Coburn Free Library

Story Hour
2025-05-28 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-05-21 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-05-14 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-05-07 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-04-30 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-04-23 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-04-16 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-04-09 10:15 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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
2025-05-26
The library is closed on Monday May 26th for Memorial Day.

Lego Club
2025-05-20 18:00 - 18:50, 2025-04-15 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.

Babies at Play
2025-05-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-07 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!

Board of Trustees Meeting- Open Meeting
2025-05-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-17 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.

Chess Club
2025-05-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-04-10 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.

Mystery Book Club
2025-05-07 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!

Littles Lego Club
2025-05-06 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.

Tioga Ukulele Group Jam Session
2025-05-03 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-04-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-04-05 10:30 - 12:00
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

Pop Up Orchestra Event
2025-04-26 12:00 - 13:00
Join us April 26th at noon for a pop up orchestra event presented by Storied Winds They will be playing music to Hans Christian Anderson, the Jabberwocky Jam and more! All are welcome!

Story Craft Hour
2025-04-24 18:00 - 18:50
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!

Tioga County Seed-Share
2025-04-05 10:00 - 13:00
In collaboration with the Cornell Cooperative Extension the Coburn Free Library is hosting a seed share event. Check out a variety of garden seed, learn from experts, and share in with friends. Join us April 5th from 10am to 1pm! Our seed table will be on the first floor by our audiobooks and our presenter will be upstairs in the Hilda Grimes room. And don’t forget to check out our seed catalogue just outside the elevator on the first floor!
Can’t make it on April 5th? There are seed share events all over Tioga County in April!
Seed-Share events at other Tioga Libraries:
April 12th 10am-1pm at the Apalachin Public Library
April 12th 10am-1pm at the Spencer Library
April 12th 10am-1pm at the Waverly Free Library
April 26th 10am-1pm at the Hilltop Community Farm
