Southeast Steuben County Library

Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Dungeon Master Robin
2025-11-01 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-25 14:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

College Essay Workshop | November
2025-11-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Seniors, are you planning on attending college when you graduate? Now is the time to start your college personal statement. Come to this college essay workshop with Ithaca College professor Julie Fromer. Julie will help you brainstorm topics, share tips, and answer questions to get you started.
Open to rising seniors only.
You can attend only one workshop, but you have a choice of two dates: this date, Wednesday, September 24, 5:30 to 6:30 or Monday, October 13, 2 to 3 PM.
Registration Required, please sign up below.

Tween Dungeons and Dragons : Session 2
2025-11-01 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
2025-11-01 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.

Fall 2025 Friends of the Library Book Sale : Final Day / Bag & Box Day (November 1)
2025-11-01 09:00 - 15:00 | USW Local 1000 Union Hall, 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830, United States
The Friends of the Library Fall 2025 Book Sale takes place from October 25 – November 1, 2025, at the United Steel Workers Local 1000 Union Hall, 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, next door to the Library.
Find your favorite books, music, movies, puzzles, games and more among the 30,000+ items being offered. Proceeds benefit the Southeast Steuben County Library.
The sale starts Saturday, October 25 with a Members Only day from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. If you aren’t already a member of the Friends of the Library, you can join at the door: $5 for an individual and $10 for families.
The remaining sale schedule is as follows:
Saturday, November 1 – 9:00 AM -3:00 PM, Open to the public. This is box and bag day: $5 and up for a box or bag (depending on the size).
Cash or check only. No credit cards accepted. The Friends of the Library are required to collect NY State sales tax; if you have a tax-exempt form please bring it, as we must charge tax without it.

Adult Dungeons and Dragons
2025-10-31 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-29 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.

Friday Movie (for Kids!)
2025-10-31 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.

Fall 2025 Friends of the Library Book Sale : Day 7 (October 31)
2025-10-31 09:00 - 17:00 | USW Local 1000 Union Hall, 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830, United States
The Friends of the Library Fall 2025 Book Sale takes place from October 25 – November 1, 2025, at the United Steel Workers Local 1000 Union Hall, 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, next door to the Library.
Find your favorite books, music, movies, puzzles, games and more among the 30,000+ items being offered. Proceeds benefit the Southeast Steuben County Library.
The sale starts Saturday, October 25 with a Members Only day from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. If you aren’t already a member of the Friends of the Library, you can join at the door: $5 for an individual and $10 for families.
The remaining sale schedule is as follows:
Friday, October 31 – 9:00 AM -5:00 PM, Open to the public.
Saturday, November 1 – 9:00 AM -3:00 PM, Open to the public. This is box and bag day: $5 and up for a box or bag (depending on the size).
Cash or check only. No credit cards accepted. The Friends of the Library are required to collect NY State sales tax; if you have a tax-exempt form please bring it, as we must charge tax without it.

Kids Explore : CSI (Crime Scene Investigation)
2025-10-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Do you know what it takes to be a Crime Scene Investigator?
We’ll be joined by Corning Police Department to learn:
• how drones are used to search for evidence;
• how K-9s are used to solve crimes;
• how actual PD issued fingerprint and evidence collection kits are used to collect DNA.
This program is in collaboration with Corning Parks and Recreation Department and is recommended for ages 8 and up.
There is no need to sign up, just show up!

Coffee, Tea and English: Book Club
2025-10-30 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.

Fall 2025 Friends of the Library Book Sale : Day 6 (October 30)
2025-10-30 09:00 - 19:00 | USW Local 1000 Union Hall, 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830, United States
The Friends of the Library Fall 2025 Book Sale takes place from October 25 – November 1, 2025, at the United Steel Workers Local 1000 Union Hall, 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, next door to the Library.
Find your favorite books, music, movies, puzzles, games and more among the 30,000+ items being offered. Proceeds benefit the Southeast Steuben County Library.
The sale starts Saturday, October 25 with a Members Only day from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. If you aren’t already a member of the Friends of the Library, you can join at the door: $5 for an individual and $10 for families.
The remaining sale schedule is as follows:
Monday, October 27– Thursday, October 30 – 9:00 AM -7:00 PM, Open to the public.
Friday, October 31 – 9:00 AM -5:00 PM, Open to the public.
Saturday, November 1 – 9:00 AM -3:00 PM, Open to the public. This is box and bag day: $5 and up for a box or bag (depending on the size).
Cash or check only. No credit cards accepted. The Friends of the Library are required to collect NY State sales tax; if you have a tax-exempt form please bring it, as we must charge tax without it.

Corning Adult Writer’s Group
2025-10-29 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.)

FTC: First Tech Challenge
2025-10-29 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.

