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Event List

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Tween Craft & Chat

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

Join us for crafts, chit chat, snacks, and more! For youth ages 8-12. No registration required.

 

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LEGO Club

Saturday, May 2, 2026 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Session 0 - Dungeons and Dragons (18+)

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

This is a Session 0 for the D&D campaign this month.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Acoustic Jam

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Exhibit Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Join a circle of local musicians sharing songs in round-robin order. The music tends to be folk and traditional, with some original versions, but all styles are welcome. No electric instruments, please, due to volume level.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Acoustic Jam

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor Commons at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Join a circle of local musicians sharing songs in round-robin order. The music tends to be folk and traditional, with some original versions, but all styles are welcome. No electric instruments, please, due to volume level.

This event is in the "Adults" group
2 colorfully painted birdhouses, embellished with shapes and flowers

Adult Art Workshop: Decorative Birdhouse

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Decker Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome spring with a fun birdhouse decorating workshop! After the dreary winter months, it's time to celebrate spring when everything will be in bloom.

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This event is in the "Adults" group
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Star Wars: A New Hope DVD Cover

Star Wars Day Movie Marathon: Star Wars- A New Hope

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Decker Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Tweens, Families, Teens

May the fourth be with you- it's Star Wars Day, and our Monday Matinee is a marathon of the original trilogy.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars Day Movie Marathon: Star Wars- the Empire Strikes Back

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Decker Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Tweens, Families, Teens

May the fourth be with you- it's Star Wars Day, and our Monday Matinee is a marathon of the original trilogy.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi DVD cover

Star Wars Day Movie Marathon: Star Wars- Return of the Jedi

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Decker Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Tweens, Families, Teens

May the fourth be with you- it's Star Wars Day, and our Monday Matinee is a marathon of the original trilogy.

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

Teen Craft & Chat

Monday, May 4, 2026 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!

StrongSteps Community Outreach

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Rotunda at Broome County Public Library

Provide information about available health and social care services, connect community members to resources, and answer questions about support options that may be available to them.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Group Reiki

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Exhibit Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Reiki, Self-Care & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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
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Coloring Club for Adults

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Creation Station at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

The group is open to anyone who enjoys coloring for relaxation or creative expression. You can bring your own coloring book and colored pencils, but the library will provide coloring pages, pencils, and crayons for the meeting.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Toddler Play Time

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers

Bring your toddler to open play time! Recommended for youth ages 2-3. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Literacy Volunteers Basic Computer Classes

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

This is a computer basics course offered by the Literacy Volunteers of Broome and Tioga counties.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Sit & Stitch

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ahearn Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Sit & Stitch is a casual crochet, knitting, and fiber arts group that meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Bring a project to work on and make some new friends! All skill levels are welcome.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Baby Play Time

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers

Bring your baby to open play time!

This event is in the "Adults" group
a phone and tablet on top of a stack of books

Bring Your Own Device Tech Help

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Commons at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Do you have a basic question about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Register for a 20-minute, one-on-one tech help session with a library staff member.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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First Thursday Book Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Exhibit Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the First Thursday Book Club! The group will discuss Real Americans by Rachel Khong.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Office of Employment and Training Office Hours

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Creation Station at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adults

A one-on-one career counseling service with Broome-Tioga Workforce.

Walk-ins welcome 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. (Last walk-in accepted at 2:00pm -- sessions are one hour.)