Please register in the Children's Room or call 845-268-7700 during library hours.
Click here for a printable calendar of events!
We also have a Summer Programs Google Calendar with all the summer events! Add our programs to your calendar for easy reminders!

All programs are free, and priority is given to residents of the Nyack School District. Group size is limited. Residents outside of the Nyack School District will be placed on a waiting list and contacted only if there is room in the program.

Programs are designed for the intended age group.

Please make alternate arrangements for other children for infant and toddler programs.

Required registration begins at least one week before each program.

Join the Valley Cottage Library’s Summer Reading Club!
June 18-August 24.

In person and online registration begins JUNE 18.
Read books to earn fantastic prizes!
Summer Clubs are open to all children from infants to Children entering 5th grade.

All Summer Reading Club info is here:

http://guides.rcls.org/vclsrc

Daily reading habits help children retain information they have learned. This year, readers will keep track of the number of days that they do some reading. They will also write down the titles they read. Younger non-readers can record Early Literacy Activities that you do together.
Everyone will turn in their reading/activity logs at the library to receive prizes.
For more details, to register, and to print logs, go to http://guides.rcls.org/vclsrc, or visit the Children’s Room!

Mon., June 17 at 6:30pm.

For ages 3 and up.

Dig into learning about the prehistoric past with this exciting interactive Fossil Adventure show, where every child will get to dig for their own fossil!

Free tickets available starting 6/10.

Fridays at 10:30am.

May 31 – June 14. **(June 7 rescheduled to June 28th!)

For ages 5 and under.

Fran is back with her entertaining program of music and movement.

Reg. begins 5/24.

Wednesdays from 11:30 AM-2:30 PM

June 12 - Aug. 21

Age appropriate books and toys will be available in our Storytime Room. This is a great opportunity to spend some quality time with your little one and meet other local parents and caregivers.

Drop in - no registration required.

Select Mondays at 6:30 PM for ages 2 and up with adult(s).

Come in pajamas to enjoy some great bedtime stories and cookies with the whole family!

Mon., June 24. Reg. starts 6/17.
Mon., July 22. Reg. starts 7/15.
Mon., Aug. 12. Reg. starts 8/5.

Dig into a Classic Movie! Come watch a film treasure, based on a great book!

Drop in – no registration required. Film is rated G.

Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 PM: Disney’s “The Jungle Book,” based on Rudyard Kipling’s book

Dig into a Classic Movie! Come watch a film treasure, based on great books!

Drop in – no registration required. Film is rated G.

Thursday, July 18 at 6:30 PM: Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland,” based on Lewis Carroll’s books

Mondays, July 22 – Aug. 5. Reg. begins 7/15.

Sukey is back with her popular interactive series of musical play experiences, designed to encourage movement, play, & song in the developing years.

Ages 3-5 years at 10:30AM.
Ages 9 mos. – 35 mos. at 11:30AM.

Tuesday, July 23 and Thursday, July 25 from 2 – 6 PM.

For children entering Grades K-5.

Drop in – no registration required.

Stop by and create a one-of-a-kind summer bracelet with bugs, flowers and other charming beads.

Friday, July 26 at 10:30 AM.

For ages 7 and under.

Free tickets available starting July 19.

Join Marcia for an entertaining musical show about Digger the Dachshund, sure to make little ones giggle!

Tuesday, July 30 at 6:30 PM.

For ages 3 & up.

Free tickets available starting July 23.

Join performer David Engel on a fun slapdash archeology safari of imaginative challenges, comedy, and antic competitions. You'll DIG IT!

Dig into a Classic Movie! Come watch a film treasure, based on a great story!

Drop in – no registration required. Film is rated G.

Friday, Aug. 2 at 2 PM: “Gnomeo & Juliet,” by Touchstone, based on “Romeo & Juliet” by William Shakespeare

Dig into a Classic Movie! Come watch a film treasure, based on a great book!

Drop in – no registration required. Film is rated G.

Thursday, Aug. 15 at 6:30 PM: “The Wizard of Oz,” by MGM, based on L. Frank Baum’s book

For ages 2-5.

Mon., Aug. 12 at 10:30 AM. Reg. begins 8/5.

We’ll dig into an adventure searching for fossils and other dinosaur treasures from prehistoric times!

For all who have participated in the Summer Reading Club.

Sat., Aug. 24 at 2 PM. Reg. begins 8/17.

