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Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Branches Closed)

All Day
Big Flats Library, Horseheads Free Library, Van Etten Library, West Elmira Library, Bookmobile

Steele Memorial Library will be open 9 AM - 5 PM on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All other CCLD branches will be closed.

Closing
This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele TEEN beginner D&D with Daniel: GROUP FULL

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Daniel leads an additional session of D&D for teens that is beginning D&D player friendly all skill levels welcome. 
 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen T.A.L.E. (teen acting lab of elmira)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Acting Lab of Elmira!  Want to try out acting in a fun, no -pressure way?  7th-12th graders learn acting skills through improv games, and more with actor and writer, educator Tim Collins.  All levels of ability welcome.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Van Etten - CRAFTernoon

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Van Etten Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Wednesday Crafternoon!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Steele Special Needs D&D (teens 16+ & Adults)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Small Conference Room at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This is a D&D campaign designed for  and adults & older teens (16+) with special needs and disabilities, with Dungeon Master Tim Collins.  Beginners welcome!  Need to bring a support person to assist you?  That's OK!

Register
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Big Flats Library Teen "Crafts and Stuff": Polar Bear Key Chains & Cookies!

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Big Flats Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Food, Home, & Garden, Games & Hobbies, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Science & Nature / STEAM, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

This months Teen "Crafts & Stuff" is Polar Bear key chains & cookies!  Join us at Big Flats Library, Wednesdays from 3:30pm-5:30pm for fun activities and crafts geared toward our teenage patrons.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Van Etten - Teen Wreck-It Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Van Etten Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs / Literature / Writing, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Teens

TEENS!  Pick up a Free copy of Wreck This Journal by Keri Smith!  

This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen T.A.L.E. Playwriting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs / Literature / Writing, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Teens

7th-12th graders: Interested in writing a play?  Hang out with performer, writer Tim Collins learn  and collaborate with other teens to write and develop plays. Beginners welcome!

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Horseheads Anime & Manga Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Earle R. Catlin Meeting Room at Horseheads Free Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies, Movies & TV / Performances
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Are you passionate about anime and manga? Join our Anime & Manga Club, a space for tweens and teens to connect, share, and explore their favorite series!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen Creative Writing

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs / Literature / Writing, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Teens

Teens experience fun writing prompts, create characters, and stories or a play based on their own interests.  All levels of ability and writing interests welcome!  Group facilitated by writer/actor/educator Tim Collins.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen Anime Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies, Movies & TV / Performances
Age Group:
Teens

7th-12th graders watch, discuss anime and eat snacks. Cosplay encouraged. Hang out, bring a friend!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen Craft Club: Decorated Candles

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Teens can draw a design on tissue paper and then use heat to transfer it onto a candle! Create one of a kind gifts or decoration, while supplies last

This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele teen D&D with Deegan (group full)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Play d&d with new adult Deegan as DM.  Group is full right now. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Steele - Winter Knitting with Christina

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring your own knitting supplies and join volunteer Christina for knitting instruction, or just to hang out and knit with others.

Register
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen Mini Pumpkin Pies

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Food, Home, & Garden
Age Group:
Teens

7th-12th graders come to the Teen Space at the Steele Library to bake with friends. This event is open to bakers of all skill levels; Everyone is welcome! make Mini Pumpkin Pies using toaster ovens in the Steele Teen Space.

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen D&D with Tim Collins

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies, Other
Age Group:
Teens

Love D&D?  

Come to play with our lively group of dedicated teen players, led by Dungeon Master Tim Collins- for one night only!  Bring your dice or use ours.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen Mannequin Challenge

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens

Come join in on the #Viral Mannequin Challenge video in the Steele Memorial Library

This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele TEEN beginner D&D with Daniel: GROUP FULL

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Daniel leads an additional session of D&D for teens that is beginning D&D player friendly all skill levels welcome. 
 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Steele Teen T.A.L.E. (teen acting lab of elmira)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Workshops / Classes / Lectures
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Acting Lab of Elmira!  Want to try out acting in a fun, no -pressure way?  7th-12th graders learn acting skills through improv games, and more with actor and writer, educator Tim Collins.  All levels of ability welcome.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Van Etten - CRAFTernoon

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Van Etten Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Wednesday Crafternoon!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

West Elmira- Lego Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
West Elmira Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Steele Special Needs D&D (teens 16+ & Adults)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
2nd Floor Activity Area at Steele Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This is a D&D campaign designed for  and adults & older teens (16+) with special needs and disabilities, with Dungeon Master Tim Collins.  Beginners welcome!  Need to bring a support person to assist you?  That's OK!

Register
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Van Etten - Teen Wreck-It Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Van Etten Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs / Literature / Writing, Self-directed Activities & Kits
Age Group:
Teens

TEENS!  Pick up a Free copy of Wreck This Journal by Keri Smith!