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Storytimes and kids' library events near VALLEY COTTAGE FREE LIBRARY from the public library calendar.
110 ROUTE 303, VALLEY COTTAGE, NY 10989
Upcoming events
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
Thursdays, July 2 – August 13 at 10:30am (no program July 23). Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays. Weekly storytimes for ages 3-5. Great books, games, songs and crafts! Parents and siblings are welcome to enter for the craft at the end of storytime.
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
Thursdays, July 9, 16 & 23. 5pm: Ages 4-7 years. Join us for creative dance workshops for children to move, have fun, and try dance in a relaxed environment. Through simple movement, freestyle prompts, and short choreography, children will enjoy moving, build confidence, and see dance as a fun, positive activity.
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
Thursdays, July 9, 16 & 23. 6pm: Ages 8-11 years Join us for creative dance workshops for children to move, have fun, and try dance in a relaxed environment. Through simple movement, freestyle prompts, and short choreography, children will enjoy moving, build confidence, and see dance as a fun, positive activity.
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
Fridays at 10:30am. July 10-August 14. Ages 2 months-17 months with adult. Weekly movement, rhymes & music.
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
Topic: Digital Literacy Skills & Upskilling The Job Club hosted by the NYS Department of Labor is a supportive community program designed to assist job seekers in their employment journey. We offer workshops, peer support, resources, and career development to empower participants with the tools and confidence needed to secure meaningful employment and navigate the job market. Please click here to register.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
Mixed level class, that is inviting to anyone. With focus on alignment and breath, to ease you in toward a sense of ease and relaxation. Please bring your own mat and props. Registration is required.
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
Ages 5 and up with adult(s). Bring your family to a night of BINGO and win some prizes!
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
Sound Bath Guided Meditation led by Zakiem Collier. Reduce stress and anxiety naturally with soothing sounds and meditation. Bring a yoga mat, eye cover, pillow, blanket, some water, and an open mind and heart. Registration is required.
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
Entering Grades 3-6. Beginners through advanced players will have fun as you cast your line and set sail in Fisch, one of Roblox’s most popular exploration and fishing games! Travel across a massive ocean, discover mysterious islands, and catch rare fish as you upgrade your gear and master the art of fishing. Complete challenges, uncover hidden secrets, and compete to reel in the most legendary catches.
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
12:00 AM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
Every Monday the Children's Room will have a new craft ready for pickup for children to do at home on their own anytime! Send a picture of your completed craft to vclkids@rcls.org to have it posted on our social media. (Available while supplies last.)
Jul 13, 12:00 AM to Jul 18, 12:00 AM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
Please click HERE to register for the Children's Summer Reading Club! Summer Reading Club runs from June 29 - August 7.
Jul 13, 12:00 AM to Jul 18, 12:00 AM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
July. Ages 12 and under. Win a star sticker for finding the patriotic symbols and answering the clues hidden around the Children’s Room to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary!
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
Ages 5 and under. Mondays from 10am-1pm. June 22 - September 21 (No program September 7). Playtime in the Storytime Room is a great way to meet other local families while you enjoy books, games, toys and puzzles with your little one(s).
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
Ages 2.5 - 5 years. Children and their parents will go on a station-based, fun-filled journey, based on the book, Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs by Byron Barton, aimed at nurturing your child’s early literacy skills, including ABCs, 123s, colors and shapes.
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
Join our adventuring party for new and veteran D&D players alike! Registration for Nyack School District students begins June 15. Out of district patrons can begin registering July 1. Space is limited.
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
Tuesdays, June 30 – August 11 at 10:30am (no program July 21). Ages 18-35 months with adult. Weekly storytime with books and beyond! Please choose 10:30 OR 2:30.
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
No registration required.
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
Tuesdays, June 30 – August 11 at 2:30pm (no program July 21). Ages 18-35 months with adult. Weekly storytime with books and beyond! Please choose 10:30 OR 2:30.
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
Ages 5-17. Tuesdays, July 7 - Aug. 11 at 6:30pm. Join the Chess Club, open to beginner, intermediate and expert abilities! Chess will be taught by a rated player and coach who is a parent in our community, in a program that can develop and sharpen the cognitive, academic, emotional and social skills of children.
