Closed
2025-01-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
The library is closed Monday January 20th 2025 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen Tuesday January 21st 2025 from 2pm to 7pm.

Lego Club
2025-01-21 18:00 - 18:50, 2025-02-18 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 Hour
2025-01-22 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-01-29 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-02-05 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-02-12 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-02-19 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-02-26 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-03-05 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.

Story Craft Hour
2025-01-23 18:00 - 18:50, 2025-02-27 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!

Babies at Play
2025-01-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-03 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!

Littles Lego Club
2025-02-04 18:00 - 18:50, 2025-03-04 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
2025-02-05 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-03-05 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!

Tioga Ukulele Group Jam Session
2025-02-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-02-22 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

Dog-Eared Fantasy
2025-02-11 18:00 - 18:50, 2025-03-04 17:30 - 18:30
Dog-Eared Fantasy is a new book club aiming to read “cozy fantasy”! We will meet on the first Tuesday of each month. Our next meeting will be January 7 @ 6pm, and we will be discussing Tress of the Emerald Sea. We do have a private Facebook group with the same name if you’d like to join.!

Board of Trustees Meeting- Open Meeting
2025-02-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-20 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.

Chess Club
2025-02-13 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.

Valentine's Elevenses Tea Party
2025-02-15 11:00 - 12:00
Registration is required!
Join us February 15th, 2025 @ 11am (right after Valentine’s Day!) for elevenses, a traditional midmorning tea time! We’ll drink out of real tea cups, have treats and sweets and a storytime! Fancy clothes (bowties, boas, tiaras and more!) are optional but encouraged and we have extras for those who want them!

Closed
2025-02-17
the Coburn Free Library is closed February 17th, 2025 for Presidents Day. We reopen for regular hours on Tuesday February 18th.
