Southeast Steuben County Library

Teen Dungeons & Dragons with Dungeon Master Robin
2025-10-04 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-09-27 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.

Tween Dungeons and Dragons : Session 2
2025-10-04 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
2025-10-04 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.

Adult Dungeons and Dragons
2025-10-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-26 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!)
2025-10-03 15:15 - 17:00, 2025-09-26 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.

Monthly Book Review by Michelle Wells
2025-10-03
On the first Friday of each month, Adult Services Librarian and published Author Michelle Wells will post a new review of a book she has read. See what a writer is reading!
You can find the review on Michelle’s blog: https://storymusing.blogspot.com

Online Author Talk | Nuestra América, with Smithsonian Educators
2025-10-02 14:00 - 15:00 | https://ssclibrary.org/event/online-author-talk-nuestra-america/
Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América: 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States. They will highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, and their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States. Featuring beautifully illustrated portraits by Gloria Félix, this is a book that children (and adults) will page through and learn from again and again.
The stories in Nuestra América cover each figure’s cultural background and childhood, and their accomplishments or contributions to American history. A glossary of terms and discussion question-filled reading guide, created by the National Museum of the American Latino, encourages further research and exploration. The museum has featured twenty-three of these stories in its exhibition ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States, the first exhibition to feature U.S. Latino history at the national level.
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: Adrián Aldaba, a Chicago native, is the national programs manager for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino. In this capacity, he serves audiences of all ages by bringing the Latino Museum’s programs and content to communities where they live and thrive outside of the Washington, D.C. area.
Emily Key is the assistant director of Learning and Public Engagement at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino where she developed the museum’s learning continuum and education vision centered on creating opportunities for visitors to experience, learn, reflect, and transform by sparking curiosity and encouraging life-long learning.

Lil Rockwell | Stroller Walk: Día de los Muertos
2025-10-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Meet at Nonnie Hood Parents’ Resource Center for a stroll down Market Street. We’ll play I-Spy while we walk and explore the different colors and shapes around us! Our walk will end at the Art Lab, where we will enjoy a story with Miss Sue from the Southeast Steuben County Library. Stay after the program to explore the self-guided activities in the Art Lab and exhibitions in The Rockwell Museum.
Lil Rockwell creates opportunities to explore art-viewing and artmaking for our littlest visitors and their caregivers. During different months, you’ll find either an art class suitable for children 18 mo- 5 years; a story hour for children of all ages; or a stroller walk, where even infants can participate! Lil Rockwell occurs on the first Thursday of every month except for September. This program is designed to engage your little ones through art exploration; and for the grown-ups–we have coffee!

Coffee, Tea and English: Book Club
2025-10-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-25 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
2025-10-01 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
2025-10-01 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.

ATLAS: Cancelled Today
2025-10-01 15:30 - 16:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
No ATLAS Today. Please check back and sign up for next week’s ATLAS, when we will be making Fused Beads.
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.
For Middle and High School students.

Mah-Jongg
2025-10-01 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

"Free For All: The Public Library" | A Screening of the PBS Documentary
2025-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | The Palace Theater, 17 W Market Street, Corning, NY, 14830, United States
We invite you to join us at the Palace Theater in celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month: attend a FREE community screening of the acclaimed PBS documentary Free For All: The Public Library.
Come dressed as your favorite book character, or librarian, for a chance to win library swag!
Attendance is free, but we ask that you please RSVP so we have some idea how many people will attend; you can RSVP here: www.stls.org/lcsm-2025/
After the film, there will be an informal panel of staff from area libraries to talk about libraries and answer questions.
You can watch the trailer below.

Crafty Corner
2025-09-30 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
2025-09-30 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
2025-09-30 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

Coffee, Tea & English: Conversation
2025-09-30 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
2025-09-30 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
2025-09-30 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.

Mini Maker Drop In Project | September 2025
2025-09-27 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.

Monthly Matinee Movie: “A Real Pain”
2025-09-26 14:30 - 16:00 | 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 Real Pain, directed by Jesse Eisenberg and starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin.
Released in 2024, the film is rated R and runs 1h 30m.
The Plot: Mismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother, but their old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.

Artsy Kids | September 26
2025-09-26 13:30 - 14:30 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
Each week Miss Angel will lead us in an exploration of new techniques and ways to make art.
Everyone should have a finished piece to take home after each class.
For young artists ages 7 to 12.
Sign up required; registration form will open below at 9 AM on September 19.

Movie Club | "Anna Lucasta"
2025-09-25 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 September film will be: Anna Lucasta a 1958 American drama film directed by Arnold Laven and written by Philip Yordan. It stars Eartha Kitt, Sammy Davis Jr., and Henry Scott. It is a remake of the 1949 film noir version which itself was an adaptation of the 1936 stage play.
You can watch a trailer here.
This film can be streamed for free with ads on YouTube, Tubi and PLEX.
Important: Please watch the movie ahead of time. Movie Club is a discussion group only.
Coming up:
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 around the world.

Homeschool Hangout
2025-09-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY, 14830
The primary focus will be social interaction but we’ll also incorporate a light theme or activity. Suggested for ages 5-12 years but younger siblings are welcome to tag along.
If you would like to organize/plan one of the dates, feel free to contact Miss Sue: mcconnells@stls.org
