Southeast Steuben County Library

Mah-Jongg
2025-07-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-30 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Author Watch Party with Rex Ogle, author of "Free Lunch"
2025-07-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join Kayla as we watch award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to us about his struggles to navigate sixth grade, as written about in his book Free Lunch. We will gather around the big screen for this live, streaming event
Rex Ogle tells a story about growing up that everyone can identify with. You won’t want to miss this!
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.

Corning Adult Writer’s Group
2025-07-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-30 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.)

Cancelled July 23 : Adult Dungeons and Dragons
2025-07-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Adult D&D is cancelled for Wednesday, July 23, but we will see you next Wednesday at the usual time of 7:30 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience
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.

Creation Station: Intro to Cricut | July 24
2025-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
This fun and engaging class will teach you some basics about using the Cricut machine.
For creative people age 13 and older.
Please sign up using the form below.

Free Lunch for Kids ages 19 and Under
2025-07-24 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-25 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-28 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-30 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-31 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.

Giant Candy Land
2025-07-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Nasser Civic Center Rink, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830, United States
Come play a giant version of your favorite board game, where YOU are one of the board pieces, under cover of the city’s skating rink.
No need to sign up, just show up!

Movie Club | At the Drive In : Saving the Mahoning
2025-07-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
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. Christine Adamo will select movies that are either in the Library collection, or easily accessible for streaming free, and will lead a group conversation on the 4th Thursday of the month from 5:30-6:30pm. Light refreshments provided. No sign up required, just show up.
The July film will be: At the Drive In : Saving the Mahoning | 2017, 1h19m Watch the trailer.
This documentary can be streamed for free on Hoopla and Kanopy with your Library card.
Need a Library card? It’s easy and free, just stop by the Library with a photo ID and proof of address.
Important: Please watch the movie ahead of time. Movie Club is a discussion group only.
Coming up:
August 28: The Man in the White Suit is a 1951 British satirical science fiction comedy film made by Ealing Studios. It stars Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood and Cecil Parker and was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
September 25: Anna Lucasta is a 1958 American drama film directed by Arnold Laven and written by Philip Yordan. It stars Eartha Kitt, Sammy Davis Jr.
October 23: The Last Man on Earth is a 1964 post-apocalyptic science fiction horror film based on the 1954 novel I Am Legend by Richard Matheson. The film was directed by Sidney Salkow and Ubaldo Ragona, and stars Vincent Price and Franca Bettoia.

Trendy Tiles with Wynn Yarrow
2025-07-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
In this unique and creative class, we will learn to write and draw on ceramic tiles.
Our instructor is Wynn Yarrow, a professional artist and teacher.
Registration required; please sign up using the form below.
Discover more about the artist on her website: wynnyarrow.com

Monthly Matinee Movie: “Conclave”
2025-07-25 14:30 - 16:30 | 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 is Conclave, directed by Edward Berger and starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, and John Lithgow.
Released in 2024, the film is rated PG and runs 2h.
The Plot: When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a web of conspiracies and intrigue that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church.

Cancelled July 25 : Adult Dungeons and Dragons
2025-07-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Adult D&D is cancelled for Friday, July 25, but we will see you next Friday at the usual time of 7:30 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience
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.

OSFL: Stories with Music "Animal Ditties"
2025-07-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Bring the whole family to the library to hear the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (OSFL) Brass Quintet perform Animal Ditties by Anthony Plog, featuring whimsical poems by Ogden Nash.
The event is free and open to everyone. No need to sign up, just show up!

Sunshine Painting
2025-07-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
There are three last minute openings for this program at 2:00 today, Monday, July 28. Please call the Children’s Department at 607-936-3713,x2411 to reserve those spots.
Join Miss Sue to paint your very own painting celebrating the sunshine of summer.

Teen Robotics: Intro to First Tech Challenge (FTC)
2025-07-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Learn building skills and basic coding principls in relation to robotics. An emphasis on teamwork and FTC core values will be implemented. Participants who demonstrate cooperation® will be given registration preference for the Fall 2025 First Tech Challenge library team.
Ages 13-17 only. Registration Required.
Contact Kayla Crane at cranek@stls.org or 607-936-3713 x 2416 with questions.

Crafting with Kimberly: Beaded Flower Suncatcher
2025-07-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join our Craft Queen Kimberly as she shows us how to make a different creative craft each month.
For July, the project will be Beaded Flower Suncatcher.
All materials will be supplied once you have registered for the class using the form below.
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 the Park
2025-07-29 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
2025-07-29 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.

Free Hot Grilled Lunch for Kids 19 and Under
2025-07-29 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

Create Your Own Adult Coloring Pages
2025-07-29 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 August.
You must register to participate in this free, FUN class. Please register using the form below.

Kids Farmers Market
2025-07-29 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.

Scrabble Club
2025-07-29 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
2025-07-29 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.

Cris Johnson's Magic of Color Show
2025-07-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Cris Johnson’s Magic of Color is a fun color-themed magic show, filled with amazing magic, hilarious kid-friendly humor, and plenty of join-in fun.
Suggested for ages 5-12.
Sign up required, please use the form below.
