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Author Talk Series: The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Author Gregg Hurwitz

7:00pm - 8:30pm
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:

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill?

Spring Baby Tales

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

Fridays at 10:30am. 

March 28 – May 16    (no program April 18).

Ages 2 months-17 months with adult.

Disclaimer(s)

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 12. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 19.

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, 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.

March 24 - June 16    (no program May 26).

Ages 5 and under. 

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Monday Movie Matinee: It Ends With Us

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.

It Ends With Us
2024  | PG-13  |  2h 10m

Blueberry Pie Day!

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Elementary
S.T.E.A.M.
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Blueberry Pie Day at the library! We’ll measure, bake and eat: pie will be served!

[Please notify staff if your child has food allergies.]

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 12. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 19.

We get messy

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

Toddler Time

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

Ages 18-35 months with adult.

Weekly storytime with books and beyond!  

Tuesdays at 10:30am.

March 25 - May 13   (no program April 15, April 22, May 6).

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 12. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 19.

Yarn Therapy

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

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.

Takes place in Community Room this day.

Boogie Woogie Babies

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School
Music & Movement
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School
Program Type: Music & Movement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Boogie Woogie Babies is a Baby and Me dance class that consists of singing, working on fine motor skills, and dancing.

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.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 12. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 19.

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.

PreK Spring Stories - 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:

Wednesdays, March 26 – May 14 at 4:30pm (no program April 16).

Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.

Weekly storytimes for ages 3-5. 

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 12. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 19.

Monthly Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Fun & Games
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Scavenger Hunt Table - Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Win a prize each month for finding the shape of the month hidden around the Children’s Room!

Ages 12 & under.  No registration.

 

 

This month's shape is maracas.

 

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Caring Cards & Crafts for Memorial Day

All Day 5/1 - 5/19
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
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 - 5/29
Children, Elementary
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.

PreK Spring Stories - Thursdays

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

Thursdays, March 27 – May 15 at 10:30am (no program April 17).

Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.

Weekly storytimes for ages 3-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 12. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 19.

Picture Book Worms Club

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-3.     

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.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 12. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 19.

VCWrites (Hybrid)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Workshop, Writing
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Writing
Event Details:

Join our librarian, Sean, for a monthly writing workshop.  Participants share their work via email one week before the meeting, and then receive feedback at the monthly sessions.

Spring Baby Tales

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

Fridays at 10:30am. 

March 28 – May 16    (no program April 18).

Ages 2 months-17 months with adult.

Disclaimer(s)

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 12. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 19.

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, 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.

March 24 - June 16    (no program May 26).

Ages 5 and under. 

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Monday Movie Matinee: White Bird

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.

White Bird
2023  | PG-13  |  2h 1m

Yarn Therapy

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

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.

Takes place in Community Room this day.

Adult(ish) DIY Stickers

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your own stickers for all of your crafty needs - for your water bottle, labels, and more! Join Analisa and Megan to watch and learn DIY Stickers on Creativebug and make your own one-of-a-kind stickers.

Boogie Woogie Babies

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School
Music & Movement
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School
Program Type: Music & Movement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Boogie Woogie Babies is a Baby and Me dance class that consists of singing, working on fine motor skills, and dancing.

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.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 12. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 19.