Southeast Steuben County Library

Scrabble Club
2025-04-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Coffee, Tea & English: Conversation
2025-04-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-04-22 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.

Storytime with Miss Sue
2025-04-29 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-04-22 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: Vocabulary
2025-04-29 09:15 - 10:15, 2025-04-22 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.

WSKG | PBS: “Pinkalicious & Peterrific”
2025-04-28 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, Pinkalicious & Peterrific.
Pinkalicious Pinkerton is unique, one of a kind, and pinkatastic (an original word by an original kid)! Together with their friends and neighbors in Pinkville, Pinkalicious and her younger brother Peterrific get into all kinds of artful adventures. Based on Victoria Kann’s best-selling picture book series for kids ages 3 to 6, the show models the power of teamwork and creative thinking to solve problems.
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.

Friday Movie (for Kids!)
2025-04-25 15:15 - 17:00, 2025-04-18 15:15 - 17:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Every Friday afternoon through June 6, 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.

Monthly Matinee Movie: “King Richard”
2025-04-25 14:30 - 17:00 | 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 King Richard, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and starring Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Jon Bernthal. Released in 2021, the film is rated PG-13 and runs 2h 24m.
The Plot: A look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after coaching from their father, Richard.

Gregg Hurwitz : The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense
2025-04-24 19:00 - 20:00
Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling.
Orphan X, the series opener, introduces the world to the Nowhere Man. He is a legendary figure spoken about only in whispers. It’s said that when he’s reached by the truly desperate and deserving, the Nowhere Man can and will do anything to protect and save them. A man with skills, resources, and a personal mission to help those with nowhere else to turn, Evan Smoak is also a man with a dangerous past.
Now ten books in, fans cannot get enough of the Orphan X world and Hurwitz can’t wait to tell us all about it. Register now for a conversation you just cannot miss!
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: Gregg Hurwitz is the author of 24 thrillers including the Orphan X series. His novels have won numerous literary awards and have been published in 33 languages. Gregg currently serves as the Co-President of International Thriller Writers (ITW). Additionally, Gregg has written screenplays and television scripts for many of the major studios and networks, comics for AWA, DC, and Marvel. He’s penned op-eds for The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Bulwark, Salon, and others. He also helped write the opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup.

Movie Club: 12 Angry Men
2025-04-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
We’ve all heard of book clubs, but what about a Movie Club? Corning’s new Movie Club is a way for folks who love movies to connect and discuss a selected movie each month. Local artist and cinephile, Amelia FH Cueva, will select movies that are easily accessible for streaming for free and will lead a group conversation on last Thursdays of the month from 5:30-6:30pm. Light refreshments provided. No sign up required, just show up.

April 24th: Twelve Angry Men (1957), directed by Sidney Lumet, starring Henry Fonda, Lee J.Cobb, E.G. Marshall, Jack Warden and others.
Watch the original 1957 trailer.
Nine copies of the film on DVD are available to be checked out in the library system, and it can be streamed for free (with ads) on YouTube, Tubi, and Pluto TV.
Below are interesting posters from foreign releases of the film

Coming up:
May 29th: Some Like It Hot (1959), directed by Billy Wilder, starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis & Jack Lemmon
June 26th: Charade (1963), directed by Stanley Donen, starring Audrey Hepburn & Cary Grant

Important: Please watch the movie ahead of time. Movie Club is a discussion group only.

Tween Time
2025-04-24 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-04-17 15:30 - 16:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Stop by the Library after school each Thursday for a structured activity; a different activity each week. No need to sign up, just show up.
For young people aged 9 to 12.

Bookbinding with Wynn Yarrow, Part 6 : Bind Final Project
2025-04-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
This series of six classes on bookbinding processes examines the historic and contemporary traditions of the art, provides a foundation in bookbinding skills, and gives students the opportunity to engage their hands and minds.
People taking this class are requested to take all six classes, as each class builds upon and reinforces things learned in the other classes; if you cannot commit to attending all six classes, we ask that you not sign up. (Registration for this event series is now closed.)
Discover contemporary trends in bookbinding by viewing examples of artists’ books. Learn how foundational skills are combined in novel ways. “Think with paper” to design a book format you will create for your final project, considering how book format and book content are connected.
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.
About the instructor: I live in the Southern Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. My studio is in my home. I paint local forest and garden landscapes representing human connection to the natural world. Creative artist residencies provide additional inspiration and exposure to new natural ecosystems. Learn more on Wynn’s website: wynnyarrow.com

Coffee, Tea and English: Book Club
2025-04-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-17 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.

Corning Adult Writer’s Group
2025-04-23 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.)

ATLAS
2025-04-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Where will you go when your school day is over? How about ATLAS? (aka At The Library After School.)
The ATLAS program provides a relaxing environment to wind down after school, work on homework, play games, use library resources, and participate in guided MakerSpace projects.
No registration required, simply drop in.
Wednesdays after school, 3:00 until 4:30.
For students in grades 6-12

Mah-Jongg
2025-04-23 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

Miss Sue’s Preschool Storytime
2025-04-23 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.
Stay after for either themed craft from our friends at the Corning Parks and Rec Department or a themed STEM activity from the Science and Discovery Center.
Suggested for children ages 3-6 years.

Crafty Corner
2025-04-22 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.

BLOOM with GATLAS
2025-04-22 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 11-18 / Grades 6-12
Every Tuesday, 3:00-4:30 PM at the Southeast Steuben County Library.
This program is in collaboration with BLOOM.

Brick by Brick
2025-04-21 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!

Artsy Kids | April 18 : Session 2 at 1 PM
2025-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Artsy Kids is an Art History and Project class. Each week a different Master Artist will be featured. There will be a discussion about the artist, followed by an instructed project lesson based on the featured artist’s style of art. This will be an informative and creative hour of ART! This month there are programs on April 11 and 18.
There are two sessions on each day, and both teach the same material. Children can only sign up for one session per day, either in the morning or afternoon. Please sign up below.

Kids Explore: Cultural Connections
2025-04-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Unbound Counseling and Consulting, in collaboration with the library, presents ‘Cultural Connections,’ an interactive program designed for homeschoolers to delve into traditions, stories, and local histories.
Each session provides an opportunity to hear firsthand accounts and explore the customs, values, and experiences that shape different communities.
Guest speakers will share personal narratives, unique practices, and historical insights. Announcements about guest speakers will be made once they are confirmed.
Designed primarily for middle and high school students, this program welcomes all curious learners eager to expand their understanding of the world.
Join us for meaningful conversations, new perspectives, and a deeper appreciation for the richness of human experiences!

Artsy Kids | April 18 : Session 1 at 11 AM
2025-04-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830

Spring Flower Painting
2025-04-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join Miss Sue to paint your own happy Spring-themed flower painting!
All supplies are provided when you are registered.
Please sign up so we’ll have enough supplies on hand.