Online Author Talk | Philippa Gregory: Courtly Intrigue, Whispers as Weapons
2025-10-29 14:00 - 15:00 | https://ssclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-philippa-gregory/
Philippa Gregory, the “queen of British historical fiction,” returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. Join us for an intriguing conversation with Gregory about her newest novel, Boleyn Traitor.
Jane Boleyn watches from the shadows of the Tudor Court, where secrets are currency, every choice is dangerous, and even the faintest whisper can seal the fate of queens.
For Jane, survival demands playing every role required of her: a loving wife who conceals her doubts, a devoted sister to Anne Boleyn at the height of her power, and an obedient spy who carefully wields her words. But in a court ruled by ambition and a tyrant’s sword, Jane must rely on her sharp wit and skillful maneuvering to outthink those around her, knowing that one wrong move could cost her everything.
With a rich tapestry of new historical insights and lyrical language honed over decades of writing, Gregory’s return to the Tudors is a new definition of this most fascinating era.
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 Presenters: Dr. Philippa Gregory is one of the world’s foremost historical novelists. She wrote her first ever novel, Wideacre, when she was completing her PhD in eighteenth-century literature; her flair for blending history and imagination developed into a signature style and Philippa went on to write many bestselling novels, including The Other Boleyn Girl and The White Queen.
Dr. Gregory studied history at the University of Sussex and was awarded a PhD by the University of Edinburgh. Philippa is a member of the Society of Authors and in 2021, she was awarded a CBE for services to literature, and to her charity, Gardens for the Gambia, and was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

Mah-Jongg
2025-10-29 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

Fall 2025 Friends of the Library Book Sale : Day 5 (October 29)
2025-10-29 09:00 - 19:00 | USW Local 1000 Union Hall, 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830, United States

Crafty Corner
2025-10-28 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.

GATLAS
2025-10-28 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.

Scrabble Club
2025-10-28 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

Create Your Own Adult Coloring Pages
2025-10-28 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 on every Tuesday in October.
You must register to participate in this free, FUN class. Please register using the form below.

Coffee, Tea & English: Conversation
2025-10-28 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
2025-10-28 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
2025-10-28 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.

Fall 2025 Friends of the Library Book Sale : Day 4 (October 28)
2025-10-28 09:00 - 19:00 | USW Local 1000 Union Hall, 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830, United States

Fall 2025 Friends of the Library Book Sale : Day 3 (October 27)
2025-10-27 09:00 - 19:00 | USW Local 1000 Union Hall, 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830, United States

Fall 2025 Friends of the Library Book Sale – Day 2 (October 26)
2025-10-26 12:00 - 17:00 | USW Local 1000 Union Hall, 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830, United States
The Friends of the Library Fall 2025 Book Sale takes place from October 25 – November 1, 2025, at the United Steel Workers Local 1000 Union Hall, 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, next door to the Library.
Find your favorite books, music, movies, puzzles, games and more among the 30,000+ items being offered. Proceeds benefit the Southeast Steuben County Library.
The sale starts Saturday, October 25 with a Members Only day from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. If you aren’t already a member of the Friends of the Library, you can join at the door: $5 for an individual and $10 for families.
The remaining sale schedule is as follows:
Sunday, October 26 – Noon-5:00 PM, Open to the public.
Monday, October 27– Thursday, October 30 – 9:00 AM -7:00 PM, Open to the public.
Friday, October 31 – 9:00 AM -5:00 PM, Open to the public.
Saturday, November 1 – 9:00 AM -3:00 PM, Open to the public. This is box and bag day: $5 and up for a box or bag (depending on the size).
Cash or check only. No credit cards accepted. The Friends of the Library are required to collect NY State sales tax; if you have a tax-exempt form please bring it, as we must charge tax without it.

Mini Maker Drop In Project | October 2025
2025-10-25 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.

Fall 2025 Friends of the Library Book Sale – Members Only day
2025-10-25 09:00 - 16:00 | USW Local 1000 Union Hall, 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830, United States
The Friends of the Library Fall 2025 Book Sale takes place from October 25 – November 1, 2025, at the United Steel Workers Local 1000 Union Hall, 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, next door to the Library.
Find your favorite books, music, movies, puzzles, games and more among the 30,000+ items being offered. Proceeds benefit the Southeast Steuben County Library.
The sale starts Saturday, October 25 with a Members Only day from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. If you aren’t already a member of the Friends of the Library, you can join at the door: $5 for an individual and $10 for families.
The full sale schedule is as follows:
Saturday, October 25 – 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM, Members only. This is the best day to look for those rare finds!
Sunday, October 26 – Noon-5:00 PM, Open to the public.
Monday, October 27– Thursday, October 30 – 9:00 AM -7:00 PM, Open to the public.
Friday, October 31 – 9:00 AM -5:00 PM, Open to the public.
Saturday, November 1 – 9:00 AM -3:00 PM, Open to the public. This is box and bag day: $5 and up for a box or bag (depending on the size).
Cash or check only. No credit cards accepted. The Friends of the Library are required to collect NY State sales tax; if you have a tax-exempt form please bring it, as we must charge tax without it.
