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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:

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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
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 "Children" group
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Big Flats Library February Craft Table: Grounghog Craft!

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

all month join us at the craft table to make your own groundhog!!

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

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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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

West Elmira- Club 1231 (Kids Book Club) ***NEW DATE***

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs / Literature / Writing
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

📚 Join Our Monthly Book Club!

Come meet with us to discuss this month’s book—book-themed snacks provided!

Register
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
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This event is in the "Teens" group

Big Flats Kids Valentine "Conversation Hearts"

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Big Flats Kids "

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Registration Required
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

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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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

West Elmira- Library Learners (Homeschool Group)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join Other Homeschooling Families for Weekly Learning Adventures!
Explore a new topic each week through engaging books, hands-on activities, and fun discussions.

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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Sew

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Open Sew is an unstructured workshop, open to all skill levels, where sewers can socialize while working on their projects. Sewing machines and workspace are provided and an instructor is available to offer assistance and advice when needed.

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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Horseheads Homeschool Huddle

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Earle R. Catlin Meeting Room at Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature / STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join the Huddle!  We will do a deep dive into picture books looking at the social studies, math, science, art and language arts topics that are introduced.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Big Flats Library Lego Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Community, Games & Hobbies, Science & Nature / STEAM, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Lego Club at Big Flats Library.  Thursdays at 4:00pm. Build with our bricks and join monthly build challenges! 

 

 

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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

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Big Flats Kids Valentine "Conversation Hearts"

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Big Flats Kids "

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Registration Required
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This event is in the "Teens" group
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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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Horseheads - Valentine's Beads and Bracelets

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Earle R. Catlin Meeting Room at Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Make Valentine's Day bracelets and other projects using beads with library volunteer Anna.