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PreK Winter Storytime - Wednesdays

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School
Event Details:

Wednesdays, January 22 – March 12 at 4:30pm (no program Feb. 19).Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.Ages 3-5 years.Weekly storytimes including great books, games, songs and craf...

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

Wednesdays, January 22 – March 12 at 4:30pm (no program Feb. 19).

Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.

Ages 3-5 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School" group.

PreK Winter Storytime - Thursdays

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School
Event Details:

Thursdays, January 23 – March 13 at 10:30am (no program Feb. 20).Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.Ages 3-5 years.Weekly storytimes including great books, games, songs and craf...

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

Thursdays, January 23 – March 13 at 10:30am (no program Feb. 20).

Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.

Ages 3-5 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Picture Book Worms

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades K-3.     Books will be available at the Children’s Room Desk one month prior to the program.I Promise by LeBron James and illustrated by Niña Mata. Let us rea...

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VCWrites (Hybrid)

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our librarian, Sean, for a monthly writing workshop.  Participants share their work via email one week before the meeting, and then receive feedback at the monthly s...

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Writing
Event Details:

Join our librarian, Sean, for a monthly writing workshop.  Participants share their work via email one week before the meeting, and then receive feedback at the monthly sessions.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Scholar Led Book Discussion: The City & The City by China Mieville

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Glass Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a lively discussion led by Erich Werner, Professor of English and Westchester Community College. When a murdered woman is found in the city of Beszel, somewhere at...

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

Join us for a lively discussion led by Erich Werner, Professor of English and Westchester Community College. 

Disclaimer(s)

Hybrid

This program is hybrid with the option to attend in-person or online.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Valentine Craft

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

Ages 3 and up with adult(s).Drop in to create a Valentine for the one you love.

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Children's Craft Table 2
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 3 and up with adult(s).

Drop in to create a Valentine for the one you love.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Winter Babies

Friday, February 7, 2025 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:  Jan. 24 - March 14  (No program Feb. 21). Ages 2 months - 17 months with adult.Weekly movement, rhymes & music. 

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

Fridays at 10:30am:  Jan. 24 - March 14  (No program Feb. 21). 

Ages 2 months - 17 months with adult.

Weekly movement, rhymes & music. 

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Concert: Deni Bonet & Chris Flynn

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Concert
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Deni Bonet and Chris Flynn are a New York-based Americana, folk-rock duo whose blend of voices, virtuoso violin, guitar, and humor have entertained and captivated audiences from Ca...

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

Deni Bonet and Chris Flynn are a New York-based Americana, folk-rock duo whose blend of voices, virtuoso violin, guitar, and humor have entertained and captivated audiences from Carnegie Hall to Mountain Stage to t

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

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
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! Send a picture of your completed craft to vclkids@rcls...

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Take & Make Table - Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Open Playtime

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Event Details:

Mondays from 10am-1pm.Jan. 6 - March 17.Ages 5 and under. Playtime in the Storytime Room is a great way to meet other local families while you enjoy books, games, toys and puz...

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

Mondays from 10am-1pm.

Jan. 6 - March 17.

Ages 5 and under. 

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Monday Movie Matinee: The Time Traveler's Wife

Monday, February 10, 2025 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 Time Traveler’s Wife2009 | PG-13 | 1h 47mHenry DeTamble, a librarian, possesses a unique gene that lets him involuntarily travel through time. His wife, Claire Abshire, finds i...

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 Time Traveler’s Wife
2009 | PG-13 | 1h 47m

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Scratch with Coding4Kids

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M., Technology Class
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Mondays, Jan. 27, Feb. 3 and Feb. 10 at 4:30pm  (3 week series)*.Grades 2-5.Join us for 3 weeks of fun coding classes, where children will create their own games using th...

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

Mondays, Jan. 27, Feb. 3 and Feb. 10 at 4:30pm  (3 week series)*.

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.

VC Library Budget Vote

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 9:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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!  

Event Details:

Tuesdays at 10:30am.   Jan. 21 - March 11  (No program Feb. 18) 

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

Ages 18-35 months with adult.

Weekly storytime with books and beyond!  

Tuesdays at 10:30am.   

Jan. 21 - March 11  (No program Feb. 18) 

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.

Winter Registration Dates

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Yarn Therapy

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beyond the Book- A Biography Club

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Glass Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Beyond the Book Club is a biographies and memoirs club where we will explore the stories of artists, the lives they led, and the art they created. This quarter, we will learnin...

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

The Beyond the Book Club is a biographies and memoirs club where we will explore the stories of artists, the lives they led, and the art they created. This quarter, we will learning about the lives of musicians.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Valentine's Cards

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 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:

Grades K-2.Join us for a sweet Valentine's story, then we'll create Valentine's cards for our loved ones and for local nursing home residents as well.

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 K-2.

Join us for a sweet Valentine's story, then we'll create Valentine's cards for our loved ones and for local nursing home residents as well.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Women and Money Roundtable: How to Make Sense of Today's Markets

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual at Valley Cottage Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

How to Make Sense of Today's Financial MarketsWomen often wish they were more informed about finances as they relate to their family and themselves. This monthly discussion group, ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

More Than Mah Jongg

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School" group.

PreK Winter Storytime - Wednesdays

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School
Event Details:

Wednesdays, January 22 – March 12 at 4:30pm (no program Feb. 19).Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.Ages 3-5 years.Weekly storytimes including great books, games, songs and craf...

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

Wednesdays, January 22 – March 12 at 4:30pm (no program Feb. 19).

Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.

Ages 3-5 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Valentine Art

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Grades 3-5.Join us to create beautiful Valentine’s cards inspired by the abstract art of Wassily Kandinsky!

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

Grades 3-5.

Join us to create beautiful Valentine’s cards inspired by the abstract art of Wassily Kandinsky!

Disclaimer(s)

We get messy

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cheese 101

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Take a deep dive with the team from Scott & Joe, the cheese, charcuterie, wine bistro, and gourmet goods shop in Nyack, NY.  Jessica Kesselman, a Certified Cheese Professi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Event Details:

Take a deep dive with the team from Scott & Joe, the cheese, charcuterie, wine bistro, and gourmet goods shop in Nyack, NY.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School" group.

PreK Winter Storytime - Thursdays

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School
Event Details:

Thursdays, January 23 – March 13 at 10:30am (no program Feb. 20).Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.Ages 3-5 years.Weekly storytimes including great books, games, songs and craf...

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

Thursdays, January 23 – March 13 at 10:30am (no program Feb. 20).

Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.

Ages 3-5 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Fertilizer, Our Lawns, and Water Quality Impacts

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Presented by CCE Environmental Educator Jen Zunino-SmithLearn how your gardening practices impact the health of our local waterways and marine life.Excess nutrients from fertilizer...

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

Presented by CCE Environmental Educator Jen Zunino-Smith

Learn how your gardening practices impact the health of our local waterways and marine life.