Southeast Steuben County Library

Chess Club for Kids
2026-05-07 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Come to the Library to learn and play the game of Chess!
Dating back to 7th century India, chess is a game for all ages, but Chess Club for Kids is for players between 4 and 12 years of age.
Is your child not familiar with chess? No problem, we can give lessons as we play.
No signup required, just show up.

Coffee, Tea and English: Book Club
2026-05-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
The Coffee, Tea & English Book Club is intended for international people. The book is chosen by the facilitator with the group’s needs and language skills in mind. Participants read on their own and then meet weekly to discuss the material as prompted by prepared questions. This serves as another opportunity to practice English language skills in a relaxed environment.
This is an online program, on the Zoom platform. To get the Zoom link, please email Maryalice Little at: littlem@stls.org.

Lil Rockwell | Storytime with Miss Sue : Shapes All Around
2026-05-07 10:00 - 10:30 | KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab, 36 E Market St, Corning, 14830, United States
Enjoy a story with Miss Sue from the Southeast Steuben County Library, then stay for a fun art project perfect for ages 18 mo- 5 years.
Stay after the program to explore the self-guided activities in the Art Lab and colorful exhibitions in The Rockwell Museum.
Lil Rockwell creates opportunities to explore art-viewing and artmaking for our littlest visitors and their caregivers. During different months, you’ll find either an art class suitable for children 18 mo – 5 years; a story hour for children of all ages; or a stroller walk, where even infants can participate!
This program is designed to engage your little ones through art exploration; and for the grown-ups–we have coffee!
Lil Rockwell occurs on the first Thursday of every month except for September. Free for children and their caregivers, no registration required.

Adult Dungeons and Dragons
2026-05-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
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.

Corning Adult Writer’s Group
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-29 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.)

Macramé Cactus with Eleven Lakes Market
2026-05-06 15:30 - 17:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join us and our guest artist, Eleven Lakes Market, to make your own Macramé Cactus.
No green thumb required for this project!
Learn a basic macrame technique to create a cactus that never needs watering.
Spaces are limited to just 14 artists, so please sign up using the form below.

Mah-Jongg
2026-05-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-29 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

Miss Sue's Preschool Storytime
2026-05-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-29 10:00 - 10:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
These storytimes will include stories, songs and fun but will also focus on the skills needed for Kindergarten.
Suggested for children ages 3-6 years.

Crafty Corner
2026-05-05 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.

GATLAS
2026-05-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
This is a safe and supportive space to talk about gender, sexuality, and what’s going on with you and teens like you. There is usually a craft or project as well!
Open to anyone ages 13-18 / Grades 8-12
Every Tuesday, 3:00-4:30 PM at the Southeast Steuben County Library.
This program is in partnership with BLOOM and Planned Parenthood of Greater New York.

Scrabble Club
2026-05-05 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

Create Your Own Adult Coloring Pages
2026-05-05 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 at noon on every Tuesday in May
You are welcome to come to one class, or come to all four. Please register using the form below.

Coffee, Tea & English: Conversation
2026-05-05 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.

Storytime with Miss Sue
2026-05-05 10:00 - 10:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join us as for stories, songs, rhymes and fun. Suggested for ages birth to age 3. After storytime go upstairs to the PRC for playtime and a themed craft project.

Coffee, Tea & English: Vocabulary
2026-05-05 09:15 - 10:15 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
This is a class for English language learners, an informal, relaxed time to learn new English words and expressions, share cultures and make new friendships.
Coffee, Tea and English: Vocabulary is held in person at the Library.
Contact Maryalice at littlem@stls.org for more information or to be added to the email list.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Dungeon Master Robin
2026-05-02 14:30 - 16:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Led by Dungeon Master Robin, this gathering is suitable for ages 13-17. All levels of experience will be welcomed in this safe space. Come to one or all gatherings.
If you have questions about D&D (campaigns, settings, etc.) contact Dungeon Master Robin at (607)936-3713 x2413 or email: lashr@stls.org
To be put on a waiting list, call Kayla at (607)936-3713 x2416 or email: cranek@stls.org.

Tween Dungeons and Dragons : Session 2
2026-05-02 12:30 - 14:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Led by professional Dungeon Master Tim Collins, this in-person D&D gathering is suitable for those ages 10 to 13.
All levels of experience will be welcomed in this safe space.
There are two sessions each day of the program: Session 1 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, and Session 2 from 12:30 to 2 PM.
You can sign up for one session or the other, but not both. This is Session 2.
Registration required.
Use the form below to sign up or, call (607) 936-3713 x2416 or email Kayla at cranek@stls.org.

Saturday Morning Movie | Zootopia 2
2026-05-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Come spend the morning watching a movie on the big screen with surround sound.
No need to sign up, just show up
Zootopia 2 | 2025 | Rated PG | 1h 48m
The Plot: Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers.

