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

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

Waitlist

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.

LEGO™ Challenge

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.

Required

Event Details:

Grades K-5.

Come and build with LEGO™ bricks – a different theme each time! Share your creation with the group and then LEGOs™ will be displayed temporarily in the library.

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, 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

Waitlist

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.

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

Open

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.

Paint & Plant

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, S.T.E.A.M.

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

Waitlist

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, S.T.E.A.M.

Required

Event Details:

Grades K-5.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Early Literacy Adventure: The Snowy Day

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games

Age Group:

Children, Toddlers, Pre-School

Open

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.

Recycled Tower

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

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Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M.

Required

Event Details:

Grades 3-6.

Let us build our own towers! We will look at pictures of different towers and you will build your own tower with recycled paper. You can make them as tall or as wide as you want!

Disclaimer(s)

Other children

Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 12. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 19.

Fun Fiction Book Club

Thursday, May 8, 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)

Spring Registration Dates

Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 12. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 19.

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Time	Mon (4/07)	Tue (4/08)	Wed (4/09)	Thu (4/10)	Fri (4/11)
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. 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. 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.
8 am				This event is in the "Adults" group. On the Trail Book Club 8:30am - 9:30am Adults Book Club, Health & Wellness Open Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness Required Event Details: Put on your walking shoes and join us On the Trail. Get your steps in while discussing fascinating true tales. Bring water & a friend!
9 am
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. March 24 - June 16 (no program May 26). 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 Time 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. March 25 - May 13 (no program April 15, April 22, May 6). 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. Spring Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 12. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 19.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Color Mixtures in Watercolor 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults, Everyone Arts & Crafts, Workshop, Art 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: Arts & Crafts, Workshop, Art Required Event Details: Learn the characteristics of watercolor paints and how to achieve natural looking greens, luminous shadows, realistic skin tones, and rich darks.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Pre-School" group. PreK Spring Stories - 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, March 27 – May 15 at 10:30am (no program April 17). Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays. Weekly storytimes for ages 3-5. Disclaimer(s) Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week. Spring Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 12. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 19.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Spring Baby Tales 10:30am - 11:00am Children, Babies, Toddlers Music & Movement, 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: Music & Movement, Storytime Required Event Details: Fridays at 10:30am. March 28 – May 16 (no program April 18). Ages 2 months-17 months with adult. Disclaimer(s) Other children Please make alternate arrangements for other children. Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week. Spring Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 12. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 19.
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: 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.
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Monday Movie Matinee: Wicked 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. Wicked 2024 \| PG \| 2h 40m		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.		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Fraud Protection 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults, Everyone Lecture, Technology Class 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, Technology Class Required Event Details: It’s not all in your head. Fraud has increased exponentially over the past few years. Fraudsters are getting better at their jobs, have better technology, and are taking more money than ever.
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Author Talk Series: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming 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. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Details: Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, a This event is in the "Adults" group. Beyond the Book- A Biography Club 2:30pm - 3:30pm Adults Book Club Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Required Event Details: The Beyond the Book Club is a biographies and memoirs club where we will explore the stories of artists, the lives they led, and the art they created. This year we will be reading about the lives of musicians!
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Tree in Bloom 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. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Pre-School" group. PreK Spring Stories - 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, March 26 – May 14 at 4:30pm (no program April 16). Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays. Weekly storytimes for ages 3-5. Disclaimer(s) Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week. Spring Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on March 12. Out of district patrons can register beginning on March 19.
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 - 6:30pm Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Storytime 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. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Program Type: Storytime Required Event Details: Ages 2 and up with adult(s). PJs are optional! Bring your favorite snuggly friend and the whole family for this fun storytime. 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. 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. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Scholar Led Book Discussion 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults, Everyone Book Club 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: Book Club Required Event Details: This discussion will be led by scholarly stand-in, Katie. Disclaimer(s) Hybrid This program is hybrid with the option to attend in-person or online.

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