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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

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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

Event Details:

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.

Event Details:

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:

Lecture

Age Group:

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 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.
		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 "Adults" group Adult Summer Reading (June 30 to August 9) All Day Adults Summer Reading Club 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Summer Reading Club Registration Required Event Details: Color our world! Colorea nuestro mundo! Valley Cottage Library's adult summer reading program runs from June 30 to August 9.
8 am					This event is in the "Adults" group On the Trail Book Club 8:30am–9:30am Adults Book Club, Health & Wellness Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness Registration 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 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Art Reception: John Park: Plein Air Painters 10:30am–1:30pm Adults, Everyone Art Reception, Art 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: Art Reception, Art Event Details: The group originally founded in Paterson, New Jersey in 2019, disbanded during the Covid pandemic, but is now back in full swing with headquarters in Piermont. 15 members are enlisted. Most of the members are years experienced and passionate.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Cancelled 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 Cancelled 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.	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 Children's Summer Reading Club: Color Our World : Colorea Nuestro Mundo (June 30 to Aug. 9) 10:00am–4:30pm Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Summer Reading Club 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: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Program Type: Summer Reading Club Registration Required Event Details: Color Our World : Colorea Nuestro Mundo June 30 - August 9
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 "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Pre-School" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Bluey’s Playtime Party 11:30am–12:30pm Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Music & Movement 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Music & Movement Registration Required Event Details: Ages 2-6 years. Let’s celebrate Bluey with books, games, crafts, dancing and more! 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: Last Breath 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. 2025 \| PG-13 \| 1h 33m A true story that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crew mate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface.		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: 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			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Author Talk Series: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk 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: Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds.
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Summer Sweets 4:30pm–5:30pm Children, Elementary Arts & Crafts, 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: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Registration Required Event Details: Entering Grades 1-4. We’ll read The Donut Chef by Bob Staake, then we’ll paint our favorite summer treats from ice cream to lemonade to watermelon - so many fun choices! 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. 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 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 Who Would Win? Book Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Children, Elementary Arts & Crafts, Book Club 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: Arts & Crafts, Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Entering grades 2-4. 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. 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.
6 pm		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 RAP IT UP! A Virtual Storytime & Creative Workshop 6:00pm–7:30pm Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Author Talk, Music & Movement, Virtual, Workshop 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 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, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Program Type: Author Talk, Music & Movement, Virtual, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Ages 4-10 years with adult(s). 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 "Teens" group Community Read: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens Book Club 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: Glass Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Have you been reading this book over the summer like everyone else? Come chat about what you’ve read so far and see what other people think. Pizza and passive crafts will be available. Disclaimer(s) Pizza Pizza will be served. 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.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Adult(ish) Music Bingo 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: Gather your friends, it’s time to hit rewind on your music knowledge. Listen to song clips, match them to your Bingo card, and you could win a cool prize! Registration required.	This event is in the "Adults" group VCWrites (Hybrid) 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Workshop, Writing This event is in the "Adults" group 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: Workshop, Writing Event Details: Join our librarian, Sean, for a monthly writing workshop. Participants share their work via email one week before the meeting, and then receive feedback at the monthly sessions. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Scholar Led Book Discussion: Time of the Child by Niall Williams 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults, Everyone Book Club 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: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Led by Tom Burns, retired Nyack High School English teacher. Disclaimer(s) Hybrid This program is hybrid with the option to attend in-person or online.

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