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Color Away the Gray at Horseheads Library

All Day 2/1 - 2/15
Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Winter days can feel a little gray, so let's brighten them up together! Color Away the Gray is an all-ages community coloring activity open throughout the month of February.

Here's how it works:

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Horseheads - Take N Make Cow Valentine

All Day
Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Stop in anytime this month to pick up your cow valentine to tell someone special "I love moo!"

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Steele Kids: Preschool Playtime *NEW TIME*

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kid's Space Play Area at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Self-directed Activities & Kits, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join Miss Haley for an hour of preschool-oriented free-play and socialization, featuring new toys each week. 
Mondays, Feb. 2 & 23 @ 11am in the Kid's Space.

NO playtime on 2/9 due to staff training.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

BF February Take and Make Craft: Groundhog Puppet

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Stop by in February and grab our adorable groundhog paper bag puppet kit.  While supplies last

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Van Etten - Adopt a Groundhog!

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Van Etten Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Self-directed Activities & Kits, Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Celebrate February's Favorite Furry Animal and Adopt a Groundhog!

Come by the Van Etten Public Library and create and cuddle your very own Groundhog!  

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Horseheads Family Storytime

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Gather your little ones and join us for an enchanting Family Storytime!

Cancelled
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

SML Kids: Winter Jumping Beans!

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join Miss Haley for a movement class that will include energy burning activities like dancing, coordination games, & gross motor skills practice!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

SML Kids: Tuesday Evening Storytime

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join Miss Tammie for Tuesday Evening storytime!

6:30pm in the Kid's Space, February 3 & 10

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Big Flats Weekly Story Time- with Emily

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs / Literature / Writing, Community, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Come join our winter story circle each wednesday morning at 1030.  Intended audience is toddlers but all are welcome!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

West Elmira - Family Storytime

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Storytime is the perfect place for your little one to learn literacy skills, play with other children, and stay entertained!

Stories, songs, finger plays, flannels, and more!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Horseheads Toddler Toy Time

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Do you have a toddler?  Bring them to Toddler Toy Time!  They can play with educational toys and have a chance to socialize with other kids.  You can talk to other people that are caring for toddlers.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Steele Kids: Friday Morning Storytime

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join Miss Haley or Miss Emma on Friday mornings for storytime!

11am in the Kid's Space

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver aged 16 or older at all times in all Chemung County Libraries

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Steele Kids: Preschool Playtime *NEW TIME*

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kid's Space Play Area at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Self-directed Activities & Kits, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join Miss Haley for an hour of preschool-oriented free-play and socialization, featuring new toys each week. 
Mondays, Feb. 2 & 23 @ 11am in the Kid's Space.

NO playtime on 2/9 due to staff training.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Horseheads Therapy Dog Visit

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Earle R. Catlin Meeting Room at Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Community, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Therapy dogs come in all shapes and sizes.  They're cute, they're cuddly and they know their jobs.  They help kids, teens, senior citizens, moms, dads and caregivers.

And that's why there will be dogs here in the Library :)

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

SML Kids: Winter Jumping Beans!

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join Miss Haley for a movement class that will include energy burning activities like dancing, coordination games, & gross motor skills practice!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

SML Kids: Tuesday Evening Storytime

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join Miss Tammie for Tuesday Evening storytime!

6:30pm in the Kid's Space, February 3 & 10

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Big Flats Weekly Story Time- with Emily

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs / Literature / Writing, Community, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Come join our winter story circle each wednesday morning at 1030.  Intended audience is toddlers but all are welcome!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

West Elmira - Family Storytime

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Storytime is the perfect place for your little one to learn literacy skills, play with other children, and stay entertained!

Stories, songs, finger plays, flannels, and more!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Horseheads Toddler Toy Time

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Do you have a toddler?  Bring them to Toddler Toy Time!  They can play with educational toys and have a chance to socialize with other kids.  You can talk to other people that are caring for toddlers.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Steele Kids: Friday Morning Storytime

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join Miss Haley or Miss Emma on Friday mornings for storytime!

11am in the Kid's Space

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver aged 16 or older at all times in all Chemung County Libraries

Presidents' Day (Branches Closed)

All Day
Big Flats Library, Horseheads Free Library, Van Etten Library, West Elmira Library, Bookmobile

Steele Memorial Library will be open 9 AM - 5 PM on Presidents' Day. All other CCLD branches will be closed.

Closing

Presidents' Day (Steele Open 9 AM - 5 PM)

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Steele Memorial Library

Steele Memorial Library will be open 9 AM - 5 PM on Presidents' Day. All other CCLD branches will be closed.

Closing
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Color Away the Gray at Horseheads Library

All Day 2/17 - 2/28
Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Winter days can feel a little gray, so let's brighten them up together! Color Away the Gray is an all-ages community coloring activity open throughout the month of February.

Here's how it works:

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Steele Kids: "Snowy Day" storytime, snack, & craft

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kid's Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join Miss Haley for the classic winter book by author and illustrator, Ezra Jack Keats! Plus a craft & snack.

Registration required online, in-person, or via phone call.

Register
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