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Bilingual Family Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

Ages 2 and up.

Bring your favorite snuggly friend and join us for stories, songs and movement in both Spanish and English!

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

Ages 2 and up.

Bring your favorite snuggly friend and join us for stories, songs and movement in both Spanish and English!

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.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 18. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 25.

Make Way for Ducklings

Play to Learn: Make Way for Ducklings!

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School

Ages 3-5.

Join us for Spring adventures! We'll read the book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey and participate in some fun math, literacy, and crafty activities.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5.

Join us for Spring adventures! We'll read the book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey and participate in some fun math, literacy, and crafty activities.

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.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 18. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 25.

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Job Club

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Glass Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Topic: Building a Resume (Laptops will need to be made available for this session for attendees to create a resume from scratch or edit their current resumes, sign up ahead of time is highly encouraged we ne

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

Topic: Building a Resume (Laptops will need to be made available for this session for attendees to create a resume from scratch or edit their current resumes, sign up ahead of time is highly encouraged we ne

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Author Talk with Local Author JC Fabio

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glass Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Join local author JC Fabio as he discusses his book Ma, Your Son is Crazy, Do Something!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Glass Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Author Talk
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join local author JC Fabio as he discusses his book Ma, Your Son is Crazy, Do Something!

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Take and Make Crafts

All Day
Take & Make Table - Children's Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

Every Monday the Children's Room will have a new craft ready for pickup for children to do at home on their own anytime!

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, April 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Playtime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family

Ages 5 and under. 

Mondays from 10am-1pm.

March 30 - June 22  (No program May 25).

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

Ages 5 and under. 

Mondays from 10am-1pm.

March 30 - June 22  (No program May 25).

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

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Monday Movie Matinee: Roofman

Monday, April 13, 2026 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.

Roofman

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.

Roofman

toddlers

Morning Toddler Time

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 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!  

Tuesdays, April 7 - May 12  at 10:30am  (no program April 21, May 5).

Please choose 10:30am or 2:30pm storytime.

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

Ages 18-35 months with adult.

Weekly storytime with books and beyond!  

Tuesdays, April 7 - May 12  at 10:30am  (no program April 21, May 5).

Please choose 10:30am or 2:30pm storytime.

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.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 18. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 25.

Yarn Therapy

Yarn Therapy

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 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...

No registration required.

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

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.

No registration required.

Tech Tuesday flyer featuring blue background and various tech objects such as a laptop and smartphone

Tech Tuesday

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Board Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

toddlers

Afternoon Toddler Time

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
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!  

Tuesdays, April 7 - May 12 at 2:30pm   (no program April 21, May 5).

Perfect for post-nappers and those not quite ready for PreK Storytimes.

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

Ages 18-35 months with adult.

Weekly storytime with books and beyond!  

Tuesdays, April 7 - May 12 at 2:30pm   (no program April 21, May 5).

Perfect for post-nappers and those not quite ready for PreK Storytimes.

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.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 18. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 25.

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Beyond the Book- A Biography Club

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Glass Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Beyond the Book Club is a biographies and memoirs club where we will explore the stories of fascinating people, the lives they led, and the art they created. This quarter, we are reading about actors!

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

The Beyond the Book Club is a biographies and memoirs club where we will explore the stories of fascinating people, the lives they led, and the art they created. This quarter, we are reading about actors!

Brad Taylor

Author Talk Series: Brad Taylor

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series.&nbsp

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

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series.&nbsp

Earth Craft

Celebrate Earth Day!

All Day 4/15 - 4/22
Children's Craft Table 2 at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M., Sustainability
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

April 15-22.

Ages 3 and up.

Children can drop in all week to create a fun craft to celebrate our amazing Earth. 

 

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Children's Craft Table 2
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M., Sustainability
Event Details:

April 15-22.

Ages 3 and up.

Children can drop in all week to create a fun craft to celebrate our amazing Earth. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

more than mah jongg

More Than Mah Jongg

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 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.

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Center for Safety and Change Outreach and Information

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Gallery at Valley Cottage Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone

Center for Safety & Change provides 24 x 7 FREE and CONFIDENTIAL services to support victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and other crimes while working toward justice by creat

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Center for Safety & Change provides 24 x 7 FREE and CONFIDENTIAL services to support victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and other crimes while working toward justice by creat

Storytime

PreK Spring Stories - Wednesdays

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School

Wednesdays, April 8 – May 13 at 4:30pm. 

Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.

Weekly storytimes for ages 3-5. 

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

Wednesdays, April 8 – May 13 at 4:30pm. 

Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.

Weekly storytimes for ages 3-5. 

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 18. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 25.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Storytime

PreK Spring Stories - Thursdays

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School

Thursdays, April 9 – May 14 at 10:30am. 

Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.

Weekly storytimes for ages 3-5. 

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

Thursdays, April 9 – May 14 at 10:30am. 

Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.

Weekly storytimes for ages 3-5. 

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 18. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 25.

Latin Dance Class

Latin Dance Class with Janet Serrao

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Get your heart pumping and your feet moving Dancing to Latin Rhythms and more.

Register for each session separately.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get your heart pumping and your feet moving Dancing to Latin Rhythms and more.

Register for each session separately.

STEAM

Scent Test

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Grades 3-6.

FIRST, you will experience smelling different scents. NEXT, your job is to guess the item, while BLINDFOLDED of course. We will see who smells the best!  

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

Grades 3-6.

FIRST, you will experience smelling different scents. NEXT, your job is to guess the item, while BLINDFOLDED of course. We will see who smells the best!  

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.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 18. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 25.

Create, Report, Shine!

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Glass Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Where are my future writers, celebrity journalists, photographers, editors, and entertainment gurus? Join Belinda Trotter-James, former editor-in-chief of some of your favorite teen magazines, for five interactive sessions.

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

Where are my future writers, celebrity journalists, photographers, editors, and entertainment gurus? Join Belinda Trotter-James, former editor-in-chief of some of your favorite teen magazines, for five interactive sessions.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

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Spring Baby Tales

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers

Ages 2 months - 17 months with adult.

Fridays, April 17 – May 15 at 10:30am. 

Weekly movement, rhymes & music. 

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

Ages 2 months - 17 months with adult.

Fridays, April 17 – May 15 at 10:30am. 

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.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 18. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 25.

Medicare logo

Introduction to Medicare

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Glass Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Are you turning 65 or turning 65 in the next year or two? Already on Medicare? Leaving your employer coverage? 
Learn how and when to enroll, when you can make changes and the different plan options available to you. 

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

Are you turning 65 or turning 65 in the next year or two? Already on Medicare? Leaving your employer coverage? 
Learn how and when to enroll, when you can make changes and the different plan options available to you.