Library Holiday Closures

Broome County Public Library will close at 1PM on Tuesday, December 24. The library will be closed on December 25 and 26. We will reopen Saturday, December 27 at 9AM.

Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Room

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Library Closes at 1:00

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Broome County Public Library

The Library will close for Christmas Eve.

Closing

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/25 - 12/26
Broome County Public Library

The Library is closed for Christmas and the day after Christmas.

Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Office of Employment and Training Office Hours

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Creation Station at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A one-on-one career counseling service with Broome-Tioga Workforce. To make an appointment, call (607) 778-2136 or send an email to Jazmin Justo at jazmin.justo@broomecountyny.gov....

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

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Decker Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens, Families, Teens
Event Details:

Stop in for a movie afternoon! Refreshments will be served. Recommended for youth ages 7+. Please call the Youth Services Department for details.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Raspberry Pi and Programming a Pixel Pet (Grades 6-12)

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Decker Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

In this interactive and hands-on course, students will dive into the world of programming using the Raspberry Pi platform while creating their very own pixel pet! This course is de...

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

French Bilingual Story Time

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, School Age, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a story read in both French and English and a related craft activity. Youth of all ages welcome. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Decker Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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...

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craft & Chat

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Teen Craft ‘n Chat:

Join us for coloring, jewelry making, chit chat, and more!

Closing at 5:00 for New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Broome County Public Library

The Library will close at 5:00 for New Year's Eve. We will reopen on Thursday January 2nd at 9:00am.

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 normal hours on January 2nd.

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

Lapsit Story Time

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
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...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Blood Drive

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 6:00pm
Decker Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come give blood between January 1-3 and receive a Red Cross T-shirt (limited quantity). You will also be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans...

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Crafty Kids

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers, Preschoolers, School Age
Crafty Kids:

Drop by the Children's Room for a fun craft project!

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

First Thursday Book Club

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Exhibit Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the First Thursday Book Club! Bring your own book to discuss at the January meeting.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Office of Employment and Training Office Hours

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Creation Station at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A one-on-one career counseling service with Broome-Tioga Workforce. To make an appointment, call (607) 778-2136 or send an email to Jazmin Justo at jazmin.justo@broomecountyny.gov....

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" 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.

Board Game Day

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens, Families, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of board games!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" 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.

LEGO Club

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Children's 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, January 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is a Session 0 for the D&D campaign this month. You must register via this webform, then accept the dates for whichever D&D campaign has spots left and works for your ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Acoustic Jam

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor Commons at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 el...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craft & Chat

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

Join us for coloring, jewelry making, chit chat, and more!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" 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 Game Night

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, School Age, Tweens, Families, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of board games! Youth of all ages welcome.

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

Group Reiki

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Exhibit Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Reiki
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

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, startin...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Coloring Club for Adults

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Creation Station at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 colori...

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers
Event Details:

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