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Laser Tag Lock-In

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens

Have you ever played Capture the Flag? Have you ever played it in the library after dark with a laser? Now’s your chance! 

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

Have you ever played Capture the Flag? Have you ever played it in the library after dark with a laser? Now’s your chance! 

Disclaimer(s)

Pizza

Pizza will be served.

more than mah jongg

More Than Mah Jongg

Wednesday, January 28, 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.

Adult(ish) Board Game Night

Adult(ish) Board Game Night

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Come play a game from our Board Game Collection or bring a favorite game of your own. Bring friends and make more!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration 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!

Homeschool Meet and Greet picture

Homeschool Hangout

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Playtime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

All ages.

Come for a social hour to meet other homeschooling families and share ideas and resources. There will be games and art activities for the children to do as they socialize. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Playtime
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages.

Come for a social hour to meet other homeschooling families and share ideas and resources. There will be games and art activities for the children to do as they socialize. 

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.

Winter Registration Dates

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

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.  

 

This month's shape is an Olympic skier.

 

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.

 

 

This month's shape is an Olympic skier.

 

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

more than mah jongg

More Than Mah Jongg

Wednesday, February 4, 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.

Picture Book Storytime

Graphic Novel Nation: Book Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Fun & Games, Art
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Grades 3-6.     

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

Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke. 

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

Grades 3-6.     

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

Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke. 

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.

Girl and woman smiling over science experiment

Take Your Child to the Library Day with Science Heroes and the Adventure of the Missing Color!

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

All ages. 

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

All ages. 

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.

Winter Registration Dates

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

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.

Waitlist
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.

Waitlist
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.

Waitlist
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.

Waitlist
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.

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.

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.

Presidents Day

All Day
Valley Cottage Library
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
more than mah jongg

More Than Mah Jongg

Wednesday, February 18, 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.

Book Cover of Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics

Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Grades 3-6.

Come celebrate the Olympics by competing in the Library Olympics! 

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

Grades 3-6.

Come celebrate the Olympics by competing in the Library Olympics! 

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.

Magna-Tiles

The Tiny Engineers Club

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
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)

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 25, 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.

Adult(ish) Board Game Night

Adult(ish) Board Game Night

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Come play a game from our Board Game Collection or bring a favorite game of your own. Bring friends and make more!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration 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!

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.  

 

This month's shape is a shamrock.

 

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.

 

 

This month's shape is a shamrock.

 

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

The Mitten

Early Literacy Adventure: The Mitten

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School

Ages 2.5 - 5 years.

We’ll go on a station-based, fun-filled journey based on the book, The Mitten, aimed at nurturing your child’s early literacy skills, including ABCs, 123s, colors and shapes.

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

Ages 2.5 - 5 years.

We’ll go on a station-based, fun-filled journey based on the book, The Mitten, aimed at nurturing your child’s early literacy skills, including ABCs, 123s, colors and shapes.

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.

Winter Registration Dates

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Glass Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens

Join our adventuring party for new and veteran D&D players alike! 

 

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

Join our adventuring party for new and veteran D&D players alike! 

 

more than mah jongg

More Than Mah Jongg

Wednesday, March 4, 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.