Week Calendar

Name: Group Games & Giggles
Start: 2024-11-04T16:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-04T17:15:00-05:00
Location: Valley Cottage Library

Featured Events

Group Games & Giggles

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Fun & Games

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: Fun & Games

Required

Event Details:

Grades K-2.

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.

Drum Roll Please

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

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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 K-3

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.

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Basics of Medicare

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Glass Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Lecture

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Glass Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lecture

Required

Event Details:

Learn the basics of how Medicare works, when to enroll, what Medicare does and does not cover, and how to avoid penalties.

Cooking Challenge

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

S.T.E.A.M.

Age Group:

Children, Elementary, Teens

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens

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

Required

Event Details:

Grades 4-8.

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.

Concert: Jim Donica Quartet

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Concert

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Concert

Required

Event Details:

The Jim Donica Quartet features some of the best musicians in New York;

Tim Armacost-sax, Tim Horner-drums, and Allen Farnham-Piano

A Veterans Day Reading and Talk by Gerald A. McCarthy

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Author Talk

Required

Event Details:

Gerald McCarthy enlisted in the Marines at 17 and volunteered for Vietnam. After the war he went AWOL, then to civilian jails and military brigs and finally to a Navy psychiatric ward, where he witnessed patient suicides.

LEGO™ Challenge, Family Style

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Children, Elementary, Family

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary, Family

Program Type: Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.

Required

Event Details:

Grades K-5.

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.

Early Literacy Adventure: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Storytime

Age Group:

Children, Toddlers, Pre-School

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Pre-School

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Storytime

Required

Event Details:

Ages 2-5 years.

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.

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Time	Sun (11/12)	Mon (11/13)	Tue (11/14)	Wed (11/15)	Thu (11/16)	Fri (11/17)	Sat (11/18)
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.
9 am						Closing Library opens at Noon for staff training 9:30am - 12:00pm Branches: Valley Cottage Library Description: The library will open late for staff training.
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. Boogie Woogie Babies 10:30am - 11:15am Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School Music & Movement Closed 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 Required Event Details: Mondays, Nov. 6-20 at 10:30am. Ages 6 months – 5 years 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. 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. 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 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 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 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 "Adults" group. Defensive Driving Class 10:00am - 4:30pm Adults 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: Lecture Required This 6-hour course is open to ALL NYS licensed drivers. Participants are eligible to receive a 10% discount on their auto insurance premiums and reduce up to 4 points. Preregistration is required. Please visit the library to pay and register. A check for $35 made payable to Ian Prastien is required to attend class. Class starts promptly at 10:00am.
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. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Young Masters Recital Series: Michael Noble and Colin Brooks 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: Michael Noble, DMA is a pianist whose primary goal is to connect with and inspire audiences through ambitious initiatives and illuminating programming.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Monday Movie Matinee: Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret 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. Are you there, God? It's me, Margaret 2023 \| PG-13 \| 1h 46m Disclaimer(s) No Registration Registration is not required for this program.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Lowering Prescription Drug Costs 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: Learn ways to reduce your prescription costs. This program will include information on how to:	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 "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Autumn Baby Time at 1:30 1:30pm - 2:00pm 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: This week's program is moved to 1:30pm due to a staff training meeting in the morning. Ages 2 months-17 months with adult. Disclaimer(s) Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week.
2 pm				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 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: Arts & Crafts 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					This event is in the "Teens" group. Faux Stained Glass Animals 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Arts & Crafts 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: Arts & Crafts Required Event Details: Come create your own version of a stained glass window using glue and paint! Disclaimer(s) Snacks Snacks will be provided.
4 pm			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). (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 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 "Adults" group. Author Talk Series: Joy Harjo, Catching the Light 4:00pm - 5:30pm 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: United States Poet Laureate and winner of the 2022 Academy of American Poets Leadership Award, Joy Harjo, joins us for a chat about her most recent memoir, Catching the Light and to discuss her rewarding lifetime as a writer and 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.
5 pm
6 pm		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 6:30pm - 7:15pm Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Storytime Closed 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 Required Event Details: Ages 2 and up with adult(s). PJs are optional! Bring your favorite snuggly friend and the whole family for this fun storytime. 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Movie Night 6:30pm - 8:30pm 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: See a movie on the big screen with friends! Watch a movie on our big screen with friends! Plus popcorn! Disclaimer(s) Snacks Snacks will be provided.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Family" group. LEGO™ Challenge, Family Style 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children, Elementary, Family Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M. Closed Required This event is in the "Children" 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, Elementary, Family Program Type: Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M. Required Event Details: Grades K-5. 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.
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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. From the Source Book Club with Jennifer Savran Kelly, author of Endpapers 7:00pm - 9:00pm Teens, Adults, Everyone Author Talk, Book Club, Virtual Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. 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: Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Author Talk, Book Club, Virtual Required Event Details: We are excited to announce the From The Source Book Club, where we discuss a book and then chat with the author about it. Disclaimer(s) Zoom link This event is held online via Zoom, register to receive login information. 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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