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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All Day	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Fine Motor Fun All Day Children, Elementary Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. 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 Craft Table 2 Age Group: Children, Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Ages 5 and up. 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.					This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Holiday Craft Fair All Day Adults, Everyone Arts & Crafts 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for a fabulous display of local craftmanship and talent and get some gift shopping done while you're here. Items for all budgets will be available.
	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. Monthly Scavenger Hunt All Day Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Fun & Games 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: Scavenger Hunt Table - Children's Room Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Program Type: Fun & Games Event Details: Win a prize each month for finding the shape of the month hidden around the Children’s Room! Ages 12 & under. No registration. 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. Basics of Medicare 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Health & Wellness, 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: 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. 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: 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. Art Reception: Pier Plein Air Painters 11:00am - 2:00pm Adults, Everyone Art Reception 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: Art Reception Event Details: The group originally founded in Paterson, New Jersey in 2019, disbanded during the Covid pandemic, but is now back in full swing with headquarters in Piermont. 15 members are enlisted. Most of the members are years experienced and passionate.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Monday Movie Matinee: Nomadland 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. 2020 \| R \| 1h 47m		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: Glass 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				This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Author Talk Series: Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E.
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. Cancelled Kids' Yoga with Tatyana for ages 2-5 4:30pm - 5:00pm Children, Toddlers, Pre-School Music & Movement Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Pre-School" 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, Toddlers, Pre-School Program Type: Music & Movement Event Details: Mondays, Nov. 18, Dec. 2 & Dec. 9. 4:30pm: ages 2-5 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 "Elementary" group. Fall Rock Painting 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 1-4. Step into nature with Fall rock painting! Let’s use our painting skills to paint rocks with a Fall theme. 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.	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 "Teens" group. Laser Tag Lock-In 4:45pm - 6:30pm 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: Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Fun & Games Required Event Details: Have you ever played Capture the Flag? Have you ever played it in the library after dark with a laser? Now’s your chance! Pizza will be provided. Disclaimer(s) Pizza Pizza will be served.
5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Cancelled Kids' Yoga with Tatyana for ages 6-9 5:15pm - 5:45pm Children, Elementary Music & Movement 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: Community Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Program Type: Music & Movement Event Details: Mondays, Nov. 18, Dec. 2 & Dec. 9. 5:15pm: ages 6-9 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. Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week.
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7 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Scholar Led Book Discussion - The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley 7:00pm - 9:00pm Teens, Adults Book Club, Hybrid Closed Required 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Club, Hybrid Required Event Details: Join us for a discussion of The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley led by David Turk, retired professor of English. Disclaimer(s) Hybrid This program is hybrid with the option to attend in-person or online.

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