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	Sun (11/10)	Mon (11/11)	Tue (11/12)	Wed (11/13)	Thu (11/14)	Fri (11/15)
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. School Closing 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: Children's Craft Table 2 Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Monday, Nov. 11 all day. Ages 3 and up with adult(s). 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! 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 - 11:00am 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 "Pre-School" group. PreK Fall Storytime - Thursdays 10:30am - 11:15am Children, Pre-School Arts & Crafts, 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: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Required Event Details: Weekly storytimes for ages 3 – 5. Sept. 19-Dec. 5 (No program Oct. 31, Nov. 28). (Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays and register for only one weekly 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. 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 Tales 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: Ages 2 months - 17 months with adult. Sept. 20 - Dec. 6 (No program Oct. 18, Nov. 1, Nov. 29). 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.
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 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: Board 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Pre-School" group. Early Literacy Adventure: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus 11:30am - 12:30pm Children, Toddlers, Pre-School Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, 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. 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: 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.
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Concert: Jim Donica Quartet 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: The Jim Donica Quartet features some of the best musicians in New York; Tim Armacost-sax, Tim Horner-drums, and Allen Farnham-Piano	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Monday Movie Matinee: Blue Bayou 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: Drop in on scheduled Mondays to watch a movie on our big screen. 2021 \| R \| 1h 57m		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 "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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Spice Up Your Holidays 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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: See a master chef in action. In a virtual presentation, Chef Graham Lockwood will demonstrate techniques and uses of his favorite holiday spices.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Pre-School" group. PreK Fall Storytime - Wednesdays 4:30pm - 5:15pm Children, Pre-School Arts & Crafts, 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: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Required Event Details: Weekly storytimes for ages 3 – 5. Sept. 18-Dec. 4 (No program Oct. 30, Nov. 27). (Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays and register for only one weekly 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. 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. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Author Talk Series: On Childhood Migration from Central America: In Conversation with Javier Zamora 4:00pm - 5:30pm Adults, Everyone Author Talk, Virtual Virtual Event 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: Virtual Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Details: Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito. &nbs This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Cancelled Graphic Novel Nation Book Club 4:15pm - 5:00pm Children, Elementary Arts & Crafts, Book Club Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Cancelled 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, Book Club Event Details: Grades 3-5. Books will be available at the Children’s Room Desk one month prior to the program. 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Cancelled LEGO™ Challenge, Family Style 5:30pm - 6:30pm Children, Elementary, Family Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M. Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Family" 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, Elementary, Family Program Type: Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M. 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.
6 pm
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. A Veterans Day Reading and Talk by Gerald A. McCarthy 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults, Everyone Author Talk 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: 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.

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