pages about these places, and then share ou...

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:

Entering Grades 1-4.

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.

Boy

Spanish Together

Wednesday, July 17, 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.

Storytime

PreK Pirates - Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 17, 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, July 18, 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.

Picture Book Storytime

Fun Fiction Book Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Entering Grades 3-5. Books will be available at the Children’s Room Desk one month prior to the program. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. We will discuss...

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

Entering Grades 3-5.

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.

Family Carnival

Family Carnival

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

It’s the summer, let’s have a Carnival!!! We will have mini golf, ring toss, bowling, darts, a GIANT Connect 4™ and many more fun activities.

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

It’s the summer, let’s have a Carnival!!! We will have mini golf, ring toss, bowling, darts, a GIANT Connect 4™ and many more fun activities.

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.

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.

Dots

Open playtime

Open Playtime

Monday, July 22, 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.

Science Heroes

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Entering Grades K-5. Science and stories collide in this all new, interactive STEM show from our entertaining friends at Talewise. Join us on a treasure-hunting adventure deep w...

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

Entering Grades K-5.

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.

toddlers

Toddler Trails & Tales

Tuesday, July 23, 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.

Boy

Spanish Together

Wednesday, July 24, 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.

Storytime

PreK Pirates - Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 24, 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, July 25, 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.

Picture Book Storytime

Picture Book Worms

Thursday, July 25, 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 children entering Grades 1-3.      Books will be available at the Children’s Room Desk one month prior to the program. Mapping Sam by Joyce Hesse...

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

Book club for children entering Grades 1-3.     

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.

Babies playing

Bouncing Babies

Friday, July 26, 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.

book

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.