Mystery Book Club
2026-08-05 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-09-02 10:15 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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!

Junk Journaling with Mikayla Worzel
2026-08-06 17:30 - 18:30
Registration required. Ages: teen, adult, senior
Learn about the fun hobby of junk journaling on Thursday August 6 at 5:30pm. Some supplies provided, participants will receive a journal but you can also bring your own too! Bring your own “junk” for a personalized experience. Junk includes items such as business cards, brochures, packaging etc. Journals will be provided for those who would like one.

Story Craft Hour: Jane Yolen and Mark Teague Dino Sun Catchers
2026-08-07 10:00 - 11:00
Registration required. Ages: 0-4, 5-12.
Join us Friday July 31 at 10am to read stories by Janes Yolen and Mark Teague. We will create dino sun catchers. This program is for children aged 5-12 but we can adjust the crafts for younger kids if needed!

Mahjong
2026-08-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-11 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!

Babies at Play
2026-08-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-07 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!

Stories with Music: Storied Winds "How the Little Dragon Finds Hapiness"
2026-08-11 17:30 - 18:30
No registration required. Ages 0-4, 5-12, teen, adult, senior
Tuesday August 11 at 5:30pm. Storied Winds is a wind trio comprised of OSFL’s oboe and English horn player Lesley McClelland, Claire McKenney on horn, and the orchestra’s section bassoonist David Resig. In all that they do, the trio explores spoken word performance and embraces the notion that music speaks. This summer’s headlining story with music is How the Little Dragon Finds Happiness by Anselma Veit. Storied Winds is sure to please the entire family with their lively array of stories and music!

The Tall People Performing Company "Princess Peigh's Sword Fighting Tea Party"
2026-08-12 10:00 - 11:00
No registration required. Ages: 0-4, 5-12, teen, adult, senior
Join us on Wednesday August 12 at 10am to experience the Tall People Performing Companies wonderful show “Princess Peigh’s Sword Fighting Tea Party”. The show is about a spunky and eccentric Princess and her stoic and reserved best friend, traveling the world to share her country’s customs and traditions. Kiddos and families will get to learn about kindness, love, acceptance, it’s okay to make mistakes, and learning to love yourself through silly and fun party traditions.

Chess Club
2026-08-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-09-10 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.

Adult Paint and Learn with Sandy Morris
2026-08-13 17:30 - 18:30
Registration required. Ages: Teen, Adult, Senior
Thursday August 13 at 5:30pm join local artist Sandy Morris to learn basic painting techniques and unleash your inner artist. No experience is required. All Materials are provided at no costs, just wear clothes you can paint in!

Kid's Paint and Learn with Sandy Morris
2026-08-14 10:00 - 11:00
Registration is required. Ages: 5-12, teens.
Join local artist Sandy Morris August 14 at 10am to learn basic painting techniques and unleash your 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.

Lego Club
2026-08-18 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.

Rachel Consolazio: Air Dry Clay Bud Vase
2026-08-19 10:00 - 11:00
Registration required. Ages: 5-12, teens.
Learn to make a bud vase with air-dry clay with local artist Rachel Consolazio on Wednesday August 19 at 10am. We’ll walk everyone through the steps – building this project together, using fundamental hand-building skills. This program brings lots of room to be creative with this project, creating a character of their choice to take home.

Board of Trustees Meeting- Open Meeting
2026-08-20 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.

Rachel Consolazio: Pottery Wheel Throwing Demonstration
2026-08-20 17:30 - 18:30
Registration required. Ages: Teen, Adult, Senior.
Thursday August 20 at 5:30pm. Local artist Rachel Consolazio will bring her portable pottery wheel for a wheel throwing demo and chat a bit about life as a working artist. Everyone will get a chance to sit at the wheel and try it! Really unique, fun & interactive experience.

Unearth a Story with Tanglewood Nature Center
2026-08-21 10:00 - 11:00
No registration required. Ages: 0-4, 5-12, teen, adult, senior
Join us on Wednesday August 21 at 10am to meet 4 animal ambassadors with prehistoric roots. We will also learn about the fossils you can find in your backyard, and read “How do Dinosaurs Learn to Read” by Jane Yolen!

Crafty Club
2026-08-29 10:30 - 12:00
Crafty Club is an open craft group where adults can work on their projects in a social setting. The Crafty Club will meet the last Saturday of every month at 10:30 am at the Coburn Free Library in the Eva Thomas room. No registration required!

Littles Lego Club
2026-09-01 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.

Story Hour
2026-09-02 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-09-09 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.
