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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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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

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

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 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

Waitlist

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:

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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		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 "Children" group This event is in the "Pre-School" group Early Literacy Adventure: Owl Babies 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Pre-School Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, 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: Community Room Age Group: Children, Pre-School Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Friday, Nov. 21 at 11am. Ages 2.5 - 5 years. 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.
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1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Concert: Classical Guitar with Jack Marcin 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults, Everyone Concert 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: Concert Registration Required Event Details: Jack Marcin Wisniewski is a Polish guitarist and composer whose musical journey began with a rescued guitar in 2000.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Monday Movie Matinee: Snow White 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. 2025 \| PG \| 1h 49m A princess joins forces with seven dwarfs and a group of rebels to liberate her kingdom from her cruel stepmother the Evil Queen.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Grow Year-Round with Hydroponics and Aeroponics 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Everyone 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: Lecture Registration Required Event Details: Donna Alese Cooke, a distance learning instructor for Cornell University will teach us how to grow year-round with hydroponics and aeroponics. This presentation focuses on different soilless methods of growing herbs and veget	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: Supercommunicator, Charles Duhigg 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Get yourself primed for the holiday season and join us for an online conversation you won't want to miss!
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 3:00pm–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 24 x 7 FREE and CONFIDENTIAL services to support victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and other crimes while working toward justice by creat
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 Zumbini Time With Tina 4:30pm–5:15pm Children, Babies, Toddlers, Pre-School 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 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 Program Type: Music & Movement Registration Required Event Details: Mondays, Nov. 10, 17 & 24 at 4:30pm. Ages 5 and under. 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 "Teens" group Cancelled Middle School Creative Writing Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Writing Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled 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.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Picture Book Worms: 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: Grades K-3. Books will be available at the Children’s Room Desk one month prior to the program. 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Art Fusion: Vision Boards 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 LEGO™ Challenge! 5:00pm–6:00pm 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: Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 5pm. Grades K-5. Come and build with LEGO™ bricks! Share your creation with the group and then LEGOs™ will be displayed temporarily in the library. 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 "Teens" group Laser Tag Lock-In 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: Have you ever played Capture the Flag? Have you ever played it in the library after dark with a laser? Now’s your chance! Disclaimer(s) Pizza Pizza will be served.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Masterclass with Naomi Vladeck: OWN Your Artistry 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Everyone Lecture, Art 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: Lecture, Art Registration Required Event Details: How to turn creative flow into focused strategies toward sustainable growth
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 Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. Disclaimer(s) 21+ Must be 21 or older to attend.	Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30pm–9:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Community Room	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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