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PreK Fall Storytime - Thursdays

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School
Event Details:

Weekly storytimes for ages 3 – 5. Sept. 19-Dec. 5    (No program Oct. 31, Nov. 28). (Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays and register for only one weekly storytim...

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

Weekly storytimes for ages 3 – 5.

Sept. 19-Dec. 5    (No program Oct. 31, Nov. 28).

(Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays and register for only one weekly storytime.)

Disclaimer(s)

Fall Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13.

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

open art studio

Open Art Studio

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Glass Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Art
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Bring your favorite art supplies and join us for open art-making time with Katie and Caroline. Simple still life arrangements will be provided for you to draw or paint however...

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

Bring your favorite art supplies and join us for open art-making time with Katie and Caroline. Simple still life arrangements will be provided for you to draw or paint however you prefer. There will be no formal instruction, but we will

girl scouts

Girl Scouts Information Table

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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!

Picture Book Storytime

Picture Book Worms

Thursday, November 21, 2024 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. Ohana Means Family, by Ilima Loomis, illustrated by Kenard...

Open
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)

Fall Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13.

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Adult(ish) Board Game Night

Adult(ish) Board Game Night

Thursday, November 21, 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!

Babies playing

Autumn Baby Tales

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers
Event Details:

Ages 2 months - 17 months with adult. Sept. 20 - Dec. 6    (No program Oct. 18, Nov. 1, Nov. 29). Weekly movement, rhymes & music.

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

Ages 2 months - 17 months with adult.

Sept. 20 - Dec. 6    (No program Oct. 18, Nov. 1, Nov. 29).

Disclaimer(s)

Fall Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13.

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.

Balloons Over Broadway

Homeschool Hangout

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Gr. K-5.Join us to read Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade. We’ll map out a parade route and make our own mini floats.

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

Gr. K-5.

Join us to read Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade. We’ll map out a parade route and make our own mini floats.

Disclaimer(s)

Fall Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13.

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

We get messy

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

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
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, 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!

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Open playtime

Open Playtime

Monday, November 25, 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.

all the presidents men

Monday Movie Matinee: All the President's Men

Monday, November 25, 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:

1976  |  PG  |  2h 18m Academy Award winners Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman star in this true story as Washington Post reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Wood...

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.

1976  |  PG  |  2h 18m

Teddy Bear Storytime

Fun Family Storytime

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Event Details:

Ages 2 and up with adult(s). PJs are optional! Bring your favorite snuggly friend and the whole family for this fun storytime.

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

Ages 2 and up with adult(s).

Disclaimer(s)

Fall Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13.

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.

toddlers

Toddler Time

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 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!  

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

Ages 18-35 months with adult.

Weekly storytime with books and beyond!  

Disclaimer(s)

Fall Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13.

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.

Yarn Therapy

Yarn Therapy

Tuesday, November 26, 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.

Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Valley Cottage Library

The library is closing early for Thanksgiving Eve. Have a happy holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Description:

The library is closing early for Thanksgiving Eve. Have a happy holiday!

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Valley Cottage Library

The library is closed for Thanksgiving. Have a happy holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Description:

The library is closed for Thanksgiving. Have a happy holiday!

Girl Cutting

Fine Motor Fun

All Day
Children's Craft Table 2 at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
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 2
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Ages 5 and up.

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 shooting star!

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.

 

Shooting Star

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

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
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, 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!

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Open playtime

Open Playtime

Monday, December 2, 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.

nomadland

Monday Movie Matinee: Nomadland

Monday, December 2, 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:

2020  |  R  |  1h 47m In the wake of the Great Recession, an aging woman who lost her livelihood begins a solo expedition through the western United States. Co...

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.

2020  |  R  |  1h 47m

Kids Yoga

Kids' Yoga with Tatyana for ages 2-5

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Pre-School
Event Details:

Mondays, Nov. 18, Dec. 2 & Dec. 9.    4:30pm: ages 2-5 years with adult. Join Tatyana for a yoga class that is specifically designed to help children stay ...

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

Mondays, Nov. 18, Dec. 2 & Dec. 9.   

4:30pm: ages 2-5 years with adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Fall Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13.

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.

Kids Yoga

Kids' Yoga with Tatyana for ages 6-9

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Mondays, Nov. 18, Dec. 2 & Dec. 9.   5:15pm: ages 6-9 years.Join Tatyana for a yoga class that is specifically designed to help children stay active and simultan...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Music & Movement
Required
Event Details:

Mondays, Nov. 18, Dec. 2 & Dec. 9.   

5:15pm: ages 6-9 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Fall Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

toddlers

Toddler Time

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 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!  

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

Ages 18-35 months with adult.

Weekly storytime with books and beyond!  

Disclaimer(s)

Fall Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13.

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.

medicare

Basics of Medicare

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of how Medicare works, when to enroll, what Medicare does and does not cover, and how to avoid penalties. Carol McKenzie-Harvey will guide you through coverages, c...

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

Learn the basics of how Medicare works, when to enroll, what Medicare does and does not cover, and how to avoid penalties.