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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

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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

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[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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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)

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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.

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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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) 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. No Registration Registration is not required for this program.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Toddler Time 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: Tuesdays at 10:30am. January 23 - March 19. (No program February 20). Ages 18-35 months with adult. Weekly storytime with books and beyond! 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. Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week. Winter Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on January 7. Out of district patrons can register beginning on January 14.		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Pre-School" group. PreK Winter Storytime on Thursdays 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: Thursdays at 10:30am. Jan. 18 - March 21 (No program Feb. 22). Disclaimer(s) Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week. Winter Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on January 7. Out of district patrons can register beginning on January 14.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Winter Babies 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. Jan. 19 - March 22 (No program Feb. 23, March 15). 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. Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week. Winter Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on January 7. Out of district patrons can register beginning on January 14.
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.		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Cancelled Tools for Relaxation and Mindfulness Meditation 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults, Everyone Health & Wellness, Virtual Required Virtual Event 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: Virtual Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual 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. This event is in the "Everyone" group. RESCHEDULED Movie Matinee: Princess Kaiulani 1:00pm - 3:30pm Adults, Everyone Movie This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. 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: Movie Event Details: Due to technical difficulties, this movie is rescheduled from Monday, March 4.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Steps to Publishing Your Book: The Query Letter 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults, Everyone Hybrid, Lecture 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: Hybrid, Lecture Required Event Details: Steps to Publishing Your Book Disclaimer(s) Hybrid This program is hybrid with the option to attend in-person or online.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. NYS Citizen Preparedness Corps 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Everyone Lecture 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: Lecture Required Event Details: The Citizen Preparedness Corps is an Emergency Preparedness program initiated back in 2014 to provide residents the knowledge and tools to prepare for emergencies and disasters, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as poss
3 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Center for Safety and Change Outreach and Information 3:00pm - 5:30pm Teens, Adults, Everyone This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone Event Details: Center for Safety & Change provides critical services and support to women and all victims and survivors of gender-based violence and other crimes while working toward justice by creating social change.
4 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Pre-School" group. Kids' Yoga with Tatyana for ages 2-5 4:30pm - 5:00pm Children, Toddlers, Pre-School Music & Movement Closed Required This event is in the "Children" 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, Toddlers, Pre-School Program Type: Music & Movement Required Event Details: Mondays, March 4, 11 & 18. 4:30pm: ages 2-5 years with adult. 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. Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week. Winter Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on January 7. Out of district patrons can register beginning on January 14.	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 month prior to the program. Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty & illustrated by David Roberts. Disclaimer(s) Other children Please make alternate arrangements for other children. Winter Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on January 7. Out of district patrons can register beginning on January 14.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Author Talk Series: The Power of Friendships with NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg 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: You are invited to an intimate conversation with Nina Totenberg as she talks about her nearly fifty-year friendship with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her book Dinners With Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Pre-School" group. PreK Winter 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: Wednesdays at 4:30pm. Jan. 17 - March 20 (No program Feb. 21). Disclaimer(s) Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week. Winter Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on January 7. Out of district patrons can register beginning on January 14.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Carnival of Characters 4:30pm - 6:00pm Children, Teens Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Grades 4-7. Disclaimer(s) Pizza Pizza will be served. Winter Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on January 7. Out of district patrons can register beginning on January 14.
5 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Kids' Yoga with Tatyana for ages 6-9 5:15pm - 5:45pm Children, Elementary Music & Movement 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: Community Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Program Type: Music & Movement Required Event Details: Mondays, March 4, 11 & 18. 5:15pm: ages 6-9 years. Disclaimer(s) Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week. Winter Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on January 7. Out of district patrons can register beginning on January 14.			This event is in the "Teens" group. Dungeons & Dragons: The Dimension of Despair 5:30pm - 8:30pm Teens Fun & Games 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: Fun & Games Required Event Details: This party is for grades 9-12 only! Our players find themselves invited to a mysterious dinner party. Their host? The mysterious Dyrnn. Disclaimer(s) Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week.
6 pm
7 pm	Special Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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. This event is in the "Everyone" group. From the Source Book Club with Lev A.C. Rosen, author of Lavender House 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group. VCWrites (Hybrid) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Workshop, Writing 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: Workshop, Writing Event Details: Join our librarian, Sean, for a monthly writing workshop. Participants share their work via email two weeks before the meeting, and then receive feedback at the monthly sessions. For submission guidelines and more information, please email Sean at s.antonucci@rcls.org Submissions for this session are due: Thursday, 2/22.

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