Week Calendar

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

Featured Events

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.

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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Time	Mon (9/18)	Tue (9/19)	Wed (9/20)	Thu (9/21)	Fri (9/22)
All 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. Disclaimer(s) No Registration Registration is not required for this program.	This event is in the "Adults" group. National Voter Registration Day All Day Adults 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: Gallery Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are you registered to vote?
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 Fall Storytime on Tuesdays 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: Sept. 19-Dec. 5 (No program Oct. 31, Nov. 7). Disclaimer(s) Fall Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13. Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week.		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Toddler Tales 10:30am - 11:15am 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 Ages 18-35 months with adult. Weekly storytime with books and beyond! Disclaimer(s) Fall Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13. 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. Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Autumn Baby Time 10:30am - 11:00am Children, Babies, Toddlers Storytime Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies" 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, Babies, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Required Event Details: Fridays at 10:30am. Ages 2 months-17 months with adult. Disclaimer(s) Fall Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13. Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week.
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 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: Glass Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone 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.
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Monday Movie Matinee: Paint 1:00pm - 2:45pm 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. Paint Disclaimer(s) No Registration Registration is not required for this program.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Author Talk Series: Adam Alter, How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author Adam Alter about his new book Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Cancelled More Than Mah Jongg 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults, Everyone Fun & Games This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Cancelled 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: Fun & Games Gather for Mah Jongg with your own equipment or explore our expansive board game collection. No registration is required. No instruction is provided. Open to beginners and advanced. All are welcome to attend.
3 pm
4 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Pre-School" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Colorful Chemistry 4:30pm - 5:15pm Children, Pre-School, Elementary Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Closed 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: Activity Room Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Required Event Details: Ages 4-7. What happens when you put watercolor paint on top of salt? What about if we paint over white crayon? Join Ms. Carly as we observe these processes and see if our hypotheses are correct! Disclaimer(s) Fall Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13. We get messy We will get a bit messy so please wear old clothes or bring a smock.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Middle School Graphic Novel Club 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teens Book Club 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: Glass Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Required Event Details: All middle schoolers are invited to participate in our graphic novel club. We will discuss a graphic novel and vote for our next read! Disclaimer(s) Register separately for each series Register separately for each series. Snacks Snacks will be provided.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Pre-School" group. PreK Fall Storytime on Wednesdays 4:30pm - 5:15pm 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: Sept. 20-Dec. 6 (No program Sept. 27, Nov. 1, Nov. 22). Disclaimer(s) Fall Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13. Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Children's Craft Program 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children, Elementary Arts & Crafts, 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: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Required Event Details: Grades 1-3. Join us at the library to make a fun craft together! Register separately for each session. Disclaimer(s) Fall Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 6. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 13. We get messy We will get a bit messy so please wear old clothes or bring a smock.
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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.	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 "Adults" group. Book Discussion: Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy (with a guest wolf expert) 7:00pm - 9:00pm 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: With special guest, Dana Goin of the Wolf Conservation Center led by scholarly stand-in, Katie.

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