Southeast Steuben County Library

Happy Tales
2025-07-16 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Read to certified therapy dogs! Suggested for those children 5 to 8 years old, just beginning to read on their own. This program will be held in the The Mary Lu Walker Children’s Room
No need to sign up, just show up!

Corning Adult Writer’s Group
2025-07-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Writing can be a lonely pursuit, but it doesn’t have to be. Join a group of fellow writers for conversation, inspiration and feedback. The Corning Adult Writer’s Group has been encouraging and supporting fellow writers for over 12 years.
Writers in all genres welcome. The group offers a hybrid meeting option: in person at the Library for those who are comfortable doing so, and online via the Zoom video platform for those who are not yet ready for in-person. The group meets every Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Interested in joining the group? Contact Michelle Wells via email at: wellsm@stls.org.
Be sure to include your name and writing interests, and she will get back to you. (Members must sign up to attend, either to receive the Zoom link, or to sign up for the limited in person seats.)

Color My World Run at Denison Park
2025-07-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Denison Park, Denison Parkway East, Corning, 14830, United States
Come to the Denison Park soccer field for a few laps around the field.
As participants run, bystanders will blast them with different colors.
Wear clothes that can get messy. All ages welcome.

Free Lunch for Kids ages 19 and Under
2025-07-17 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-18 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-21 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-23 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-24 12:00 - 12:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Children ages 19 and under are eligible for a free lunch at the Library beginning Monday, July 14, and running through Friday, August 22.
Meals will be available in the Library’s community room, from 12 noon to 12:30 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and typically consist of a sandwich, fruit, chips and a drink.
Every Tuesday, beginning on July 15 and running through August 19, a hot grilled meal will be available for children ages 18 and under from 12 noon to 1:00 PM. The hot grilled meals will be served in the Civic Center Plaza. Adults accompanying a child may purchase a grilled lunch.
The meals are provided in collaboration with the Corning-Painted Post School District.

College Essay Workshop | July
2025-07-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Rising seniors, are you planning on attending college when you graduate? Now is the time to start your college personal statement. Come to this college essay workshop with Ithaca College professor Julie Fromer. Julie will help you brainstorm topics, share tips, and answer questions to get you started.
Open to rising seniors only.
You can attend only one workshop, but you have a choice of two dates: Friday, July 18, 12-1:30 or Tuesday, August 12, 1-2:30
Registration Required, please sign up below.

Float n' Flick at Stewart Park Pool : "Moana 2"
2025-07-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Stewart Park Pool, 238 Sly Avenue Extension, Corning, NY, 14830, United States
Float n’ Flick at Stewart Park: Swimming from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Movie starts at dusk. Bring chairs/ blankets to watch a movie under the stars. No need to sign up, just show up.
And it’s FREE!
The movie: Moana 2 | rated PG | 2024 | 1 hr 40 min
The Plot: After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.
This program is in collaboration with the City of Corning’s Parks and Recreation Department

Seed Sprouting Workshop with MaryEllen Bunce
2025-07-19 09:30 - 10:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join us and our guest presenter, MaryEllen Bunce, for a fun and informative Seed Sprouting Workshop.
MaryEllen Bunce is a Food For Life Educator.
You will leave with your very own Seed Sprouting kit, which includes a jar, sprouting lid, small growing mat, and seeds.
While aimed at adults, children are welcome if accompanied by an adult.
Please sign up using the form below.

Color Our World: Summer Write- In
2025-07-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join us to work on whatever writing project you are working on — with creative company, prizes, and food!
If you cannot make it in person, you are welcome to join the group via Zoom.
When you register for the Write-In using the form below, be sure to select either In Person or Zoom.

Endless Mountain Music Festival Family Concert
2025-07-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join the Endless Mountain Music Festival musicians for a fun, FREE concert for children and families. Classical music students from across the country have gathered this summer to perform in this concert and others across the region.
No need to sign up, just show up!
Learn more about the Endless Mountain Music Festival: www.endlessmountain.net

Polymer Clay Cupcake Pendant with Aubergine Glass and Jewelry
2025-07-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Make a little cupcake pendant with colorful, easy to use polymer clay.
For ages 12 to 17.
All materials will be supplied once you have registered for this free class.
Spaces are limited, please sign up below.
See Erica’s work on her website: www.aubergineglass.com

Brick by Brick
2025-07-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
See if you’re up to the challenge of a Lego build.
Suggested for ages 4-12 years.
No need to sign up, just drop in!

Creation Station: Intro to Cricut | July 21
2025-07-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
This fun and engaging class will teach you some basics about using the Cricut machine.
For creative people age 13 and older.
Please sign up using the form below.

