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Caring Cards & Crafts for Memorial Day

All Day 5/1 - 5/19
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Children's Craft Table 2
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

May 1-19.

All ages.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Guessing Jar: Ages 5-11

All Day 5/1 - 5/30
Fun & Games
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Can you guess the number of items in the jar? Come to the Children's Room and fill out a slip with your contact info as well as your guess! Winners will win a prize and will be announced at the end of the month. 

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Scholar Led Book Discussion: Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Book Club, Hybrid
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Book Club, Hybrid
Registration Required
Event Details:

Led 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.

Art & Craft Supply Swap drop-off

All Day
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

THE OFFICIAL SWAP DAY IS SATURDAY, MAY 18, 12:00-4:00PM

Spring Baby Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Waitlist
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. 

April 12 – May 17.

Ages 2 months - 17 months with adult.

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.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.

Art and Craft Supply Swap

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you have so many art and craft supplies that you don’t know what to do with? Bring them to the library and swap them for supplies that you would use or would like to try.
Here’s how it works: 

Take & Make Craft

All Day
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Take & Make Table - Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
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!

No registration.

Crafts available during library hours, while supplies last.

Kite

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Open Playtime

10:00am - 1:00pm
Playtime
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

It’s playtime in the Storytime Room, no matter what the weather brings! A great chance to meet other local families while you enjoy books, games, toys and puzzles with your little one(s).

Ages 5 and under.  

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.

Fun Family Storytime

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Bring your favorite snuggly friend for this fun Family Storytime. PJs are optional!

Ages 2 and up with adult(s).

 

Disclaimer(s)

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.

Yarn Therapy

11:30am - 1:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Glass Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

If you like to knit or crochet, join our "therapy" sessions. Bring your yarn and tools. Come on in to knit, crochet, and socialize. Bring friends or meet new people. Yarn donations are greatly appreciated.

Children’s Crafts Program

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-3. 

Join us at the library to make a fun craft together! We'll make a paper chain to hang in the Children's Room.

Disclaimer(s)

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.

We get messy

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

Middle School Graphic Novel Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Book Club
Open
Registration
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. Bring your favorite graphic novel each month to discuss with the group!

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each series

Register separately for each series.

Snacks

Snacks will be provided.

Author Talk Series: Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Author Talk, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual
Event Details:

We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F.

The Book and Pub Club

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Book Club
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Book and Pub Club is a librarian-led book club that meets in local bars and restaurants to discuss books over food and drinks. For participants 21+.

Join us 

Disclaimer(s)

21+

Must be 21 or older to attend.

More Than Mah Jongg

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fun & Games
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.

Judy Stadt presents My Rhyme My Reason My Time My Season

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Performance
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

I have had many ups and downs during my very interesting and sometimes tumultuous lifetime and have created a series of raps or poems about how I am dealing with my life and aging, however, these raps are relatable to everyone no matter what age.

Adult(ish) Board Game Night

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Fun & Games
Open
Registration
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!

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Take & Make Craft

All Day
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Take & Make Table - Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
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!

No registration.

Crafts available during library hours, while supplies last.

Star

Yarn Therapy

11:30am - 1:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Glass Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

If you like to knit or crochet, join our "therapy" sessions. Bring your yarn and tools. Come on in to knit, crochet, and socialize. Bring friends or meet new people. Yarn donations are greatly appreciated.

More Than Mah Jongg

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fun & Games
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.

Play-Doh™ Math Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.

We get messy

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

Be Prepared for Car Ownership

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lecture, Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Lecture, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chaya Milchtein, Automotive Educator, Journalist, and Empowerment Speaker, of Mechanic Shop Femme will be teaching an introductory class for young adults!

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom link

This event is held online via Zoom, register to receive login information.

Fine Motor Fun

All Day
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Children's Craft Table 1
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 5 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.