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	Sun (5/18)	Mon (5/19)	Tue (5/20)	Wed (5/21)
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. Caring Cards & Crafts for Memorial Day All Day 5/1 - 5/19 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: Children's Craft Table 2 Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: May 1-19. All ages. Disclaimer(s) No Registration Registration is not required for this program.
	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Guessing Jar: Ages 5-11 All Day 5/1 - 5/29 Children, Elementary Fun & Games This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Program Type: Fun & Games Event Details: Can you guess the number of items in the jar? Come to the Children's Room and fill out a slip with your contact info as well as your guess! Winners will win a prize and will be announced at the end of the month. 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. 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. 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. This event is in the "Pre-School" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Early Literacy Adventure: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom 10:30am - 11:30am Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, 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. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Storytime Required Event Details: Ages 2-5 years. We’ll go on a station-based, fun-filled journey based on the book, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, 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. 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.
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. Concert: Alles Schwindel (It's all a Swindle): The Songs of Berlin's Gritty Goldenjahren 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults, Everyone Concert 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: Concert Event Details: ALLES SCHWINDEL (It’s All A Swindle): The Songs of Berlin’s Gritty Goldenjahren	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Monday Movie Matinee: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 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. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 2024 \| PG-13 \| 1h 45m		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			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 3:30pm - 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. 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
5 pm
6 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 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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.
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 There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak. Disclaimer(s) 21+ Must be 21 or older to attend.

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