Southeast Steuben County Library

Storytime with Miss Sue
2025-09-02 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Library Closed in Observance of Labor Day
2025-09-01 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
The Library will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.
The Library will reopen it as usual time of 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 2. We hope to see you all then.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Dungeon Master Robin
2025-08-30 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-08-23 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.

Adult Dungeons and Dragons
2025-08-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-27 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-20 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.

Movie Club | The Man in the White Suit
2025-08-28 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: 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.
You can watch a trailer here.
This film can be streamed for free without ads on Kanopy with your Library card. It can also be streamed with ads for free on Plex.
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:
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.
Below are film posters for this movie from countries around the world.

Online Author Talk | Dr. Tasha Eurich : How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos
2025-08-28 14:00 - 15:00 | https://ssclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-dr-tasha-eurich-how-to-thrive-in-a-world-of-constant-chaos/
Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And why resilience alone isn’t enough). We’ve been taught that resilience is the secret to navigating life’s most difficult moments. But…there is one problem with this assumption. Scientifically, resilience isn’t an unlimited resource. Whether you’re grappling with work stress, personal challenges, or the chaos of everyday life, Shatterproof offers an urgent alternative to stoic endurance as the only strategy for survival.
You’ll discover how to:
• Reclaim your best self when stress turns you into someone you barely recognize
• Uncover the unmet needs that keep you stuck in self-limiting patterns
• Turn stress into strength, exhaustion into energy, and confusion into confidence
• Find peace in the present and be prepared for what the future holds, and much more!
This timely discussion with Dr. Eurich is sure to unlock powerful new ideas about how to show up as our best selves. Register now to be a part of the conversation!
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. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times bestselling author on a mission to help people and organizations thrive in an ever-changing world. She has spent over two decades teaching people practical strategies to supercharge their self-awareness, sanity, and success. Her work has been featured in outlets like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, NPR, CNN, NBC, and Fast Company, as well as peer-reviewed journals. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, rescuing dogs, and is a proud and unapologetic musical theater nerd.

Corning Adult Writer’s Group
2025-08-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-20 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.)

Mah-Jongg
2025-08-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-20 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

Crafty Corner
2025-08-26 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.

Scrabble Club
2025-08-26 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

Tween Dungeons and Dragons : Session 2
2025-08-23 12:30 - 14:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Led by professional Dungeon Master Tim Collins, this in-person D&D gathering is suitable for those ages 9 to 13.
All levels of experience will be welcomed in this safe space.
There are two sessions each day of the program: Session 1 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, and Session 2 from 12:30 to 2 PM.
You can sign up for one session or the other, but not both. This is Session 2.
Registration required.
Use the form below to sign up or, call (607) 936-3713 x2416 or email Kayla at cranek@stls.org.

Tween Dungeons and Dragons : Session 1
2025-08-23 11:00 - 12:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Led by professional Dungeon Master Tim Collins, this in-person D&D gathering is suitable for those ages 9 to 13.
All levels of experience will be welcomed in this safe space.
There are two sessions each day of the program: Session 1 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, and Session 2 from 12:30 to 2 PM.
You can sign up for one session or the other, but not both. This is Session 1.
Registration required.
Use the form below to sign up or, call (607) 936-3713 x2416 or email Kayla at cranek@stls.org.

Summer Reading Ends Today!
2025-08-23 09:00 - 14:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Today, August 23, is the last day to submit your Summer Reading info for the final round of prizes and prize drawings.
If you are turning in paper documentation, you have until the Library closes at 2:00 PM to do so.
If you are submitting your reports online, you have until midnight; the link for the online summer reading portal is: ssclibraryny12.readsquared.com/.
Thanks for participating in Summer Reading 2025!

