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Defensive Driving Class

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:30pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

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Adults

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Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lecture

Registration Required

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

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Upcoming

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.

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

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Upcoming

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!

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

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Upcoming

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.

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

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Upcoming

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.

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

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Upcoming

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!

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

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Upcoming

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.

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

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Upcoming

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.

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

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Upcoming

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 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

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Upcoming

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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10 am		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Pre-School" group Open Playtime 10:00am–1:00pm Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School Playtime This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Pre-School" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School Program Type: Playtime It’s playtime in the Storytime Room, no matter what the weather brings! A great chance to meet other local families while you enjoy books, games, toys and puzzles with your little one(s). 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. This event is in the "Children" group Take & Make Crafts 10:00am–9:00pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Take & Make Table - Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Every Monday the Children's Room will have a new craft ready for pickup for children to do at home on their own anytime! No registration. Crafts available during library hours, while supplies last. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Pre-School" group Bach to Rock 10:30am–11:30am Children, Pre-School Music & Movement Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Pre-School" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Pre-School Program Type: Music & Movement Registration Required Event Details: Children will enjoy developing musical skills in this stimulating and dynamic music and movement class, ending with an exploratory “instrument petting zoo” experience. Ages 3-5 with adult 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.
11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Yarn Therapy 11:30am–12:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Glass Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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. If you require a remote login, contact Caroline at cpape@rcls.org at least 1 hour prior.
12 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk Series: Nicole Eustace, Covered with Night 12:00pm–1:30pm Adults Author Talk, Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Details: You’re invited to explore early-American history during an online afternoon conversation with Pulitzer Prize winning historian Nicole Eustace as she discusses her 2022 award winning book Covered With Night: A Story of Murder and Indigenou
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Masterwork Conversations: Our Musical Nature 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults, Everyone Concert Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Concert Registration Required Event Details: Music is a powerful expression of our nature that springs from the beginning of time.		This event is in the "Adults" group Do You Have a Will? Well, you should! 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Hybrid, Lecture Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Hybrid, Lecture Registration Required Event Details: Do you know that a WILL and a HEALTHCARE PROXY are two of the most important legal documents you could have? What does each document do for you? Well, it’s SIMPLE. THEY PROTECT YOU!			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Art Reception: Jordan Thomas 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Everyone Art Reception This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Art Reception Event Details: Meet the artist!
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Shelf Indulgence Book Club: Retellings 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Book Club Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Glass Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: New month, new genre! Join Anya and Megan in person OR via Zoom to indulge in a good book while exploring different genres of literature. Copies of the book will be available at the library to check out one month prior to the discussion.  In December, we'll rediscover an ancient epic in the mythic retelling Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel.
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5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Feed the Birds 5:30pm–6:30pm Children, Elementary Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we use honey, birdseed, and Cheerios™ to make a few bird feeders to keep our feathered friends happy all winter. 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. We get messy We will get a bit messy so please wear old clothes or bring a smock.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group LEGO™ Challenge! 5:00pm–6:00pm Children, Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Registration Required Come and build with LEGO™ bricks – a different theme each month! Share your creation with the group and then LEGOs™ will be displayed temporarily in the library. Grades K-5.
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7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group The Book and Pub Club 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults Book Club Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Join librarians Katie and Megan in local bars and restaurants for book discussions over food and drinks. For participants 21+. Join librarians Megan and Anya Disclaimer(s) 21+ Must be 21 or older to attend.		This event is in the "Adults" group Scholar Led Book Discussion: Long Division 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Book Club, Virtual Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Virtual Registration Required Event Details: Eve Dunbar, Professor of English at Vassar College, leads a discussion of Long Division by Kiese Laymon.

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