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1-hour tech workshops


Offered Wednesdays from 2-3 p.m. come and learn about different technologies. See our calendar below for workshop descriptions.

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Welcome ESL learners. This program is for you. Improve your English and digital literacy. Check out the next open lab session: 12:30 p.m. May 14

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To search the calendar, click the search button. For adult programs use the search term: adult programming. Choose "match exactly" from the drop down menu and choose your dates. All adult programming for that time period will be displayed.

 

Follow these same instructions for the key search terms: children's programming, teen programming, teen screen, family movie and free friday film. Get all the programs you want in one place.

 

Programs for Children & Teens

Story Times for Children

 

MONDAYS at 3:30 pm: Music and So Much More Story Time for all ages. Come in for stories and songs during this fun and active library story time. On break as of May 28, to return in the fall.

 

TUESDAYS at 10:30 am Baby Bookworms infant lapsit for infants ages 6 weeks to 18 months and their caregivers. It’s a snuggly story time.

 

TUESDAYS at 10:30 am Chicken Little's Story Time. Enjoy story time at the library. Suggested for ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. On break as of May 28, to return in the fall.

 

WEDNESDAYS at 10:30 am: Little Red Hen’s Friends Story Time for preschoolers and their caregivers. It’s time to sing and listen to stories.

 

THURSDAYS at 7 pm: Blankets, Books and Slippers PJ Story Time for children and their caregivers. Join us in your PJs, get comfy and listen to a story.

 

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Programs for Young Adults

 

 

TUESDAYS at 3:30 p.m: Absolute Otaku Angels, the Anime-Manga group for teens, meets every Tuesday. Email mcconnells@stls.org for additional information.

 

WEDNESDAYS at 4 p.m: Pokemon players and trading card group: Come to your local spot for Pokemon competitions. Bring your cards and video game devices and get your game on! Email mcconnells@stls.org for additional information.

 

EVERY OTHER THURSDAY at 6:30 pm: The Torn Page Writers Group for teens meets every other Thursday. The group displays a shared passion in creative writing. Members bring pieces to read, or just show up and listen to others and give positive, constructive feedback. All are welcome! See calendar above for next date. Email chigamac@stls.org if you have any questions.

 

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Films & Family Movies (607) 936-3713

 

Friday’s Free Film @ the Library

Selected Fridays starting at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:45. The Southeast Steuben County Library has acquired a site license that ensures copyright compliance when showing feature films. Our high-quality digital projector, audio system and large pull-down screen let us convert the Laura Beer Community Room into a comfortable theater. Hearing loop makes sound crisp for those with T-coil hearing aids or cochlear implants. For more details about the hearing loop click here.

May 24, 2013 7 pm - 9 pm The Quiet American (2002) Rated R. 101 minutes. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
Jun 7, 2013 7 pm - 9 pm The Descendants (2011) Rated R. 115 minutes. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
Jun 21, 2013 7 pm - 9 pm Midsummer Night's Dream (1999) Rated PG-13. 116 minutes. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. 

 

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Family Movie Matinees

 

Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a Family Movie Matinee. Free. Bring a bagged lunch. Refreshments provided. Call (607) 936-3713 ext 503 for details. Children age 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

May 4 12:30 pm Charlie, A Toy Story. (2013). NR. 90 minutes.
June 1 12:30 pm Chasing  Mavericks. (2012). PG. 116 minutes.
July 6 12:30 pm Escape from Planet Earth (2013) Rated PG. 89 Minutes.
Aug. 3 12:30 pm Horrid Henry: The Movie (2011) Rated PG. 93 minutes.

 

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Teen Screen Movies

 

Join us the second Saturday of each month for Teen Screen Movie Matinee. It’s free! Held in the Laura Beer Community Room.

May 11 12:30 pm

Jack Reacher (2012). PG-13. 130 minutes.

June 8 12:30 pm Life of Pi (2012) PG. 127 minutes.
July 13 12:30 pm The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013) Rated PG-13, 100 minutes.
Aug. 10 12:30 pm

Warm Bodies (2013) Rated PG-13, 98 minutes.

Sept. 14 12:30 pm

Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) Rated PG-13, 114 minutes.

 

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Classes & Workshops (607) 936-3713 ext 502

Creative Writers Group

 

Returning for another season is the Adult Creative Writer’s Group. Inject some socialization into your solo writing time by coming to the library for conversation, inspiration and feedback on writing projects. No sign up is required. This group meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 4-6 pm and the third Thursday of each month from 6-8 pm. Participants are welcome to attend one or both sessions. For more information, please call Adult Services Director Michelle Wells at (607) 936-3713 ext 209 or email wellsm@stls.org.

 

Computer Classes

Call (607) 936-3713 ext. 502 for class dates and to sign up. The classes meet from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

 

Computer Basics Class

We offer a variety of iPad, Ereader and computer classes. Stay updated on what's happening by visiting our interactive calendar above.

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Monday 10-6 pm
Tuesday 10-8 pm
Wednesday 10-6 pm
Thursday 10-8 pm
Friday 10-6 pm
Saturday 10-4 pm
Sunday 11-4 pm

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Tuesday 9-8 pm
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Thursday 9-8 pm
Friday 9-6 pm
Saturday 10-4 pm
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Free Friday Films:

May 24
The Quiet American

The Quiet American

June 7
The Descendants



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