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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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Age Group
Program Type

Open Playtime

10:00am–1:00pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Playtime
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Ages 5 and under. 

Mondays from 10am-1pm.

Jan. 5 - March 30  (No program Jan. 19, Feb. 16).

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Homeschool Hangout

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Playtime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Playtime
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages.

Come for a social hour to meet other homeschooling families and share ideas and resources. There will be games and art activities for the children to do as they socialize. 

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.

Open Playtime

10:00am–1:00pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Playtime
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Ages 5 and under. 

Mondays from 10am-1pm.

Jan. 5 - March 30  (No program Jan. 19, Feb. 16).

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Open Playtime

10:00am–1:00pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Playtime
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Ages 5 and under. 

Mondays from 10am-1pm.

Jan. 5 - March 30  (No program Jan. 19, Feb. 16).

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Presidents Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library

Open Playtime

10:00am–1:00pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Playtime
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Ages 5 and under. 

Mondays from 10am-1pm.

Jan. 5 - March 30  (No program Jan. 19, Feb. 16).

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Open Playtime

10:00am–1:00pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Playtime
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Ages 5 and under. 

Mondays from 10am-1pm.

Jan. 5 - March 30  (No program Jan. 19, Feb. 16).

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Homeschool Hangout

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Playtime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Playtime
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages.

Come for a social hour to meet other homeschooling families and share ideas and resources. There will be games and art activities for the children to do as they socialize. 

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.

Open Playtime

10:00am–1:00pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Playtime
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Ages 5 and under. 

Mondays from 10am-1pm.

Jan. 5 - March 30  (No program Jan. 19, Feb. 16).

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Open Playtime

10:00am–1:00pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Playtime
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Ages 5 and under. 

Mondays from 10am-1pm.

Jan. 5 - March 30  (No program Jan. 19, Feb. 16).

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Open Playtime

10:00am–1:00pm
Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Playtime
Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family
Program Type: Playtime
Event Details:

Ages 5 and under. 

Mondays from 10am-1pm.

Jan. 5 - March 30  (No program Jan. 19, Feb. 16).

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library

Thanksgiving Eve

1:00pm–9:00pm
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
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!

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Description:

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

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Valley Cottage Library
Description:

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