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Read to Kaya the Dog at 5:45

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm

Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Fun & Games

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: Fun & Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Monday, December 8 from 5:45-6pm.

Grades 4-5.

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

Waitlist

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).

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

Waitlist

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).

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

Waitlist

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).

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

Waitlist

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.

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

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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.

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

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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 Class

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:30pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults

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Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lecture

Registration Required

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

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Upcoming

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.

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

View Details

Upcoming

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.

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Pie Day

4:15pm–5:00pm

Children, Elementary

S.T.E.A.M., Art

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades K-3.

In honor of Pie Day (𝜋) on March 14th, we will do some color by number sheets.

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Winter Registration Dates

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

Sink or Float?

5:00pm–6:00pm

Children, Elementary

S.T.E.A.M.

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades 1-5.

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.

All About Eagles

4:30pm–5:30pm

Children, Elementary

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

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades K-4.

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.

Winter Registration Dates

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

Eyes of the Wild Animals

11:00am–12:00pm

Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

S.T.E.A.M.

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

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

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ages 3 and up.

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.

Winter Registration Dates

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

I Spy Game

4:15pm–5:00pm

Children, Elementary

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

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades 3-6.

You will have a list of items to search for around the Children’s Room. The first three to find all the items, gets a prize!

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

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

Christmas Eve

1:00pm–9:00pm

Closing

Branches:

Valley Cottage Library, Off Site

Description:

The library will close 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!

New Year's Eve

1:00pm–9:00pm

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Valley Cottage Library

Description:

The library is closed for Independence Day. Have a happy and safe holiday!

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