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Introduction to Medicare

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Glass Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Glass Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you turning 65 or turning 65 in the next year or two? Already on Medicare? Leaving your employer coverage? 
Learn how and when to enroll, when you can make changes and the different plan options available to you. 

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Sensory Earth Day Art

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Patio at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Children, Toddlers, Pre-School
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Pre-School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-4.

Come join us for a communal sensory art experience using found objects from nature. Program will be held outside, weather permitting. Be prepared to get dirty!

Defensive Driving

Defensive Driving Class

Saturday, April 25, 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
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Great American Cleanup

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Parking Lot at Valley Cottage Library

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Show your civic pride and help spruce up your community on Saturday, May 2nd from 10am-1pm as we host a neighborhood Great American Cleanup event.

Pete the Cat

Pete the Cat Easy Reader Book Club

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Children, Pre-School, Elementary
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-7 years.

Calling all new and emerging readers! Let's read a Pete the Cat adventure together and then have fun with some themed literacy activities surrounding everyone's favorite mischievous cat.

Lego

LEGO™ Challenge

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Children, Elementary
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 K-5.

Come and build with LEGO™ bricks! Share your creation with the group and then LEGOs™ will be displayed temporarily in the library. 

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Celebrate Earth Day!

All Day 4/15–4/22
Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M., Sustainability
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Children's Craft Table 2
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M., Sustainability
Event Details:

April 15-22.

Ages 3 and up.

Children can drop in all week to create a fun craft to celebrate our amazing Earth. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

The Tiny Engineers Club

11:30am–12:15pm
Children, Pre-School, Elementary
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-7 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 18. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 25.

Take and Make Crafts

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.

Sensory Earth Day Art

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Toddlers, Pre-School
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Pre-School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-4.

Come join us for a communal sensory art experience using found objects from nature. Program will be held outside, weather permitting. Be prepared to get dirty!

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.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 18. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 25.

We get messy

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

Yarn Therapy

11:30am–1:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Glass Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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.

No registration required.

PreK Spring Stories - Wednesdays

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children, Pre-School
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
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, April 8 – May 13 at 4:30pm. 

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 18. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 25.

Take and Make Crafts

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.

Growing Tomorrow

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, Elementary
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M., Sustainability
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M., Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 1-5.

Learn about the Svalbard Global Seed Vault as we decorate pots and plant some flowers that you can preserve to grow again next spring.

Disclaimer(s)

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 18. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 25.

We get messy

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

Planned Power Outage Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library

Yarn Therapy

11:30am–1:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Cancelled
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Glass Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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.

Due to a planned power outage, the library will be closed today, Tuesday, April 28.

PreK Spring Stories - Wednesdays

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children, Pre-School
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
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, April 8 – May 13 at 4:30pm. 

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 18. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 25.

Picture Book Worms: Book Club

4:15pm–5:00pm
Children, Elementary
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Open
Registration Required
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 18. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 25.

Caring Cards & Crafts for Memorial Day

All Day 5/1–5/18
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 1-18.

All ages.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Art & Craft Supply Swap drop-off

All Day
Adults, Everyone
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 9, 12:00-4:00PM

Take and Make Crafts

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.

Mosaic Seed Art

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Glass Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your artistic vision come to life as a mosaic using a variety of seeds, beans, and grains. 

Art & Craft Supply Swap drop-off

All Day
Adults, Everyone
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 9, 12:00-4:00PM

Yarn Therapy

11:30am–1:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Glass Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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.

No registration required.

The Tiny Engineers Club

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children, Pre-School, Elementary
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-7 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 18. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 25.

Art & Craft Supply Swap drop-off

All Day
Adults, Everyone
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 9, 12:00-4:00PM

Watercolor!

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Art
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join exhibiting artist Janice Baragwanath for an inspiring class on this beautiful, but challenging medium. Learn the properties of watercolor paints and what combinations will produce brilliant colors, how to prepare your paper, set up

PreK Spring Stories - Wednesdays

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children, Pre-School
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
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, April 8 – May 13 at 4:30pm. 

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 18. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 25.

Art & Craft Supply Swap drop-off

All Day
Adults, Everyone
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 9, 12:00-4:00PM

Fun Fiction Book Club

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

Grades 2-4.     

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 18. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 25.