Online Author Talk: Lisa Jewell on Unexpected Twists and Turns
2025-06-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | https://ssclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-lisa-jewell/
Please join New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell as she introduces readers to her forthcoming title Don’t Let Him In. Along with an introduction to her newest bone-chilling, psychological thriller, Jewell will chat about her life as a writer and her critically-acclaimed body of work.
In Don’t Let Him In, three women are connected by one man in this kaleidoscopic thriller.
Nina, Martha, and Ash are on a collision course with a shocking truth that is far darker than anyone could have imagined. And all three are about to wish they had heeded the same warning: Don’t let him in. But the past won’t stay buried forever.
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: Lisa Jewell is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-three novels, including None of This Is True, The Family Upstairs, and Then She Was Gone, as well as Invisible Girl and Watching You. Her novels have sold over ten million copies internationally, and her work has also been translated into twenty-nine languages. Connect with her on X @LisaJewellUK, on Instagram @LisaJewellUK, and on Facebook @LisaJewellOfficial.

BLOOM with GATLAS
2025-06-10 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 11-18 / Grades 6-12
Every Tuesday, 3:00-4:30 PM at the Southeast Steuben County Library.
This program is in collaboration with BLOOM.

Crafty Corner
2025-06-10 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-17 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-24 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.

Miss Sue’s Preschool Storytime
2025-06-11 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-06-18 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.
Stay after for either themed craft from our friends at the Corning Parks and Rec Department or a themed STEM activity from the Science and Discovery Center.
Suggested for children ages 3-6 years.

Mah-Jongg
2025-06-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-18 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

ATLAS
2025-06-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Where will you go when your school day is over? How about ATLAS? (aka At The Library After School.)
The ATLAS program provides a relaxing environment to wind down after school, work on homework, play games, use library resources, and participate in guided MakerSpace projects.
No registration required, simply drop in.
Wednesdays after school, 3:00 until 4:30.
For students in grades 6-12

Corning Adult Writer’s Group
2025-06-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-18 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.)

Library Closed for Construction Project
2025-06-12 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
The Library will be closed today due to construction in the parking lot, which will affect the building’s water.
All programs today have been cancelled.
We should be open again at our usual time of 9:00 AM on Friday, June 13.

Adult Book Club: “The Cemetery of Untold Stories" by Julie Alverz
2025-06-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
This month’s book will be The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julie Alverz (256pages).
About the book: Celebrated writer, Alma Cruz, doesn’t want to end up like her novelist friend, whose struggle to write threatened her sanity. So she has the beautiful idea of burying her untold stories—literally. She creates a graveyard for the manuscript drafts and the characters whose lives she tried and failed to bring to life and who still haunt her.
But the stories and characters have other ideas and soon begin to defy their author: they talk back to her and talk to one another behind her back, rewriting and revising themselves. Filomena, a local woman hired as the groundskeeper, becomes a sympathetic listener to the secret tales unspooled by Alma’s characters. The Cemetery of Untold Stories asks: Whose stories get to be told, and whose buried?
About the Author: Julia Alvarez, who left the Dominican Republic for the United States in 1960 at the age of ten, is the author of six novels, three books of nonfiction, three collections of poetry, and eleven books for children and young adults. Her work has garnered wide recognition, including a Latina Leader Award in Literature from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, the Hispanic Heritage Award in Literature, the Woman of the Year by Latina magazine. In the Time of the Butterflies, with over one million copies in print, was selected by the National Endowment for the Arts for its national Big Read program, and in 2013 President Obama awarded Alvarez the National Medal of Arts in recognition of her extraordinary storytelling.
The Adult Book Club meets in-person at the Library on the second Friday of each month (this month is an exception). If you have questions about the Book Club, please email Linda Reimer: reimerl@stls.org
Check our calendar for future dates and book selections.

