What’s happening at the library?
Corning Duane Eddy Circle
April 9 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pmThe Corning Duane Eddy Circle (CDEC) meets monthly at the Library to discuss Corning-born, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Duane Eddy and his music.
Family Trivia and Dinner
April 9 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pmHave a fun night out while competing with other families' on trivia knowledge. Family teams of all ages and sizes are welcome. Questions will cover trivia knowledge ranging from kindergarten to 6th gr...
Adult Book Club: “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid
April 10 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pmThe Adult Book Club meets in-person at the Library on the second Friday of each month. Check our calendar for future dates and book selections.
Support Our Annual Fund Drive
Library lovers can make tax deductible donations at any time of the year, but it is especially appreciated during our Annual Fund Drive. The button below will allow you to donate to our Annual Campaign quickly and securely via DonorPerfect.
Twice a year, The Friends of the Southeast Steuben County Library hold a truly epic book sale! Find your favorite books, music, movies, puzzles, games and more among the 30,000+ items being offered. This Spring’s dates are April 25 to May 2, 2026.
Get the full schedule here.
Something for everyone:
Quiet reading space
Maker space
Offering a range of high-tech and traditional tools and processes: Let your creativity loose.
Entertainment
From books to movies to music, to classes, games and more: Spark your joy at the Library.
Education
Our skilled staff, guest instructors and online resources can help you learn almost anything.
Education
Our curated list of online resources that can help children and their parents understand and navigate this complex and interesting world.
Fun activities
Keep your children engaged with our fun free activities here at the library!
Our kids room
The The Mary Lou Walker Children's Room is an inviting space for children to gather, explore, learn, create, play and just be.
Kids library cards
An SSCL library card gives your child free access to books, learning, and endless adventures!
Creation Station
The Library’s Creation Station is a public access maker space. It has a widely diverse set of high-tech and traditional tools and supplies to help you make almost anything you can imagine.
Lots to do
The library has a number of events each month especially for young adults. See what's coming up next!
Get smart
We have several amazing online resources available. We encourage you to explore them and discover your next knowledge milestone.
More cool stuff
Did you know that aside from our unending supply of fantastic literature, we also offer popular movies and video games?
Job search
We offer several job resources for community members seeking employment. Check them out here.
Tech coaching
Quiet reading space
Come to the Library to study, to be tutored, or to read and relax. From cozy carrels, to the reading lounge, to the nooks in between, we are designed for readers to read!
Events
From author talks, to crafting, to gaming, there's a lot happening every month at the library. Check out our latest events!
Quiet reading space
Maker space
Offering a range of high-tech and traditional tools and processes: Let your creativity loose.
Entertainment
From books to movies to music, to classes, games and more: Spark your joy at the Library.
Education
Our skilled staff, guest instructors and online resources can help you learn almost anything.
Our latest news
UNBOUND: The Southeast Steuben County Library Newsletter | Spring 2026 | Volume 1, Number 3
We are delighted to present the third edition of our quarterly newsletter, UNBOUND. The newsletter will be published four times a year, and will have information about Library programs and activities past, present, and future.
Library Closed March 27 for Staff Training
The Library will be closed on Friday, March 27, for Staff Training and Development, so that we may better serve you, our Patrons. The Library will reopen at our usual time of 9:00 AM on Saturday, March 28. we hope to see you then
FLXCares: The Southeast Steuben County Library
Thanks to FLXCares for featuring our Library’s Director, Pauline, and our Children’s Librarian, Miss Sue, in this testimonial to the joys of the modern Library. If you haven’t visited us for a while, stop by and see what we have to offer; you might be surprised!
Corning Repair Café | April 25, 2026
A coalition of local organizations is hosting a community-wide Repair Café, inviting residents to bring their broken household items to repair alongside skilled volunteers, who will help troubleshoot through the repair process.
Pasta Night in Support of the Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries
Join the Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries for a Pasta Night Fundraiser so we are 100% behind this effort. For good food, for a good cause, consider bringing the family for a feast that supports Libraries here in our community. Coming up on March 5. Hope to see you there!
The Nancy Doutt and Friends of the Library Honorary Scholarship
The Nancy Doutt and the Friends of the Library Scholarship makes available two $1,500 scholarships to students who plan on attending a college, university, institute, certificate program, vocational or trade school in a post-secondary course of study in the fall of 2026.
Black History Month | 2026
February is Black History Month. Of course, Black History is American History; we would not be the nation we are without the many contributions of Black Americans over the centuries.
How Our Local Libraries Build Community
This short film tells the story of one of our Library's unique programs, and its impact on our community.
Become a Library Advocate
Every January, libraries across New York State organize to contact our representatives in Albany, to advocate for library funding in the annual state budget. This where you can help, by giving patron testimony in support of libraries, so our elected officials understand just how important libraries are to our communities.
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How to search our catalog
Looking for tips on how to search our catalog? And did you know we have so much more than books? Check out our page of hints and tips.
Library Services
From assistance finding items, to accessing technology and training, to public meeting rooms, to a seed library, we invite you to discover all the services we offer.
Visiting the Library
Our hours, holiday closures, bus and parking info… everything you need to know for planning your trip to the library can be found here.