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Richard Skipper Celebrates

Richard Skipper Celebrates!

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

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

Join us for an engaging evening of Richard Skipper - songs, stories, surprises...and so much more! Featuring Music Director Dan Pardo.

algae on a body of water

Clean Above Means Clean Below

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

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

Clean Above Means Clean Below with Jen Zunino-Smith, CCE Environmental Educator and Manager of the Stormwater Consortium of Rockland County.  Learn how gardening practices impact the health of our local waterways and marine life.

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.

SNAP

SNAP Application Help and Information

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Gallery at Valley Cottage Library

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, helps millions of New Yorkers buy the food they need to stay healthy.

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.

STEAM

I Spy Game

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
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 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!  

 

Magna-Tiles

The Tiny Engineers Club

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Children, Pre-School, Elementary
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.

Lego

LEGO™ Challenge for Ages 3-5

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

S.T.E.A.M.

Age Group:

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

Thursday, April 2 at 10:30am.

Ages 3-5.

People in storytime

Bilingual Family Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
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.

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

Filters
Age Group
Program Type

Morning Toddler Tales

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Toddlers
Storytime
Waitlist
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
Open
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
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, 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
Waitlist
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
Waitlist
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
Open
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
Waitlist
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
Open
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
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, 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
Waitlist
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.

Morning Toddler Tales

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Toddlers
Storytime
Waitlist
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
Open
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
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, 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
Waitlist
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
Waitlist
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.

Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library

Morning Toddler Time

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:

Ages 18-35 months with adult.

Weekly storytime with books and beyond!  

Tuesdays, April 7 - May 12  at 10:30am  (no program April 21, May 5).

Please choose 10:30am or 2:30pm 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.

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

Afternoon Toddler Time

2:30pm–3:00pm
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!  

Tuesdays, April 7 - May 12 at 2:30pm   (no program April 21, May 5).

Perfect for post-nappers and those not quite ready for PreK Storytimes.

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

PreK Spring Stories - 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, 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.

PreK Spring Stories - Thursdays

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

Thursdays, April 9 – May 14 at 10:30am. 

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.

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:

Ages 2 and up.

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

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.

Spring Registration Dates

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

Morning Toddler Time

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:

Ages 18-35 months with adult.

Weekly storytime with books and beyond!  

Tuesdays, April 7 - May 12  at 10:30am  (no program April 21, May 5).

Please choose 10:30am or 2:30pm 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.

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

Afternoon Toddler Time

2:30pm–3:00pm
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!  

Tuesdays, April 7 - May 12 at 2:30pm   (no program April 21, May 5).

Perfect for post-nappers and those not quite ready for PreK Storytimes.

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

PreK Spring Stories - 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, 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.