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West Elmira - Family Storytime

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join Mr. Jeff for storytime!

Storytime is the perfect place for your little one to learn literacy skills, play with other children, and stay entertained!

Bookmobile - Summer Cohesion (Hendy & Riverside Schools)

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stops
Age Group:
Children

Approximate arrival & departure times:

9:30-10:15am - Hendy Elementary School (110 Hendy Ave, Elmira)
10:30-11:30am - Riverside Elementary School (409 Riverside Ave, Elmira)

Offsite Event
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Friday Family Storytime!

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Van Etten Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Friday Family Storytime-  We are learning the letters of the alphabet with books, crafts and songs!  This storytime is intended for toddlers/preschoolers and their caregivers, but everyone is welcome!

Join Miss Emma for storytime on Friday mornings at 10am. No storytime on 7/4

Steele Kids: Friday Morning Storytime

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join Miss Emma on Friday mornings for storytime!

10am in the Kid's Space, July 11, 18, 25, & August 1 & 8.

NO Storytime on 7/4

Teddy Bear Workshop: Color Splash Teddy (ages 2-12) Week 1: Monday, 6/30 @ 6:00pm Week 2: Wednesday, 7/9 @ 3:30pm Week 3: Thursday, 7/17 @ 6:00pm Week 4: Saturday, 7/26 @ 1:30pm Week 5: Friday, 8/1 @ 10:45am Week 6: Tuesday, 8/5 @ 2:00pm Registration is required via phone call or online! One session per child, please.

Steele Kids: Color Splash Teddy Bear Workshop **FULL**

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kid's Space Program Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Teddy Bear Workshop: Color Splash Teddy (ages 2-12)

Week 1: Monday, 6/30 @ 6:00pm

Closed
Registration Required

Steele Kids: Take and Make - Beaded Suncatcher

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Kid's Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Happy Summer Reading!

SRC Take and Make Craft #5: Beaded Suncatcher

Create a beautiful beaded suncatcher that throws color around the room!

Available starting 7/28 in the Kids Space, while supplies last!

Bookmobile - Big Flats Summer TAFFY

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stops
Age Group:
Children

Approximate arrival and departure times, for each park:

Offsite Event
Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes Brass Quintet: “Animal Ditties” Monday, July 28 at 2:00pm Composed by Anthony Plog With poems by Ogden Nash from “Zoo” and “Under Water”

Steele Kids: Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes Brass Quintet

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kid's Space Play Area at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes Brass Quintet: “Animal Ditties”

Bookmobile - Southport Parks (Goodwin & Chapel)

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:45am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stops
Age Group:
Children

Approximate arrival and departure times:

9:30-10am - Goodwin Park (1 Robert St, Elmira)
10:10-10:45am - Chapel Park (1122 Penna Ave, Pine City)

Offsite Event
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West Elmira- Club 1231 (Kids Book Club)

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs / Literature / Writing
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Meet with us to discuss this month's book! Snacks will be provided!

Geared to ages 8-12. 

Free paperbacks provided to the first 10 (1 per family) registered. (pick up starts near the first of each month)

Waitlist
Registration Required
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Copy of Big Flats Summer Storytimes

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Please join Miss Melanie for fun songs, stories, puzzles and more!!  

Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes: “Storied Winds” Wednesday, July 30 at 11:00am “An Adventure at Grannie’s” composed by Gwyneth Walker Complementary story: Little Red Riding Hood

Steele Kids: Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes "Storied Winds"

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kid's Space Play Area at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes:

“Storied Winds”

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West Elmira- Lego Club

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
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West Elmira - Family Storytime

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join Mr. Jeff for storytime!

Storytime is the perfect place for your little one to learn literacy skills, play with other children, and stay entertained!

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West Elmira - Bingo for Kids

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children

Bingo is fun for the whole family, but it also helps kids learn critical listening skills and number recognition.  No registration needed!

This program is intended for ages 12 and under, but all ages are welcome to attend.

Magician Chris Johnson: “The Magic of Color” Thursday, July 31 @ 6:30pm This show features color-themed magic using join-in fun, comedy, fancy themed banners, costumes, and lots more!

Steele Kids: Magic Show with Magician Cris Johnson!

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kid's Space Play Area at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Magician Chris Johnson: “The Magic of Color”

Thursday, July 31 @ 6:30pm

Bookmobile - Summer Cohesion (Hendy & Riverside Schools)

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stops
Age Group:
Children

Approximate arrival & departure times:

9:30-10:15am - Hendy Elementary School (110 Hendy Ave, Elmira)
10:30-11:30am - Riverside Elementary School (409 Riverside Ave, Elmira)

Offsite Event
Group of young children sitting on the floor for storytime

Friday Family Storytime!

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Van Etten Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Friday Family Storytime-  We are learning the letters of the alphabet with books, crafts and songs!  This storytime is intended for toddlers/preschoolers and their caregivers, but everyone is welcome!