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VCL teens

Resources & Entertainment 

Summer Reading is Here! 

June 30th - August 9th 

Read books and win prizes! 

Beginning June 30th, you may begin submitting mini book reviews to earn raffle tickets. Book reviews can be submitted online or by paper form at either Valley Cottage or Nyack Library. NSD students can earn extra credit for next year by registering and submitting at least one review. 

Exciting
news!

The Teen Corner is getting an upgrade!

Please excuse our appearance while we undergo construction to make improvements. The space will be enclosed and expanded with additional shelving space, as well as new technology and furniture. A selection of teen materials will be available in the Glass Room during the renovation. â€‹

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Click here to see the plans!

teen Yoga

Yoga Teacher

Join certified Yoga instructor Marielle Lennon for this teen-focused practice of mindfulness, movement, and breathwork. The program will include a guided visualization meditation.  Beginners welcome.

Monday, July 21st

7:00pm 

Dungeons & Dragons

Join our adventuring party for new and veteran D&D players alike! Registration for Nyack School District students begins June 1. Out of district patrons can begin registering June 23. Space is limited. Led by David Shuman.

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Mondays from 5:30-8:30

(July 14-August 11)

 

Writing Contest!

Join us for a writing workshop to help you develop your submission for the Katherine Applegate Writing Contest! We will discuss the writing prompt, talk about our ideas, and workshop our stories.

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Attention writers ages 8-12!

Wednesday, July 9 at 6pm

Paint & pass

Come make some wacky collaborative art! We will work on timed prompts to collaboratively make hilarious and unique paintings. Wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on! 

Thursday, July 10th
at 7pm

Origami 101

Join instructor Samantha Heerlein to learn various origami folds and designs. Beginners welcome! 

Thursday, July 17th
at 3pm

Summer After hours scavenger hunt!

Take over the library after closing to explore, solve riddles, and compete for prizes in this library-wide scavenger hunt! Pizza will be served.

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Friday, August 1st at 5pm

Girl with Flower

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the galaxy

Have you been reading this book over the summer like everyone else? Come chat about what you’ve read so far and see what other people think!

Pizza and passive crafts will be available.

Teens and family members welcome.

Tuesday, August 5th at 6pm
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Come see the movie adaptation on the big screen!

(PG, 1hr 49min)

Teens and family members welcome.

Wednesday, July 30th
at 6:30pm
Click here to find a copy
at the library!

Teen Room Time Capsule!

Would you like to leave something for the future teens of Valley Cottage Library? Our brand-new teen room has a hidden door for a time capsule!

We are taking suggestions for what to include. Submit your ideas today!

Friday, August 15th at 2pm

Come meet with other teens in the brand-new Teen Room to pitch your ideas, discuss the suggestions, and vote on what should be included. Snacks provided.

Summer Book Bingo

Download a copy here or pick one up at the library. Complete a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line and you will be entered to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card! List all titles/authors on the back of the form. Drop off completed form at the library or email to khohlfeld@rcls.org.

Chess club

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. 

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Tuesdays, 
July 8th-August 12th
6:30-7:30pm

This program is for ages 5-17. Children aged 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult observer. 

Suggestion Box

Do you have an idea you would like to share? Click the button to make a recommendation for library programs or materials!

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Free books, movies,

    and more...

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teen grab bag

Not sure what you want to read these days? Fill out this quick form and have your teen librarian build a custom bag of library material just for you! You will be notified via email when your bag is ready so you can schedule a pick-up.

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VALLEY COTTAGE LIBRARY

Phone: 845-268-7700

Fax: 845-268-7760

vclref@rcls.org

110 Route 303, Valley Cottage, NY 10989

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Friday & Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday 12:00 - 4:00pm

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