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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.

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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	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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Pre-School" group Zumbini® with Flo 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: Mondays, Oct. 2, 16, & 23 at 10:30am (No program Oct. 9). Ages 5 and under with adult. Disclaimer(s) Fall Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 8. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 15. Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week.	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 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 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 8. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 15. 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 Registration 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 Registration Required Event Details: 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 8. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 15. 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 Registration 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 Registration 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 8. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 15. 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 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: Glass 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: A Man Called Otto 1:00pm–3:30pm 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. A Man Called Otto 2022 \| PG-13 \| 2h 6m Disclaimer(s) No Registration Registration is not required for this program.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk Series: Ruth Ware, Zero Days 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: You’re invited to tune in as we chat with New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin 10 and The It Girl as she talks about her newest book, Zero Days. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Still Life Studio 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Glass Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Bring your favorite art supplies and join us for open art-making time with Katie and Caroline. We will set up a wacky and interesting still life for you to draw or paint however you prefer.
3 pm
4 pm			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 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 Event Details: Sept. 20-Dec. 6 (No program Sept. 27, Nov. 1, Nov. 22). (Please choose Tuesdays OR Wednesdays and register for only one weekly storytime) Weekly storytimes for ages 3 – 5. Disclaimer(s) Fall Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 8. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 15. 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 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, S.T.E.A.M. Registration 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 8. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 15. We get messy We will get a bit messy so please wear old clothes or bring a smock.
5 pm	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Cackles and Cauldrons 5:00pm–5:45pm Children, Elementary Arts & Crafts, Storytime 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Grades 1-3. Disclaimer(s) Fall Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 8. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 15. 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 This event is in the "Pre-School" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Family" group Fun Family Storytime 5:00pm–5:45pm Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Bring your favorite snuggly friend for this fun Family Storytime. PJs are optional! Ages 2 and up with adult(s). Disclaimer(s) Fall Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 8. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 15. 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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Introduction to Medicare 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: Glass Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Hybrid, Lecture Registration Required Event Details: Are you new to Medicare ? Turning 65 in the next year or two? Already on Medicare? Learn about how and when to enroll, when you can make changes and the different types of insurance options available to you.
7 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group LGBTQ+ Community Poetry Reading 7:00pm–9:00pm Teens, Adults Author Talk, Performance, Writing This event is in the "Teens" group 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Performance, Writing Event Details: In partnership with the Rockland Pride Center and with support from ArtsWestchester, join the Valley Cottage Library for an evening of LGBTQ+ poetry, which will include a community open mic and featured reading by local poet Lily Greenberg.	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Paying for College 7:00pm–8:30pm Family, Teens, Adults Lecture Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group 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: Family, Teens, Adults Program Type: Lecture Registration Required Event Details: Joshua Marber, MS.Ed., will advise teens and their families on how to pay for college; how to fill out the FAFSA and other financial aid forms; and how to get the most scholarships and aid. 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

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