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West Elmira- Creative Coloring Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Everyone

Enjoy a laid-back time coloring in one of our many themed coloring books. Choose from a variety of coloring media—markers, colored pencils, crayons, and more!

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

Big Flats Kids Polar Bear Tissue Paper Mosaic Art

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Stop by the Big Flats Library and design a Polar Bear tissue paper mosaic.  Please register online, or call to sign up!  607-562-3300.

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

Horseheads Stuffed Penguin Workshop 1

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Earle R. Catlin Meeting Room at Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Make your own penguin stuffy.  

We are offering this program twice due to the popularity.  Please choose the date that works best for you.  This is a build a bear type program.  

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen T.A.L.E. (teen acting lab of elmira)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Acting Lab of Elmira!  Want to try out acting in a fun, no -pressure way?  7th-12th graders learn acting skills through improv games, and more with actor and writer, educator Tim Collins.  All levels of ability welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group

SML Kids: Handprint Penguin Craft

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Make a little penguin friend with the shape of your hand and a cotton round!

Tuesday, January 20th @ 6:30pm & Wednesday, January 21st @ 10:00am

Limited space, please register in advance!

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

SML Kids: Handprint Penguin Craft

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Make a little penguin friend with the shape of your hand and a cotton round!

Tuesday, January 20th @ 6:30pm & Wednesday, January 21st @ 10:00am

Limited space, please register in advance!

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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

Van Etten - CRAFTernoon

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Van Etten Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Wednesday Crafternoon!

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

Big Flats Library Teen "Crafts and Stuff": Polar Bear Key Chains & Cookies!

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Food, Home, & Garden, Games & Hobbies, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Science & Nature / STEAM, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

This months Teen "Crafts & Stuff" is Polar Bear key chains & cookies!  Join us at Big Flats Library, Wednesdays from 3:30pm-5:30pm for fun activities and crafts geared toward our teenage patrons.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Van Etten - Teen Wreck-It Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Van Etten Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs / Literature / Writing, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Teens

TEENS!  Pick up a Free copy of Wreck This Journal by Keri Smith!  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Big Flats: Needle Felting.

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for another needle felting session.  

Register by calling the Big Flats Library, 607-562-3300.
Limited to 12 participants.
This program is funded by a generous donation from the Big Flat's Women's Club.

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

West - What is Your Superhero Power Program

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies & TV / Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Get ready for an action-packed event at the library as we celebrate all things superhero!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Paper Dahlias with Gail Lewis

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Earle R. Catlin Meeting Room at Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
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Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen Craft Club: Decorated Candles

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Teens can draw a design on tissue paper and then use heat to transfer it onto a candle! Create one of a kind gifts or decoration, while supplies last

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

Steele - Winter Knitting with Christina

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring your own knitting supplies and join volunteer Christina for knitting instruction, or just to hang out and knit with others.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group

SML Kids: Tween Craft - DIY Keychain Fidgets

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

Make your own fidget using pony beads and jump rings!

Saturday, January 24th @ 2:00pm in the Kid's Sapce

Open to TWEENS aged 8-12

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Steele - Drawing with Needle Felt with Wynn Yarrow

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Conference Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

The twisted technique is great for creating a moving line in needle felt. Focus on color and abstract design for best results. (Wynn's special technique!)

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group

West Elmira- Creative Coloring Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Everyone

Enjoy a laid-back time coloring in one of our many themed coloring books. Choose from a variety of coloring media—markers, colored pencils, crayons, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Punch Needle Embroidery Wall Hanging

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Punch Needle Embroidery Wall Hanging; participants will be able to each create a unique piece.  Registration is required and limited to 12 participants. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen T.A.L.E. (teen acting lab of elmira)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Acting Lab of Elmira!  Want to try out acting in a fun, no -pressure way?  7th-12th graders learn acting skills through improv games, and more with actor and writer, educator Tim Collins.  All levels of ability welcome.

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

Big Flats Weekly Story Time- with Emily

Wednesday, January 28, 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
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

Van Etten - CRAFTernoon

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Van Etten Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Wednesday Crafternoon!

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

Horseheads Stuffed Penguin Workshop 2

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Earle R. Catlin Meeting Room at Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Make your own penguin stuffy.  

We are offering this program twice due to the popularity.  Please choose the date that works best for you.  This is a build a bear type program.  

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

Van Etten - Teen Wreck-It Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Van Etten Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs / Literature / Writing, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Teens

TEENS!  Pick up a Free copy of Wreck This Journal by Keri Smith!