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Yarn Therapy

11:30am - 1:30pm
Adults, Everyone
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.

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.

Fall Rock Painting

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Elementary
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Open
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 1-4.

Step into nature with Fall rock painting! Let’s use our painting skills to paint rocks with a Fall theme.  

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.

We get messy

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

Art Reception: Pier Plein Air Painters

11:00am - 2:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Art Reception
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art Reception
Event Details:

The group originally founded in Paterson, New Jersey in 2019, disbanded during the Covid pandemic, but is now back in full swing with headquarters in Piermont. 15 members are enlisted. Most of the members are years experienced and passionate.

More Than Mah Jongg

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Everyone
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.

Author Talk Series: Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Author Talk, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual
Event Details:

Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E.

PreK Fall Storytime - Wednesdays

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children, Pre-School
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Weekly storytimes for ages 3 – 5.

Sept. 18-Dec. 4    (No program Oct. 30, Nov. 27).

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.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

PreK Fall Storytime - Thursdays

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Pre-School
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Weekly storytimes for ages 3 – 5.

Sept. 19-Dec. 5    (No program Oct. 31, Nov. 28).

(Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays and register for only one weekly storytime.)

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.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

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

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
Book Club, Hybrid
Open
Registration
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.

Autumn Baby Tales

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Babies, Toddlers
Storytime
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2 months - 17 months with adult.

Sept. 20 - Dec. 6    (No program Oct. 18, Nov. 1, Nov. 29).

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.

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Laser Tag Lock-In

4:45pm - 6:30pm
Teens
Fun & Games
Open
Registration
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.

Holiday Craft Fair

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

Join us for a fabulous display of local craftmanship and talent and get some gift shopping done while you're here. Items for all budgets will be available.

Take & Make Craft

All Day
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
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!

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Open Playtime

10:00am - 1:00pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School
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.

Monday Movie Matinee: Mulan

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Movie
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Drop in on scheduled Mondays to watch a movie on our big screen.

2020  |  PG-13  |  1h 55m

Kids' Yoga with Tatyana for ages 2-5

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Toddlers, Pre-School
Music & Movement
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Pre-School
Program Type: Music & Movement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mondays, Nov. 18, Dec. 2 & Dec. 9.   

4:30pm: ages 2-5 years 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

Register separately for every single week.

Kids' Yoga with Tatyana for ages 6-9

5:15pm - 5:45pm
Children, Elementary
Music & Movement
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Music & Movement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mondays, Nov. 18, Dec. 2 & Dec. 9.   

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

Register separately for every single week.

Yarn Therapy

11:30am - 1:30pm
Adults, Everyone
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.

Food-Free Festive Decorations

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Ages 2-10 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.

Women and Money Roundtable: How to Make Sense of Today's Markets

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets

More Than Mah Jongg

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Everyone
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.

Author Talk Series: On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries: A Conversation with Laura Dave

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Author Talk, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual
Event Details:

Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest boo

Teen Game Night

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens
Fun & Games
Open
Registration
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.

Make a Gingerbread House - Thursday

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration 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.