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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.

Eyes of the Wild Animals

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

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: S.T.E.A.M.

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ages 3 and up.

Biscuit Easy Reader Book Club

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Children, Pre-School, Elementary

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ages 4-7 years.

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Time	Sun (5/19)	Mon (5/20)	Tue (5/21)	Wed (5/22)	Thu (5/23)
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 Caring Cards & Crafts for Memorial Day All Day 5/1–5/19 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: Children's Craft Table 2 Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: May 1-19. All ages. 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 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Guessing Jar: Ages 5-11 All Day 5/1–5/30 Children, Elementary Fun & Games This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Program Type: Fun & Games Event Details: Can you guess the number of items in the jar? Come to the Children's Room and fill out a slip with your contact info as well as your guess! Winners will win a prize and will be announced at the end of the month. 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.
11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Yarn Therapy 11:30am–1:30pm 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group More Than Mah Jongg 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Everyone Fun & Games 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: 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.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Children’s Crafts Program 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: Grades K-3. Join us at the library to make a fun craft together! We'll make a paper chain to hang in the Children's Room. Disclaimer(s) Spring Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 12. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 19. 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 Registration 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 Registration Required Event Details: All middle schoolers are invited to participate in our graphic novel club. Bring your favorite graphic novel each month to discuss with the group! Disclaimer(s) Register separately for each series Register separately for each series. Snacks Snacks will be provided.
5 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 5:30pm–6:15pm 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) Spring Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 12. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 19.
6 pm
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk Series: Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang 7:00pm–8:30pm 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: We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. 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 us Disclaimer(s) 21+ Must be 21 or older to attend.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Judy Stadt presents My Rhyme My Reason My Time My Season 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults, Everyone Performance 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: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: I have had many ups and downs during my very interesting and sometimes tumultuous lifetime and have created a series of raps or poems about how I am dealing with my life and aging, however, these raps are relatable to everyone no matter what age.	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult(ish) Board Game Night 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults Fun & Games 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: Fun & Games Registration Required Event Details: Come play a game from our Board Game Collection or bring a favorite game of your own. Bring friends and make more!

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