Movies Under the Stars: Sonic 3
2025-08-22 20:30 - 22:30 | Craig Park, Craig Park Rd, Painted Post, 14870, United States
Tonight’s Movies Under the Stars is the final outdoor film of the season.
We will meet in Craig Park in Painted Post at dusk (about 8:30 PM) to watch Sonic 3.
Bring folding chairs, blankets, snacks and drinks, whatever makes movie watching enjoyable for you.
Please bring a bag to take away any trash you make.
About the movie: Sonic 3, 2024, PG, 1h 506m.
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance.
Presented in partneship with the Village of Painted Post Parks and Recreation.

Monthly Matinee Movie: “A Complete Unknown”
2025-08-22 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 A Complete Unknown, directed by James Mangold and starring Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, and Elle Fanning.
Released in 2024, the film is rated R and runs 2h 21m.
The Plot: In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with musical icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates around the world.

Teen Theater Camp
2025-08-22 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
At Teen Theatre Camp, kids will participate in theatre games, improv, movement and play reading/performance. On the last day, teens will perform two or three plays for family and friends that would like to attend.It is So. Much. Fun!Our instructor, Kimberly Canale, is a high energy performer and experienced theater educator. And she is So. Much. Fun!The class runs from 12 noon to 2 PM for five days, August 18 to 22. If you choose to participate, please be sure you can attend all five days.For young performers age 12 to 17. Sign up here.
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.

Free Lunch for Kids ages 19 and Under
2025-08-22 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-21 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.

Color my World with Bulbs with Beth Walter Honadle
2025-08-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join us for a program about planting bulbs in the fall, for a burst of color next spring.
Our instructor will be Master Gardener volunteer, Beth Walter Honadle.
There will door prizes, including bulbs for fall planting!
Suitable for adults, teens and children under 13 if accompanied by an adult.
Please sign up using the form below.

Crab Painting
2025-08-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Join Miss Sue to paint your own fiery red crab painting!
For young artists ages 5 to 12.
All supplies are provided when you are registered.
Please sign up using the form below.

Online Author Talk | Casey McQuiston : Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun
2025-08-20 19:00 - 20:00 | https://ssclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-casey-mcquiston/
Bring an appetite for humor and drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston‘s latest romantic comedy, The Pairing.
When two bisexual exes accidentally book the same European food and wine tour, they challenge each other to a hookup competition to prove they’re over each other—except they’re definitely not.
Theo and Kit have been a lot of things: childhood best friends, crushes, in love, and now estranged exes. After a brutal breakup on the transatlantic flight to their dream European food and wine tour, they exited each other’s lives once and for all. All that remains is the unused voucher for the European tour that never happened, good for 48 months after its original date and about to expire.
Four years later, it seems like a great idea to finally take the trip. Solo. Separately. It’s not until they board the tour bus that they discover they’ve both accidentally had the exact same idea.
Register now to join our discussion about Casey McQuiston’s spiciest book yet!
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: Casey McQuiston is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of romantic comedies, including One Last Stop, Red, White & Royal Blue, I Kissed Shara Wheeler, and The Pairing. Red, White & Royal Blue was adapted into a movie in 2023 and released on Amazon Prime. Casey was recently named on the 2022 Time100 Next List. Their writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Bon Appetit. Born and raised in southern Louisiana, Casey now lives in New York City with a poodle mix named Pepper.

Happy Tales
2025-08-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Read to certified therapy dogs! Suggested for those children 5 to 8 years old, just beginning to read on their own. This program will be held in the The Mary Lu Walker Children’s Room
No need to sign up, just show up!

Teen Theater Camp
2025-08-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
At Teen Theatre Camp, kids will participate in theatre games, improv, movement and play reading/performance. On the last day, teens will perform two or three plays for family and friends that would like to attend.It is So. Much. Fun!Our instructor, Kimberly Canale, is a high energy performer and experienced theater educator. And she is So. Much. Fun!The class runs from 12 noon to 2 PM for five days, August 18 to 22. If you choose to participate, please be sure you can attend all five days.For young performers age 12 to 17. Please sign up using the form below.
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.
