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Sing & Sign with Fran

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School

Mondays, April 27, May 4 and May 11 at 4:30pm.

Ages 4 and under with adult.

Open
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:

Mondays, April 27, May 4 and May 11 at 4:30pm.

Ages 4 and under with adult.

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.

rooster on paper made out of seeds and beans

Mosaic Seed Art

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Glass Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Make your artistic vision come to life as a mosaic using a variety of seeds, beans, and grains. 

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

Make your artistic vision come to life as a mosaic using a variety of seeds, beans, and grains. 

Cover of Brunch Season

Cookbook Club: Brunch Season

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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.

art & craft supplies

Art & Craft Supply Swap drop-off

All Day
Gallery at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

THE OFFICIAL SWAP DAY IS SATURDAY, MAY 9, 12:00-4:00PM

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

THE OFFICIAL SWAP DAY IS SATURDAY, MAY 9, 12:00-4:00PM

Yarn Therapy

Yarn Therapy

Tuesday, May 5, 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, May 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Glass Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Glass Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Magna-Tiles

The Tiny Engineers Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary

Ages 3-7 years.

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

Ages 3-7 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Spring Registration Dates

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

art & craft supplies

Art & Craft Supply Swap drop-off

All Day
Gallery at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

THE OFFICIAL SWAP DAY IS SATURDAY, MAY 9, 12:00-4:00PM

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

THE OFFICIAL SWAP DAY IS SATURDAY, MAY 9, 12:00-4:00PM

watercolor mountainscape

Watercolor!

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Art
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Join exhibiting artist Janice Baragwanath for an inspiring class on this beautiful, but challenging medium. Learn the properties of watercolor paints and what combinations will produce brilliant colors, how to prepare your paper, set up

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

Join exhibiting artist Janice Baragwanath for an inspiring class on this beautiful, but challenging medium. Learn the properties of watercolor paints and what combinations will produce brilliant colors, how to prepare your paper, set up

more than mah jongg

More Than Mah Jongg

Wednesday, May 6, 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 Spring Stories - Wednesdays

Wednesday, May 6, 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.

art & craft supplies

Art & Craft Supply Swap drop-off

All Day
Gallery at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

THE OFFICIAL SWAP DAY IS SATURDAY, MAY 9, 12:00-4:00PM

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

THE OFFICIAL SWAP DAY IS SATURDAY, MAY 9, 12:00-4:00PM

Cover image of Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake, featuring a dark background and a wide variety of mushrooms surrounding the title text

On the Trail Book Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 8:30am - 9:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Put on your walking shoes and join us On the Trail. Get your steps in while discussing fascinating true tales. Bring water & a friend!

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put on your walking shoes and join us On the Trail. Get your steps in while discussing fascinating true tales. Bring water & a friend!

Storytime

PreK Spring Stories - Thursdays

Thursday, May 7, 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, May 7, 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.

Picture Book Storytime

Fun Fiction Book Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Art
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Grades 2-4.     

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

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

Grades 2-4.     

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.

Spring Registration Dates

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

Marjan Kamali

Author Talk Series: Marjan Kamali

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

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehr

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

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehr

Valley Cottage Writes

VCWrites (Hybrid)

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

art & craft supplies

Art & Craft Supply Swap drop-off

All Day
Gallery at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

THE OFFICIAL SWAP DAY IS SATURDAY, MAY 9, 12:00-4:00PM

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

THE OFFICIAL SWAP DAY IS SATURDAY, MAY 9, 12:00-4:00PM

Babies playing

Spring Baby Tales

Friday, May 8, 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.

NYS Department of Labor logo

Job Club

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Topic: Interview Skills & Mock Interviewing

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

Topic: Interview Skills & Mock Interviewing

art and craft supplies

Art and Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Do you have so many art and craft supplies that you don’t have a use for? Bring them to the library and swap them for supplies that you would use or would like to try.
Here’s how it works: 

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

Do you have so many art and craft supplies that you don’t have a use for? Bring them to the library and swap them for supplies that you would use or would like to try.
Here’s how it works: 

Tree craft

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, May 11, 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.