Online Author Talk: Liann Zhang on Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller
2025-05-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Grab your popcorn, grab a friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.
Julie Chan, a supermarket cashier with nothing to lose, finds herself thrust into the glamorous yet perilous world of her late twin sister, Chloe VanHuusen, a popular influencer. Separated at a young age, the identical twins were polar opposites and rarely spoke, except for one viral video that Chloe initiated (Finding My Long-Lost Twin And Buying Her A House #EMOTIONAL). When Julie discovers Chloe’s lifeless body under mysterious circumstances, she seizes the chance to live the life she’s always envied.
Julie Chan is Dead is the brilliant, dark, and diabolical debut thriller we’ve all been waiting for. Register now for a wildly fun 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: Liann Zhang is a second-generation Chinese Canadian who splits her time between Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario. After a short stint as a skincare content creator, she graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in psychology and criminology. Julie Chan Is Dead is her first novel.

Coffee, Tea and English: Book Club
2025-05-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-22 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.

Tween Time
2025-05-15 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-22 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.

Artsy Kids | May 16 : Session Closed
2025-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Artsy Kids | May 16 : Session 2 at 1 PM
2025-05-16 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 May 16 and 23.
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.

Monthly Matinee Movie: “Finding Your Feet”
2025-05-16 14:30 - 16:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Please note the date change to the 3rd Friday of this month only.
On the 4th Friday of each month (usually), 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 Finding Your Feet, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and starring Imelda Staunton, Timothy Spall, Celia Imrie, Joanna Lumley and David Hayman. Released in 2017, the film is rated PG-13 and runs 1h 51m.
The Plot: On the eve of retirement, a middle class, judgmental snob discovers her husband has been having an affair with her best friend and is forced into exile with her bohemian sister who lives on an impoverished inner-city council estate.

Friday Movie (for Kids!)
2025-05-16 15:15 - 17:00, 2025-05-23 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.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Dungeon Master Robin
2025-05-17 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 x213 or email: lashr@stls.org
To be put on a waiting list, call Kayla at (607)936-3713 x216 or email: cranek@stls.org.
Name of player attending*Phone Number*Email address*I certify that I am (select one):*Age 13-14Age 15-17Website URL*The library is handicapped accessible. If you require special accommodations, please let us know.Please enable JavaScript to submit this form.Submit Your Registration

Brick by Brick
2025-05-19 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
2025-05-20 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
2025-05-20 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
2025-05-20 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.

Kids Explore: Greenhouse Tour, Planting and Ice Cream at Scoops and Blooms
2025-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Scoops and Blooms, 7152 NY-415, Bath, 14810, United States
Spring means planting!
Scoops and Blooms in Bath will give us a tour of their greenhouse and explain what it takes to operate a greenhouse. This part is free.
For a small fee ($10) each participant will be able to plant an annual and get a small ice cream cone from the ice cream shop.
PLEASE call (607-936-3713,x2407) or email (mcconnells@stls.org) Miss Sue to let her know how many people will be coming, children AND adults.

Scrabble Club
2025-05-20 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

BLOOM with GATLAS
2025-05-20 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.

Crafty Corner
2025-05-20 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
2025-05-21 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.

Kids Explore: Veteran Flag Placing
2025-05-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Bradford Cemetary, 9812 CR-16, Bradford, NY, 14815-9727, United States
Bradford Cemetery was officially established in 1812. It holds the graves of soldiers from the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf War as well as those that served in peace time.
Let’s honor these brave soldiers by cleaning their headstones and by placing American Flags for Memorial Day.
If you can please bring: a large, old screw driver, a hammer, a bucket, water, cleaning rags.
PLEASE call (607-936-3713,x2407) or email (mcconnells@stls.org) Miss Sue to let her know how many people will be coming, both children AND adults, as a pizza lunch and drinks will be provided..

Mah-Jongg
2025-05-21 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

ATLAS
2025-05-21 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

Happy Tales
2025-05-21 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!

Corning Adult Writer’s Group
2025-05-21 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.)

Online Author Talk: Rachelle Bergstein on How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us
2025-05-21 19:00 - 20:00
You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s life, work, and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic—and controversial—young adult novels, from Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret to Blubber.
In The Genius of Judy, her remarkable story is revealed as never before, beginning with her as a mother of two searching for purpose outside of her home in 1960s suburban New Jersey. The books she wrote starred regular children with genuine thoughts and problems. But behind those deceptively simple tales, Blume explored the pillars of the growing women’s rights movement, in which girls and women were entitled to careers, bodily autonomy, fulfilling relationships, and even sexual pleasure. Blume wasn’t trying to be a revolutionary—she just wanted to tell honest stories—but in doing so, she created a cohesive, culture-altering vision of modern adolescence.
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: Rachelle Bergstein is a lifestyle writer, author, and editor, focused on style, pop culture, and families. Her work has appeared in the New York Post, The New York Times, NPR, and more. She is the author of three books: Women from the Ankle Down, Brilliance and Fire, and The Genius of Judy. She lives with her husband and son in Brooklyn. Find out more at RachelleBergstein.com.

Artsy Kids | May 23 : Session 1 at 11 AM
2025-05-23 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 May 16 and 23.
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.

Artsy Kids | May 23 : Session 2 at 1 PM
2025-05-23 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 onMay 16 and 23.
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.

Solar Energy for Your Home
2025-05-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Learn how your home can be powered by solar, and what government programs can help you, with Meg McLean of McClean Power.
Meg is a solar consultant who provides educational sessions for homeowners, whether they are novices to solar or electrical engineers.
Her solar journey began with building a van solar power system, and grew to consulting on residential solar projects.
Please sign up below for this free, informative event.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Dungeon Master Robin
2025-05-24 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 x213 or email: lashr@stls.org
To be put on a waiting list, call Kayla at (607)936-3713 x216 or email: cranek@stls.org.
Name of player attending*Phone Number*Email address*I certify that I am (select one):*Age 13-14Age 15-17Your Website*The library is handicapped accessible. If you require special accommodations, please let us know.Please enable JavaScript to submit this form.Submit Your Registration
