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Drop-In STEAM Building

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

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Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.

Age Group:

Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

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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.

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

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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 Class

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

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Lecture

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Adults

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Open

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.

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All Day	Closing Sundays closed for Summer All Day Branches: Valley Cottage Library Description: The Library closes on Sundays beginning on the first Sunday after Nyack schools close for summer recess and reopens on Sundays following Labor Day.	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. &nbsp 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Pre-School" group Tunes for Tots 10:30am–11:15am Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School Music & Movement Closed Registration Required 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School Program Type: Music & Movement Registration Required Event Details: Ages 6 months - 5 years. Series dates: Tuesdays, June 20, July 11 & July 18. Register only once for this 3-week series please. 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. Summer Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 11. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 18.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies" group Bubbly Babies 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies Storytime Closed Registration 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 Registration Required 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. Disclaimer(s) Other children Please make alternate arrangements for other children. Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week. Summer Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 11. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 18.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Pre-School" group PreK Playful Stories 10:30am–11:15am Children, Pre-School Storytime 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Pre-School Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Weekly storytimes for ages 3 – 5. Great books, songs and a craft! Parents & siblings welcome! Disclaimer(s) Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week. Summer Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 11. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 18.	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 This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Family" group Family Carnival 10:00am–1:00pm Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Fun & Games Closed Registration Required 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 This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Family" 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, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Program Type: Fun & Games Registration Required Event Details: What better way to get together than a Carnival!!! We will have mini golf, ring toss, bowling, darts, a GIANT Connect 4™ and many more fun activities. Disclaimer(s) Summer Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 11. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 18.
11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Yarn Therapy 11:30am–12:30pm Adults, Everyone Arts & Crafts 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: Board Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration 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.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Monday Movie Matinee: Jesus Revolution 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Movie 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: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Event Details: Drop in on scheduled Mondays to watch a movie on our big screen. Jesus Revolution Disclaimer(s) No Registration Registration is not required for this program.			This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk Series: Ethan Kross, Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why it Matters, and How to Harness it 1:00pm–2:30pm 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: The most important conversation we have each day isn’t with our boss, spouse, or friends: it’s the one we have with ourselves. When facing a challenging task, our inner voice can motivate us and help us keep our focus.
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4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Pre-School" group This event is in the "Elementary" group How Do Dinosaurs Learn to Be Kind? 4:30pm–5:30pm Children, Pre-School, Elementary Arts & Crafts, Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Pre-School" 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Ages 3-6 years. Disclaimer(s) Summer Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 11. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 18.			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Kind Art 4:30pm–5:30pm 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: Ages 5-9 years. Disclaimer(s) Summer Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 11. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 18. 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 "Adults" group Social Security Planning - What you need to know! 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Social Security can be a confusing topic that provides a significant source of income and you only get one chance to get it right. Understanding all the available filing options whether a divorcee, survivor, retiree, etc.
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.	Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30pm–9:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Community Room	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Coexisting with Coyotes 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Lecture Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Lecture Registration Required Event Details: There are few species in North America as misunderstood and maligned as the coyote. Yet to many, they are a symbol of resilience and a subject of admiration, a North American mascot and vital member of our ecological team.

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