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Holiday Craft Fair

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

Community Room at Valley Cottage Library

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Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone

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Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Join us for a fabulous display of local craftmanship and talent and get some gift shopping done while you're here. Items for all budgets will be available.

Read to Kaya the Dog at 5:45

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm

Activity Room at Valley Cottage Library

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Fun & Games

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

Open

Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: Fun & Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Monday, December 8 from 5:45-6pm.

Grades 4-5.

Food-Free Gingerbread House

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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 2-10 with adult(s).

Make a Gingerbread House

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

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).

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

Age Group:

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

Waitlist

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:

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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.

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Time	Mon (10/06)	Tue (10/07)	Wed (10/08)	Thu (10/09)	Fri (10/10)	Sat (10/11)
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 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 "Family" group Children's Clothing Swap Donation Collection All Day 10/6–10/9 Children, Family Sustainability This event is in the "Children" 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: Board Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Sustainability Event Details: How it works:
	Food Drive to Benefit St. Paul's Food Cupboard All Day 10/6–10/20 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Event Details: Help St. Paul's Food Cupboard in Valley Cottage create Thanksgiving food baskets for families by donating holiday food items like boxed stuffing mix, instant mashed potatoes, canned yams/sweet potatoes, and canned vegetables.
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. September 8 - December 29. 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 Time 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. September 30-December 2 (No program Oct. 28, Nov. 4) Disclaimer(s) Fall Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 8. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 15. 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.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Pre-School" group PreK Fall 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: Thursdays, September 25 – December 4 at 10:30am (no program October 30 & November 27) Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays. Weekly storytimes for ages 3-5. Disclaimer(s) Fall Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 8. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 15. Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Autumn Baby Tales 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. September 26 - December 5. (No program Oct. 31, Nov. 28). Ages 2 months - 17 months with adult. Disclaimer(s) Fall Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 8. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 15. Other children Please make alternate arrangements for other children. Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week.
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 "Family" group Children's Clothing Swap 11:00am–3:00pm Children, Family Sustainability This event is in the "Children" 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: Community Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Sustainability Event Details: Do you have drawers of baby clothes, but your baby is now in Kindergarten? Did your child have a growth spurt over the summer and now nothing fits? Come find something new-to-you at our Children’s Clothing Swap!
12 pm
1 pm			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.
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4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Autumn Wreath Craft 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: Tuesday, October 7 at 4:30pm. Grades 1-3. Disclaimer(s) Fall Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 8. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 15.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Pre-School" group PreK Fall 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: Wednesdays, September 24 – December 3 at 4:30pm (no program October 29 & November 26). Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays. Weekly storytimes for ages 3-5. Disclaimer(s) Fall Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 8. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 15. Register separately for each week Register separately for every single week.
5 pm	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Read to Kaya the Dog at 5:30 5:30pm–5:45pm Children, Elementary Fun & Games 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 Registration Required Event Details: Monday, October 6 from 5:30-5:45pm. Grades 4-5. Disclaimer(s) Fall Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 8. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 15. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Read to Kaya the Dog at 5:45 5:45pm–6:00pm Children, Elementary Fun & Games 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 Registration Required Event Details: Monday, October 6 from 5:45-6pm. Grades 4-5. Disclaimer(s) Fall Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 8. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 15.
6 pm	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Read to Kaya the Dog at 6 6:00pm–6:15pm Children, Elementary Fun & Games 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 Registration Required Event Details: Monday, October 6 from 6-6:15pm. Grades 4-5. Disclaimer(s) Fall Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 8. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 15. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Read to Kaya the Dog at 6:15 6:15pm–6:30pm Children, Elementary Fun & Games 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 Registration Required Event Details: Monday, October 6 from 6:15-6:30pm. Grades 4-5. Disclaimer(s) Fall Registration Dates Registration for Nyack School District patrons begins on September 8. Out of district patrons can register beginning on September 15. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Banned Books Read-a-Thon 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults, Everyone 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 Event Details: Celebrate the right to read with the Valley Cottage Library’s Banned Books Week Read-a-Thon!	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Artists' Celebration for PFLAG Rockland's Love Unites Us Coloring Book Event 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Everyone Art Reception, Lecture 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: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Art Reception, Lecture Registration Required Event Details: The event will feature a debut of the coloring book, which showcases artwork from 40 local artists, live music, refreshments, and a special guest speaker, Alex Francisco.
7 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Game Night 7:00pm–8:30pm 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: Come play some awesome board games at the library. Bring your favorite from home or play one of ours. Disclaimer(s) Snacks Snacks will be provided.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Author Talk Series: Leigh Bardugo, author of Shadow and Bones series 7:00pm–8:30pm 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: Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Scholar Led Book Discussion: This Motherless Land by Nikki May 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults, Everyone Book Club, Hybrid 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, Hybrid Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a lively discussion of This Motherless Land by Nikki May, led by Vara Neverow, English Professor at Southern Connecticut State University. Disclaimer(s) Hybrid This program is hybrid with the option to attend in-person or online.

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