Sustainability Initiative
The Valley Cottage Library has joined the Sustainable Libraries Initiative's Sustainable Libraries Certification Program.
What is the SLCP?
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The Sustainable Libraries Initiative’s Sustainable Libraries Certification Program (SLCP) provides Valley Cottage Library with a tested, structured path forward to increase our library’s commitment to environmental stewardship, economic feasibility, and social equity.
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Food Scraps Composting Bags
Town of Clarkstown residents can now pick up their food scraps composting bags at the Library!
Bags can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
Clarkstown residents must first register for the composting program at the Clarkstown Town Hall or Highway Department.
For more information on the food scraps composting program, visit: www.clarkstown.gov
Houseplant Cutting Swap
Beginning April 8
Grow your community…of houseplants!
Share your beloved but overgrown plants with your neighbors while diversifying your collection. Bring in a healthy, pest-free rooted or unrooted cutting to swap for something new. Our propagation station is located in front of the atrium windows. Stop by any time during library hours to swap a cutting for a new plant buddy!
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Learn more about propagating, repotting, and caring for houseplants on Creativebug.
Valley Cottage Community Cleanup
Saturday, April 27 10am - 2pm
Show your civic pride and help spruce up your community as we host a neighborhood Great American Cleanup event. In conjunction with Keep Rockland Beautiful, the Library will be sending out groups of volunteers to help remove unsightly garbage and refuse from our hometown.
All cleanup supplies will be provided.
Community service letters will be available.
Register to participate at www.keeprocklandbeautiful.org.
Questions? Contact Ashley Maraffino at amaraffino@rcls.org.
*Event will take place rain or shine.
For other cleanup events around the County, visit
Used Household Battery Collection 10am - 2pm
Drop off at tent in the Parking Lot
Plastic Bag and Film Recycling
Don’t trash your plastic bags, bring them to the Library to be recycled!
Drop off your plastic bags and film in the collection box in the Library’s vestibule. Plastic must be clean, dry and free of food residue.
ACCEPTABLE PLASTIC
Produce bags, store bags, ice bags, Ziploc® and other similar bags, cereal box liners, case overwrap (from cases of water, paper towels, etc.), bread bags, newspaper sleeves, dry cleaning bags, bubble wrap, plastic e-commerce mailers.
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UNACCEPTABLE PLASTIC
Frozen food bags, candy bar wrappers, chip bags, net or mesh produce bags, pet food bags, degradable/compostable bags or film, pre-washed salad bags, hot dog or meat wrap packaging, six-pack rings, disposable gloves, masks or protective wear, pool covers, lamination film, vinyl shower curtains or tablecloths, bedding or linen packaging, shiny/crinkly films like floral wrap
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Part of the NexTrex Recycling Challenge. For more information on what can be recycled, click HERE.