Join the festivities as we celebrate all the reading accomplishments of this summer! We’ll enjoy music with Michael Mark, sweet treats on the terrace, prizes, bubbles, and more!

For children entering Grades K-5.

Wed., June 26 at 4:30 PM. Reg. begins 6/19.

What happens when we dig at the beach? Come take a walk in the sand with Angela Sampogna, and discover shells, fossils, live creatures, and more!

For children entering Grades 3-6.

Thur., June 27 at 4:30 PM. Reg. begins 6/20.

Come on an adventure through Ancient Egypt where we’ll find hieroglyphics and other fascinating cultural discoveries!

For children entering Grades 3-6.

Thur., July 11 at 4:30 PM. Reg. begins 7/3.

Pirates! with Eileen Stelljes: ‘X’ marks the spot as we sail the Seven Seas in a voyage of discovery about the lives of pirates!

For children entering Grades K-5.

Wed., July 17 at 4:30 PM. Reg. begins 7/10.

Jan Berlin brings "The Unhuggables", live animals that are often considered unattractive, in this fun program that focuses on respect for all life.

For children entering Grades 3-6.

Thur., July 18 at 4:30 PM. Reg. begins 7/11.

Join us as we dig into Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, with zany games and activities!

For children entering Grades K-5.

Wed., July 31 at 4:30 PM. Reg. begins 7/24.

Plant something wonderful to take home and grow with Cornell Cooperative Extension! Also, get some cool composting tips.

For children entering Grades 3-6.

Thur., Aug. 1 at 4:30 PM. Reg. begins 7/25.

Make an imaginary world with creatures and plants to bring home!

For children entering Grades 3-6.

Thur., Aug. 8 at 6 PM. Reg. begins 8/1.

Come on a fascinating hunt throughout the Children’s Room with author Jason Edwards, sure to lead to laughs and discovery!

For children entering Grades K-5.

Wed., Aug. 14 at 6:30 PM. Free tickets available starting Aug. 7.

Dig into Medieval History with Days of Knights! Come experience exciting interactive storytelling as we uncover amazing facts about knights, watch a swordfight, try on medieval armor, take pictures with a knight, and more!

For children entering Grades 3-6.

Thur., Aug. 15 at 4:30 PM. Reg. begins 8/8.

Dig into the classic story, The Wizard of OZ, by L. Frank Baum while we have fun with crafts, activities and snacks!

For children entering Grades 2-6.

Thur., Aug. 22 at 4:30 PM. Reg. begins 8/15.

‘Go Green’ as we create an adorable edible ‘Compost Cake’ to take home while learning about baking with The Baking Coach, Lisa Basini.

Register in the Children's Room or call 845-268-7700 during library hours.

Registration for Summer 2013 weekly storytimes will begin on June 17th!

Fridays at 10:30 am

Session I: June 28-July 19. Reg. begins 6/17.

Session II: Aug. 2-Aug. 23. Reg. begins 7/22.

Movement, rhymes, & music for children 2 -18 months with adult.*

* Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Tuesdays OR Thursdays at 10:30 am (choose one).

Session I: Tues. from June 25-July 16, OR Thur. from June 27-July 18
(no program 7/4).
Reg. begins 6/17 for both.

Session II: Tues. from July 30-Aug. 20, OR Thur. from Aug.1-22.
Reg. begins 7/22 for both.

Music and movement for children 19 - 35 months with adult.*

*Please make alternate arrangements for other children.

Mondays at 4:30 pm OR Wednesdays at 10:30 am (choose one).

Session I: Mon. from June 24-July 15, OR Wed. from June 26-July 17.
Reg. begins 6/17 for both.

Session II: Mon. from July 29-Aug. 19, OR Wed. from July 31-Aug. 21.
Reg. begins 7/22 for both.

Storytimes for ages 3-Kindergarten. Great books, games, movement and songs! Parents welcome!

Tuesdays at 4:30 pm.

Session I: Tues. from June 25-July 16.
Reg. begins 6/17.

Session II: Tues. from July 30-Aug. 20.
Reg. begins 7/22.

Stories, games, crafts, and activities for children entering grades 1 & 2!

Register in the Children's Room or call 845-268-7700 during library hours.

All programs are free, and priority is given to residents of the Nyack School District. Group size is limited. Residents outside of the Nyack School District will be placed on a waiting list and contacted only if there is room in the program.

Programs are designed for the intended age group.

Please make alternate arrangements for other children for infant and toddler programs.

Required registration begins at least one week before each program.