Event List

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered b

We're starting the 2026 Arts and Crafts year off with learning Art History!

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.

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.

Tween theater club with Tim Collins!

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

7th-12th graders: Interested in writing a play?  Hang out with performer, writer Tim Collins learn  and collaborate with other teens to write and develop plays. Beginners welcome!

Artificial intelligence is showing up everywhere—in the news, online tools, and everyday technology—but it's often misunderstood.

Teens experience fun writing prompts, create characters, and stories or a play based on their own interests.  All levels of ability and writing interests welcome!  Group facilitated by writer/actor/educator Tim Collins.

Get organized in 2026! We'll be using scrapbook paper to turn a picture frame into a cute bulletin cork board to keep your to-do lists organized. Great for the home, office or even as a gift. All supplies will be provided.

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

Register to make polymer clay earrings with local artist, Jennifer Thomas!  All materials will be provided.

Registration will open two weeks before the class and is limited to 12 participants.

Want to learn how to draw with colored pencils? We will be going over the basic techniques to learn how to use colored pencils and the ways you can use markings, perspective and shades to create a wonderful work of art.

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.

Book Lanterns.  Join us at the Big Flats Library,  learn the art of making an adorable book lantern.  Class size limited to 15. Please register to attend.   Call 607-562-3300.  Or register online.

Tween theater club with Tim Collins!

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

7th-12th graders: Interested in writing a play?  Hang out with performer, writer Tim Collins learn  and collaborate with other teens to write and develop plays. Beginners welcome!

Teens experience fun writing prompts, create characters, and stories or a play based on their own interests.  All levels of ability and writing interests welcome!  Group facilitated by writer/actor/educator Tim Collins.

To bring light and joy into our lives this year we will be creating little "Thankful Jars"! This will be a fun and quick craft to decorate your tag and compile pretty scraps of paper to put your thankful thoughts onto.

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.

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

Want to learn how to draw with colored pencils? We will be going over the basic techniques to learn how to use colored pencils and the ways you can use markings, perspective and shades to create a wonderful work of art.