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Event List

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Closed for Day After Christmas

All Day
Broome County Public Library

The Library is closed on December 26th. We will resume regular hours on December 27th.

Closing
This event is in the "Children" group
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Mr. Mike's Art Class

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Decker Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Families

Welcome to our fantastic art classes held by Mr. Mike!  This program is aimed at kids in grades 1-5. Registration will not be required for this class. All materials will be provided, just bring yourself and your creativity!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteer Panel

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Craft & Chat

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Craft & Chat:

Join us for coloring, tote bag decorating, chit chat, snacks, and more!!  All teens welcome!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Family Movie Day: Ice Age

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Decker Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens, Families, Teens

Stop in for a movie afternoon! We will be screening the movie Ice Age (2002). Refreshments will be served. Recommended for youth ages 6+. Please call the Youth Services Department for details.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Family Board Game Night

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Families, Teens

Join us in the storytelling room for some board games like Checkers, Jenga, Chess, and Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza of course!

Library Closing at 5pm

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
Broome County Public Library

The Library will close at 5pm on New Year's Eve. We will resume regular hours on January 2nd.

Closing

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Broome County Public Library

The Library is closed on New Year's Day. We will resume regular hours on January 2nd.

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

Group Reiki

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Exhibit Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Reiki
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join Sherry Kowalski to experience reiki. Reiki is an energy healing technique that promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety. Reiki will be given in a group setting, starting with a guided meditation.

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for an exciting one-shot Dungeons & Dragons adventure! Beginners are welcome. Character creation is from 11am-12pm. Join us at 12pm if you just want to play. This is an event for youth in Grades 7-12.

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

MLK Day Matinee: Selma

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Decker Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Selma (PG-13) chronicles Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965. 

Snacks provided. Register for email reminders.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Knitting Group

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ahearn Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Do you love to knit or crochet? Do you want to meet other people who share your passion for yarn! Then the knitting group is for you! The group will meet in the Ahearn Room. Please bring a project to work on during the meeting.

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

Group Reiki

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Exhibit Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Reiki
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join Sherry Kowalski to experience reiki. Reiki is an energy healing technique that promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety. Reiki will be given in a group setting, starting with a guided meditation.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Knitting Group

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ahearn Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Do you love to knit or crochet? Do you want to meet other people who share your passion for yarn! Then the knitting group is for you! The group will meet in the Ahearn Room. Please bring a project to work on during the meeting.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Family Movie Day

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Decker Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens, Families, Teens

Stop in for a movie afternoon! Refreshments will be served. Recommended for youth ages 6+. Please call the Youth Services Department for details.

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

Knitting Group

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ahearn Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Do you love to knit or crochet? Do you want to meet other people who share your passion for yarn! Then the knitting group is for you! The group will meet in the Ahearn Room. Please bring a project to work on during the meeting.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Family Movie Day

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Decker Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens, Families, Teens

Stop in for a movie afternoon! Refreshments will be served. Recommended for youth ages 6+. Please call the Youth Services Department for details.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Family Movie Day

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Decker Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens, Families, Teens

Stop in for a movie afternoon! Refreshments will be served. Recommended for youth ages 6+. Please call the Youth Services Department for details.

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

Knitting Group

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ahearn Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Do you love to knit or crochet? Do you want to meet other people who share your passion for yarn! Then the knitting group is for you! The group will meet in the Ahearn Room. Please bring a project to work on during the meeting.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Family Movie Day

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Decker Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens, Families, Teens

Stop in for a movie afternoon! Refreshments will be served. Recommended for youth ages 6+. Please call the Youth Services Department for details.

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

Knitting Group

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ahearn Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Do you love to knit or crochet? Do you want to meet other people who share your passion for yarn! Then the knitting group is for you! The group will meet in the Ahearn Room. Please bring a project to work on during the meeting.