Valley Cottage School

Library Contact Information

Library Phone: (845) 353-7295 

  Carolyn Travers, School Library Media Specialist

  ctravers@nyackschools.org 

Library Hours:  Monday - Friday 8:50-3

Come right in and explore

our library for fiction,

facts and fun.  

Library Schedule

Monday 1st grade + Gabrielson

Tuesday 2nd grade

Wednesday 3rd grade + Soloff

Thursday Kindergarten and 4th grade

Friday 5th grade + Weber

Elementary Online Resources

 Email Librarian for list of UN/PW for home use for all  resources.

Public Libraries

 Nyack Library 

Valley Cottage Library

Valley Cottage Library

Online Catalog

 OPALS Library Catalog 

Greetings from the School Library Media Center

  Our goal is to get students to learn about the library while developing a love of reading and literature.  Your child will come to the library once a week.  Students will enjoy books and reading through storytelling, read-alouds, booktalks, and literary activities.  We will learn to conduct research and utilize resources in print and online, practicing digital safety and learning about their digital footprint.  Our library curriculum supports the New Generation Standards in order to ensure that all students can become life-long readers as we promote literacy and the interests of students.  Makerspace and other STEAM ideas are also explored with the the library during the year.

Please be sure your child has their book on their library day.  Children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade may borrow one book per week.  Children in grades 3-5 may borrow two books per week.  If your child still needs more time to read their book, they need to bring it back to be renewed.  If a book is lost or damaged, we will contact you with an overdue sheet with instructions  for a replacement.  

Please do not hesitate to contact the Librarian, Carolyn Travers with any questions or concerns.

Your Book Buddy,

Mrs. Travers 

 ctravers@nyackschools.org 

Welcome to our incoming Kindergarteners 

 Kindergarten Great Reads Booklist 2021.pdf 

Click here for a list of wonderful books you can read with your parents or caregivers.  The public libraries in Nyack and Valley Cottage are happy to help you find these and many other great books to share.  They are open after school and you can obtain a free library card to check out books and other materials. 

When our library at school reopens, we have the books on this list and many many other exciting titles for your child to check out!