Coburn Free Library

Lego Club
2026-02-17 18:00 - 18:50, 2026-03-17 18:00 - 18:50 (America/New_York)
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
2026-02-18 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-02-25 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-03-04 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-03-11 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-03-18 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-03-25 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.

Board of Trustees Meeting- Open Meeting
2026-02-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-19 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.

Mahjong
2026-02-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-27 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: Watercolor Basics with Kate Wilsey
2026-02-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Coburn Free Library, 275 Main Street, Owego, NY, 13827, United States
Registration is required. Only one registration per person, if you would like to register multiple people please make a separate registration entry.
Saturday February 21st 2026 @ 10:30am.
Join local artist Kate Wilsey to learn some basic water color techniques. Using three different techniques we’ll create three different watercolor flowers! All supplies included.

Babies at Play
2026-02-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-23 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!

Adult Paint and Learn
2026-02-28 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-21 10:30 - 12:00
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.

Littles Lego Club
2026-03-03 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
2026-03-04 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!

Kid's Paint and Learn
2026-03-07 10:30 - 12:00
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!

Chess Club
2026-03-12 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.

Friends of the Coburn Free Library Book Sale
2026-03-13 - 2026-03-14
Sponsored by the Friends of the Coburn Free Library. Free will donation.
Friday March 13th 10am to 5pm
Saturday March 14th 10am to 1pm
Browse our collection of books for all ages:

Fiction by author
Nonfiction by subject
paperbacks with a separate mystery section
Books for children and young adults
Puzzles, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks
Bookmarks

Cornell Cooperative Extension Tioga County Seed Share
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:30
Saturday March 14th 10am to 12:30pm.
Master Gardeners will be available to share wisdom and showcase some fun techniques. Choose from a wide variety of free seed, learn something new, find answers to your questions and GROW!
