Changes to Hoopla Checkout Limits 

Starting October 1, 2025, Hoopla borrowing limits will be reduced from 5 per month to 3 per month. For more information about this change in service, please visit: https://www.thebcpl.org/ebooks-and-audiobooks 

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Closed for Veterans Day

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Broome County Public Library

The Library is closed on Veterans Day. We will resume regular hours on November 12th.

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Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers

Join us for stories, activities, and a craft! Recommended for youth ages 2-3. Registration is not required.

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Baby Story Time

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers
Lapsit Storytime:

Nursery rhymes and knee-bouncing songs are done and a story is read. Then it's playtime! This provides a chance for children and caregivers to connect with one another. For childre...

LEGO Club

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Lego Club
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens, Families, Teens
LEGO Club:

Drop in for a fun time of building and creating! All materials provided, and finished LEGO creations will be displayed. 

Read with the Therapy Dogs

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens, Families, Teens

Practice reading to therapy trained dogs! Come in, pick a book, pick a dog, and pick a place to read.

Closing Early for Event Set-up

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Broome County Public Library

The Library will close at 3:00 to set-up for the Murder Mystery Party and Fundraising event to celebrate 25 years at this location.

Closing

Family Board Game Night

Tuesday, November 18, 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!

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Pajama Story Time

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers

Get cozy with our Pajama Family Storytime! Read bedtime stories, enjoy a fun craft, and wind down for a restful night.

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Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers

Join us for stories, activities, and a craft! Recommended for youth ages 2-3. Registration is not required.

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Baby Story Time

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers
Lapsit Storytime:

Nursery rhymes and knee-bouncing songs are done and a story is read. Then it's playtime! This provides a chance for children and caregivers to connect with one another. For childre...

Family Movie Day

Saturday, November 22, 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! Refreshments will be served. Recommended for youth ages 6+. Please call the Youth Services Department for details.

Family Board Game Night

Tuesday, November 25, 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!

Image of an ABCs book and tiles spelling out story time

Pajama Story Time

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers

Get cozy with our Pajama Family Storytime! Read bedtime stories, enjoy a fun craft, and wind down for a restful night.

Image of an ABCs book and tiles spelling out story time

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers

Join us for stories, activities, and a craft! Recommended for youth ages 2-3. Registration is not required.

Library Closing at 5pm

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
Broome County Public Library

The Library will close at 5pm on November 26th. We will resume regular hours on November 29th.

Closing

Rainbow Pride Story Time

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, School Age, Families

This is a safe space for LGBTQIA+ youth of all ages and LGBTQIA+ caregivers with children to connect with one another. For this meeting, we will be reading a story together and doing a craft. 

Mr. Mike's Art Class

Saturday, November 29, 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!

LEGO Club

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Decker Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Lego Club
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens, Families, Teens
LEGO Club:

Drop in for a fun time of building and creating! All materials provided, and finished LEGO creations will be displayed. 

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Family Game Day

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Decker Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens, Families, Teens
Family Game Day:

Join us for retro video games and board games!

Library Closing at 1pm

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 11:45pm
Broome County Public Library

The library will close at 1pm. We will resume regular hours on December 20th.

Closing

LEGO Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Decker Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Lego Club
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens, Families, Teens
LEGO Club:

Drop in for a fun time of building and creating! All materials provided, and finished LEGO creations will be displayed. 

Family Movie Day

Saturday, December 20, 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! Refreshments will be served. Recommended for youth ages 6+. Please call the Youth Services Department for details.