Corning Adult Writer’s Group
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2026-02-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-18 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.

Coffee, Tea and English: Book Club
2026-02-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-19 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.

Homeschool Ice Skating
2026-02-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
On Thursdays, between 10AM and 3PM, homeschoolers can skate at the Nasser Civic Center Ice Rink for a reduced rate of $3, with a skate rental of only $1 (if you don’t have your own skates).
There will be no homeschool ice skating discounts on December 25th or January 1st.

Homeschool Hangout
2026-02-12 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

Online Author Talk | Dr Lindsey Stewart: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic
2026-02-12 14:00 - 15:00 | https://ssclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-lindsey-stewart/
Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women, in secrecy and subterfuge, courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions.
Conjure informs our lives in ways remarkable and ordinary—from traditional medicines that informed the creation of Vicks VapoRub and the rise of Aunt Jemima’s Pancake Mix, to the original magic of Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2023), and the true origins of the all-American classic blue jean.
From the moment enslaved Africans first arrived on these shores, conjure was heavily regulated and even outlawed. Now, Stewart uncovers new contours of American history, sourcing letters from the enslaved, dispatches from the lore of Oshun and other African mystics. The Conjuring of America is a love letter to the real magic Black women used, their herbs, food, textiles, song, and dance, used to sow rebellion, freedom, and hope.
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: Lindsey Stewart is a Black feminist philosopher and an Associate Professor of philosophy at the University of Memphis. She is the author of The Politics of Black Joy. Her work has been featured in Blavity, Signs, Hypatia, and the British Journal for the History of Philosophy, and she holds a 2021 Michael Beaney Prize. She lives in Memphis, Tennessee.

Corning Duane Eddy Circle
2026-02-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
The Corning Duane Eddy Circle meets monthly at the Library to discuss Corning-born, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Duane Eddy and his music.
We have two main goals:
1) To find ways to raise awareness that Duane Eddy was born in Corning, and spent his first 13-years living in our area, and
2) To have fun!
We would love to have you join us
The Corning Duane Eddy Circle meets at the Southeast Steuben County Library, in Corning, New York, on the second Thursday of the month from 3:00 – 4:00 PM.

The History and Importance of Nature Photography
2026-02-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Tanglewood Nature Center is partnering with local libraries for a special lecture series exploring the history and importance of environmental conservation in America.
On Thursday, March 12, Tanglewood educator Ryan Donnelley will give a talk at the Southeast Steuben County Library about “The History and Importance of Nature Photography.”
The talk is free and open to the public.
About the presenter: As Tanglewood’s Lead Educator, Ryan Donnelley develops and teaches programs rooted in STEAM and FOSS curricula, engaging students of all ages across the Twin Tiers and Finger Lakes. Ryan also helps shape Tanglewood’s summer camps, after-school programs, and community events, ensuring that every experience inspires curiosity and care for nature.

Artsy Kids | February 13
2026-02-13 13:30 - 14:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Each week Miss Angel will lead us in an exploration of new techniques and ways to make art.
Everyone should have a finished piece to take home after each class.
For young artists ages 7 to 12.
Sign up required; registration form will open below at 9 AM on February 6.

Adult Book Club: “My Friends" by Frederik Backman
2026-02-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
This month’s book is My Friends by Frederik Backman. (448 pages)
From the Publisher: In a distant seaside town, a group of teenagers find refuge from their bruising home lives by spending long summer days on an abandoned pier, telling silly jokes, sharing secrets, and committing small acts of rebellion. These lost souls find in each other a reason to get up each morning, a reason to dream, a reason to love.
Out of that summer emerges a transcendent work of art, a painting that will unexpectedly be placed into eighteen-year-old Louisa’s care. She embarks on a surprise-filled cross-country journey to learn how the painting came to be and to decide what to do with it. The closer she gets to the painting’s birthplace, the more nervous she becomes about what she’ll find. Louisa is proof that happy endings don’t always take the form we expect in this stunning testament to the transformative, timeless power of friendship and art.
About the Author: Fredrik Backman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry, Britt-Marie Was Here, Beartown, Us Against You, Anxious People, The Winners, and My Friends, as well as two novellas and one work of nonfiction. His books are published in more than forty countries. He lives in Stockholm, Sweden, with his wife and two children. Connect with him on Facebook and X @BackmanLand and on Instagram @Backmansk.
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!)
2026-02-13 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
2026-02-14 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 | Febuary 2026
2026-02-14 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
2026-02-14 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 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.

Beginner Crochet
2026-02-16 10:30 - 23:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join Miss Sue to learn the basics of how to crochet. We will each make a simple potholder.
There are only 10 spaces available, and you must be signed up to participate.
Please sign up using the form below.

Brick by Brick
2026-02-16 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!

Coffee, Tea & English: Vocabulary
2026-02-17 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
2026-02-17 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
2026-02-17 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.

Mardi Gras Party
2026-02-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join Miss Sue and the Children’s Department staff for a Mardi Gras Party.
There will be music, food, games, crafts, even a scavenger hunt!
There is no need to sign up, just show up, and laissez les bon temps rouler : that’s Cajun for “let the good times roll!

Scrabble Club
2026-02-17 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

GATLAS
2026-02-17 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
2026-02-17 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
2026-02-18 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.
Suggested for children ages 3-6 years.

Mah-Jongg
2026-02-18 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

Caregiver and Me Painting
2026-02-18 13:30 - 14:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
For this fun project, each of your will paint your own portrait, as a penguin!
This painting class will be a little different because the caregiver will also paint. If you have more than one child, we will change your canvas to accommodate everyone.
All of the materials will be supplied for the program once you have signed up; please sign up using the form below.
