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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.

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Bird Bingo! all month long

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 7:00am - 7:00pm
Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community, Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

During the month of February, take up the challenge of our first Bird Bingo! Participants will have 3 destinations to visit, spot the birds within that space, and mark it on your Bingo card.

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!!

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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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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!

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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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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.

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

Big Flats Teen Valentine OR "Anti-Valentine" Journals

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Big Flats Teens; stop by the BF Library and decorate your Valentine or "Anti-Valentine Journal.   All materials are provided. 

Recommended for teens/tweens




 

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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 "Tweens" group

Steele Kids: Tween Theater Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movies & TV / Performances, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Tweens

Tween theater club with Tim Collins!

Wednesdays, February 4, 11 & 18 @ 4:30pm

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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.

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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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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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Steele Kids: Tween Valen-SLIME Day

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & Nature / STEAM
Age Group:
Tweens

Return of the slime! Make Valentine’s Day-themed slime with Miss Mikayla.

Saturday, Feb 7th @ 2:30pm in the Steele Library Kid's Space

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Bird Bingo! all month long

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 7:00am - 7:00pm
Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community, Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

During the month of February, take up the challenge of our first Bird Bingo! Participants will have 3 destinations to visit, spot the birds within that space, and mark it on your Bingo card.

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 :)

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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.

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Steele Kids: LEGO Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature / STEAM, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us for Lego Club! Have your creations displayed for all to see!

2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 4:30-5:30pm. Open kids 4-12. 

Leaders from 4H will join us on the 4th Tuesdays with interactive lessons.

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Horseheads Family Bingo

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Earle R. Catlin Meeting Room at Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Bingo is back!  Prizes for the winners.  

This program is intended for children 12 and under and their families.

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West Elmira- Library Learners (Homeschool Group)

Wednesday, February 11, 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.

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

Big Flats Teen Valentine OR "Anti-Valentine" Journals

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Big Flats Teens; stop by the BF Library and decorate your Valentine or "Anti-Valentine Journal.   All materials are provided. 

Recommended for teens/tweens




 

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Sewing: Zip Up Ear Bud Case

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Register
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Steele Kids: Tween Theater Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movies & TV / Performances, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Tweens

Tween theater club with Tim Collins!

Wednesdays, February 4, 11 & 18 @ 4:30pm

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This event is in the "Tweens" group

Steele Kids: DIY Valentines Day Cards

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Choose from a variety of provided supplies to create the perfect Valentines Day card with Miss Haley!

Wednesday, February 11th 5:30pm-7:30pm 

Intended for ages 3-12