Event List

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Therapy dogs come in all shapes and sizes.  They're cute, they're cuddly and they know their jobs.  They help kids, teens, senior citizens, moms, dads and caregivers.

And that's why there will be dogs here in the Library :)

Take a breath, find your center, and discover how a few quiet minutes can change your day. Learn simple practices that can bring clarity and calm into your life. Open to curious beginners and long-time meditators alike.

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

Registration needed because space is limited to 7 teens. 
 

7th-12th graders:  curious about acting?  Interested in writing a play?  Hang out with performer, writer Tim Collins and learn acting skills, and collaborate with other teens to write and develop other plays to perform in 2025!&nbsp

7th-12th graders learn healthy snacks and eating habits and enjoy the snacks they make with the guidance of SNAP educator Alison. 

The Calligraphy Club meets the second Wednesday of each month from 2:30-4pm at the West Elmira Library. Bring your own supplies to work on the monthly theme, or anything else you prefer. The club is an open-ended chance to learn from each other.

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 is the last session until July 2025.  Teen creative writing will start up again on Wed. July 9! 

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!

Summertime is bird watching time! Let’s make bird feeders out of wooden sticks and then paint them in acrylic paints to add a bit of color to your yard! Learn about the birds in the Elmira area that will be coming to snack too!

Led by teen London Teen Space @ Steele Library

101 E. Church St.

Teens and tweens will try to recreate, on canvas, a great art masterpiece! Be prepared to cheer (and laugh) at our attempts to "Nail It!"

Open to ages 9-17.

Registration required.

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

Teens will use shrinky dink paper and coloring supplies (markers, colored pencils, etc.) to make fun charms, keychains, or accessories! Library Clerk Emil and Volunteer Randal will offer guidance and instruction as necessary.

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

Create a Seashell Wind Spinner to hang in the breeze.

Paint your very own Jackson Pollock design! In celebration of Summer Reading Club 'Color Our World,' join us in the Steele parking lot for a messy artistic experience while learning about abstract expressionism. Rain or shine.

6pm-7pm Wet and Wild water balloon war & minute to win it games. 7pm - 8pm Foam Party. Bring an old pair of clothes and get ready to get foamed in this fun after hours event for teens in 7-12 grades!

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