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Beyond the Book- A Biography Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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. We are back with our theme of chefs/cooking professionals!

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. We are back with our theme of chefs/cooking professionals!

Cover image of Isola by Allegra Goodman, featuring a woman wearing a long skirt facing the sea at the edge of a steep cliff face

The Book and Pub Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
The Book and Pub Club:

Join librarians Katie and Megan in local bars and restaurants for book discussions over food and drinks. For participants 21+.

Join us at Prohibition River, 82 Main St in Nyack at 7pm to discuss Isola by Allegra Goodman.

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

Join librarians Katie and Megan in local bars and restaurants for book discussions over food and drinks. For participants 21+.

Join us at Prohibition River, 82 Main St in Nyack at 7pm to discuss Isola by Allegra Goodman.

Disclaimer(s)

21+

Must be 21 or older to attend.

Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Valley Cottage Library, Off Site

The library will close early for Christmas Eve.Have a happy holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library, Off Site
Description:

The library will close early for Christmas Eve.

Have a happy holiday!

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 Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Valley Cottage Library, Off Site

The library will close early for New Year's Eve.Have a happy holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library, Off Site
Description:

The library will close early for New Year's Eve.

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!

Book cover of Stanley Tucci's book Taste.

Beyond the Book- A Biography Club

Tuesday, January 13, 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.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Valley Cottage Library
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Cover image of Twist by Colum McCann, white text on top of blue background as if on the water's surface

The Book and Pub Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
The Book and Pub Club:

Join librarians Katie and Megan in local bars and restaurants for book discussions over food and drinks. For participants 21+.

Join us at The Burger Loft, 3 N Broadway in Nyack at 7pm to discuss Twist by Colum McCann.

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

Join librarians Katie and Megan in local bars and restaurants for book discussions over food and drinks. For participants 21+.

Join us at The Burger Loft, 3 N Broadway in Nyack at 7pm to discuss Twist by Colum McCann.

Disclaimer(s)

21+

Must be 21 or older to attend.

Cover of The Complete Modern Pantry

Cookbook Club: The Complete Modern Pantry

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Everyone

Back by popular demand!

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: Everyone
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.

Picture Book Storytime

Poetry Picture Book Worms: Book Club

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Grades K-3.     

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Registration 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.

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. 

Upcoming
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.

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.

Presidents Day

All Day
Valley Cottage Library
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Cover image of The Dark Maestro by Brendan Slocumb, featuring block text and a graphic of a violin whose body mimics a burglar's eye mask.

The Book and Pub Club

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
The Book and Pub Club:

Join librarians Katie and Megan in local bars and restaurants for book discussions over food and drinks. For participants 21+.

Join us at Prohibition River, 82 Main St in Nyack at 7pm to discuss The Dark Maestro by Brendan Slocumb.

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

Join librarians Katie and Megan in local bars and restaurants for book discussions over food and drinks. For participants 21+.

Join us at Prohibition River, 82 Main St in Nyack at 7pm to discuss The Dark Maestro by Brendan Slocumb.

Disclaimer(s)

21+

Must be 21 or older to attend.

Picture Book Storytime

Poetry Picture Book Worms: Book Club

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Grades K-3.     

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Registration 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.

Cover of Yassou with a flaky pie

Cookbook Club: Yassou by Shaily Lipa

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone

Back by popular demand!

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: Everyone
Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness
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.

Cover of Finding Freedom by Erin French

Beyond the Book- A Biography Club

Tuesday, March 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. We are back this fall with reading about chefs and food professionals!

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. We are back this fall with reading about chefs and food professionals!

Picture Book Storytime

Biography Book Club

Thursday, March 19, 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.

Upcoming
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.

Winter Registration Dates

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

Biscuit Easy Reader picture

Biscuit Easy Reader Book Club

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary

Ages 4-7 years.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-7 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.

Cover image of Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, featuring the text overlaid a pastel portrait of a woman scientist wearing sunglasses as she looks up toward to sky.

The Book and Pub Club

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
The Book and Pub Club:

Join librarians Katie and Megan in local bars and restaurants for book discussions over food and drinks. For participants 21+.

Join us at The Burger Loft, 3 N Broadway in Nyack at 7pm to discuss Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

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

Join librarians Katie and Megan in local bars and restaurants for book discussions over food and drinks. For participants 21+.

Join us at The Burger Loft, 3 N Broadway in Nyack at 7pm to discuss Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Disclaimer(s)

21+

Must be 21 or older to attend.

Easter

All Day
Valley Cottage Library
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library

Memorial Day

All Day
Valley Cottage Library
Closing
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Valley Cottage Library

Juneteenth

All Day
Valley Cottage Library
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library