Southeast Steuben County Library

Miss Sue's Preschool Storytime
2026-05-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | 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.
Suggested for children ages 3-6 years.

Mah-Jongg
2026-05-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-13 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

Macramé Cactus with Eleven Lakes Market
2026-05-06 15:30 - 17:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join us and our guest artist, Eleven Lakes Market, to make your own Macramé Cactus.
No green thumb required for this project!
Learn a basic macrame technique to create a cactus that never needs watering.
Spaces are limited to just 14 artists, so please sign up using the form below.

Corning Adult Writer’s Group
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-13 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
2026-05-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-13 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.

Lil Rockwell | Storytime with Miss Sue : Shapes All Around
2026-05-07 10:00 - 10:30 | KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab, 36 E Market St, Corning, 14830, United States
Enjoy a story with Miss Sue from the Southeast Steuben County Library, then stay for a fun art project perfect for ages 18 mo- 5 years.
Stay after the program to explore the self-guided activities in the Art Lab and colorful exhibitions in The Rockwell Museum.
Lil Rockwell creates opportunities to explore art-viewing and artmaking for our littlest visitors and their caregivers. During different months, you’ll find either an art class suitable for children 18 mo – 5 years; a story hour for children of all ages; or a stroller walk, where even infants can participate!
This program is designed to engage your little ones through art exploration; and for the grown-ups–we have coffee!
Lil Rockwell occurs on the first Thursday of every month except for September. Free for children and their caregivers, no registration required.

Coffee, Tea and English: Book Club
2026-05-07 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.

Chess Club for Kids
2026-05-07 14:30 - 15:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Come to the Library to learn and play the game of Chess!
Dating back to 7th century India, chess is a game for all ages, but Chess Club for Kids is for players between 4 and 12 years of age.
Is your child not familiar with chess? No problem, we can give lessons as we play.
No signup required, just show up.

Online Author Talk | Marjan Kamali: Beloved Characters & Portrayals of Resilience
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:00 | https://ssclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-marjan-kamali/
Join acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran.
In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown. On the first day of school, she meets Homa, a kind girl with a brave and irrepressible spirit. Together, the two girls play games, learn to cook in the stone kitchen of Homa’s warm home, wander through the colorful stalls of the Grand Bazaar, and share their ambitions of becoming “lion women.”
But their happiness is disrupted when Ellie and her mother are afforded the opportunity to return to their previous bourgeois life. Now a popular student at the best girls’ high school in Iran, Ellie’s memories of Homa begin to fade. Years later, however, her sudden reappearance in Ellie’s privileged world alters the course of both of their lives.
Together, the two young women come of age and pursue their own goals for meaningful futures. But as the political turmoil in Iran builds to a breaking point, one earth-shattering betrayal will have enormous consequences.
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: Marjan Kamali, born in Turkey to Iranian parents, is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lion Women of Tehran, The Stationery Shop,and Together Tea. She is the 2022 recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Award. Her books have been translated into over thirty languages. Marjan lives with her family in the Boston area.

Adult Book Club: “Travels with George" by Nathaniel Philbrick
2026-05-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
This month’s book is Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy by Nathaniel Philbrick. (313 pages)
From the Publisher: Does George Washington still matter? Bestselling author Nathaniel Philbrick argues for Washington’s unique contribution to the forging of America by retracing his journey as a new president through all thirteen former colonies, which were now an unsure nation.
Written at a moment when America’s founding figures are under increasing scrutiny, Travels with George grapples bluntly and honestly with Washington’s legacy as a man of the people, a reluctant president, and a plantation owner who held people in slavery. Philbrick paints a picture of eighteenth-century America as divided and fraught as it is today, and he comes to understand how Washington compelled, enticed, stood up to, and listened to the many different people he met along the way—and how his all-consuming belief in the union helped to forge a nation.
About the Author: Nathaniel Philbrick is the New York Times bestselling author of In the Heart of the Sea, winner of the National Book Award and the basis
of a film directed by Ron Howard; Mayflower, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize; a trilogy about the American Revolution that includes Valiant Ambition, winner of the George Washington Book Prize; Travels with George; and several other books about the history and literature of the United States. He was an All-American sailor at Brown University and lives on Nantucket Island, where he cofounded the Egan Maritime Institute. He is presently at work on a book about the California Gold Rush.
The Adult Book Club meets in-person at the Library on the second Friday of each month. 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!)
2026-05-08 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.

Family Dungeons & Dragons
2026-05-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Led by professional Dungeon Master Tim Collins, this in-person Dungeons & Dragons game is suitable for ages 6 to 9.
Parents are welcome to play, but don’t have to; however, because of the kids’ young ages, a parent must be in the building while their children are playing.
There are spaces for 12 players total, kids and parents (something for parents to keep in mind if you are going to play).
Because of the limited spaces, we ask that you sign up using the form below.

Mini Maker Drop In Project | May 2026
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
This will be a simple craft project to make and then take home. While it is intended to be a drop in project (stop in any time between 10 AM and 1 PM) feel free to contact Miss Angel if you want to reserve a time slot: battersona@stls.org
The project will be a surprise, but you can be sure it will be something fun and creative!
Suggested for ages 12 and under.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Dungeon Master Robin
2026-05-09 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.

Crafting with Kimberly | May 2026 : Tunnel Book
2026-05-11 17:00 - 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 May, the project will be a creating a Tunnel Book: a book with a hole cut through it, i.e., the tunnel, but with detail around the edges that makes the whole thing “3D.”
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 Crafting with Kimberly classes and projects on our YouTube Channel.

Coffee, Tea & English: Vocabulary
2026-05-12 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.

Storytime with Miss Sue
2026-05-12 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: Conversation
2026-05-12 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.

Create Your Own Adult Coloring Pages
2026-05-12 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 at noon on every Tuesday in May
You are welcome to come to one class, or come to all four. Please register using the form below.

Scrabble Club
2026-05-12 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

Online Author Talk | Dr. Vivienne Ming: How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself)
2026-05-12 14:00 - 15:00 | https://ssclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-vivienne-ming/
Join this timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming as we discuss her new book, Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People. Dr. Ming helps readers grasp how individuals, companies, and societies will respond to the changes that are already taking hold due to the advent of AI. Robot-Proof is a book about people, and exploring what it means to be human in an increasingly automated world.
This book presents, then answers, pressing questions that readers may or may not have thought to themselves, such as:
• What predicts long-term life outcomes across millions of little kids?
• Why is the Informational-Exploration Paradox the most terrifying phenomenon you’ve never heard of?
• What predicts the smartest team and how will AI change it?
• Why are ill-posed problems the future work, education, and a robot-proof humanity?
With insight and care to keep us grounded in the human perspective, Robot-Proof is an entertaining and thought-provoking read for all individuals seeking to understand the next steps in a new and completely unprecedented world.
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: Dr. Vivienne Ming explores maximizing human capacity as a theoretical neuroscientist, “delusional inventor,” and “demented author.” She’s founded 7 startups, been chief scientist at 2 others, and founded The Human Trust, a philanthropic data trust and “mad science incubator.” She co-founded Possibility Sciences to advance scientific discovery via massive scale hybrid intelligence.
Vivienne was named one of “10 Women to Watch in Tech” by Inc. Magazine and one of the BBC’s 100 Women in 2017. She is featured frequently for her research and inventions in The Financial Times, The Atlantic, Quartz Magazine and The New York Times.

GATLAS
2026-05-12 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.

Crafty Corner
2026-05-12 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.

Red Cross Community Blood Drive | May 13, 2026
2026-05-13 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, May 13, 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 May 13.
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:
July 8 (Wednesday), 2026
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!
