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Make a Gingerbread House

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

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Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

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Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

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

Ages 3-10 with adult(s).

Make a Gingerbread House

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Community Room 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: Community Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Ages 3-10 with adult(s).

Grandparents' Storytime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Storytime Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

Storytime

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Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

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Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Storytime Room

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

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

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All ages.

Come for a special story time with stories, songs, and a craft.

Drop-In STEAM Building

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

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Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Activity Room

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

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

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Monday, Dec. 22,

Tuesday, Dec. 23,

Monday, Dec. 29, and

Tuesday, Dec. 30.

10am-2pm.

Ages 3 and up.

Drop-In STEAM Building

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

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Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Activity Room

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

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

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Monday, Dec. 22,

Tuesday, Dec. 23,

Monday, Dec. 29, and

Tuesday, Dec. 30.

10am-2pm.

Ages 3 and up.

Defensive Driving Class

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:30pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

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Adults

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Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lecture

Registration Required

Reverse Coloring

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades 3-5.

Try out a new way to promote mindfulness - reverse coloring. We'll provide the finished coloring; you relaxingly create your own masterpiece by adding outlines and details.

Baby Drumhand

Monday, February 2, 2026 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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Upcoming

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School

Program Type: Music & Movement

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ages 5 and under with adult.

Mondays at 10:30am on the following dates:

Feb. 2, Feb. 9, March 9, March 16.

Girl and woman smiling over science experiment

Take Your Child to the Library Day!

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

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

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

All ages.

LEGO™ Challenge, Family Style

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

Program Type:

S.T.E.A.M.

Age Group:

Children, Elementary, Family

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary, Family

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades K-5.

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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 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 "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. This month's shape is a Cloud. 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 Symmetry Drawing 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: Take & Make Table - Children's Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: August. 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 Color Our World Collaborative Art All Day 8/1–8/2 Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. 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: Children's Craft Table 1 Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: June 23 - August 29. Ages 12 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 "Pre-School" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Family Scavenger Hunt: Disney 08/01/2025 @ 10:00am–08/31/2025 @ 11:45pm Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family, Everyone 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 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: Scavenger Hunt Table - Children's Room Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family, Everyone Program Type: Fun & Games Event Details: Ages 3 and up with adult(s) 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 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, Family Program Type: Playtime Event Details: Mondays from 10am-1pm. June 23 - Sept. 15 (No program on Sept. 1). 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 Tiger Lily Tales 10:30am–11:00am Children, Toddlers Storytime Closed Registration 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 Registration Required Event Details: Tuesdays at 10:30am. June 24-August 5 (no program July 15). Ages 18 - 35 months with adult. Weekly storytime with books and beyond! 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. Summer Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 11. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 18.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Pre-School" group PreK Poppies Storytime - Thursdays 10:30am–11:15am Children, Pre-School Storytime Closed Registration 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: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Weekly storytimes for ages 3-5. Thursdays, June 26 – August 7 at 10:30am (no program July 17). Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays. Disclaimer(s) Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week. Summer Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 11. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 18.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Buttercup Babies 10:30am–11:00am Children, Babies, Toddlers Storytime Closed Registration 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 Registration Required Event Details: Fridays at 10:30am. June 27-August 15 (no program July 4, July 11). 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. Summer Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 11. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 18.
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 Closed Registration 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 Registration 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 This event is in the "Elementary" group The Tiny Engineers Club 11:30am–12:15pm Children, Pre-School, Elementary Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M. Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Pre-School" 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, Pre-School, Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M. Registration Required Event Details: Ages 3-7 years. Disclaimer(s) Summer Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 11. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 18.	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 Sensory Motor Class 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Fun & Games, Health & Wellness Closed Registration 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Program Type: Fun & Games, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Ages Birth-10 years with adults. 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. Summer Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 11. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 18.
12 pm	Closing Summer Sunday 12:00pm–4:00pm Branches: Valley Cottage Library
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Monday Movie Matinee: A Real Pain 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. 2024 \| R \| 1h 30m Mismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother, but their old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.		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: On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand 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: You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains (forthcoming June
3 pm				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Let’s Be Dramatic: Short Plays 3:30pm–4:45pm Children, Elementary Fun & Games, Performance, S.T.E.A.M. Closed Registration 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: Community Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Program Type: Fun & Games, Performance, S.T.E.A.M. Registration Required Event Details: Entering Grades 3-6. Disclaimer(s) Other children Please make alternate arrangements for other children. Summer Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 11. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 18.
4 pm		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 Music with Mr. Kurt! 4:30pm–5:15pm Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family Music & Movement Closed Registration 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 "Family" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Family Program Type: Music & Movement Registration Required Event Details: Mondays, July 14, 21 and 28 at 4:30pm. Ages 6 and under with adult. 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. Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week. Summer Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 11. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 18.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Pre-School" group PreK Poppies Storytime - Wednesdays 4:30pm–5:15pm Children, Pre-School Arts & Crafts, Storytime Closed Registration 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 Registration Required Event Details: Weekly storytimes for ages 3-5. Wednesdays, June 25 – August 6 at 4:30pm (no program July 16). Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays. Disclaimer(s) Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week. Summer Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 11. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 18.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Homemade Ice Cream! 4:15pm–5:00pm Children, Elementary Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M. Closed Registration 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: Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M. Registration Required Event Details: Entering Grades K-3. We will make dairy free vanilla ice cream with only a BAG. How? Well, science of course! We will make ice cream and enjoy it with some toppings! 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. Other children Please make alternate arrangements for other children. Snacks Snacks will be provided. Summer Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 11. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 18.
5 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Copy of Dungeons & Dragons 5:30pm–8:30pm Teens Fun & Games This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Glass Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Fun & Games Event Details: Join our adventuring party for new and veteran D&D players alike! Registration for Nyack School District students begins June 1. Out of district patrons can begin registering June 23. Space is limited.				This event is in the "Teens" group After Hours Scavenger Hunt 5:00pm–6:30pm Teens Fun & Games Closed Registration 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 Registration Required Event Details: Take over the library after closing to explore, solve riddles, and compete for prizes in this library-wide scavenger hunt! Pizza will be served. Disclaimer(s) Pizza Pizza will be served.
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 Closed Registration 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 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, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Ages 2 and up with adult(s). Wear your PJs and bring your favorite snuggly friend for this fun Family 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. Summer Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 11. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 18.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, Elementary, Teens Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M. Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group 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: Children, Elementary, Teens Program Type: Fun & Games, S.T.E.A.M. Registration Required Event Details: Ages 5-17 and their adult(s) as observers. Tuesdays, July 8 - August 12 at 6:30pm. Disclaimer(s) Summer Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on June 11. Out of district patrons can register beginning on June 18.	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Movie Night: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 6:30pm–8:30pm Family, Teens Movie Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group 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: Family, Teens Program Type: Movie Registration Required Event Details: The feature film of the community read! Come and watch on the big screen. Teens and family members welcome.
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Adult(ish) Board Game Night 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults Fun & Games Closed Registration 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: Fun & Games Registration 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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