Coburn Free Library

Mahjong
2025-10-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-31 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-21 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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!

Halloween Party at the Coburn Free Library
2025-10-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Coburn Free Library, 275 Main Street, Owego, NY, 13827, United States
On October 25th at 11am join us for a scary good time at the Coburn Free Library. We’ll have donuts and cider, read some spooky stories, and have a Halloween themed scavenger hunt! Costumes are encouraged by not required.

Babies at Play
2025-10-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-01 10:00 - 11:00
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!

Story Hour
2025-10-29 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-11-05 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-11-12 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-11-19 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-11-26 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.

Info Session: Grant Opportunities for Local Artists and Organizations!
2025-10-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Coburn Free Library, 275 Main Street, Owego, NY, 13827, United States
The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts is launching the 2026 Round 1 Community Arts, Teaching Artist, and Individual Artist Grants for artists, organizations, towns, and more in Cattaraugus, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Tioga counties. More information about this grants program, including eligibility and deadlines, is available at www.eARTS.org/grants.
From 5:30-6:30 pm meet Nate Weisenberg, The ARTS Council’s new Grants Coordinator, and learn more about these opportunities. There will be a presentation followed by time for questions and answers.
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program (SCR), a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.

Littles Lego Club
2025-11-04 18:00 - 18:50, 2025-12-02 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.

Mystery Book Club
2025-11-05 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!

Closed for Veterans Day
2025-11-11
The Coburn Free Library will be closed Tuesday November 11th for Veterans Day. We will reopen on Wednesday November 12th at 10am.

Chess Club
2025-11-13 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.

Drop-In Hours: Grant Opportunities for Local Artists and Organizations!
2025-11-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Coburn Free Library, 275 Main Street, Owego, NY, 13827, United States
The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts is launching the 2026 Round 1 Community Arts, Teaching Artist, and Individual Artist Grants for artists, organizations, towns, and more in Cattaraugus, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Tioga counties. More information about this grants program, including eligibility and deadlines, is available at www.eARTS.org/grants.
On Monday, November 17 from 2-4pm, stop by the Coburn Free Library to meet Nate Weisenberg, The ARTS Council’s new Grants Coordinator. These will be informal conversations – no need to make an appointment. You can be at any stage in the process, from just getting started to having a draft you want feedback on.
We look forward to seeing you!
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program (SCR), a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.

Lego Club
2025-11-18 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.

Story Craft Hour
2025-11-20 08:00 - 17:00
Check out our program calendar to see the author of the month!

Registration is required, as supplies are limited. On the 4th Thursday of every month at 6:00pm join us to read a story and do a craft. Each month we will feature some of your favorite, and our favorite children’s authors. Each session will consist of story reading followed by a craft inspired by the author and their stories! This program is for children aged 5-12 but we can adjust the crafts for younger kids if needed!

Board of Trustees Meeting- Open Meeting
2025-11-20 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.

Adult Winter Crafting: Embroidery 101 with B.C. Stitchers
2025-11-22 10:30 - 12:00
Saturday November 22nd @ 10:30am. Registration is required. This program is for adults only.
Are you interested in learning basic embroidery? The B.C. Stitchers, the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (EGA), can help. Our Embroidery 101 workshop will teach you the basics:

How to thread a needle
How to use those funny- looking needle threaders
How to pick out floss and fabric
How to use an embroidery hoop
How to find patterns to stitch
How to master popular embroidery stitches including back stitch, stem stitch, straight stitch, rice stitch, lazy daisy and even the French Knot.

You’ll be provided with a free kit that has all the necessities along with a handout of hints and tips. At the end of the workshop, you will have the knowledge and confidence to take on other exciting embroidery projects of your own.

Closing Early for Thanksgiving
2025-11-26 13:00 - 17:00
The Coburn Free Library will be closing at 1pm on November 26th for Thanksgiving. We will also be closed on November 27th and November 28th for Thanksgiving. The Library will reopen on Saturday November 29th at 10am.

Closed for Thanksgiving
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28
The Coburn Free Library will be closed November 27th through November 28th for Thanksgiving. Please note we will also be closing early on Wednesday November 26th for Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Saturday November 29th at 10am.
