Southeast Steuben County Library

Rescheduled: Movie Club | "O Brother, Where Art Thou?"
2025-10-23 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Movie Club is taking a brief recess, so the October, November and December Movie Club meet-ups will not take place. We will be back in January.
The Southeast Steuben County Library’s new Movie Club is a way for folks who love movies to connect and discuss a selected movie each month. Amelia F.H. Cueva will select movies that are either in the Library collection, or easily accessible for streaming free, and will lead a group conversation on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30-6:30pm. Light refreshments provided. No sign up required, just show up.
Important: Please watch the movie ahead of time. Movie Club is a discussion group only.
The January movie will be: O Brother Where Art Thou, an American film written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen (AKA The Coen Brothers) and released in 2000. The film stars George Clooney, John Turturro, and Tim Blake Nelson. The film is set in rural Mississippi in 1937, and it follows three escaped convicts searching for hidden treasure while a sheriff pursues them. Its story is supposedly loosely based on Homer’s epic Greek poem The Odyssey: Clooney’s character is named Ulysses Everett McGill (Ulysses is the Roman name for Odysseus), and his wife is Penny (Penelope in The Odyssey).
You can watch a trailer here.
This film can be streamed for free with ads on YouTube. There are also 13 copies of the DVD available to be checked out in the library system (only one at Corning; the others can be put on hold and delivered to Corning)
Coming up: TBA

Homeschool Hangout
2025-10-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
The primary focus will be social interaction but we’ll also incorporate a light theme or activity. Suggested for ages 5-12 years but younger siblings are welcome to tag along.
If you would like to organize/plan one of the dates, feel free to contact Miss Sue: mcconnells@stls.org

Coffee, Tea and English: Book Club
2025-10-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-16 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.

Adult Dungeons and Dragons
2025-10-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-15 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.

Online Author Talk | Malala Yousafzai on "Finding My Way"
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:00 | https://ssclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-malala-yousafzai-on-finding-my-way/
Join us to hear Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai talk about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way. Malala reintroduces herself to the world, sharing how she navigated life as someone whose darkest moments threatened to define her narrative—while seeking the freedom to find out who she truly is.
Thrust onto the public stage at fifteen years old after the Taliban’s brutal attack on her life, Malala Yousafzai quickly became an international icon known for bravery and resilience. But away from the cameras and crowds, she spent years struggling to find her place in an unfamiliar world. She traces her path from high school loner to reckless college student to a young woman at peace with her past. Through candid, often messy moments like nearly failing exams, getting ghosted, and meeting the love of her life, Malala reminds us that real role models aren’t perfect—they’re human.
Finding My Way is a vulnerable, surprising memoir that buzzes with authenticity, sharp humor, and tenderness.
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: Malala Yousafzai is an education activist, the youngest-ever Nobel laureate, bestselling author, and award-winning film producer. She was born in Mingora, Pakistan, in 1997 and graduated from Oxford University in 2020.

Corning Adult Writer’s Group
2025-10-22 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.)

FTC: First Tech Challenge
2025-10-22 16:30 - 18:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join the 2025 First Tech Challenge Library team: Code, Design, and Compete with Robots!
FIRST® Tech Challenge students work together with their mentors to design and build robots to compete in a dynamic and exciting challenge released every September. Teams program classroom-scale robots to follow autonomous commands before student drivers take control in two-on-two matches. On and off the field, students develop STEM skills, engage in community outreach, practice engineering innovation, and build confidence to help them succeed. For ages 13-17 only.
Contact Kayla Crane at cranek@stls.org or 607-936-3713 x 2416 with questions.
Discover more about First Tech Challenge here.

Cancelled: ATLAS Special | Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Face Painting
2025-10-22 15:30 - 16:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Today’s ATLAS is cancelled due to illness. Please sign up for next week’s ATLAS with Poofy Monsters!
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.
For Middle and High School students.
Please sign up below.

Mah-Jongg
2025-10-22 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

Crafty Corner
2025-10-21 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
2025-10-21 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
2025-10-21 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
2025-10-21 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 October.
You must register to participate in this free, FUN class. Please register using the form below.

Coffee, Tea & English: Conversation
2025-10-21 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
2025-10-21 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
2025-10-21 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.

Brick by Brick
2025-10-20 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!

Agriculture in the Classroom: It's Corn
2025-10-20 10:30 - 11:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
In partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension, we’ll learn more about how our food and agricultural products are produced.
Suggested for ages 4-8 years.
No need to sign up, just show up.
This program is made possible by a donation in memory of Shirley Smith.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Dungeon Master Robin
2025-10-18 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.

Saturday Morning Movie: Lilo & Stitch
2025-10-18 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
Lilo & Stitch | 2025 | Rated PG | 1h 48m
The Plot: A lonely Hawaiian girl befriends a runaway alien, helping to mend her fragmented family.

Corning Embroiderers' Guild Stitch-in!
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join us to stitch together and ask expert stitchers questions.
There will be kits for new stitchers to make simple corner bookmarks.
The kits will be available on a first come, first served basis (when they are gone, they’re gone).

RoboExplorers
2025-10-18 09:30 - 10:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Members from the EnderBots FTC Team 5484 will visit the Library to read a robotic-themed story and then demo their robots.
No need to sign up, just show up.

Tweens After Hours with Eleven Lakes Market
2025-10-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join us and Eleven Lakes Market to create a Beetlejuice themed art project, and then stay for a viewing of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
For ages 9 to 12. RSVP Required.
About the movie: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice; 2024; PG-13; 1h 45m.
The Plot: After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife.
This program is made possible by donations from the Friends of the Library Book Sale.

Friday Movie (for Kids!)
2025-10-17 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.

Kids Explore: Cultural Connections
2025-10-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Cultural Connections is a unique program designed for homeschoolers to explore diverse cultures through storytelling, traditions, and local histories.
Each sension features guest speakers from various backgrounds who will share personal experiences, cultural practices, and historical insights.
Today Mahadeo will tell us about Trinidad and Tobago.
On November 21st: Magda will talk about Poland
On December 19th: Victoria will talk about Taiwan and China

Chika Chika Boom Boom Storytime
2025-10-17 10:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join Miss Sue for a storytime and activity themed around the book, “Chika Chika Boom Boom” written by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault, and illustrated by Lois Ehlert. The book teaches us about the alphabet, through rhymes.
The Clemens Center will host a production of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical on October 25 at 2:00 PM, and someone from the Clemens Center will be at the storytime with information about the musical.
No need to sign up, just show up!

Kids Explore | Global Soundscapes: Mission to Record the Earth
2025-10-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Digital Dome Theater at CCC, Academic Drive, Suny CCC Campus, Corning, NY, 14830, United States
Immerse yourself in the amazing sounds of our planet!
Through giant screen images, surround sound, and live presentation, Global Soundscapes takes you on an ear-opening journey into the science of sound and the emerging field of soundscape ecology.
Embark on a mission to investigate the dramatic soundscapes of Costa Rica’s rainforest, Hawaii’s coral reefs and Mongolia’s vast grasslands.
Learn about the tools that scientists use to record and analyze sounds. Explore basic acoustics through interactive activities and incredible slow-motion footage of pulsating musical instruments, vibrating vocal chords, and slobbering “raspberries.”
Discover what soundscapes tell us about the health of our planet.
The program takes place at the Digital Dome on the SUNY Corning Community College Campus.
We will meet at the Digital Dome. Miss Sue will pay the $4 admission for the first 25 attendees, both kids and parents or caretakers.
After that, people will have to pay the $4 admission fee themselves.
