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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...

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)

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.

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 "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.

Presidents Day

All Day
Valley Cottage Library
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Book and Pub Club

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 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 The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin.Five New Yorkers must come together in order to defend their city.Every ...

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 at Prohibition River, 82 Main St in Nyack at 7pm to discuss The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin.

Disclaimer(s)

21+

Must be 21 or older to attend.

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

The Wild Robot Book Club

Thursday, February 27, 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 3-6.Books will be available at the Children’s Room Desk one month prior to the program.The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. We will talk about this novel after we go on a heartwar...

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

Grades 3-6.

Books will be available at the Children’s Room Desk one month prior to the program.

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.

Snacks

Snacks will be provided.

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, March 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.The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi and illustrated by Lorena Alv...

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)

Food Allergies

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

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Snacks

Snacks will be provided.

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.

Scholar-led Book Discussion: Optic Nerve by Maria Gainza

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

Join us for a lively discussion of Optic Nerve by Maria Gainza led by Camille Serchuk, Professor of Art History at Southern Connecticut State University. The narrator of Optic...

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

Join us for a lively discussion of Optic Nerve by Maria Gainza led by Camille Serchuk, Professor of Art History at Southern Connecticut State University. 

Disclaimer(s)

Hybrid

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beyond the Book- A Biography Club

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community 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: Community 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.

Fun Fiction Book Club

Thursday, March 13, 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 2-4.Books will be available at the Children’s Room Desk one month prior to the program.Zane: Ninja of Ice from the LEGO® Ninjago series, by Greg Farshtey. We will ...

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

Grades 2-4.

Books will be available at the Children’s Room Desk one month prior to the program.

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

Cookbook Club: Everyday Dorie

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Back by popular demand!Join Katie and Ashley for a reprisal of the the cookbook club - part book club and part potluck. This month we will be cooking from Everyday Dorie: The ...

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Back by popular demand!

Join Katie and Ashley for a reprisal of the the cookbook club - part book club and part potluck. 

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 "Adults" group.

The Book and Pub Club

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 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 Colored Television by Danzy Senna.A dark comedy about second acts, creative appropriation, and the racial i...

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 at Prohibition River, 82 Main St in Nyack at 7pm to discuss Colored Television by Danzy Senna.

Disclaimer(s)

21+

Must be 21 or older to attend.

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

Graphic Novel Nation Book Club

Thursday, March 20, 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 3-6.Books will be available at the Children’s Room Desk one month prior to the program.Ant Story by Jay Hosler. Who likes ants? We will enjoy this cute story of Rubi and lea...

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

Grades 3-6.

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.

Easter

All Day
Valley Cottage Library

The library is closed for Easter Sunday.

Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Description:

The library is closed for Easter Sunday.

Memorial Day

All Day
Valley Cottage Library

The library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Juneteenth

All Day
Valley Cottage Library

The Library is closed for Juneteenth.

Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Juneteenth.

Independence Day

All Day
Valley Cottage Library

The library is closed for Independence Day. Have a happy and safe holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Description:

The library is closed for Independence Day. Have a happy and safe holiday!

Labor Day

All Day
Valley Cottage Library

The library is closed for Labor Day. Have a happy and safe holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Description:

The library is closed for Labor Day. Have a happy and safe holiday!

Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 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
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Valley Cottage Library

The library is closed for Christmas Day. Have a happy holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Description:

The library is closed for Christmas Day. Have a happy holiday!

New Year's Day

All Day
Valley Cottage Library

The library is closed for New Year's Day. Have a happy holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Description:

The library is closed for New Year's Day. Have a happy holiday!

Independence Day

All Day
Valley Cottage Library

The library is closed for Independence Day. Have a happy and safe holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Description:

The library is closed for Independence Day. Have a happy and safe holiday!

Independence Day

All Day
Valley Cottage Library

The library is closed for Independence Day. Have a happy and safe holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Description:

The library is closed for Independence Day. Have a happy and safe holiday!