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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

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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

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

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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 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

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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.

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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 Monthly Scavenger Hunt All Day Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Fun & Games This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Pre-School" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Scavenger Hunt Table - Children's Room Age Group: Children, Pre-School, Elementary, Family Program Type: Fun & Games Event Details: Win a prize each month for finding the shape of the month hidden around the Children’s Room! Ages 12 & under. No registration. This month's shape is a Candy Cane. Disclaimer(s) No Registration Registration is not required for this program.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group You've Got Mail: Pen Pal Program All Day Children, Elementary S.T.E.A.M., Writing This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Age Group: Children, Elementary Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Writing Event Details: [Registration starts Dec. 3 and ends on Jan 3rd. Please fill out the Google Form* below]* Gr. 2-5
	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.	Closing WEATHER CLOSING 10:00am–9:00pm Branches: Valley Cottage Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Cancelled 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 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, 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Holiday Craft Fair 10:00am–4:00pm Adults, Everyone Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Valley Cottage Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 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.
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.
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Monday Movie Matinee: Captain America: Brave New World 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 58m		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: Sue Hincenbergs 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: Buckle up for a wild ride and join us as we sit down for an online chat with debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss her novel The Retirement Plan, in which murder is the name of the game.
3 pm
4 pm			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 DONUTS!!! 4:15pm–5:30pm Children, Elementary 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: S.T.E.A.M. Registration Required Event Details: Grades 3-6. We will make, bake, decorate, and eat mini apple donuts! 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Other children Please make alternate arrangements for other children. Snacks Snacks will be provided.
5 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group Art Fusion: Paint & Pass 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.
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, December 1 at 6:30pm. Ages 2 and up with adult(s). PJs are optional! Bring your favorite snuggly friend and the whole family for this fun 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 Teaching (or Doing Anything) in The New Crazy 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults, Everyone Author Talk, Workshop 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: Author Talk, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Glen Coleman will facilitate a conversation about thriving and supporting each other in this moment of rapid change.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group VCWrites (Hybrid) 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults 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: Writing Event Details: Join our librarian, Analisa, for a monthly writing workshop. Participants share their work via email two weeks 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- The Mesmerist by Caroline Woods 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: Join us for a discussion of The Mesmerist by Caroline Woods, led by David Turk, retired English Professor. Disclaimer(s) Hybrid This program is hybrid with the option to attend in-person or online.

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