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Food-free Gingerbread House

Food-Free Gingerbread House

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
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). 

Gingerbread House

Make a Gingerbread House

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
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 3-10 with adult(s). 

Gingerbread House

Make a Gingerbread House

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
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 3-10 with adult(s). 

Grandfather reads to Grandson

Grandparents' Storytime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages.

Come for a special story time with stories, songs, and a craft.

Magna-Tiles

Drop-In STEAM Building

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Monday, Dec. 22, 

Tuesday, Dec. 23, 

Monday, Dec. 29, and 

Tuesday, Dec. 30.

10am-2pm.

Ages 3 and up.

Lego

Drop-In STEAM Building

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Monday, Dec. 22, 

Tuesday, Dec. 23, 

Monday, Dec. 29, and 

Tuesday, Dec. 30.

10am-2pm.

Ages 3 and up.

Defensive Driving

Defensive Driving Class

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Reverse Coloring Picture

Reverse Coloring

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Children, Elementary
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5.

Try out a new way to promote mindfulness - reverse coloring.  We'll provide the finished coloring; you relaxingly create your own masterpiece by adding outlines and details.

Children with drums

Baby Drumhand

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Music & Movement

Age Group:

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

Ages 5 and under with adult.

Mondays at 10:30am on the following dates:

Feb. 2, Feb. 9, March 9, March 16.

Girl and woman smiling over science experiment

Take Your Child to the Library Day!

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages. 

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PreK Winter Storytime - Thursdays

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

Thursdays, January 22 – March 26 at 10:30am (no program Feb. 19).

Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.

Ages 3-5 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

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

Bilingual Family Storytime

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Thursday, February 12 at 6pm

Ages 2 and up with adult(s).

PJs are optional! Bring your favorite snuggly friend and join us for stories, songs and movement in both Spanish and English!

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.

Presidents Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library

The Moon Moved In-STEAM Storytime

5:00pm–5:45pm
Children, Elementary
S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-3.

Come and read The Moon Moved In by Sue Soltis. We'll learn about the upcoming lunar eclipse and do a moon craft.

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.

Morning Toddler Tales

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

Register for Tuesdays at either 10:30AM or 2PM

January 20-March 24

(No program February 17)

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

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

Afternoon Toddler Tales

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children, Toddlers
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
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!  

Register for Tuesdays at either 10:30AM or 2PM

January 20-March 24

(No program February 17)

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.

Winter Registration Dates

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

PreK Winter Storytime - Wednesdays

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

Wednesdays, January 21 – March 25 at 4:30pm (no program Feb. 18).

Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.

Ages 3-5 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

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

PreK Winter Storytime - Thursdays

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

Thursdays, January 22 – March 26 at 10:30am (no program Feb. 19).

Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.

Ages 3-5 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

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

Winter Babies

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies, Toddlers
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

Fridays at 10:30am.

Jan. 23 - March 27  (No program Feb. 13, Feb. 20, March 20). 

Weekly movement, rhymes & music. 

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

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 Mitten

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Pre-School
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2.5 - 5 years.

We’ll go on a station-based, fun-filled journey based on the book, The Mitten, aimed at nurturing your child’s early literacy skills, including ABCs, 123s, colors and shapes.

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.

Morning Toddler Tales

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

Register for Tuesdays at either 10:30AM or 2PM

January 20-March 24

(No program February 17)

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

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

Afternoon Toddler Tales

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children, Toddlers
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
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!  

Register for Tuesdays at either 10:30AM or 2PM

January 20-March 24

(No program February 17)

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.

Winter Registration Dates

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

PreK Winter Storytime - Wednesdays

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

Wednesdays, January 21 – March 25 at 4:30pm (no program Feb. 18).

Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.

Ages 3-5 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

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

PreK Winter Storytime - Thursdays

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

Thursdays, January 22 – March 26 at 10:30am (no program Feb. 19).

Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.

Ages 3-5 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

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

Winter Babies

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies, Toddlers
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

Fridays at 10:30am.

Jan. 23 - March 27  (No program Feb. 13, Feb. 20, March 20). 

Weekly movement, rhymes & music. 

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

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

Morning Toddler Tales

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

Register for Tuesdays at either 10:30AM or 2PM

January 20-March 24

(No program February 17)

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

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

Afternoon Toddler Tales

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children, Toddlers
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
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!  

Register for Tuesdays at either 10:30AM or 2PM

January 20-March 24

(No program February 17)

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.

Winter Registration Dates

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

PreK Winter Storytime - Wednesdays

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

Wednesdays, January 21 – March 25 at 4:30pm (no program Feb. 18).

Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.

Ages 3-5 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

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

PreK Winter Storytime - Thursdays

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

Thursdays, January 22 – March 26 at 10:30am (no program Feb. 19).

Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.

Ages 3-5 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

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

Winter Babies

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies, Toddlers
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

Fridays at 10:30am.

Jan. 23 - March 27  (No program Feb. 13, Feb. 20, March 20). 

Weekly movement, rhymes & music. 

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

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

Fun Family Storytime

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2 and up with adult(s).

PJs are optional! Bring your favorite snuggly friend and the whole family for this fun storytime. 

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.

Morning Toddler Tales

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

Register for Tuesdays at either 10:30AM or 2PM

January 20-March 24

(No program February 17)

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

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

Afternoon Toddler Tales

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children, Toddlers
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
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!  

Register for Tuesdays at either 10:30AM or 2PM

January 20-March 24

(No program February 17)

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.

Winter Registration Dates

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

PreK Winter Storytime - Wednesdays

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

Wednesdays, January 21 – March 25 at 4:30pm (no program Feb. 18).

Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays.

Ages 3-5 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Register separately for every single week.

Winter Registration Dates

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