Southeast Steuben County Library

Corning Adult Writer’s Group
2026-06-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.)

Southeast Steuben County Library Local History Group
2026-06-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join us for an informal local history discussion group led by librarian and local history buff Linda Reimer.
This series offers patrons the opportunity to share local history stories and assist in creating local history programs to be held at the Library in the future.
There is no need to sign up, just show up.
Meetings are on the third Thursday of each month, at the Library, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Library Closed in Observance of Juneteenth
2026-06-19 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
The Library will be Closed today, Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth.
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
Learn about this important historical event and the holiday commemorating it, here: www.juneteenth.com
We will open again at our usual time of 9:00 AM on Saturday, June 20. We hope to see you then!

Coffee, Tea & English: Conversation
2026-06-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-30 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-14 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.

Scrabble Club
2026-06-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-07 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
2026-06-23 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-30 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-07 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.

Mah-Jongg
2026-06-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-08 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

Adult Dungeons and Dragons
2026-06-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-06-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-10 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.

Monthly Matinee Movie | June 2026 : "Grand Budapest Hotel"
2026-06-26 14:30 - 17:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
On the 4th Friday of each month, there will be a popular recent movie shown in the Library’s Community Room.
The movies, all curated by Librarian Linda Reimer, are selected with adult viewers in mind.
No need to sign up, just show up.
This Month’s Matinee Movie will be Grand Budapest Hotel, directed by Wes anderson and starring Ralph Fiennes, Tony Revolori, F.Murray Abraham and an amazing all-star cast, including Jeff Goldblum, Bill Murray, Saorise Ronan, Willem Dafoe, Jude Law, Tilda Swinton and more. The film was nominated for 9 Oscars and won 4.
Released in 2014, the film is rated R and runs 1h 39m.
The Story: A writer encounters the owner of an aging high-class hotel, who tells him of his early years serving as a lobby boy in the hotel’s glorious years under an exceptional concierge.

Monthly Book Review by Michelle Wells
2026-07-03
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

Library Closed July 3 in Observance of Independence Day
2026-07-03 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
The Library will be Closed Today, Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day.
The Library will also be Closed on Saturday, July 4, in observance of the same holiday.
We will be open again at our usual time of 9:00 AM on Monday, July 6. We hope to see you then!
Learn about the history of Independence Day here.

Library Closed in Observance of Independence Day
2026-07-04 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
The Library will be Closed today, Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
We will be open again at our usual time of 9:00 AM on Monday, July 6. We hope to see you then!
Learn about the history of Independence Day here.

Red Cross Community Blood Drive | July 8, 2026
2026-07-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
The Southeast Steuben County Library will be the site for a Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, July 8, between 9 AM and 2 PM. The need for blood is high, especially Type O, but your donation of any blood type can help to save a life.
If you last donated blood on or before September 19, you are safely eligible to donate again at this drive.
You can sign up by calling 1-800-RED CROSS, or sign up on the Red Cross Blood Drive page: scroll down to July 8.
You can download the smartphone app to track your donation history and sign up for future drives.
If you have never given blood before and would like some more information, check out this helpful page.
Upcoming drives:
The Red Cross is coordinating with the Library to host blood drives on a 56+ day schedule: that means that each time you give blood at the Library, you will be eligible to give blood at the next scheduled drive. How convenient to be able to come back to the Library for all of your donations!

Happy Tales
2026-07-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Read to certified therapy dogs! Suggested for children 5 to 10 years old, beginning to read on their own.
This program is held in the The Mary Lu Walker Children’s Room
No need to sign up, just show up!

Corning Duane Eddy Circle
2026-07-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
The Corning Duane Eddy Circle meets monthly at the Library to discuss Corning-born, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Duane Eddy and his music.
We have two main goals:
1) To find ways to raise awareness that Duane Eddy was born in Corning, and spent his first 13-years living in our area, and
2) To have fun!
We would love to have you join us
The Corning Duane Eddy Circle meets at the Southeast Steuben County Library, in Corning, New York, on the second Thursday of the month from 3:00 – 4:00 PM.
