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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

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 (3/16)	Mon (3/17)	Tue (3/18)	Wed (3/19)	Thu (3/20)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. You've Got Mail: Pen Pal Program 01/09/2025 @ 4:00am - 03/18/2025 @ 9:00pm Children, Elementary S.T.E.A.M., Writing This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. 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
		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.
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 Science 10:30am - 11:15am Children, Toddlers S.T.E.A.M. 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: S.T.E.A.M. Required Event Details: Ages 2-3 years. Play and explore using your senses to discover the fascinating world of textures around us. 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. We get messy We will get a bit messy so please wear old clothes or bring a smock. 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 "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Pre-School" group. Early Literacy Adventure: The Snowy Day 10:30am - 11:30am Children, Toddlers, Pre-School Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games Required This event is in the "Children" 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, Toddlers, Pre-School Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games Required Event Details: Ages 2-5 years. We’ll go on a station-based, fun-filled journey based on the book, The Snowy Day, aimed at nurturing your child’s early literacy skills. 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.
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.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Monday Movie Matinee: Blinded by the Light 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. Blinded by the Light 2019 \| PG-13 \| 1h 58m	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Pollinator Friendly Gardening Practices 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults, Everyone Lecture Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Open Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Lecture Required Event Details: Aaron Anderson works with the public and Xerces staff to reduce pesticide use in residential landscapes, including promoting alternative pest control measures and pollinator-friendly gardening practices.	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. Birdhouse Craft 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children, Elementary Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. 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, S.T.E.A.M. Required Event Details: Grades K-3. We will read Bird House by Blanca Gomez and create a milk carton birdhouse to hang outside to feed the birds. 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 "Elementary" group. 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. 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) 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.
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6 pm
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. The Book and Pub Club 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Book Club Open Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Required Event Details: The Book and Pub Club is a librarian-led book club that meets in local bars and restaurants to discuss books over food and drinks. For participants 21+. Join us at Prohibition River, 82 Main St in Nyack at 7pm to discuss Colored Television by Danzy Senna. Disclaimer(s) 21+ Must be 21 or older to attend.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult(ish) Board Game Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Fun & Games Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun & Games 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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