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West Elmira- Creative Coloring Club

Tuesday, January 13, 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 "Teens" group

Steele TEEN beginner D&D with Daniel: GROUP FULL

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Daniel leads an additional session of D&D for teens that is beginning D&D player friendly all skill levels welcome. 
 

This event is in the "Adults" group

A Genealogists' Guide to Writing Poetry with Allyson Maughan

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Are you looking for a fresh way to share your family history with relatives? Every ancestor has a story waiting to be told. This presentation will reveal how you can use poetry to bring those stories to life.

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

Horseheads Family Bingo

Tuesday, January 13, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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

Tuesday, January 13, 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.

Elmira Area Writers' Group

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room at Steele Memorial Library
Purpose of Reservation:

Meet up with other creatives with the Elmira Area Writers' Group! 

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

West Elmira- Library Learners (Homeschool Group)

Wednesday, January 14, 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 "Adults" group

YOGA with Tammy Wilcox

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Adults

Join Tammy Wilcox for this YOGA exercise class.  

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. A yoga mat will also be needed for this class. Some exercises are done from the floor. 

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

West Elmira- Calligraphy Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Calligraphy Club meets the second Wednesday of each month from 2:30-4pm at the West Elmira Library. Bring your own supplies to work on the monthly theme, or anything else you prefer. The club is an open-ended chance to learn from each other.

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

Adult Show & Tell

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Small Conference Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

 

Show off your special objects & tell about them!

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Horseheads Play Dough Construction

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Earle R. Catlin Meeting Room at Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Children

Create and construct with the library's play dough and tools.

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 14, 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 14, 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 your very own free copy of Wreck This Journal by Keri Smith!  

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

Glitter snow globe tumbler

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Earle R. Catlin Meeting Room at Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Kick off the new year with a sparkle by joining us to make a glitter snow globe tumbler! Perfect for all skill levels this project is a fantastic way to kick off the year with a touch of whimsy and flair.

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

West Elmira - Family Storytime with Mr. Jeff

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join Mr. Jeff for storytime!

Storytime is the perfect place for your little one to learn literacy skills, play with other children, and stay entertained!

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

Horseheads Homeschool Huddle

Thursday, January 15, 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.