Southeast Steuben County Library

College Essay Workshop | August
2025-08-12 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Scrabble Club
2025-08-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-19 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
2025-08-12 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-19 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.

Good Grief Week: Family Dragonfly Painting
2025-08-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Bring your whole family for a special dragonfly painting session!
Dragonflies are often seen as messengers, guides, or symbols of transformation during times of mourning, and represent transformation and change—a parallel to the human journey through life and death.
All supplies and instruction will be provided – no experience necessary.

Good Grief Week: Family Carnival Day
2025-08-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
To close out our Good Grief Week activities in at the Southeast Steuben County Library, we invite you to Family Carnival Day: a time to gather with family to play games, earn treats, and have some fun!
Activities include a fishing pond, balloon pop, bean bag toss, face painting, and more!
No need to sign up, Just show up

Free Lunch for Kids ages 19 and Under
2025-08-13 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-14 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-15 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-18 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-20 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.

Mah-Jongg
2025-08-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-20 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

Stained Glass Dragonfly with Aubergine Glass
2025-08-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Erica from Aubergine Glass will introduce you to the process of making stained glass by teaching you how to create a stained glass dragonfly ornament
For ages 13 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

Corning Adult Writer’s Group
2025-08-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-20 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.)

Adult Dungeons and Dragons
2025-08-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-15 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.

End of Summer Dance Party with Doc Possum
2025-08-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Nasser Civic Center Rink, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830, United States
As summer winds down, it’s time to kick up your heels: join Doc Possum and the Band in the Civic Center Skate rink for a celebratory dance party.
No need to sign up, just show up.

Movies Under the Stars at Clark Street Park: "Dogman"
2025-08-15 20:30 - 22:30 | Clark Street Park, 33 Clark Street, South Corning, 14830, United States
For tonight’s Movies Under the Stars we will meet in Clark Street Park in South Corning at dusk (about 8:30 PM) to watch Dogman.
Bring folding chairs, blankets, snacks and drinks, whatever makes movie watching enjoyable for you.
Please bring a bag to take away any trash you make.
About the movie: Dogman, 2025, PG, 1h 29m.
After a policeman and his police dog are fused together to turn into Dog Man, he must stop the villainous Petey the Cat from cloning himself and creating an evil kitten, doubling his evil abilities.
Presented in collaboration with the Town of Corning.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Dungeon Master Robin
2025-08-16 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.

The Owlets' Birthday
2025-08-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join Miss Sue in celebrating the Owlets’ first birthday!
There will be an edible craft, and activity, and party favors.
No need to sign up, just show up!

Brick by Brick
2025-08-18 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 Centerway Square
2025-08-19 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.

Free Hot Grilled Lunch for Kids 19 and Under
2025-08-19 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

Teen Theater Camp
2025-08-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
At Teen Theatre Camp. students will participate in theatre games, improv, movement and play reading/performance. On the last day, teens will perform two or three plays for family and friends that would like to attend.It is So. Much. Fun!Our instructor, Kimberly Canale, is a high energy performer and experienced theater educator. And she is So. Much. Fun!The class runs from 12 noon to 2 PM for five days, August 18 to 22. If you choose to participate, please be sure you can attend all five days.For young performers age 12 to 17. Sign up here.
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.

Kids Farmers Market
2025-08-19 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.

Teen Theater Camp
2025-08-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
At Teen Theatre Camp, kids will participate in theatre games, improv, movement and play reading/performance. On the last day, teens will perform two or three plays for family and friends that would like to attend.It is So. Much. Fun!Our instructor, Kimberly Canale, is a high energy performer and experienced theater educator. And she is So. Much. Fun!The class runs from 12 noon to 2 PM for five days, August 18 to 22. If you choose to participate, please be sure you can attend all five days.For young performers age 12 to 17. Please sign up using the form below.
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.

Happy Tales
2025-08-20 17:30 - 18:30 | 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!
