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The Librarians film screening

The Librarians Film Screening

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Lecture, Movie

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Lecture, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

When Texas lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle.

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 with Science Heroes and the Adventure of the Missing Color!

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. 

The Lake Placid Olympic Museum logo

The Story of the Olympic Winter Games

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Lecture, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Lecture, Virtual
Event Details:

The Lake Placid Olympic Museum will share historic images and artifacts from our collection that tell the story of the Olympic Winter Games, all the way from Ancient Greece to contemporary Italy.

Lego

LEGO™ Challenge, Family Style

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

S.T.E.A.M.

Age Group:

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

Grades K-5.

Book Cover of Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics

Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Fun & Games

Age Group:

Children, Elementary
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-6.

Come celebrate the Olympics by competing in the Library Olympics! 

STEAM

Pie Day

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Children, Elementary
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.

Two eagles on a branch.

All About Eagles

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Children, Elementary
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.

Armadillo

Eyes of the Wild Animals

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

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: S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3 and up.

Biscuit Easy Reader picture

Biscuit Easy Reader Book Club

Tuesday, March 24, 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.

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Yoga with Gisele Brown

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Health & Wellness
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mixed level class, that is inviting to anyone.
With focus on alignment and breath, to ease you in toward a sense of ease and relaxation. Please bring your own mat and props.

Greater Mental Health of New York information table

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Find out about our vast array of integrated services and programs to provide you with care and support tailored to your unique wellness and recovery goals.

Yoga with Gisele Brown

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Health & Wellness
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mixed level class, that is inviting to anyone.
With focus on alignment and breath, to ease you in toward a sense of ease and relaxation. Please bring your own mat and props.

Yoga with Gisele Brown

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Health & Wellness
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mixed level class, that is inviting to anyone.
With focus on alignment and breath, to ease you in toward a sense of ease and relaxation. Please bring your own mat and props.

Presidents Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library

T'ai Chi Chih

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Health & Wellness
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

T'ai Chi Chih® is a moving meditation consisting of 19, gentle and easy to learn movements and 1 pose. The discipline is based on four ancient principles of wellness, wisdom, peace of mind and longevity.

Yoga with Gisele Brown

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Health & Wellness
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mixed level class, that is inviting to anyone.
With focus on alignment and breath, to ease you in toward a sense of ease and relaxation. Please bring your own mat and props.

The Basics of Medicare

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Lecture
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Glass Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

This informative workshop will provide you with information on Medicare basics, important terminology, enrollment periods, plan types, and cost assistance.

Healthy Eating on a Budget

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Health & Wellness, Lecture, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lecture, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn practical, sustainable tips to eat healthy, save money, and reduce food waste — without sacrificing flavor or convenience.

T'ai Chi Chih

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Health & Wellness
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

T'ai Chi Chih® is a moving meditation consisting of 19, gentle and easy to learn movements and 1 pose. The discipline is based on four ancient principles of wellness, wisdom, peace of mind and longevity.

Yoga with Gisele Brown

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Health & Wellness
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mixed level class, that is inviting to anyone.
With focus on alignment and breath, to ease you in toward a sense of ease and relaxation. Please bring your own mat and props.

Cookbook Club: Yassou by Shaily Lipa

7:00pm–9:00pm
Everyone
Book Club, Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Back by popular demand!

Join Katie and Ashley for a reprisal of the the cookbook club - part book club and part potluck. 

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.

Greater Mental Health of New York information table

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Find out about our vast array of integrated services and programs to provide you with care and support tailored to your unique wellness and recovery goals.

T'ai Chi Chih

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Health & Wellness
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

T'ai Chi Chih® is a moving meditation consisting of 19, gentle and easy to learn movements and 1 pose. The discipline is based on four ancient principles of wellness, wisdom, peace of mind and longevity.

T'ai Chi Chih

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Health & Wellness
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

T'ai Chi Chih® is a moving meditation consisting of 19, gentle and easy to learn movements and 1 pose. The discipline is based on four ancient principles of wellness, wisdom, peace of mind and longevity.

T'ai Chi Chih

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Health & Wellness
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

T'ai Chi Chih® is a moving meditation consisting of 19, gentle and easy to learn movements and 1 pose. The discipline is based on four ancient principles of wellness, wisdom, peace of mind and longevity.

Healthy Eating on a Budget

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Health & Wellness, Lecture, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lecture, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn practical, sustainable tips to eat healthy, save money, and reduce food waste — without sacrificing flavor or convenience.

T'ai Chi Chih

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Health & Wellness
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

T'ai Chi Chih® is a moving meditation consisting of 19, gentle and easy to learn movements and 1 pose. The discipline is based on four ancient principles of wellness, wisdom, peace of mind and longevity.

Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library

Latin Dance Class with Janet Serrao

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get your heart pumping and your feet moving Dancing to Latin Rhythms and more.

Register for each session separately.

Latin Dance Class with Janet Serrao

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get your heart pumping and your feet moving Dancing to Latin Rhythms and more.

Register for each session separately.

Latin Dance Class with Janet Serrao

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get your heart pumping and your feet moving Dancing to Latin Rhythms and more.

Register for each session separately.

Latin Dance Class with Janet Serrao

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get your heart pumping and your feet moving Dancing to Latin Rhythms and more.

Register for each session separately.

Latin Dance Class with Janet Serrao

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get your heart pumping and your feet moving Dancing to Latin Rhythms and more.

Register for each session separately.