Upcoming Events

Name: Nyack and Valley Cottage Libraries Community Spotlight: BIPOC Businesses
Start: 2024-09-21T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-21T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Valley Cottage Library

Featured Events

Nyack and Valley Cottage Libraries Community Spotlight: BIPOC Businesses

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Concert, Fun & Games, Health & Wellness, Art

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

View Details

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Concert, Fun & Games, Health & Wellness, Art

Event Details:

Two days, two libraries!!

Sing & Sign with Fran

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Music & Movement

Age Group:

Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

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

Program Type: Music & Movement

Required

Event Details:

Ages 4 and under with adult.

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.

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.

Register separately for each week

Create an Obstacle Course!

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5:45pm - 6:30pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.

Required

Event Details:

Grades 3-5.

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.

Wreath Craft

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

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

Required

Event Details:

Grades K-3.

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.

Eyes of the Wild Animals

Monday, October 14, 2024 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

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

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

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

Required

Event Details:

Ages 3 and up.

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.

Catapult Building

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.

Required

Event Details:

Grades 3-6.

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.

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Not-So-Spooky Halloween Concert

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Concert

Age Group:

Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

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

Program Type: Concert

Required

Event Details:

All ages.

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.

Fun Fiction Book Club

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Book Club

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

Open

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)

Fall Registration Dates

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

Drum Roll Please

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

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

Required

Event Details:

Grades K-3.

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.

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

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Scholar Led Book Discussion: A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Teens, Adults

Book Club, Hybrid

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Hybrid

Registration Required

Event Details:

Led by Ricky Werner, Associate Professor of English at Westchester Community College.

Disclaimer(s)

Hybrid

This program is hybrid with the option to attend in-person or online.

Middle School Graphic Novel Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens

Book Club

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Glass Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

All middle schoolers are invited to participate in our graphic novel club! We all bring our favorite graphic novels and discuss them. Snacks will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Snacks

Snacks will be provided.

Nyack and Valley Cottage Libraries Community Spotlight: BIPOC Businesses

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Arts & Crafts, Concert, Fun & Games, Health & Wellness, Art

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Concert, Fun & Games, Health & Wellness, Art

Event Details:

Two days, two libraries!!

Center for Safety and Change Outreach and Information

3:00pm - 5:30pm

Teens, Adults, Everyone

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Gallery

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone

Event Details:

Center for Safety & Change provides critical services and support to women and all victims and survivors of gender-based violence and other crimes while working toward justice by creating social change.

Teen Movie Night: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Teens

Movie

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Movie

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come and watch a movie on the big screen! Popcorn provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Snacks

Snacks will be provided.

Teen Game Night

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Teens

Fun & Games

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Fun & Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come play some awesome board games at the library. Bring your favorite from home or play one of ours. Snacks provided!

Disclaimer(s)

Snacks

Snacks will be provided.

Scholar Led Book Discussion: The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Teens, Adults

Book Club, Hybrid

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Hybrid

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a discussion by Vara Neverow, Professor of English at Southern Connecticut State University.

Disclaimer(s)

Hybrid

This program is hybrid with the option to attend in-person or online.

Middle School Graphic Novel Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens

Book Club

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Glass Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

All middle schoolers are invited to participate in our graphic novel club! We all bring our favorite graphic novels and discuss them. Snacks will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Snacks

Snacks will be provided.

Spooky Scavenger Hunt

4:45pm - 6:30pm

Teens

Fun & Games

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Fun & Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt after-hours! Pizza provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Pizza

Pizza will be served.

Center for Safety and Change Outreach and Information

3:00pm - 5:30pm

Teens, Adults, Everyone

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Gallery

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone

Event Details:

Teen Game Night

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Teens

Fun & Games

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Fun & Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come play some awesome board games at the library. Bring your favorite from home or play one of ours. Snacks provided!

Disclaimer(s)

Snacks

Snacks will be provided.

Cooking Challenge

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Children, Elementary, Teens

S.T.E.A.M.

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades 4-8.

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.

Scholar Led Book Discussion Anita De Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Teens, Adults

Book Club, Hybrid

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Hybrid

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of led by Camille Serchuk, Professor of Art History at Southern Connecticut State University.

Disclaimer(s)

Hybrid

This program is hybrid with the option to attend in-person or online.

Teen Movie Night: Barbie

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Teens

Movie

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Movie

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come and watch a movie on the big screen! Popcorn provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Snacks

Snacks will be provided.

Middle School Graphic Novel Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens

Book Club

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Glass Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

All middle schoolers are invited to participate in our graphic novel club! We all bring our favorite graphic novels and discuss them. Snacks will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Snacks

Snacks will be provided.

Thanksgiving Eve

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Closing

Branches:

Valley Cottage Library

Description:

The library is closing early for Thanksgiving Eve. Have a happy holiday!

Thanksgiving Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Valley Cottage Library

Description:

The library is closed for Thanksgiving. Have a happy holiday!

Center for Safety and Change Outreach and Information

3:00pm - 5:30pm

Teens, Adults, Everyone

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Gallery

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone

Event Details:

Scholar Led Book Discussion - The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Teens, Adults

Book Club, Hybrid

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Hybrid

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley led by David Turk, retired professor of English.

Disclaimer(s)

Hybrid

This program is hybrid with the option to attend in-person or online.

Laser Tag Lock-In

4:45pm - 6:30pm

Teens

Fun & Games

Open

Registration

Open

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! Pizza will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Pizza

Pizza will be served.

Teen Game Night

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Teens

Fun & Games

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Fun & Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come play some awesome board games at the library. Bring your favorite from home or play one of ours. Snacks provided!

Disclaimer(s)

Snacks

Snacks will be provided.

Teen Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Teens

Movie

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Movie

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come and watch a movie on the big screen! Popcorn provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Snacks

Snacks will be provided.

Christmas Eve

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Closing

Branches:

Valley Cottage Library

Description:

The library is closing early for Christmas Eve. Have a happy holiday!

Christmas Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Valley Cottage Library

Description:

The library is closed for Christmas Day. Have a happy holiday!

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