Coburn Free Library

Adult Winter Crafting: Embroidery 101 with B.C. Stitchers
2025-11-22 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Babies at Play
2025-11-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-29 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
2025-11-26 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-12-03 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-12-17 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-12-31 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.

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.

Littles Lego Club
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
2025-12-03 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!

Mahjong
2025-12-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-02 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!

Adult Winter Crafting: Junk Journaling
2025-12-06 10:30 - 12:00
Saturday December 6th @ 10:30am. Registration is required. This program is for adults only.
This introductory course will teach you the basics of Junk Journaling. You will learn what supplies you’ll need, the art of collecting ephemera, the basis of collage and how to make your own spreads! Bring your own journal or the library will provide them for you.
The library will have several materials to use for this class however we do recommend you bring your own! Common materials include: business cards, postcards, park maps, fliers etc.

O'Tannenbaum Story Hour at the Tioga County Historical Society
2025-12-10 10:15 - 11:00 | Tioga County Historical Society Museum, 110 Front St, Owego, NY, 13827, United States
Wednesday December 10th at 10:15am at the Tioga County Historical Society, 110 Front Street, Owego NY. It’s the Story Hour you know and love at a new location! 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.

Chess Club
2025-12-11 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.

Lego Club
2025-12-16 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
2025-12-18 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.

Polar Express Holiday Party
2025-12-20 11:00 - 12:00
Join us Saturday December 20th at 11am for our annual Polar Express Holiday party! We’ll have a reading of the Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg, a fun Christmas ornament craft and of course treats and hot chocolate!

Closed for Christmas
2025-12-24, 2025-12-25
The Coburn Free Library will be closed December 24th, 2025 through December 25th, 2025 for the Christmas Holidays. We will reopen on Friday December 26th, 2025 at 10am for our regular hours.

Closed for New Years Day
2026-01-01
The Coburn Free Library will be closed Thursday January 1st 2026 for New Years Day. We will reopen Friday January 2nd, 2026 at 10am for our regular hours. Happy New Year!!

Registration for AARP Tax Help Opens
2026-01-02
Registration for AARP Tax help opens. Appointments will be on Mondays from 12pm to 3pm beginning March 9th, 2026. Call the library at (607) 687-3520 to make an appointment. You MUST call to make an appointment.
