Valley Cottage · Open play
Get directions ↗www.valleycottagelibrary.org/ ↗Up to age 12
artFREEMon, Sep 14 · All day
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
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.)
playspaceFREEMon, Sep 14 · 10:00 AM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
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).
FREETue, Sep 15 · All day
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
If your child signs up for a library card in September, visit the Children’s Room Desk for a special prize. See our webpage for details.
storytimeFREEWed, Sep 16 · 4:30 PM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Ages 3-7 years. September is Library Card Month! We'll read Leilong the Library Bus by Julia Liu, illustrated by Bei Lynn; then we’ll create a library-themed craft and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the library’s book drop area with the help of our friends in the Circulation Department.
artFREEMon, Sep 21 · All day
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
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.)
playspaceFREEMon, Sep 21 · 10:00 AM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
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).
FREETue, Sep 22 · All day
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
If your child signs up for a library card in September, visit the Children’s Room Desk for a special prize. See our webpage for details.
storytimeFREETue, Sep 22 · 10:30 AM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Tuesdays at 10:30am. Ages 18 - 35 months with adult. September 22nd - December 1 (No program Oct. 28, Nov. 3, and Nov. 17.) Weekly storytime with books and beyond!
artFREETue, Sep 22 · 4:30 PM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Grades 2-5. Join us to read Picking Apples and Pumpkins by Amy and Richard Hutchings. We will create and decorate colorful apples out of paper to take home.
storytimeFREEWed, Sep 23 · 4:30 PM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Wednesdays at 4:30pm. Ages 3-5 years. Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays. September 23 – December 2 (No program Oct. 28, Nov. 11 & Nov. 25). Great books, games, songs and crafts! Parents and siblings are welcome to enter for the craft at the end of storytime.
storytimeFREEThu, Sep 24 · 10:30 AM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Thursdays at 10:30am. Ages 3-5 years. Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays. September 24 – December 3 (no program Oct. 29, Nov. 12 & Nov. 26). Great books, games, songs and crafts! Parents and siblings are welcome to enter for the craft at the end of storytime.
showFREEThu, Sep 24 · 7:00 PM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
This event will be 30 minutes in length. Grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! Join us for an energetic conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician Lucky Diaz, author of the sensational bilingual picture book, Paletero Man. What’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José! Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator’s pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now. Inspired by the vibrant rhythms of Los Angeles and Diaz’s own hit song, this beautiful story invites readers into a sun-drenched neighborhood where the ring of a bell means the best treat of the day is just around the corner. Register today and discover how we can all bring a little more sweetness and community spirit into our daily lives! Please note that we will be hosting Lucky Diaz twice on this date, once in Spanish and in English. Be sure that you are registering for your preferred format. About the Author: Lucky Diaz is a GRAMMY Award-winning, multi–Latin GRAMMY Award-winning artist, acclaimed author, and a leading voice in contemporary children’s literature. A six-time Emmy-nominated songwriter and Berklee College of Music alumnus, Diaz made history as the first North American children’s artist to win a Latin GRAMMY. His work bridges music and storytelling, creating a distinct body of bilingual work rooted in the cultural life of Mexican American communities in Los Angeles. As an author, Diaz has earned some of the highest honors in publishing. His books have received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist, placing him among a rare group of creators recognized across every major literary journal. His breakout title Paletero Man received a Kirkus star and audiobook distinction and was awarded the 2024 Alma Flor Ada Award for its lasting contribution to Latino-centered storytelling. He is also a recipient of the Parent’s Choice Gold Award and a NAPPA Award, further recognizing his impact on family audiences. His latest book, Fix-It Familia, continues to build national recognition, with a Spanish edition arriving this summer, expanding access to bilingual readers and classrooms across the country. Diaz’s work has been featured and praised by NPR, Billboard, The New York Times, and People Magazine, positioning him as a trusted creative voice at the intersection of culture, music, and literature. Through his books, recordings, and performances with Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band, Diaz continues to expand the possibilities of American storytelling. He is not only contributing to the field, he is helping define it. Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: https://libraryc.org/valleycottagelibrary
artFREEFri, Sep 25 · All day
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
