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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

Program Type:

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

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

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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

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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

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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All Day	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.
		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.
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: Ages 18-35 months with adult. Weekly storytime with books and beyond! 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Latin Dance Class with Janet Serrao 11:00am–12:00pm Adults, Everyone Health & Wellness, Workshop 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: Health & Wellness, Workshop Event Details: Get your heart pumping and your feet moving Dancing to Latin Rhythms and more. Registration required.	This event is in the "Adults" group The Basics of Medicare 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Health & Wellness, Lecture 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: Glass Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lecture Registration Required Event Details: This informative workshop will provide you with information on Medicare basics, important terminology, enrollment periods, plan types, and cost assistance.	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 The Rock 'n' Rollers Halloween Concert 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Concert, Fun & Games 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: Concert, Fun & Games Registration Required Event Details: Saturday, Oct. 25 at 11am. All ages. 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.
12 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group SUNY Reconnect Information and Outreach 12:00pm–5:00pm 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: Gallery Age Group: Adults, Everyone Event Details: Free Community College for New York Adults is Here.
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Monday Movie Matinee: Cesar Chavez 1:00pm–3:00pm 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. 2014 \| PG-13 \| 1h 42m		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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3 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group Supernatural Storybook Circle 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: This new book club for high school students will dive into exciting works of fantasy, both classic and contemporary. Join the first meeting and cast your vote for the next title we will read!	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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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			This event is in the "Teens" group Middle School Creative Writing Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Writing 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: Teens Age Group: Teens Program Type: Writing Registration Required Event Details: All middle schoolers are invited to participate in our creative writing club! We will engage in fun writing games, prompts, and have the opportunity to discuss our writing. Disclaimer(s) Snacks Snacks will be provided.	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 "Teens" group Art Fusion: Beyond the Canvas 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join Art Fusion to come and make art with fun prompts and challenges! We will explore different styles and mediums. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own preferred art supplies or use the library’s.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Scratch with Coding4Kids 5:30pm–6:30pm 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: Tuesdays, October 14, 21 & 28 at 5:30pm. Grades 2-5. 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.
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 6:30pm–7:15pm 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: Monday, Oct. 20 at 6:30pm. Ages 2 and up with adult(s). PJs are optional! Bring your favorite snuggly friend and the whole family for a special glow in the dark family storytime! 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group NYS Citizen Preparedness Corps 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Everyone Lecture 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: Lecture Event Details: With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group The Book and Pub Club 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults Book Club 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 Registration Required Event Details: Join librarians Katie and Megan in local bars and restaurants for book discussions over food and drinks. For participants 21+. Join us at Prohibition River, 82 Main St in Nyack at 7pm to discuss Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay. Disclaimer(s) 21+ Must be 21 or older to attend.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Author Talk Series: Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Malala Yousafzai 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: You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way.

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