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Adventure Begins

Children's Summer Reading Club: Adventure Begins at Your Library!

All Day
Children's Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Please click HERE to register for the Children's Summer Reading Club! Summer Reading Club runs from June 17 - August 15.

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Please click HERE to register for the Children's Summer Reading Club!

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.

Juneteenth

Open playtime

Open Playtime

Monday, June 17, 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.

the butler

Monday Movie Matinee: The Butler

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Monday Movie Matinee:

Drop in on scheduled Mondays to watch a movie on our big screen.

Event Details:

The Butler 2013  |  PG-13  |  2h 12m As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Viet...

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Drop in on scheduled Mondays to watch a movie on our big screen.

The Butler
2013  |  PG-13  |  2h 12m

Yarn Therapy

Yarn Therapy

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Glass Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Yarn Therapy:

If you like to knit or crochet, join our "therapy" sessions. Bring your yarn and tools. Come on in to knit, crochet, and socialize. Bring friends or meet new people. Yarn donations...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Glass Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required

If you like to knit or crochet, join our "therapy" sessions. Bring your yarn and tools. Come on in to knit, crochet, and socialize. Bring friends or meet new people. Yarn donations are greatly appreciated.

Graphic Novel Club

Middle School Graphic Novel Club

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Glass Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

All middle schoolers are invited to participate in our graphic novel club. Bring your favorite graphic novel each month to discuss with the group!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Glass Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

All middle schoolers are invited to participate in our graphic novel club. Bring your favorite graphic novel each month to discuss with the group!

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each series

Register separately for each series.

Snacks

Snacks will be provided.

Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby

The Book and Pub Club

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
The Book and Pub Club:

The Book and Pub Club is a librarian-led book club that meets in local bars and restaurants to discuss books over food and drinks. For participants 21+.

Event Details:

Join us at Prohibition River, 82 Main St. in Nyack at 7pm to discuss Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby.  Ike Randolph has been out of jail for fifteen year...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

The Book and Pub Club is a librarian-led book club that meets in local bars and restaurants to discuss books over food and drinks. For participants 21+.

Join us 

Disclaimer(s)

21+

Must be 21 or older to attend.

Juneteenth

All Day
Valley Cottage Library
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
tiffany jewell

Author Talk Series: Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and kn...

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

Join us as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book Everything I Learned About Racis

Dinosaurs Rock in action

DINOSAURS ROCK® Fossil Adventure

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Ages 3-10. Join us for a Jurassic journey to celebrate the start of our Summer Reading Club! See and touch life-size and genuine museum exhibit pieces up-close while learni...

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

Ages 3-10.

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.

Babies playing

Bouncing Babies

Friday, June 21, 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.

Ladybug

Open playtime

Open Playtime

Monday, June 24, 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.

Instrument

Bach to Rock

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School
Event Details:

Mondays, June 24, July 1 and July 8 at 10:30am.   Ages 3-5 years with adult. Children will enjoy developing musical skills in this stimulating and dynamic music and...

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

Mondays, June 24, July 1 and July 8 at 10:30am.  

Ages 3-5 years with adult.

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.

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, June 25, 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.

Yarn Therapy

Yarn Therapy

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Glass Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Yarn Therapy:

If you like to knit or crochet, join our "therapy" sessions. Bring your yarn and tools. Come on in to knit, crochet, and socialize. Bring friends or meet new people. Yarn donations...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Glass Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required

If you like to knit or crochet, join our "therapy" sessions. Bring your yarn and tools. Come on in to knit, crochet, and socialize. Bring friends or meet new people. Yarn donations are greatly appreciated.

Adventure Bag

Adventure Bags

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 1-4. Decorate a cloth bag with fun designs using Sharpie™ markers! What summer adventures can you go on with your new bag?

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.

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.

We get messy

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

more than mah jongg

More Than Mah Jongg

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
More Than Mah Jongg:

Gather for Mah Jongg with your own equipment or explore our expansive board game collection. No registration is required. No instruction is provided. Open to beginners and advance...

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Fun & Games

Gather for Mah Jongg with your own equipment or explore our expansive board game collection.
No registration is required. No instruction is provided. Open to beginners and advanced. All are welcome to attend.

Storytime

PreK Pirates - Wednesdays

Wednesday, June 26, 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, June 27, 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.

STEAM

Botley® the Coding Robot

Thursday, June 27, 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:

Entering Grades 3-5. Let’s have fun with Botley® by learning simple screen-free simple coding and even play a game or two!

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 3-5.

Let’s have fun with Botley® by learning simple screen-free simple coding and even play a game or two!

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.

Adult(ish) Board Game Night

Adult(ish) Board Game Night

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come play a game from our Board Game Collection or bring a favorite game of your own. Bring friends and make more!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Required
Event Details:

Come play a game from our Board Game Collection or bring a favorite game of your own. Bring friends and make more!

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 rocket!

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.

 

Rocket

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.