La duración de este evento será de 30 minutos. Agarra un puñado de monedas y prepárate para bailar por la calle. Únete a nosotros para una enérgica conversación mientras celebramos la alegría de la comunidad y la diversión del verano con Lucky Diaz, músico ganador del premio Latin GRAMMY y autor del sensacional libro ilustrado bilingüe, Paletero Man. ¿Cuál es la mejor manera de refrescarse en un caluroso día de verano? ¡Corre rápido y encuentra al Paletero José! Sigue a nuestro narrador mientras recorre su ajetreado vecindario en busca del Paletero Man. Pero cuando finalmente lo alcanza, los bolsillos de nuestro narrador están vacíos. ¡Oh no! ¿Qué pasó con su dinero? Se necesitará la ayuda de toda la comunidad para conseguir la sabrosa golosina ahora. Inspirada en los vibrantes ritmos de Los Ángeles y la exitosa canción de Diaz, esta hermosa historia invita a los lectores a un vecindario bañado por el sol donde el sonido de una campana significa que la mejor golosina del día está a la vuelta de la esquina. ¡Regístrate hoy y descubre cómo todos podemos aportar un poco más de dulzura y espíritu comunitario a nuestra vida diaria! Ten en cuenta que presentaremos a Lucky Diaz dos veces en esta fecha, una en español y otra en inglés. Asegúrate de registrarte para el formato que prefieras. Acerca del autor: Lucky Diaz es un artista ganador del premio GRAMMY, multi-ganador del premio Latin GRAMMY, aclamado autor y una voz líder en la literatura infantil contemporánea. Compositor nominado seis veces al premio Emmy y ex alumno de Berklee College of Music, Diaz hizo historia como el primer artista infantil norteamericano en ganar un Latin GRAMMY. Su trabajo une música y narración, creando un cuerpo distintivo de trabajo bilingüe arraigado en la vida cultural de las comunidades mexicano-americanas en Los Ángeles. Como autor, Diaz ha obtenido algunos de los más altos honores en el mundo editorial. Sus libros han recibido reseñas destacadas de Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly y Booklist, lo que lo sitúa entre un raro grupo de creadores reconocidos en todas las principales publicaciones literarias. Su título revelación Paletero Man recibió una estrella de Kirkus y una distinción de audiolibro y fue galardonado con el Premio Alma Flor Ada 2024 por su contribución duradera a la narración centrada en los latinos. También ha recibido el Parent’s Choice Gold Award y un NAPPA Award, lo que reconoce aún más su impacto en el público familiar. Su último libro, Fix-It Familia, sigue generando reconocimiento nacional, con una edición en español que llegará este verano, ampliando el acceso a lectores bilingües y aulas en todo el país. El trabajo de Diaz ha sido presentado y elogiado por NPR, Billboard, The New York Times y People Magazine, lo que lo posiciona como una voz creativa confiable en la intersección de la cultura, la música y la literatura. A través de sus libros, grabaciones y presentaciones con Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band, Diaz continúa ampliando las posibilidades de la narración estadounidense. No solo está contribuyendo al campo. Está ayudando a definirlo. Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: https://libraryc.org/valleycottagelibrary
musicFREEFri, Sep 25 · 10:30 AM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Fridays at 10:30am. Ages 2 months - 17 months with adult. September 25 - December 4 (No program Oct. 30, Nov. 27). Weekly movement, rhymes & music.
storytimeFREEFri, Sep 25 · 11:00 AM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
All ages. Come for a special story time with stories, songs, and a craft.
artFREEMon, Sep 28 · All day
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
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.)
playspaceFREEMon, Sep 28 · 10:00 AM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Ages 3 - 5 years. Ready to glow? Come test-drive our brand-new light boxes, powered by an awesome Orange & Rockland STEM Grant. (@ORUConnect) Drop-in and get hands-on with our blocks, cubes, letters, numbers, and more!
playspaceFREEMon, Sep 28 · 10:00 AM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Ages 5 and under. Mondays from 10am-1pm. 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).
FREETue, Sep 29 · All day
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
If your child signs up for a library card in September, visit the Children’s Room Desk for a special prize. See our webpage for details.
storytimeFREETue, Sep 29 · 10:30 AM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Tuesdays at 10:30am. Ages 18 - 35 months with adult. September 22nd - December 1 (No program Oct. 28, Nov. 3, and Nov. 17.) Weekly storytime with books and beyond!
scienceFREETue, Sep 29 · 4:30 PM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Tuesdays, Sept. 29 – Nov. 3 at 4:30pm (6 week series). Grades 3-6. Join the Clarkstown High School North Robotics Team for a STEM program that introduces engineering through fun, interactive challenges. Students will explore STEM concepts by using the Engineering Design Process, strengthening their creativity, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills while learning how STEM connects to everyday life. Projects will include a marble maze challenge, a pasta and marshmallow tower, a save the egg challenge, a bridge building challenge, a catapult challenge, and a boat building challenge.
storytimeFREEWed, Sep 30 · 4:30 PM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Wednesdays at 4:30pm. Ages 3-5 years. Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays. September 23 – December 2 (No program Oct. 28, Nov. 11 & Nov. 25). Great books, games, songs and crafts! Parents and siblings are welcome to enter for the craft at the end of storytime.
storytimeFREEThu, Oct 1 · All day
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Between October 1 and November 1, the Children’s Room will collect new, unused books for the Library Association of Rockland County’s Youth Services. Books will be given as gifts to children through local charities during the holidays.
