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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Time	Sun (4/09)	Mon (4/10)	Tue (4/11)	Wed (4/12)	Thu (4/13)	Fri (4/14)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Guessing Jar: Ages 5-11 All Day 4/1 - 4/30 Children, Elementary Fun & Games This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Program Type: Fun & Games Event Details: Can you guess the number of items in the jar? Come to the Children's Room and fill out a slip with your contact info as well as your guess! Winners will win a prize and will be announced at the end of the month. Disclaimer(s) No Registration Registration is not required for this program.
	Closing Easter All Day Branches: Valley Cottage Library Description: The library is closed for Easter Sunday	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Pre-School" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Take & Make Craft All Day Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Pre-School" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Family" 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, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 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. & Disclaimer(s) No Registration Registration is not required for this program.
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 Event Details: 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). Ages 5 and under. Disclaimer(s) No Registration Registration is not required for this program.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Pre-School" group. PreK Storytime Series I 10:30am - 11:15am Children, Pre-School Storytime 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Pre-School Program Type: Storytime Required Event Details: Weekly storytimes for ages 3 – 5. Great books, songs and a craft! Parents & siblings welcome! April 11, 18, 25 Disclaimer(s) Register separately for each series Register separately for each series. Spring Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Toddler Tales at 10:30 am 10:30am - 11:00am Children, Toddlers Storytime Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Required Event Details: Ages 18-35 months with adult. Weekly storytime with books and beyond! April 13-May 18. Please register for only one time slot. 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. Spring Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. Spring Baby Blossoms 10:30am - 11:00am Children, Babies Storytime Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies Program Type: Storytime Required Event Details: Fridays at 10:30am. Jan. 19 - March 22 (No program Feb. 23, March 15). Weekly movement, rhymes & music. Ages 2 months-17 months with adult. April 14 – May 19 (**Sorry no program on April 21 when the Library is closed for HVAC work.) 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. Spring Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.
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: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Tools for Relaxation and Mindfulness Meditation 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults, Everyone Health & Wellness, Virtual Closed Required Virtual Event 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: Virtual Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual Required Event Details: Learn easy and gentle practices for deep relaxation that you can incorporate into your daily life. Disclaimer(s) Zoom link This event is held online via Zoom, register to receive login information.
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Women and Money Roundtable: How to Make Sense of Today's Markets 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults 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 Event Details: How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Toddler Tales at 1:00 pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm Children, Toddlers Storytime Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Required Event Details: Ages 18-35 months with adult. Weekly storytime with books and beyond! April 13-May 18. Please register for only one time slot. 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. Spring Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Shelf Indulgence Book Club: Thriller 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: Community 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 April, we'll be discussing Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn.
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Everything You Need for a Treehouse 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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 Event Details: Grades 2-5. Disclaimer(s) Spring Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1. 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. Picture Book Worms 4:15pm - 5:00pm Children, Elementary Book Club 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: Book Club Required Event Details: Book Club for Grades K-3 Books will be available at the Children’s Room Desk one week prior to the program. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 4:15 pm. Disclaimer(s) Other children Please make alternate arrangements for other children. Spring Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 20. Out of district patrons can register beginning on April 1. We get messy We will get a bit messy so please wear old clothes or bring a smock.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Movie Night: Black Panther 6:30pm - 9:00pm Teens Movie Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movie Required Event Details: Come see movies on the big screen! Popcorn provided. Disclaimer(s) Snacks Snacks will be provided.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. The Art & Craft of Writing Picture Books 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults, Everyone Workshop, Writing 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: Workshop, Writing Required Event Details: Do you love picture books and have always wanted to write one?		This event is in the "Adults" group. Scholar Led Book Discussion: Mercury Pictures Presents 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Book Club, Hybrid 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: Book Club, Hybrid Required Event Details: Discussion of Mercury Pictures Presents by Anthony Marra will be led by our scholarly stand-in, Katie Karkheck.

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