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Open Playtime

Monday, February 9, 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.

Jan. 5 - March 30  (No program Jan. 19, Feb. 16).

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.

Jan. 5 - March 30  (No program Jan. 19, Feb. 16).

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Children with drums

Baby Drumhand

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School

Ages 5 and under with adult.

Mondays at 10:30am on the following dates:

Feb. 2, Feb. 9, March 9, March 16.

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

Ages 5 and under with adult.

Mondays at 10:30am on the following dates:

Feb. 2, Feb. 9, March 9, March 16.

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.

Winter Registration Dates

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

the naked gun

Monday Movie Matinee: The Naked Gun

Monday, February 9, 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.

2025 | PG-13 | 1h 25m
Following in his father’s footsteps, a detective works to solve a murder case and save his police department from closure.

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.

2025 | PG-13 | 1h 25m
Following in his father’s footsteps, a detective works to solve a murder case and save his police department from closure.

Center for Safety and Change

Center for Safety and Change Outreach and Information

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 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

Kaya

Read to Kaya the Dog at 5:30pm

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Monday, February 9 from 5:30-5:45pm.   

Grades 2-5.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monday, February 9 from 5:30-5:45pm.   

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.

Kaya the dog

Read to Kaya the Dog at 5:45pm

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Monday, February 9 from 5:45 - 6pm.   

Grades 2-5.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monday, February 9 from 5:45 - 6pm.   

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.

Kaya the dog

Read to Kaya the Dog at 6pm

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:15pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Monday, February 9 from 6 - 6:15pm.   

Grades 2-5.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monday, February 9 from 6 - 6:15pm.   

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.

Kaya the dog

Read to Kaya the Dog at 6:15pm

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:15pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Monday, February 9 from 6:15 - 6:30pm.   

Grades 2-5.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monday, February 9 from 6:15 - 6:30pm.   

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.

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All Day
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
toddlers

Morning Toddler Tales

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers

Register for Tuesdays at either 10:30AM or 2PM

January 20-March 24

(No program February 17)

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

Register for Tuesdays at either 10:30AM or 2PM

January 20-March 24

(No program February 17)

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.

Yarn Therapy

Yarn Therapy

Tuesday, February 10, 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.

toddlers

Afternoon Toddler Tales

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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!  

Register for Tuesdays at either 10:30AM or 2PM

January 20-March 24

(No program February 17)

Upcoming
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!  

Register for Tuesdays at either 10:30AM or 2PM

January 20-March 24

(No program February 17)

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.

The Cooking Gene cover

Beyond the Book- A Biography Club

Tuesday, February 10, 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.

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.

Teen Book Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glass Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

Announcing a brand-new book club for teens! For the first meeting, bring your favorite recent read to chat about and learn about some new ones. 

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

Announcing a brand-new book club for teens! For the first meeting, bring your favorite recent read to chat about and learn about some new ones. 

Disclaimer(s)

Snacks

Snacks will be provided.

Book cover of Before Morning

Cozy Cocoa

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Grades 2-5.

We'll read Before Morning by Joyce Sidman and then create your own custom hot cocoa mix from scratch to take home!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2-5.

We'll read Before Morning by Joyce Sidman and then create your own custom hot cocoa mix from scratch to take home!

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.

Winter Registration Dates

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

more than mah jongg

More Than Mah Jongg

Wednesday, February 11, 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.

Storytime

PreK Winter Storytime - Wednesdays

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School

Wednesdays, January 21 – March 25 at 4:30pm (no program Feb. 18).

Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.

Ages 3-5 years.

Upcoming
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, January 21 – March 25 at 4:30pm (no program Feb. 18).

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.

Storytime

PreK Winter Storytime - Thursdays

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School

Thursdays, January 22 – March 26 at 10:30am (no program Feb. 19).

Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.

Ages 3-5 years.

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

Thursdays, January 22 – March 26 at 10:30am (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.

Gisele Brown

Yoga with Gisele Brown

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

Mixed level class, that is inviting to anyone.
With focus on alignment and breath, to ease you in toward a sense of ease and relaxation. Please bring your own mat and props.

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

Mixed level class, that is inviting to anyone.
With focus on alignment and breath, to ease you in toward a sense of ease and relaxation. Please bring your own mat and props.

Dr. Lindsey Stewart

Author Talk Series: Dr. Lindsey Stewart

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Feminist philosopher Dr.

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

Feminist philosopher Dr.

Storytime

Bilingual Family Storytime

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

Thursday, February 12 at 6pm

Ages 2 and up with adult(s).

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

Upcoming
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:

Thursday, February 12 at 6pm

Ages 2 and up with adult(s).

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

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.

NYS Department of Labor logo

Job Club

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

The Job Club hosted by the NYS Department of Labor is a supportive community program designed to assist job seekers in their employment journey.

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

The Job Club hosted by the NYS Department of Labor is a supportive community program designed to assist job seekers in their employment journey.

Winter Scavenger Hunt

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a winter themed scavenger hunt after hours!

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

Join us for a winter themed scavenger hunt after hours!

Disclaimer(s)

Pizza

Pizza will be served.

Saint Rita

Concert: SAINT RITA

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Concert
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

SAINT RITA is a classical/crossover quintet (voice, violin/viola, woodwinds, double bass and guitar) of professionals, currently performing a dynamic program featuring the music of Kurt Weill and Edith Piaf. 

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

SAINT RITA is a classical/crossover quintet (voice, violin/viola, woodwinds, double bass and guitar) of professionals, currently performing a dynamic program featuring the music of Kurt Weill and Edith Piaf.