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Paper boat on water.

Sink or Float?

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Grades 1-5.

Open
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 1-5.

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.

Two eagles on a branch.

All About Eagles

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Grades K-4.

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

Grades K-4.

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.

Winter Registration Dates

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

Armadillo

Eyes of the Wild Animals

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

Ages 3 and up.

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

Ages 3 and up.

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.

Winter Registration Dates

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

STEAM

I Spy Game

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Grades 3-6. 

You will have a list of items to search for around the Children’s Room. The first three to find all the items, gets a prize!  

 

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

Grades 3-6. 

You will have a list of items to search for around the Children’s Room. The first three to find all the items, gets a prize!  

 

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.

Magna-Tiles

Open Magna-Tiles® Play

All Day 3/28 - 4/4
Children's Craft Table 2 at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

March 28 - April 4.

Drop in to play with our new Magna-Tiles® all week!

No registration. 

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

March 28 - April 4.

Drop in to play with our new Magna-Tiles® all week!

No registration. 

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.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Magna-Tiles

The Tiny Engineers Club

Tuesday, March 31, 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.

Upcoming
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.

Lego

LEGO™ Challenge for Ages 3-5

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School

Thursday, April 2 at 10:30am.

Ages 3-5.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Thursday, April 2 at 10:30am.

Ages 3-5.

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.

Easter

All Day
Valley Cottage Library
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Spring Garland craft

Spring Garland Craft

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Grades K-3. 

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

Grades K-3. 

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.

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.

Upcoming
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.

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.

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!  

Upcoming
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.

Magna-Tiles

The Tiny Engineers Club

Saturday, April 18, 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.

Upcoming
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.

personified earth messily paints

Sensory Earth Day Art

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Patio at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Pre-School

Ages 2-4.

Come join us for a communal sensory art experience using found objects from nature. Program will be held outside, weather permitting. Be prepared to get dirty!

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

Ages 2-4.

Come join us for a communal sensory art experience using found objects from nature. Program will be held outside, weather permitting. Be prepared to get dirty!

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.

Spring Registration Dates

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

We get messy

We will get a bit messy so please wear old clothes or bring a smock.

flower pot

Growing Tomorrow

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M., Sustainability
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Grades 1-5.

Learn about the Svalbard Global Seed Vault as we decorate pots and plant some flowers that you can preserve to grow again next spring.

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

Grades 1-5.

Learn about the Svalbard Global Seed Vault as we decorate pots and plant some flowers that you can preserve to grow again next spring.

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.

We get messy

We will get a bit messy so please wear old clothes or bring a smock.

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.

Upcoming
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.

Box Monster image

Box Monsters

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Grades 3-6. 

Let’s read Sarabella’s Thinking Cap by Judy Schachner to get our creativity flowing, and then we’ll create a Box Monster toss game to take home!

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

Grades 3-6. 

Let’s read Sarabella’s Thinking Cap by Judy Schachner to get our creativity flowing, and then we’ll create a Box Monster toss game to take home!

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.

Mighty, Mighty Construction Site

Play to Learn: Mighty, Mighty Construction Site

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Upcoming
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.

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.

Lego

LEGO™ Challenge

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Grades K-5.

Come and build with LEGO™ bricks! Share your creation with the group and then LEGOs™ will be displayed temporarily in the library. 

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

Grades K-5.

Come and build with LEGO™ bricks! Share your creation with the group and then LEGOs™ will be displayed temporarily in the library. 

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.

Memorial Day

All Day
Valley Cottage Library
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Magna-Tiles

Open Magna-Tiles® Play

All Day 5/26 - 5/31
Children's Craft Table 2 at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

May 26 - 31.

Drop in to play with our new Magna-Tiles® all week!

No registration. 

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

May 26 - 31.

Drop in to play with our new Magna-Tiles® all week!

No registration. 

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.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Pegboard

Pegboard Art

All Day 6/1 - 6/14
Children's Craft Table 2 at Valley Cottage Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

June 1 - 14.

Ages 3 and up.

Drop in all week to create pictures with golf tees on a big pegboard! 

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

June 1 - 14.

Ages 3 and up.

Drop in all week to create pictures with golf tees on a big pegboard! 

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Goodnight Moon

Early Literacy Adventure: Goodnight Moon

Thursday, June 4, 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.

Upcoming
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.

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.

Juneteenth

All Day
Valley Cottage Library
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library