Upcoming Events

Name: Make a Gingerbread House - Thursday
Start: 2024-12-12T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-12T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Valley Cottage Library

Featured Events

Make a Gingerbread House - Thursday

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games

Age Group:

Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

Waitlist

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games

Required

Event Details:

[Registration starts Dec. 1 for this program only. Please register for only one Gingerbread program.]

Ages 3-10 with adult(s).

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.

We get messy

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

Make a Gingerbread House - Saturday

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games

Age Group:

Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

Waitlist

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games

Required

Event Details:

[Registration starts Dec. 1 for this program only. Please register for only one Gingerbread program.]

Ages 3-10 with adult(s).

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.

We get messy

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

LEGO™ Challenge

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

S.T.E.A.M.

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.

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)

Fall Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13.

Kids' Yoga with Tatyana for ages 6-9

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Music & Movement

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: Music & Movement

Required

Event Details:

Mondays, Nov. 18, Dec. 9, & Dec. 16 (re-scheduled).

5:15pm: ages 6-9 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Fall Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13.

Register separately for each week

You've Got Mail: Pen Pal Program

01/09/2025 @ 4:00am to 03/18/2025 @ 9:00pm

Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

S.T.E.A.M., Writing

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

View Details

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Writing

Event Details:

[Registration starts Dec. 9. Please fill out the Google Form below]

Gr. 2-3

The Wild Robot Book Club

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Book Club

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

View Details

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club

Required

Event Details:

Grades 3-6.

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

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.

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.

Fun Fiction Book Club

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Book Club

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

View Details

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club

Required

Event Details:

Grades 2-4.

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

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.

Filters

Winter Babies

10:30am - 11:00am

Children, Babies, Toddlers

Storytime

Registration

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Fridays at 10:30am: Jan. 24 - March 14 (No program Feb. 21).

Ages 2 months - 17 months with adult.

Weekly movement, rhymes & music.

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Register separately for each week

Winter Registration Dates

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

Paint & Plant

11:00am - 12:30pm

Children, Elementary

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, S.T.E.A.M.

Registration

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, S.T.E.A.M.

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades K-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

We get messy

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

Winter Registration Dates

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

Take & Make Craft

All Day

Children, Pre-School, Elementary

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Take & Make Table - Children's Room

Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary

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

10:00am - 1:00pm

Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family

Playtime

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family

Program Type: Playtime

Event Details:

Mondays from 10am-1pm.

Jan. 6 - March 17.

Ages 5 and under.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Toddler Science

10:30am - 11:15am

Children, Toddlers

S.T.E.A.M.

Registration

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Children, Toddlers

Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ages 2-3 years.

Play and explore using your senses to discover the fascinating world of textures around us.

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.

We get messy

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

Winter Registration Dates

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

Birdhouse Craft

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Children, Elementary

Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.

Registration

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.

We will read Bird House by Blanca Gomez and create a milk carton birdhouse to hang outside to feed the birds.

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.

Early Literacy Adventure: The Snowy Day

10:30am - 11:30am

Children, Toddlers, Pre-School

Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games

Registration

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Pre-School

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ages 2-5 years.

We’ll go on a station-based, fun-filled journey based on the book, The Snowy Day, aimed at nurturing your child’s early literacy skills.

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.

Graphic Novel Nation Book Club

4:15pm - 5:00pm

Children, Elementary

Arts & Crafts, Book Club

Registration

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades 3-6.

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.

Open Playtime

10:00am - 1:00pm

Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family

Playtime

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family

Program Type: Playtime

Event Details:

Mondays from 10am-1pm.

Jan. 6 - March 17.

Ages 5 and under.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Open Playtime

10:00am - 1:00pm

Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family

Playtime

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family

Program Type: Playtime

Event Details:

Mondays from 10am-1pm.

Jan. 6 - March 17.

Ages 5 and under.

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Description:

The library is closed for Independence Day. Have a happy and safe holiday!

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