Halloween at the Coburn Free Library- Trick or Treaters Welcome!
2024-10-31 14:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | NY
The library is open on Halloween until 7pm. Trick or treaters are welcome… if they dare! Those brave enough to venture in will get their pick of a spooktacular prize or a free book! Even better take a moment to sign up for a library card, there’s no trick!

Tioga Ukulele Group Jam Session
2024-11-02 13:30 - 15:00, 2024-11-16 13:30 - 15:00, 2024-11-30 13:30 - 15:00
Ukulele Players! Come join us for an adult Ukulele Jam Session at the Coburn Free Library!
Just bring your ukulele, music will be provided. All levels of players are welcome, beginner to intermediate.
Call, text, or email for more info:
(607) 743-9803
(607) 321-8815
TiogaUkuleleGroup@yahoo.com

Babies at Play
2024-11-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-02 10:00 - 11:00
Formerly known as Mommy and Me, Babies at Play is a playgroup where kids 0-3 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!

All Abilities Community Games
2024-11-05 14:15 - 15:15, 2024-11-12 14:15 - 15:15, 2024-11-19 14:15 - 15:15, 2024-11-26 14:15 - 15:15, 2024-12-03 14:15 - 15:15
All ages and all abilities are welcome to join us on Tuesdays from 2:15 to 3:15 for an hour of fun playing games. Our Hilda R. Grimes room has lots of card games, board games, and more!

Littles Lego Club
2024-11-05 18:00 - 18:50, 2024-12-03 18:00 - 18:45
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
2024-11-06 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-12-04 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!

Story Hour
2024-11-06 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-11-13 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-11-20 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-11-27 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-12-04 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.

Closed- For Veterans Day
2024-11-11
The Library is closed on Monday November 11th, 2024 for Veterans Day. We will reopen on Tuesday November 12th, 2024 from 2pm to 7pm.

Chess Club
2024-11-14 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.

Adult Paint and Learn- cancelled 11/15
2024-11-16 13:30 - 15:00
Registration required, as supplies are limited. On the 3rd Saturday of every month at 10:30am local artist Sandy Morris teaches basic painting techniques and helps participants unleash their inner artist. No experience is required. All Materials are provided at no costs, just wear clothes you can paint in! This program is for teens and adults, we have a Kid’s Paint and Learn on the 2nd Saturday of the month.

Lego Club
2024-11-19 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.

Board of Trustees Meeting- Open Meeting
2024-11-21 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.

1/2 Day Closing at 1pm- Thanksgiving Break
2024-11-27 10:00 - 13:00
The library will be closing at 1pm on Wednesday November 27th for Thanksgiving break.

Closed- Thanksgiving Break
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29
The library will be closed Thursday November 28th, 2024 and Friday November 29th, 2024 for Thanksgiving break. We reopen on Saturday November 30th, 2024 from 1pm to 4pm.

Kid's Paint and Learn
2024-11-30 16:30 - 18:00
Registration required, as supplies are limited. On the 2nd Saturday of every month, 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 10:30am and paint until done. This program is for children and teens. We have an Adult Paint and Learn session on the third Saturday of the month for any adults who also would like to paint!
