Cohocton Public Library

Pasta Paleontology
2026-07-30 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
Put your design skills to work as we make our own dinosaurs. research real dinosaur skeletons to make a realistic species of your own.
Program aimed at youth ages 6-11.

Jurassic World Movie Showing
2026-07-31 14:00 - 16:30
Join us as we stream the movie Jurassic World. Enjoy a chill afternoon with snacks and good company.
Program aimed at ages 12-18.

Foam Party
2026-08-01 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for some epic summer fun! Our Foam Party turns the lawn into a giant cloud where kids, teens, and adults can run, dance, and disappear into foam. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet, bring your best silly moves, and jump into the suds with us. It’s simple, splashy fun for everyone.
Located at the Cohocton Sports Complex. All ages are welcome!

CPR Demonstrations with the American Heart Association
2026-08-03 10:00 - 15:00
Join us for this life-saving event! Linda Kosa, Community Connector for American Heart Association, Rural at Heart will be here to demonstrate CPR Hands-Only and provide educational materials on CPR/AED, Blood Pressure cuffs/Kiosk, Nutrition Security, Tobacco Cessation, and Material Health.

Bone Builders
2026-08-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-27 09:00 - 10:00
A free exercise class for seniors every Tuesday and Thursday at 9am.

Mahjong
2026-08-04 10:00 - 12:00
Every Tuesday at 10am join us in playing a friendly game of American Mahjongg.

Sit, Stay, Read!
2026-08-06 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-20 16:00 - 16:30
Early readers practice reading aloud with a service dog. Every other Thursday at 4:00pm.

Teen Time
2026-08-07 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for our monthly teen only hangout sesh.

Mahjongg
2026-08-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-25 10:00 - 12:00
Every Tuesday at 10am join us in playing American Mahjongg.

Storytime
2026-08-13 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-27 16:00 - 16:30
Ages 0-5 join us for a read aloud and activity. Every other Thursday at 4:00pm.

Jewelry Design
2026-08-13 17:00 - 19:30
Join local artist Gloria Staples in a beginner project for jewelry design.
Gloria is a local artist who grew up in Fishkill, NY. She worked in her family jewelry store named Watchpital. She has fixed jewelry for name brands like Chanel and Saks 5th Avenue. She spent a lot of time making her own jewelry and selling it in the family store. The students of this class will learn wire beading and the delicate techniques used to create jewelry.
Class size is limited. Please call 585-384-5170 to register.
Class is free to patrons. This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes

Patchwork Neighbors
2026-08-15 10:00 - 12:00
All ages, skill levels, and neighbors are invited to come together and sew lap quilts for a shared community project. 8/15 at 10:00am.

Board Meeting
2026-08-17 16:00 - 17:30
Monthly board meeting. Board meeting packets can be made available upon request.

Creative Community
2026-08-19 08:00 - 17:00
Join us the 3rd Wednesday of the month for a craft adaptable for all ages and abilities. This month’s craft we will be upcycling old tin cans to make fun and colorful planters.

Studio Art
2026-08-24 17:30 - 18:30
Join us for a classroom style art class. This month’s project we will be painting terracotta pots. Please call 585-384-5170 or message us to register. Ages 15 and older.

Book Club
2026-08-26 12:00 - 13:00
This month’s book club pick is The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Botswick. Join us for light refreshments and discussion Wednesday, 8/26 at 12pm.

Family Bingo
2026-08-28 17:30 - 18:30
Join us for bingo and pizza, free for all ages. Please mark “going” on the Facebook event for a headcount.

CLOSED
2026-09-07
We are closed for Labor Day.

Punch Needle Wall Hanging
2026-09-22 17:30 - 19:00
Join local artist Jennifer Thomas in this embroidery class! Punch needle art is a type of embroidery that involves using a special needle to create loops of yarn into fabric to create pattern and textures. This traditional craft goes back to the 15th century. Learn how to use the punch needle and turn your design into a wall hanging.
Registration is required, please call 585-384-5170 to sign up.
Ages 12+ Materials provided free of charge.
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.
