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Kaya

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
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

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.

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Age Group
Program Type

Drop-In STEAM Building

10:00am–2:00pm
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
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.

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.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Drop-In STEAM Building

10:00am–2:00pm
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
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.

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.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

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!

Drop-In STEAM Building

10:00am–2:00pm
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
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.

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.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Drop-In STEAM Building

10:00am–2:00pm
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
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.

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.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

New Year's Eve

1:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library, Off Site
Description:

The library will close early for New Year's Eve.

Have a happy holiday!

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Description:

The library is closed for New Year's Day. Have a happy holiday!

Snowman in Disguise

All Day 1/2–1/18
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Children's Craft Table 2
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

January.

Ages 3 and up.

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.
Upcoming
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)

Winter Registration Dates

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

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library

Snowman in Disguise

All Day 1/20–1/31
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Children's Craft Table 2
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

January.

Ages 3 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Reverse Coloring

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Elementary
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, S.T.E.A.M.
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

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.

Katy and the Big Snow

11:00am–12:15pm
Children, Pre-School
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 years.

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.

Winter Village Craft

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

Gr. K-3. 

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.

It's Groundhog Day!

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

Grades 1-5.

In honor of Groundhog Day, Let's read Smoot: a Rebellious Shadow by Michelle Cuevas. Then we'll talk about shadows and draw life-size silhouettes of each other.

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.

Take Your Child to the Library Day!

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Upcoming
Registration Required
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. 

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.

Cozy Cocoa

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children, Elementary
S.T.E.A.M.
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2-5.

We'll read Before Morning by Joyce Sidman and then create your own custom hot cocoa mix from scratch to take home!

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.

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.

Presidents Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library

LEGO™ Challenge, Family Style

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Elementary, Family
S.T.E.A.M.
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

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.

The Tiny Engineers Club

11:30am–12:15pm
Children, Pre-School, Elementary
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.
Upcoming
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)

Winter Registration Dates

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

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.

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.

Winter Collage Craft

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

Gr. 1-4. 

We will read The Mitten by Jan Brett and then use Mod Podge® to decorate a mitten, a snowman or a bookmark with colored paper and glitter to take home.

Disclaimer(s)

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.