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Join us for Silent Film night on Friday, November 3rd and Friday, November 17th at 2 pm. Silent Films are movies with no synchronized recorded sound. However, traditionally silent films were always accompanied by live sounds: a pianist, a theater organist, or even a small orchestra. Early musical scores were improvised or composed of classical or theatrical repertory […]
Registration required. Exercise your creativity at Coburn Free Library, where learners evolve! During Paint n’ Learn, local artist Sandy Morris teaches basic painting techniques and helps participants unleash their inner artists. No experience required. All materials are provided at no cost. Wear clothes you can get messy! 🙂 Donations to support our programming efforts are […]
Join us for Silent Film night on Friday, November 3rd and Friday, November 17th at 2 pm. Silent Films are movies with no synchronized recorded sound. However, traditionally silent films were always accompanied by live sounds: a pianist, a theater organist, or even a small orchestra. Early musical scores were improvised or composed of classical or theatrical repertory […]
Andrew Robertson, professor at the Graduate Center at the City University of New York and Owego resident presents on voting in the early U.S., from the American Revolution to the Civil War. Widowed and single women could vote in New Jersey from 1776 until 1807. Black men could vote in many northern states from the […]
Registration required. Exercise your creativity at Coburn Free Library, where learners evolve! During Paint n’ Learn, local artist Sandy Morris teaches basic painting techniques and helps participants unleash their inner artists. No experience required. All materials are provided at no cost. Wear clothes you can get messy! 🙂 Donations to support our programming efforts are […]
Meisha Lohmann adjunct lecturer in the English and General Literature and Rhetoric department at Binghamton University presents a presentation on early written iterations of famous fairy tales. Most classic fairy tales exist in countless iterations. Their origins in oral literature make it impossible to know exactly how many versions exist, or where they each originated. […]
Join us Saturday December 16th @ 2pm for our annual Polar Express Party! There will be snacks, a reading of the beloved Christmas classic The Polar Express written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg, games and of course hot chocolate! Come down to the library and join in on the holiday cheer. 🙂 Registration is required so please register […]
Join us Thursday December 7th and 28th at 5:30pm to watch Silent Films! Silent Films are movies with no synchronized recorded sound. However, traditionally silent films were always accompanied by live sounds: a pianist, a theater organist, or even a special small orchestra. Early musical scores were improvised or composed of classical or theatrical repertory […]
There’s nothing like the smell of coffee! On Tuesday, January 9th, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Huling Hummel of Owego, invites you to come enjoy a cup of coffee at the Coburn Free Library and learn how to “paint with coffee.” The program is free and all supplies (and coffee to drink) will be provided. Seating is limited […]
There’s nothing like the smell of coffee! On February 27th the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Huling Hummel of Owego, invites you to come enjoy a cup of coffee at the Coburn Free Library and learn how to “paint with coffee.” The program is free and all supplies (and coffee to drink) will be provided. Seating is limited […]
Adult Ukulele Players wanted for next Ukulele Jam Session, 2:30-3 p.m., Coburn Free Library, Main Street, Owego. If interested, send an email to TiogaUkuleleGroup@yahoo.com or call (607) 743-9803 or (607) 321-8815. This group is for all level of players from adult beginners to intermediate.
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 second 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 […]
The Coburn Free Library is one host in a county wide seed swap! The more gardens, the better! Have extra seeds to give away or trade? Bring them down to your favorite location during the county wide seed swap! Don’t have seeds but would like to start a garden? That’s okay- come on down!
Author of the Month: Dr. Suess and a Red Fish, Blue Fish, One Fish, Two Fish Aquariums Join us to combine reading and creativity! Each month in story craft hour we’ll focus on one of our favorite authors, read a story and then do a fun creative craft! All ages welcome, supplies are limited so […]
Registration required. Exercise your creativity at Coburn Free Library, where learners evolve! During Paint and Learn, local artist Sandy Morris teaches basic painting techniques and helps participants unleash their inner artists. No experience required. All materials are provided at no cost. Wear clothes you can paint in! We start at one and paint until done. 🙂 Donations to support our […]
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 […]
Registration required. We are so excited to present our Adult Paint and Learn with Sandy Morris. Exercise your creativity at Coburn Free Library, where learners evolve! During Paint and Learn, local artist Sandy Morris teaches basic painting techniques and helps participants unleash their inner artists. No experience required. All materials are provided at no cost. Wear clothes you […]
Used Book Sale, Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m., Coburn Library, Main Street, Owego. Freewill offering. Bring your own bags and boxes.