Storytime in Centerway Square
2025-07-22 10:00 - 10:30 | Centerway Square, 5 E Market Street, Corning, NY, 14830, United States
Join Miss Sue at 10 AM in Centerway Square in downtown Corning, every other week from Tuesday, June 10 through Tuesday, August 19. Each week, one lucky child in the crowd will win a book to take home with them, courtesy of the Southeast Steuben County Library.
In the event of rain, the storytime will take place at the Library in the Mary Lu Walker Children’s Room.
Check Facebook to confirm on the day if rain is expected.

This program is a partnership between the Southeast Steuben County Library and Corning’s Gaffer District, and is sponsored by WilliamsToyota.

Coffee, Tea & English: Conversation
2025-07-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
This is a group for English language learners, an informal, relaxed time to practice speaking English in small groups with a native speaker.
Coffee, Tea and English: Conversation is held in person at the Library. Contact Maryalice at littlem@stls.org for more information or to be added to the email list.

Free Hot Grilled Lunch for Kids 19 and Under
2025-07-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Every Tuesday, beginning on July 15 and running through August 19, from 12 noon to 1:00 PM, a free, hot grilled meal will be available for children ages 19 and under. The meals will be served in the Civic Center Plaza, and typically consist of a hamburger or hot dog, chips, cookie and a drink.
Adults accompanying a child may purchase a grilled lunch for themselves.
A free cold lunch for kids will be available from 12 noon to 12:30 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, beginning July 14 and running through August 22. The meals will be served in the Library’s community rooms, and typically consist of a sandwich, fruit, chips and a drink.
The meals are provided in collaboration with the Corning-Painted Post School District

Create Your Own Adult Coloring Pages
2025-07-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Learn to create your own coloring pages, even if you’ve never drawn before. The easy step-by-step process will have even the non-artist creating beautiful designs by the end of the first session, with new techniques explored each week. A collaborative coloring book with everyone’s work will be compiled at the end of this series.This class is on every Tuesday in August.
You must register to participate in this free, FUN class. Please register using the form below.

Kids Farmers Market
2025-07-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Kids Farmers Market will begin on July 15 and happen every Tuesday through August 19th. It starts at 1:00 and goes until 2:00 (or until the food runs out).
Any kid 18 years of age and under can come to the Library community rooms and select fresh produce to take home. Of course parents and caregivers are welcome to accompany them.Please Bring Your Own Bags!
There is no need to sign up, just show up.
The Kids Farmers Market is organized in collaboration with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier.

Scrabble Club
2025-07-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Exercise those brain cells with a game of Scrabble every Tuesday from 1 – 3 PM.
For more information please call Michelle at 607-936-3713, x209, or email her at: wellsm@stls.org

Crafty Corner
2025-07-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Drop in every Tuesday for a simple craft to make and take home.
No need to sign up, just stop in.
Suggested for ages 3-10 years.

OSFL Storied Winds: An Adventure at Granny’s
2025-07-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join a group of talented musicians from the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes, the Storied Winds, in a humorous musical re-telling of the story of Little Red Riding Hood: An Adventure at Granny’s.
The Storied Winds are: Lesley McClelland, oboe; David Resig, bassoon; and Claire McKenney, horn

Mah-Jongg
2025-07-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
The game Mah-Jongg, originating in China during the Qing dynasty, is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation involving a degree of chance. Join us for an American style Mah-Jongg group. Whether you are an experienced player or would like to learn, join us and check it out!
Mah-Jongg meets every Wednesday from 1 to 3 pm.
For more information please call Michelle at 607-936-3713, x209, or email her at: wellsm@stls.org

Author Watch Party with Rex Ogle, author of "Free Lunch"
2025-07-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join Kayla as we watch award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to us about his struggles to navigate sixth grade, as written about in his book Free Lunch. We will gather around the big screen for this live, streaming event
Rex Ogle tells a story about growing up that everyone can identify with. You won’t want to miss this!
No need to sign up, just show up.
If you can’t make it to the Library, you can sign up to watch it live at home, or watch it after the event without signing up.

Cancelled July 23 : Adult Dungeons and Dragons
2025-07-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Adult D&D is cancelled for Wednesday, July 23, but we will see you next Wednesday at the usual time of 7:30 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience
Looking for a local D&D group with other like-minded adults? Join us at the Southeast Steuben County Library on Wednesday and Friday evenings. Hosted by Dungeon Master Robin, bring your characters and dice.
Got any questions? Email Robin at: lashr@stls.org.
We will meet on the second floor of the Library building. Take the elevator upstairs, and head across the lobby. If this will be your first time attending this program, please sign up using the form below; once you have completed the form, you shouldn’t need to do it each time.

Creation Station: Intro to Cricut | July 24
2025-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830

Giant Candy Land
2025-07-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Nasser Civic Center Rink, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830, United States
Come play a giant version of your favorite board game, where YOU are one of the board pieces, under cover of the city’s skating rink.
No need to sign up, just show up!
