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Name: You've Got Mail: Pen Pal Program
Start: 2025-01-09T04:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-18T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Valley Cottage Library

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You've Got Mail: Pen Pal Program

01/09/2025 @ 4:00am to 03/18/2025 @ 9:00pm

Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

S.T.E.A.M., Writing

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

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Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Writing

Event Details:

[Registration starts Dec. 9. Please fill out the Google Form below]

Gr. 2-3

Peace Hearts Craft

All Day 1/13 - 1/19

Children's Craft Table 2 at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

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Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Children's Craft Table 2

Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Ages 3 and up with adult(s).

Drop in to decorate a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day peace heart to hang at home.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Music Together

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 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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Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School

Program Type: Music & Movement

Required

Event Details:

Jan. 22, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 26, March 5, March 12.

Ages 5 and under with adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Winter Registration Dates

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

Music Together

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 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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Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School

Program Type: Music & Movement

Required

Event Details:

Jan. 22, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 26, March 5, March 12.

Ages 5 and under with adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Winter Registration Dates

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

Celebrate African Dance on Take Your Child to the Library Day!

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Music & Movement

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

Program Type: Music & Movement

Required

Event Details:

For all ages.

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.

Music Together

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 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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Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School

Program Type: Music & Movement

Required

Event Details:

Jan. 22, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 26, March 5, March 12.

Ages 5 and under with adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Winter Registration Dates

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

Music Together

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 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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Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School

Program Type: Music & Movement

Required

Event Details:

Jan. 22, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 26, March 5, March 12.

Ages 5 and under with adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Winter Registration Dates

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

The Wild Robot Book Club

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Book Club

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

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Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club

Required

Event Details:

Grades 3-6.

Books will be available at the Children’s Room Desk one month prior to the program.

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.

Snacks

Snacks will be provided.

Winter Registration Dates

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

Music Together

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 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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Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School

Program Type: Music & Movement

Required

Event Details:

Jan. 22, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 26, March 5, March 12.

Ages 5 and under with adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Winter Registration Dates

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

Music Together

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 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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Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School

Program Type: Music & Movement

Required

Event Details:

Jan. 22, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 26, March 5, March 12.

Ages 5 and under with adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Register separately for each week

Winter Registration Dates

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

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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4 pm
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 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 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 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. 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.
6 pm
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. The Book and Pub Club 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Book Club Closed 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 Required Event Details: The Book and Pub Club is a librarian-led book club that meets in local bars and restaurants to discuss books 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 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 Required Event Details: Eve Dunbar, Professor of English at Vassar College, leads a discussion of Long Division by Kiese Laymon.

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