Registration required. Exercise your creativity at Coburn Free Library, where learners evolve! During Paint and Learn, local artist Sandy Morris teaches basic painting techniques and helps participants unleash their inner artists. No experience required. All materials are provided at no cost. Wear clothes you can paint in! We start at one and paint until done. Donations to support our […]
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.
Join us on the third Thursday of every month at 5:30pm for an evening of fun. Board games, card games, chess, puzzles and more!
In story time, we have a blast. Learning facts about weekly themes rolls right into engaging stories and picture books. We sing. We move. We rhyme. We craft. Did you know each and every story time helps build important skills for school? What’s more, we have adventures. We check out our first library books. We […]
On Wednesday, July 17, from 7:00 – 9: 00 pm is The Bro-Bro’s, the world’s greatest all-guy all-girl cover band! Based in Binghamton, NY, the five-member group has played packed shows across the region since 2017, putting their energetic stamp on your favorite songs from The Go-Go’s, The Bangles, No Doubt, Joan Jett, Madonna, Billie […]
For the first Story Craft Hour of the summer we are featuring Eric Carle. Using his technique we will be making our very own self portraits! Join us to combine reading and creativity! Each month in story craft hour we’ll focus on one of our favorite authors, read a story and then do a fun […]
Registration required. We are so excited to present our Adult Paint and Learn with Sandy Morris. Exercise your creativity at Coburn Free Library, where learners evolve! During Paint and Learn, local artist Sandy Morris teaches basic painting techniques and helps participants unleash their inner artists. No experience required. All materials are provided at no cost. Wear clothes you […]
Neverland narrated and performed by the Brass Quintet – Lindsey Burroughs, trumpet – Larry Burroughs, trumpet – Claire Tuxill McKenney, horn – Duane Smith, trombone – Adam Peck/ Keith Alcius, tuba The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (OSFL) presents Stories with Music, a free educational concert series returning to Chemung, Steuben, Schuyler, and Tioga, NY counties […]
This program will last approximately 40 minutes and will include live reptiles! Learn about the animals and have your questions answered by one of Electric City Aquarium and Reptile Cave’s expert keepers.
It’s Movie Night at the Coburn Free Library and it’s Christmas in July! Join us to watch the Christmas classic Home Alone (Rated PG ‧ 1990 ‧ Family/Comedy ‧ 1h 43m) popcorn and drinks included! Home Alone is a 1990 American Christmas comedy film directed by Chris Columbus and written and produced by John Hughes. Home Alone premiered in Chicago on November 10, 1990, and was […]
Three Billy Goats Gruff narrated and performed by the Woodwind Trio – Lesley McClelland, oboe – David Resig, bassoon – Claire Tuxill McKenney, horn The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (OSFL) presents Stories with Music, a free educational concert series returning to Chemung, Steuben, Schuyler, and Tioga, NY counties in July and August of 2024. In […]
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 […]
Story Craft Hour James Dean Pete the Cat Button Bracelets For August we are featuring everyone’s favorite Pete the Cat by artists and authors: James Dean, Kimberly Dean and Eric Litwin! We will be making button bracelets, just like Pete’s Groovy buttons. Join us to combine reading and creativity! Each month in story craft hour […]
We are so excited to present our Adult Paint and Learn with Sandy Morris. Exercise your creativity at Coburn Free Library, where learners evolve! During Paint and Learn, local artist Sandy Morris teaches basic painting techniques and helps participants unleash their inner artists. No experience required. All materials are provided at no cost. Wear clothes you can […]
Exercise your creativity at Coburn Free Library, where learners evolve! During Paint and Learn, local artist Sandy Morris teaches basic painting techniques and helps participants unleash their inner artists. No experience required. All materials are provided at no cost. Wear clothes you can paint in! We start at one and paint until done. Donations to support our programming […]
In the Hilda R. Grimes room we offer a space where babies can 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! Ages 0-3.
In the Hilda R. Grimes room we offer a space where babies can 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! Ages 0-3.
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!
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!
On the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm, our young Lego builders make beginner’s level creations. You provide the imagination, we provide the blocks! Designed for ages 4 and up. Those who are unable to responsibly use lego pieces will be given duplo blocks. All children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
every Wednesday at 10:15am
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 group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:15am in the Eva Thomas meeting room at the Coburn Free Library. This group sometimes meets in the Hickories […]
Join us on the first Thursday of each month at 5:30pm to try out a new crafting skill. Have fun! Learn something new! Take home your creation! Appropriate for school aged kids and tweens
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
