Valley Cottage Library Book/Movie Lists : Travel & History
An organized list of guides developed by Valley Cottage librarians to address the many interests of our community. Each subject tab broadly categorizes books/film titles and resources by theme.
Armchair Traveler
- Armchair Travel - Visit NorwayTake a virtual trip to Norway. Travel up the Norwegian coast with our world traveler VCL librarian, Holly. Enjoy her personal journey and plan your eventual trip with helpful websites, travel guides, and other books about this interesting destination.
- Enjoy the Season - Virtually Visit GardensThere are wonderful gardens that you can enjoy in person or virtually. Some are nearby and others are scattered around the world. You can also visit these gardens many times since they are continually changing with the seasons.
If you are still an Armchair Traveler, click on the links and enjoy the gardens or check them out for a future "in-person" visit.
Enjoy and happy gardening. - Explore Locally - Rockland WalksVisit locally - visit the nearby county and town parks In Rockland, take a short or long walk to local historical areas, or a longer walk to our latest attraction across the Mario Cuomo Bridge. Links to websites to find the latest access information and books to plan additional adventures and read about area history.
- Wanderlust - Costa RicaA wonderful destination for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, birders. beach lovers, and families. Costa Rica offers one of the world's most diverse natural landscapes
Explore Locally - Rockland Walks
- Explore Locally - Rockland WalksVisit locally - visit the nearby county and town parks In Rockland, take a short or long walk to local historical areas, or a longer walk to our latest attraction across the Mario Cuomo Bridge. Links to websites to find the latest access information and books to plan additional adventures and read about area history.
Outdoor Adventure and Survival Stories
- Outdoor Adventure and Survival StoriesVicariously travel throughout the world into regions and activities full of danger, adventure and the unexpected wih these winning adventure titles.
September 11, 2001
- September 11, 2001Remembering the September 11 attacks in book and film.
To Learn More About Race in America
- To Learn More About Race in AmericaBook titles, movies, documentaries, TV shows, museums, and podcasts to learn more about race in America.
- Juneteenth HistoryLearn more about Juneteenth through historical newspaper articles, government documents, videos, and more.