Tween Dungeons and Dragons : Session 1
2026-05-02 11:00 - 12:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Led by professional Dungeon Master Tim Collins, this in-person D&D gathering is suitable for those ages 10 to 13.
All levels of experience will be welcomed in this safe space.
There are two sessions each day of the program: Session 1 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, and Session 2 from 12:30 to 2 PM.
You can sign up for one session or the other, but not both. This is Session 1.
Registration required.
Use the form below to sign up or, call (607) 936-3713 x2416 or email Kayla at cranek@stls.org.

Spring 2026 Friends of the Library Book Sale | Last Day!
2026-05-02 09:00 - 14:00 | East Corning Fire Hall, 11873 East Corning Road, Corning, New York, 14830
The Friends of the Library Spring 2026 Book Sale takes place from April 25 – May 2, 2026, at the East Corning Fire Hall, 11873 East Corning Road, Corning, New York. Find your favorite books, music, movies, puzzles, games and more among the 30,000+ items being offered. All proceeds benefit the Southeast Steuben County Library.
The remaining sale schedule is as follows:
Saturday, May 2 – 9:00 AM -3:00 PM, Open to the public. This is box and bag day: $5 and up for a box or bag (depending on the size).
Cash or check only. No credit cards accepted. The Friends of the Library are required to collect NY State sales tax; if you have a tax-exempt form please bring it, as we must charge tax without it.

Friday Movie (for Kids!)
2026-05-01 15:15 - 17:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Every Friday afternoon Miss Sue will show a new movie for kids. All the films will start at 3:15 PM and will be rated G or PG.
What movie will Miss Sue show? You have to be there if you want to know!
No need to sign up, just show up.

Spring 2026 Friends of the Library Book Sale
2026-05-01 09:00 - 17:00 | East Corning Fire Hall, 11873 East Corning Road, Corning, New York, 14830
The Friends of the Library Spring 2026 Book Sale takes place from April 25 – May 2, 2026, at the East Corning Fire Hall, 11873 East Corning Road, Corning, New York. Find your favorite books, music, movies, puzzles, games and more among the 30,000+ items being offered. All proceeds benefit the Southeast Steuben County Library.
The remaining sale schedule is as follows:
Friday, May 1 – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Open to the public.
Saturday, May 2 – 9:00 AM -3:00 PM, Open to the public. This is box and bag day: $5 and up for a box or bag (depending on the size).
Cash or check only. No credit cards accepted. The Friends of the Library are required to collect NY State sales tax; if you have a tax-exempt form please bring it, as we must charge tax without it.

Monthly Book Review by Michelle Wells
2026-05-01
On the first Friday of each month, Adult Services Librarian and published Author Michelle Wells will post a new review of a book she has read. See what a writer is reading!
You can find the review on Michelle’s blog: https://storymusing.blogspot.com

Online Author Talk | Jason Reynolds: Beloved Characters & Portrayals of Resilience
2026-04-30 19:00 - 20:00 | https://ssclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-jason-reynolds/
Join best-selling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader?
Born little Otie Brody, he was obsessed with Mr. 9.99 (aka. Carl Lewis) and Marty McFly from Back to the Future. Like Mr. 9.99—and his own dad—Otie is a sprinter. Sprint free or die is practically his motto.
One day his dad, who is always away on business trips, comes home with a pair of Jordans, fine as fine can be. Otie puts them on and feels like he can leap to the moon. But one morning he wakes up to find his brand-new secret weapon kicks are missing—right off his feet! Not only are the Jordans missing, but so is his father!
Register now to join in on the online conversation about the final installment to Jason Reynold’s Track series!
You can register for this free, live, online talk here.
This is one of a series of free, live-streamed author talks made possible through the Library’s partnership with Library Speakers Consortium (LSC). You can learn more about upcoming presentations on our LSC microsite, as well as watch recordings of presentations that you were unable to attend live.
About the Author: Jason Reynolds is an award-winning and bestselling author. Jason’s many books include Miles Morales: Spider Man, the Track series (Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and Lu), Long Way Down, which received a Newbery Honor, a Printz Honor, and a Correta Scott King Honor. Recently named the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Jason has appeared on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and CBS This Morning. He is on faculty at Lesley University, for the Writing for Young People MFA Program and lives in Washington, DC. You can find his ramblings at JasonWritesBooks.com.

Spring 2026 Friends of the Library Book Sale
2026-04-30 09:00 - 19:00 | East Corning Fire Hall, 11873 East Corning Road, Corning, New York, 14830
The Friends of the Library Spring 2026 Book Sale takes place from April 25 – May 2, 2026, at the East Corning Fire Hall, 11873 East Corning Road, Corning, New York. Find your favorite books, music, movies, puzzles, games and more among the 30,000+ items being offered. All proceeds benefit the Southeast Steuben County Library.
The remaining sale schedule is as follows:
Monday, April 27– Thursday, April 30 – 9:00 AM -7:00 PM, Open to the public.
Friday, May 1 – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Open to the public.
Saturday, May 2 – 9:00 AM -3:00 PM, Open to the public. This is box and bag day: $5 and up for a box or bag (depending on the size).
Cash or check only. No credit cards accepted. The Friends of the Library are required to collect NY State sales tax; if you have a tax-exempt form please bring it, as we must charge tax without it.