Friday Movie (for Kids!)
2025-06-13 15:15 - 17:00, 2025-06-20 15:15 - 17:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Every Friday afternoon through June 6, 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.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Dungeon Master Robin
2025-06-14 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 x213 or email: lashr@stls.org
To be put on a waiting list, call Kayla at (607)936-3713 x216 or email: cranek@stls.org.
Name of player attending*Phone Number*Email address*I certify that I am (select one):*Age 13-14Age 15-17The library is handicapped accessible. If you require special accommodations, please let us know.Please enable JavaScript to submit this form.Submit Your RegistrationPhone Number*

Brick by Brick
2025-06-16 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!

Storytime in the Park
2025-06-17 10:00 - 10:30 | Fallbrook Park, Corning NY, 152-182 E Tioga Ave, Corning, 14830, United States
Join Miss Sue in Fallbrook Park for a story, and stay after storytime to play with our friends from the Nonie Hood Parent Resource center.
No need to sign up, just show up.In the event of rain, the storytime will take place in the Library.

Coffee, Tea & English: Conversation
2025-06-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-24 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
2025-06-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-24 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

The Library is Closed in Observance of Juneteenth
2025-06-19 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
The Library will be Closed today, Thursday, 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 be open again at our usual time of 9:00 AM on Friday, June 20. We hope to see you then!

Sea Turtle Painting with Jane Kim-Pronti : Class Full
2025-06-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Artist Jane Kim-Pronti believes “Art is a form of communication that encourages a positive mindset, therapeutic for the mind and soul.”
Join her for a painting workshop using the image of a sea turtle.
Class is geared toward adults.
All materials provided.
This class is FULL.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Dungeon Master Robin
2025-06-21 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 x213 or email: lashr@stls.org
To be put on a waiting list, call Kayla at (607)936-3713 x216 or email: cranek@stls.org.
Name of player attending*Phone Number*Phone Number*Email address*I certify that I am (select one):*Age 13-14Age 15-17The library is handicapped accessible. If you require special accommodations, please let us know.Please enable JavaScript to submit this form.Submit Your Registration

Rescheduled from June 9: Crafting with Kimberly: Etching Glass Bottles
2025-06-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Tonight’s Crafting with Kimberly is rescheduled from Monday, June 9..
This class is FULL. Please check our website calendar for next month’s class; the sign up goes live tonight at 5:30.
Join our Craft Queen Kimberly as she shows us how to make a different creative craft each month.
For June, the project will be Etching Glass Bottles.
Create a beautiful etched design on a glass vessel. Various stencils will be provided or you can bring your own. We will provide the glass Etching Cream and choices of jars and bottles. You may also bring your own glass items (bottles, jars, wine/drinking glasses, picture frames…) to etch.
Etching Cream will damage clothing so bring an apron or wear old clothes.
If the class capacity is reached, the form will not accept any more sign ups; please email Michelle to be put on a waiting list: wellsm@stls.org
Be sure to check our past classes and projects on our YouTube Channel.

Storytime in Centerway Square
2025-06-24 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.

Author Watch Party with Katherine Applegate: "Odder, an Otter's Story"
2025-06-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join Miss Sue as we watch award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talk to us about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder. We will gather arpound the big screen for this live, streaming event
Katherine Applegate’s Odder is inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers. This poignant and humorous tale told in free verse examines bravery and healing through the eyes of one of nature’s most beloved and charming animals.
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.

Summer Reading Volunteer Training : 1
2025-06-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Dear Tweens and Teens,
The Southeast Steuben County Library’s Children’s Department is looking for volunteers to help with our summer reading programs. “Color Our World” is designed to encourage children to continue reading during the summer break so that valuable skills will not be lost. We will be offering a variety of activities.
Volunteers wanting to help with our summer reading programs must attend a training: either tonight from 5:30 to 6:30, or this Thursday at the same time.
If you are interested in helping, please fill out the form below and return it to the children’s department of the library before June 16th.
Bring your summer schedules with you at training to sign-up for available times and activities.
Must be at least ten years of age to volunteer alone, or families can volunteer together.
Call or email Miss Sue with any questions: mcconnells@stle.org or (607) 936-3713, x2407
REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR SUMMER SCHEDULES TO TRAINING!
DOWNLOAD A VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM HERE.
