Week Calendar

Name: Holiday Craft Fair
Start: 2024-12-07
End: 2024-12-07
Location: Valley Cottage Library

Featured Events

Holiday Craft Fair

All Day 12/7

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone

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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.

Kids' Yoga with Tatyana for ages 6-9

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Music & Movement

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: Music & Movement

Required

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

Food-Free Festive Decorations

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Event Details:

[Registration starts Dec. 1 for this program only. Please register for only one Gingerbread program.]

Ages 2-10 with adult(s).

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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.

Make a Gingerbread House - Thursday

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games

Age Group:

Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

Waitlist

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games

Required

Event Details:

[Registration starts Dec. 1 for this program only. Please register for only one Gingerbread program.]

Ages 3-10 with adult(s).

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.

We get messy

We will get a bit messy so please wear old clothes or bring a smock.

Make a Gingerbread House - Saturday

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games

Age Group:

Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

Waitlist

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games

Required

Event Details:

[Registration starts Dec. 1 for this program only. Please register for only one Gingerbread program.]

Ages 3-10 with adult(s).

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.

We get messy

We will get a bit messy so please wear old clothes or bring a smock.

LEGO™ Challenge

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

S.T.E.A.M.

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

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

Required

Event Details:

Grades K-5.

Come and build with LEGO™ bricks! Share your creation with the group and then LEGOs™ will be displayed temporarily in the library.

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.

Kids' Yoga with Tatyana for ages 6-9

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:15pm - 5:45pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Music & Movement

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: Music & Movement

Required

Event Details:

Mondays, Nov. 18, Dec. 9, & Dec. 16 (re-scheduled).

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

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.

Fun Fiction Book Club

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Book Club

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

View Details

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club

Required

Event Details:

Grades 2-4.

Books will be available at the Children’s Room Desk one month prior to the program.

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.

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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. Take & Make Craft All Day Children, Pre-School, Elementary Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Pre-School" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Take & Make Table - Children's Room Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary 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 "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. 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. This month's shape is a hot air balloon. 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. This event is in the "Family" group. Open Playtime 10:00am - 1:00pm Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family 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. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family Program Type: Playtime Event Details: Mondays from 10am-1pm. Jan. 6 - March 17. 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 "Toddlers" group. Toddler Tales 10:30am - 11:00am Children, Toddlers Storytime Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. 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! Tuesdays at 10:30am. Jan. 21 - March 11 (No program Feb. 18) 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 "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Pre-School" group. Music Together 10:30am - 11:15am Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School Music & Movement 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. 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 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 - Thursdays 10:30am - 11:15am Children, Pre-School Storytime Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Pre-School" group. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Pre-School Program Type: Storytime Required Event Details: Thursdays, January 23 – March 13 at 10:30am (no program Feb. 20). Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays. Ages 3-5 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 "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 Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Required Event Details: Fridays at 10:30am: Jan. 24 - March 14 (No program Feb. 21). Ages 2 months - 17 months with adult. Weekly movement, rhymes & music. Disclaimer(s) 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 - 1:30pm Adults, Everyone Arts & Crafts Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Open 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Pre-School" group. Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons 11:00am - 12:00pm Children, Pre-School Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Pre-School" group. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Pre-School Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Required Event Details: Ages 3-5 years. 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. 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. This event is in the "Pre-School" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Celebrate African Dance on Take Your Child to the Library Day! 11:00am - 12:00pm Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Music & Movement 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. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Family" group. 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.
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Monday Movie Matinee: The Great Gatsby 1:00pm - 3:30pm Adults, Everyone Movie This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. 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. The Great Gatsby	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Author Talk Series: An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent: A Conversation with Seth Fishman 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults, Everyone Author Talk, Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Details: You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next?	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. 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. Scratch with Coding4Kids 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children, Elementary Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M., Technology Class Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Program Type: Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M., Technology Class Required Event Details: Mondays, Jan. 27, Feb. 3 and Feb. 10 at 4:30pm (3 week series)*. Grades 2-5. 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.		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Pre-School" group. PreK Winter Storytime - Wednesdays 4:30pm - 5:15pm Children, Pre-School Arts & Crafts, Storytime Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Pre-School" group. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Pre-School Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Required Event Details: Wednesdays, January 22 – March 12 at 4:30pm (no program Feb. 19). Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays. Ages 3-5 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.
5 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Winter Wellness + Art Program 5:00pm - 5:45pm Children, Elementary Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Health & Wellness Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Health & Wellness Required Event Details: Grade K-5. Join Ms. LaToya for a lively game of Movement Bingo, then decorate a colorful bag, and finish by creating Aromatherapy Winter Stress Balls to take home - keep the mindfulness going all winter long! 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.
6 pm
7 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Beginner Modular Origami 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teens, Adults Arts & Crafts Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Event Details: Join a beginner modular origami class and unlock the art of folding! Learn how to create stunning geometric shapes using simple techniques. No prior experience is needed - just bring your enthusiasm and a pair of hands!	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Investigating Frances Glessner Lee with author Bruce Goldfarb 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teens, Adults Author Talk, Hybrid, Lecture Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Hybrid, Lecture Required Event Details: Attention true crime fans! Disclaimer(s) Hybrid This program is hybrid with the option to attend in-person or online.

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