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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 "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 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 "Children" group

Horseheads Family Building Hour

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Earle R. Catlin Meeting Room at Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Children

What will you build?  We will provide Duplos, Legos, and Magnatiles for you to create.

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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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 "Babies & Toddlers" group

Horseheads Toddler Toy Time

Thursday, January 22, 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

Van Etten-Friday Family Storytime/Finger Lakes Toy Library!

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Van Etten Library
Program Type:
Community, Self-directed Activities & Kits, Special Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Friday Family Storytime!  This storytime is intended for toddlers/preschoolers and their caregivers, but everyone is welcome!  

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

SML Kids: Preschool Playtime

Monday, January 26, 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 @ 11am in the Kid's Space.

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

Steele Kids: LEGO Club **NEW DATE**

Tuesday, January 27, 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.

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 "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!  

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Horseheads Toddler Toy Time

Thursday, January 29, 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
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

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, 9, & 23 @ 11am in the Kid's Space.

NO Playtime on 2/16 due to President's Day Holiday

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
This event is in the "Tweens" group

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
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 "Everyone" group

West Elmira- Creative Coloring Club

Tuesday, February 3, 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 "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

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, 9, & 23 @ 11am in the Kid's Space.

NO Playtime on 2/16 due to President's Day Holiday

This event is in the "Everyone" group

West Elmira- Creative Coloring Club

Tuesday, February 10, 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!