Coburn Free Library

Babies at Play
2025-07-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Babies at Play is a playgroup where kids 0-4 have a space to play and socialize with their peers. Parents and guardians can also swap parenting tips or simply chat, while the kids have fun and play. We provide the toys and the fun, so all you need to do is come!

Magpie Glasswork
2025-07-30 10:00 - 11:00
Wednesday July 30th, 2025 at 10am.
Let’s learn about glass art! Jen Kuhn has been flameworking glass for 13 years. She started out making glass beads and jewelry and then expanded to sculptural work when hired by the Corning Museum of Glass. In 2022 she invested in a mobile flame shop so can continue to demonstrate and teach the public about glassmaking out in the world. This program will include two demos, two raffles and an activity plus a tour of the van and Q&A.

Story Craft Hour Lois Ehler Collage Art
2025-08-01 10:00 - 11:00
Registration is required, as supplies are limited. Join us Friday August 1st at 10:00am to read a few stories and create collage art inspired by the work of Lois Ehler! This program is for children aged 5-12 but we can adjust the crafts for younger kids if needed!

Mahjong
2025-08-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-05 13:00 - 15:00
Join us every Friday 1pm to 3pm in the Hilda Grimes room to play Mahjong a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. All skill levels are welcome!

Littles Lego Club
2025-08-05 18:00 - 18:50, 2025-09-02 18:00 - 18:50
On the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm, our little Lego builders make beginner’s level creations. You provide the imagination, we provide the blocks! Designed for ages 4 and up. Younger children have the option to use Duplo blocks. All children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Electric Aquarium and Reptile Den
2025-08-06 10:00 - 11:00
Wednesday August 6th, 2025 at 10am. This program will include live reptiles! Learn about the animals and have your questions answered by one of Electric City Aquarium and Reptiles Den’s expect keepers! Registration is not required. This program will be held in the Methodist church basement right next door to the library.

Mystery Book Club
2025-08-06 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-09-03 10:15 - 11:00
Registration required. Calling all mystery enthusiasts! Every month members meet to discuss the selection(s) of the month. Join us for an hour of lively banter and fun. The first Monday of each month at 1pm. This group sometimes meets outdoors during nice weather so be sure to register if you are a newcomer to the group. We will make sure you are added to the group information list. Happy reading!

Kid's Paint and Learn
2025-08-08 10:00 - 11:00
Registration required, as supplies are limited. Join us Friday July 11th at 10:00am for Summer Reading Paint and Learn, local artist Sandy Morris teaches basic painting techniques and helps kids to unleash their inner artists. No experience required. All materials are provided at no cost. Wear clothes you can paint in! We start at 10:00am and paint until done. This program is for children and teens.

The Art of Filmmaking Silent Movies Alice and Wonderland (1915)
2025-08-13 10:00 - 11:00
Wednesday, August 13th 2025 at 10am. Join us for a screening of the silent movie version of Lewis Carol’s Alice in Wonderland (1915) directed by W.W. Young and to learn a little about silent movies. Registration is not required and popcorn will be provided!

Chess Club
2025-08-14 17:30 - 18:30
AGES TEEN AND ABOVE
It’s your move! Want to increase your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Develop your existing chess skills against other players in a friendly environment. Players of all abilities are welcome. If you have a chess board, bring it along. We’ll have a few but it’s better to have too many than too few! Library materials are available for further learning.
There will also be a chess set available in the gaming closet for in-library use at any time. That means you can practice anytime at the library.
Chess club is a recurring event that takes place on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:30pm. We meet on the 2nd floor in the Eva Thomas room. Elevator access is available at the rear library entrance.
Registration is encouraged and appreciated.

Waterman Conservation Education Center: Pressed Flower Collages
2025-08-15 10:00 - 11:00
Friday August 15th, 2025 at 10:00am.
Registration is required. Join us along with the Waterman Conservation Education Center to make your own pressed plant collages. We will have pre-pressed flowers and plants but we will also learn about how plant pressing works and even a tutorial on how to do it at home!

Lego Club
2025-08-19 18:00 - 18:50
On the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm, older and more advanced Lego builders will meet to build. This group requires critical thinking skills and longer attention spans.

Stray Haven: Design Doggy Bandanas for Shelter Dogs!
2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:00
Registration is required, as supplies are limited. Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 at 10am. Join us to make a custom bandana for shelter dogs looking for a home! All bandanas made during this program will be donated to the Stray Haven Animal Shelter in Waverly to help shelter dogs get adopted.

Board of Trustees Meeting- Open Meeting
2025-08-21 10:00 - 11:00
The Board of Trustees of the Coburn Free Library meets upstairs in the Eva Thomas room. Please enter through the rear entrance of the library and take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Regularly scheduled meetings are on the third Thursday of each month at 10am. Please register if you plan to attend so we have enough handouts.

Chriss Foxx Adult Watercolor Class
2025-08-21 17:30 - 18:30
Registration is required, as supplies are limited. Wednesday August, 21st 2025 at 5:30pm. Local Artist Chris Foxx will teach a course on the art of watercolor. Supplies will be provided and all skill levels are welcome! This program is for adults and teens, there is a kid’s water color program available Friday August 22nd at 10am.

Story Craft Hour Don Freeman Watercolor Teddy Bears
2025-08-22 10:00 - 11:00
Registration is required, as supplies are limited. Join us Friday August 22nd at 10:00am to read a few stories and paint a watercolor teddy bear inspired by the work of Dan Freeman! This program is for children aged 5-12 but we can adjust the crafts for younger kids if needed!

Last Day to Turn in Reading Challenge Slips
2025-08-29
August 29th is the last day to turn in Reading Challenge slips for prizes and to enter to win one of our big prize baskets. Basket winners will be announced the first week of September.

Story Hour
2025-09-03 10:15 - 11:00
On Wednesdays at 10:15 AM we share our favorite picture books with children ages birth to 5 and their parents or caregivers. Don’t be surprised to learn a few finger plays and active nursery rhymes. Our story times are built around books and engaging readings but also include movement, song, literacy skills, and play.
