Southeast Steuben County Library

Adult Book Club | “When Books Went to War: The Stories That Helped Us Win World War II" by Molly Guptill Manning
2025-11-14 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
This month’s book will be When Books Went to War: The Stories That Helped Us Win World War II by Molly Guptill Manning.
About the book: In 1943, the War Department and the publishing industry stepped in with an extraordinary program: 120 million small, lightweight paperbacks for troops to carry in their pockets and rucksacks in every theater of war. These Armed Services Editions were beloved by the troops and are still fondly remembered today.
Soldiers read them while waiting to land at Normandy, in hellish trenches in the midst of battles in the Pacific, in field hospitals, and on long bombing flights. They helped rescue The Great Gatsby from obscurity and made Betty Smith, author of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, into a national icon.
When Books Went to War is the inspiring story of the Armed Services Editions, and a treasure for history buffs and book lovers alike.
About the Author: Molly Guptill Manning is an author, historian, curator, and associate professor of law at New York Law School. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller When Books Went to War, The Myth of Ephraim Tutt, and The War of Words. In 2026, her next book, A Librarian’s War, will be published. She has spoken across the country about the power of the written word, and has curated the exhibit, “The Best-Read Army in the World,” which launched in New York City in 2023 and is traveling around the United States. The exhibit showcases the essential role that books, magazines, and newspapers played in World War II.
Before she became a professor, Molly worked in the New York federal courts for thirteen years. She earned a B.A. and M.A. in American history, a J.D. at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, and an M.A. in Museum Studies from NYU.
The Adult Book Club meets in-person at the Library on the second Friday of each month (this month is an exception). 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!)
2025-11-14 15:15 - 17:00, 2025-11-21 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.

Adult Dungeons and Dragons
2025-11-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-21 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.

RoboExplorers
2025-11-15 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.

Saturday Morning Movie: "Smurfs 2025"
2025-11-15 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
Smurfs 2025 | 2025 | Rated PG | 1h 35m
The Plot: When Papa Smurf is taken by evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission to the real world to save him.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Dungeon Master Robin
2025-11-15 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.

Agriculture in the Classroom: A Rafter of Turkeys
2025-11-17 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.

Brick by Brick
2025-11-17 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!

Basic Electronics with Waz
2025-11-17 15:30 - 16:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Dive into the world of electronics with Waz!
Discuss how an Arduino works, get hands-on with a breadboard, and explore electronics during demonstrations.
All levels welcome.
No need to sign up, just show up.

Coffee, Tea & English: Vocabulary
2025-11-18 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
2025-11-18 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
2025-11-18 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.

Scrabble Club
2025-11-18 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 | Charles Duhigg : "How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection"
2025-11-18 14:00 - 15:00 | https://ssclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-charles-duhigg-nothing-more-of-this-land/
In this groundbreaking book, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection, Charles Duhigg unravels secrets to reveal the art – and the science – of successful communication. He unpacks the different types of everyday conversation and pinpoints why some go smoothly while others swiftly fall apart. He reveals the conversational questions and gambits that bring people together. And he shows how even the most tricky of encounters can be turned around.
Above all, he reveals the techniques we can all master to successfully connect with others, however tricky the circumstances. Packed with fascinating case studies and drawing on cutting-edge research, this book will change the way you think about what you say, and how you say it.
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: Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative journalist and the author of Supercommunicators, The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better. A graduate of Harvard Business School and Yale University, he is a winner of the National Academies of Sciences, National Journalism, and George Polk awards. He writes for The New Yorker and The New York Times Magazine, and was the founding host of the Slate podcast How To! with Charles Duhigg.

GATLAS
2025-11-18 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
2025-11-18 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.

Preserving Memories Seminar
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join us for an inspiring and educational evening focused on celebrating and preserving the memories of our loved ones. This FREE seminar brings together experts in grief care and library resources to share creative and meaningful ways to honor family stories through quilting, writing, and digital preservation
Whether you’re crafting keepsakes, recording family recipes, or safeguarding photos and videos, you’ll leave with practical tips and heartfelt inspiration for keeping cherished memories alive.
Please sign up using the form below.
Presented in partnership by CareFirstNY and the Southeast Steuben County Library

Mah-Jongg
2025-11-19 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

FTC: First Tech Challenge
2025-11-19 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.

Corning Adult Writer’s Group
2025-11-19 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.)

Coffee, Tea and English: Book Club
2025-11-20 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.

Kids Explore | Dinosaurs at Dusk
2025-11-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Digital Dome Theater at CCC, Academic Drive, Suny CCC Campus, Corning, NY, 14830, United States
Take to the skies and discover the origins of flight in Mirage3D’s latest fulldome production. Dinosaurs at Dusk is a learning adventure of a father and his teenage daughter Lucy who share a fascination for all things that fly. You’ll travel back in time to meet the pterosaurs and the ancestors of modern day birds: the feathered dinosaurs. Lucy and her father will navigate from continent to continent to look for clues for the origins of flight until time runs out and they experience first-hand the cataclysmic last day of the dinosaurs. Science content includes topics such as continental drift, proper motion of stars, asteroids and impacts, extinctions and the convergent development of flight among species.
Recommended for all audiences
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.

Kids Explore: Cultural Connections
2025-11-21 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 Magda will talk about Poland
On December 19th: Victoria will talk about Taiwan and China

Monthly Matinee Movie: “Here”
2025-11-21 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 Here directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, and Paul Bettany.
Released in 2024, the film is rated PG-13 and runs 1h 44m.
The Story: A generational story about families and the special place they inhabit, sharing in love, loss, laughter, and life.

Stained Glass Books with Aubergine Glass: Program Full
2025-11-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Show off your love of books by rocking a colored glass ornament.
Learn the process of the Tiffany stained glass technique and solder your own creation.
If you wear reading glasses, bring them along to better see this up-close project.
This experience is guided by Erica Unterwoman of Aubergine Glass & Jewelry.
This program is full.
Glass colors will vary from those in the photo.

Mini Maker Drop In Project | November 2025
2025-11-22 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.

WSKG | PBS: “Molly of Denali”
2025-11-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Gather your friends and family for an exciting program of learning through play!Join us for a special screening of the popular PBS Kids Show, Molly of Denali, where we will follow the adventures of Molly, an Alaska Native girl, her dog Suki, and friends Tooey and Trini in epically beautiful Alaska.
After the screening, join us for hands-on activities that will bring the adventure to life!
Note: As this is a collaboration with WSKG, bad weather in Binghamton could cause us to cancel on the day of the program. Check our website or Facebook on the scheduled day to confirm.