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
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Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia, and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide. In The Secrets We Hide, Slaughter welcomes readers back to North Falls. A small town with big secrets… 1601 Iris Drive looks like any other house on the quiet, residential street. But rumors are rampant about the Vickery family, and what goes on behind closed doors. When gunshots ring out, Sheriff Emmy Clifton and her sister, ex-federal agent Jude Archer, discover a devastating crime scene. Allison Vickery has been murdered in her own kitchen, and her teenage daughter is bleeding upstairs, left for dead. Everyone thinks they know what happened. But secrets are buried everywhere in this small town. And it’s up to Emmy Clifton to uncover the truth… Register now to take part in the discussion, and for an exclusive sneak peek of The Secrets We Hide, coming out August 11, 2026! About the Author: Karin Slaughter is one of the world’s most popular storytellers. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-five novels, including the Edgar nominated Cop Town and standalone novels Pretty Girls and False Witness. An international bestseller, Slaughter is published in 120 countries with more than 40 million copies sold across the globe. Pieces of Her, based on her novel, debuted at #1 worldwide on Netflix as an original series in 2022. Her bestselling thriller series, Will Trent, is now a television and streaming sensation in its 4th season. The Good Daughter has been adapted into a limited series starring Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy, and further projects are currently in development for film/TV. Karin Slaughter is the founder of the Save the Libraries project—a nonprofit organization established to support libraries and library programming. A native of Georgia, she lives in Atlanta. Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: https://libraryc.org/valleycottagelibrary
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
Wednesdays, July 8, 15, & 22 at 10:30am. Ages 5 and under with adult. Join Ms. Co for this fun-filled program that uses songs, movement and instrument play to engage children in music exploration while fostering a love for rhythm and sound. Together, you’ll sing, dance and create music in a supportive, playful environment that encourages connection, creativity, and early childhood development.
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets Women often wish they were more informed about finances as they relate to their family and themselves. This monthly discussion group, started in the spring of 2016, offers an opportunity to learn more in a comfortable setting with other women. The topics will vary every month to stay as current as possible. This is open to women of all levels of financial knowledge. Please register HERE This program is brought to you through a partnership between the Valley Cottage Library and Darien Library. You will receive an email with a Zoom link from the Darien Library. Presenters: Julia Strayer, CPWA®, CIMA®, CRPC® Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor, Merrill Lynch Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2000, Julia was a vice president and private banker for BankBoston’s Private Bank for 7 years, responsible for asset management and trust services. Previously, Julia worked in marketing for 9 years with Merrill. Julia has a BA from Ohio State University and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Julia has appeared on the CNBC show “Power Lunch,” CBS “This Morning,” WGCH’s “Women in Business,” in addition to featured articles in USA Today. Liz Maccarone, CRPC® Senior Financial Advisor Liz joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2012. Liz works closely with high-net-worth individuals and their families to create personalized and comprehensive strategies that support their goals, including investment management, retirement planning, liability management, and multigenerational planning. Liz values the importance of establishing and cultivating relationships with families including the next generation. Liz graduated from Fairfield University with a dual bachelor’s degree in Finance and Marketing. She began her career working at a boutique investment firm as a Business Development Associate, specializing in commodities and futures trading.
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
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 creating social change. Stop by this information table to learn more. Or visit: https://www.centerforsafetyandchange.org/
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
Wednesdays, July 1 – August 12 at 4:30pm (no program July 22). Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays. Weekly storytimes for ages 3-5. Great books, games, songs and crafts! Parents and siblings are welcome to enter for the craft at the end of storytime.
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
Thursdays, July 2 – August 13 at 10:30am (no program July 23). Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays. Weekly storytimes for ages 3-5. Great books, games, songs and crafts! Parents and siblings are welcome to enter for the craft at the end of storytime.
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
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In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival. What is the true power of stories? Can they heal the jagged edges of a traumatic childhood? Is the cost of telling the story worth the price of the cure? With her signature blend of sophistication and raw honesty, Grande interrogates how living between two nations, two languages, and two identities has shaped the woman, mother, and writer she has become. Moving from the legacy of violence in her hometown of Iguala, Mexico, to a bittersweet family vacation in Europe spent reconciling her own impoverished past with her children’s world of abundance, she uncovers startling truths about the nature of survival. Whether being racially profiled in the Arizona borderlands or finding unexpected wisdom from the slugs in her garden, Grande unflinchingly asks: How do we bridge the gap between who we were and who we have become? How do we turn pain into power? When memory threatens to define us, how can we use story to heal while still honoring our boundaries? Register today for this virtual talk if you identify as a seeker, a dreamer, or “anyone who believes in the enduring, transformative power of finding one’s voice.” About the Author: Reyna Grande is an award-winning author, motivational speaker, and writing teacher. As a young girl, she crossed the US–Mexico border to join her family in Los Angeles, a harrowing journey chronicled in The Distance Between Us, a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. Her other books include the novels A Ballad of Love and Glory, Across a Hundred Mountains, and Dancing with Butterflies, the memoirs Migrant Heart, The Distance Between Us: Young ReadersEdition, and A Dream Called Home, and the anthology Somewhere We Are Human: Authentic Voices on Migration, Survival, and New Beginnings. She lives in Woodland, California, with her husband and two children. Visit ReynaGrande.com for more information. Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: https://libraryc.org/valleycottagelibrary
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
110 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989, US
Thursdays, July 9, 16 & 23. 5pm: Ages 4-7 years. Join us for creative dance workshops for children to move, have fun, and try dance in a relaxed environment. Through simple movement, freestyle prompts, and short choreography, children will enjoy moving, build confidence, and see dance as a fun, positive activity.