FREEThu, Oct 1 · All day
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
This month's shape is an apple.
storytimeFREEThu, Oct 1 · 10:30 AM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Thursdays at 10:30am. Ages 3-5 years. Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays. September 24 – December 3 (no program Oct. 29, Nov. 12 & Nov. 26). Great books, games, songs and crafts! Parents and siblings are welcome to enter for the craft at the end of storytime.
storytimeFREEThu, Oct 1 · 4:15 PM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Grades K-3. Books will be available at the Children’s Room Desk one month prior to the program. Because by Mo Willems and illustrated by Amber Ren We will read this beautiful story about the beauty of music. Then we will make a Mosaic Music Note!
musicFREEFri, Oct 2 · 10:30 AM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Fridays at 10:30am. Ages 2 months - 17 months with adult. September 25 - December 4 (No program Oct. 30, Nov. 27). Weekly movement, rhymes & music.
movementFREEFri, Oct 2 · 11:00 AM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Ages 3-5. Join us for autumn adventures! We'll read Mouse's First Fall by Lauren Thompson and participate in some fun math, literacy, and crafty activities.
cookingFREESat, Oct 3 · 10:00 AM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Two days, two libraries!! Saturday, October 3 at Valley Cottage Library and Sunday, October 4 at Nyack Library Join us in celebrating BIPOC businesses and their supporting organizations to create a stronger relationship between them, libraries, and our communities. Food Trucks, Children's Activities, Performances, Music, Art, Baked Goods, Jewelry, Crafts, Health & Wellness, Community Information, and more!!
storytimeFREESat, Oct 3 · 11:30 AM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Ages 2-5 years. Come and join us for stories, songs and movement in both Spanish and English!
artFREEMon, Oct 5 · All day
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
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.)
playspaceFREEMon, Oct 5 · 10:00 AM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Ages 5 and under. Mondays from 10am-1pm. 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).
storytimeFREEMon, Oct 5 · 4:30 PM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Ages 4-7 years. The letters of the alphabet can be confusing. Come and read Wiggling Words by Kate Rolfe and make an art project using alphabet letter stamps.
storytimeFREETue, Oct 6 · 10:30 AM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Tuesdays at 10:30am. Ages 18 - 35 months with adult. September 22nd - December 1 (No program Oct. 28, Nov. 3, and Nov. 17.) Weekly storytime with books and beyond!
cookingFREETue, Oct 6 · 4:30 PM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Tuesdays, Sept. 29 – Nov. 3 at 4:30pm (6 week series). Grades 3-6. Join the Clarkstown High School North Robotics Team for a STEM program that introduces engineering through fun, interactive challenges. Students will explore STEM concepts by using the Engineering Design Process, strengthening their creativity, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills while learning how STEM connects to everyday life. Projects will include a marble maze challenge, a pasta and marshmallow tower, a save the egg challenge, a bridge building challenge, a catapult challenge, and a boat building challenge.
storytimeFREEWed, Oct 7 · 4:30 PM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Wednesdays at 4:30pm. Ages 3-5 years. Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays. September 23 – December 2 (No program Oct. 28, Nov. 11 & Nov. 25). Great books, games, songs and crafts! Parents and siblings are welcome to enter for the craft at the end of storytime.
storytimeFREEThu, Oct 8 · All day
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Between October 1 and November 1, the Children’s Room will collect new, unused books for the Library Association of Rockland County’s Youth Services. Books will be given as gifts to children through local charities during the holidays.
storytimeFREEThu, Oct 8 · 10:30 AM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Thursdays at 10:30am. Ages 3-5 years. Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays. September 24 – December 3 (no program Oct. 29, Nov. 12 & Nov. 26). Great books, games, songs and crafts! Parents and siblings are welcome to enter for the craft at the end of storytime.
musicFREEFri, Oct 9 · 10:30 AM
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
Fridays at 10:30am. Ages 2 months - 17 months with adult. September 25 - December 4 (No program Oct. 30, Nov. 27). Weekly movement, rhymes & music.
artFREEMon, Oct 12 · All day
Valley Cottage Library · Valley Cottage
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.)